KDE’s State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children welcomes new members and leadership
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) recently welcomed new members and leadership for the State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children (SAPEC).
KDE’s State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education welcomes new members and leadership
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education (SACGTE) recently welcomed new members and leadership.
KYCEC, KDE name Jessica Youart the 2025 Special Education Teacher of the Year
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning, in collaboration with the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children (KYCEC), is proud to recognize Jessica Youart of Meade County as the 2025 Special Education Teacher of the Year.
Teachers Advisory Council gives feedback on Stay Interview Initiative
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Teachers Advisory Council answered questions and gave feedback on the new Stay Interview Initiative during their meeting on Dec. 12.
KDE’s Allison Johnson named 2025 Kevin M. Noland/Mary Ann Miller Award winner
Allison Johnson, assistant program administrator in the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning’s Transition Education Unit, was named the recipient of the 2025 Kevin M. Noland-Mary Ann Miller Award at the Dec. 4 Kentucky Board of Education meeting.
LSAC recommends approval of revisions to internal accounting regulations
Members of the Local Superintendents Advisory Council (LSAC) recommended approval of revisions to 702 KAR 3:130, regulations for internal accounting for school activity funds, during their meeting on Nov. 25.
KDE’s Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee discusses future of artificial intelligence in education
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee discussed the future of artificial intelligence in CTE at their November meeting.
School Counselor Advisory Council discusses how to better support homeless students
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Counselor Advisory Council heard a presentation about how counselors can better support homeless students during the council's meeting on Nov. 18.
Four Kentucky elementary schools qualify as National Blue Ribbon Schools
Four Kentucky elementary schools met the criteria to be named National Blue Ribbon Schools (NBRS) by the U.S. Department of Education and will be recognized at the Kentucky Board of Education meeting on Dec. 4.
Gov. Beshear signs proclamation declaring Nov. 17-21 as Family Engagement in Education Week in Kentucky
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has launched the Parent and Family Connection Hub during Kentucky Family and Community Engagement in Education Week, Nov. 17 -21, 2025.