Kentucky’s 2023 graduating class improves ACT scores
The statewide average composite score was 18.7, marking an improvement from 18.6 in 2022. A total of 54 Kentucky students achieved a perfect score of 36.
Shifting Practices: How LETRS training impacted an educator’s structured literacy journey
KDE is providing access to Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS), as part of the Kentucky Reading Academies. LETRS is a two-year, in-depth, job-embedded professional learning series; it is not a program.
Applications open for the 2023-2024 class of GoTeachKY Ambassadors
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking applications for the next class of GoTeachKY Ambassadors.
Nominations open for the 2023 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year Award
Nominations are being accepted for the 2023 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year Award. Any full-time special education teacher in the state is eligible for this recognition.
Getting their feet wet: Kentucky Rural Water Association’s high school apprentices get training in high-demand industry
A group of high school students is getting intensive training as future utility operators by the Kentucky Rural Water Association (KRWA).
KDE seeking applicants to create Teacher Disciplinary Tribunal Member Pool
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool of potential teacher members and potential administrator members for those who wish to be part of its’ Teacher Disciplinary Tribunal.
KDE, CPE using ESSER funding to help high school graduates transition to postsecondary life
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) are working together to support high school graduates as they transition to postsecondary life.
KDE begins PBIS 2023 state fidelity recognition process
The Kentucky Department of Educaton’s (KDE) Safe and Supportive Schools branch officially kicked off its state fidelity recognition process for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Kentucky School for the Deaf celebrates 200th anniversary
Founded on April 10, 1823, KSD was the first state-supported school of its kind in U.S. history. It was only the fourth school specifically for deaf children in the country’s history as well.
KDE offers scholarships to Kentucky students with disabilities to pursue postsecondary education
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) will award $2,500 scholarships to eligible Kentucky high school students with disabilities who plan to attend any two- or four-year postsecondary education institution or training program.