These three outstanding special education teachers will be recognized during the KYCEC Conference on Nov.23, 2026, in Louisville. During the conference, one of the three finalists will be named the 2026 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year.
Designed specifically for administrators in their first or second year, OSEEL GUIDES provides support as participants navigate the responsibilities and opportunities of educational leadership.
The second post explores how the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is moving beyond traditional data tracking and punitive measures toward proactive, community-centered solutions.
Continuing a commitment to reimagined assessment and accountability systems, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) launched a series of webinars to facilitate discussion with district leaders on local accountability called Lunch and Learn: Local Leadership, A Midday Exchange.
Over the last four years, KDE has been able to provide training for 333 individuals through these workshops, which have been offered at no cost to participants.
Under KRS 156.161, a school district may request a school of innovation designation through waivers for schools or programs for the purpose of providing innovative educational opportunities to students.
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning has named Sara Merideth as the new academic consultant for world languages.
Through research, data, and real-world examples, the series examines how attendance has changed since the pandemic, the factors driving chronic absenteeism and the statewide efforts, partnerships and policy changes helping schools reconnect students and improve attendance outcomes.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has opened applications for new GoTeachKY Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Kentucky English Learner Leadership Summit is a new, full-day conference for district English learner directors, coordinators and other leaders.