KASC offering formative assessment online course
KASC is expanding its online course offerings to include “Assessment of Learning.”
KASC offers growth mindset tool kit
The Kentucky Association of School Councils (KASC) is offering a growth mindset tool kit suited both for schools and classrooms that are experienced in growth mindset and those that are just beginning the process. The tool kit features 41 KASC-created resources and 23 ready-to-use activities, including activities for: Building understanding of growth mindset; Teaching how the brain learns; Reinforcing growth [...]
Growth mindset speaker making two appearances
The Kentucky Association of School Administrators, the Kentucky Association of School Councils and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will host two professional learning opportunities Nov. 1-2 in Lexington and Hopkinsville featuring growth mindset speaker David Dockterman. Dockterman is a nationally recognized pioneer in the development and implementation of technology for classroom instruction. Mindsets are beliefs about yourself and your most basic qualities. [...]
Fayette PGES coach receives KASA Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship
Michelle Tudor, a Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (PGES) coach in the Fayette County schools, has been named the 2015 recipient of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators’ Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship. Michelle Tudor Tudor was chosen by a statewide judging panel from among her peers. All candidates must be employed as full-time teachers or administrators, KASA members and [...]
Strategies for paraeducators offered
Paraeducators' daily work with students is critical in a school’s goal of improving student achievement. The Kentucky Association of School Councils is sponsoring a workshop for paraeducators on July 18 and July 25. Paraeducators will learn about: recognizing strengths and identifying ways to be more effective in the classroom the importance of positive relationships for working with students strategies for building [...]
KASC offers professional learning do-it-yourself toolkits
The Kentucky Association of School Councils is offering a variety of toolkits to provide the resources you need for quality professional learning with follow-up experiences and materials in every kit. Many include delivery guides for their popular training sessions and allow you to customize the sessions to meet the needs of your staff. Whether you have 1 hour, 3 hours [...]
KASC offering summer academies
The Kentucky Association of School Councils has planned a variety of summer academies to equip educators with the tools they need to succeed. Academies will be held in Lexington, Corbin, Bowling Green, at the Jenny Wiley State Resort Park and at Mason County Middle School. Offerings include: Teacher Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (PGES) Implementation Tools – This session will [...]