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.
Kentucky School for the Deaf hosts warmup to regional academic bowl
The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) kicked off the Gallaudet University 2023 East Regional Academic Bowl with a mock contest between students and staff on March 8.
KSD Advisory Board hears updates on additions to staff
The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) Advisory Board met in Danville on Feb. 22. The group provides feedback to KSD and Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) leadership to ensure the Deaf community's specialized education and other needs are met.
April Pieper named KDE’s new director of state schools
April Pieper has been named director for the division of state schools at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). Pieper, who was named to the position on Sept. 14, most recently served as education program manager in KDE’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning.
Kentucky School for the Deaf celebrates seven Class of 2022 graduates
The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) celebrated its seven graduating students on May 19 at a graduation ceremony held at the school in Danville.
Kentucky School for the Deaf Advisory Board discusses SLPI results, 200th anniversary planning
The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) Advisory Board discussed data on Sign Language Proficiency Interviews from 2018 to the current school year, along with preparations for the KSD 200th anniversary celebration, at their Nov. 9 meeting.
KDE’s Gretta Hylton and Amy Patterson chosen for top leadership positions in national special education organization
Gretta Hylton, associate commissioner in the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’S) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL), was elected as president-elect of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) during its annual business meeting on Oct. 18. Hylton has served as secretary-treasurer of the NASDSE Board of Directors since 2017.