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 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.
New VR experience will allow Kentucky students with disabilities to experience virtual field trips to learn about careers
Kentucky students with disabilities at three area technology centers will soon be able to explore career opportunities via virtual reality field trips.
KDE’s Kaleidoscope Community of Practice project designed to help improve education for students with disabilities
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning recently hosted the final session of the first year for the Kaleidoscope Community of Practice.
Kentucky sets the standard in special education excellence
The Kentucky Department of Education successfully completed the Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS) 2.0 audit from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), marking a significant milestone for our state.
KDE’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning receives nearly $10 million for postsecondary transition opportunities
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) is receiving nearly $10 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) for postsecondary transition opportunities for students with disabilities.
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.
Team KDE Employee Spotlight: Emma Riley
As a person who is Deaf and blind, Emma Riley has made it her career goal to provide resources for Kentucky students who are just like her.
PCAG discusses needs of state’s early childhood regional training centers
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Preschool Coordinator Advisory Group (PCAG) heard an update on the Early Learning American Rescue Plan (ARP) during their Oct. 27 meeting.
KDE uses ARP ESSER funds to award $2,500 scholarships to 87 students with disabilities
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) is using federal funding to award scholarships to 87 Kentucky high school students with disabilities.