Extending the reach of special education professionals
The Bluegrass Center for Teacher Quality hosted an event Oct. 20 called “Building the Village: A Summit on Down Syndrome and Autism Education.”
Boyd program uses food to bring two very different groups of students together
Culinary arts and special education students at Boyd County High School are learning from each other as they work together in a program designed to benefit both groups.
Special Education conference focuses on legal ramifications, practical guidance
The Kentucky School Boards Association's annual Special Education Conference will be held on August 27-29, 2014 at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington. This conference presents the latest legal ramifications and practical guidance to Special Education Directors and others responsible for compliance with Special Education requirements in school districts. Topics include basics such as budgeting; staffing; legal requirements; restrictions [...]
Support and advance
Monitoring program, support team helping students take ownership of education.
One classroom, two teachers
More classrooms are turning to co-teaching to improve instruction.
Blue Ribbon School goes for mastery minus the grades
Gamaliel Elementary teachers rely on standards-based grading system, collaboration.
Hardin County teacher serves her students and her country
Meyer helps special education students from across the globe, and they help her, too.
Kentucky Teacher Leader of the Month: Kim Johnson, Owensboro Independent
Kimberly Johnson Kim Johnson, special education director for the Owensboro Independent school district, said a strong leader is someone who communicates effectively, is hands-on and focuses on the needs of students. Johnson is no stranger to being classified as a leader. Last July, she was awarded the Kentucky Association of School Administrator’s Spirit of a Leader Award. She [...]