Online Parent Involvement Survey
The Division of Exceptional Children Services and the Office of Teaching and Learning has made available an Online Parent Involvement Survey for parents of students receiving special education services. The deadline to complete the survey is August 30.
Kentucky Education Issues
Kentucky Education Issues, a television program hosted by Education Commissioner Jon E. Draud, features lively discussion with leading educators and policy makers concerning topics important to students, teachers and taxpayers. See Program #11 here.
First Meeting of Assessment & Accountability Task Force Set
The first meeting of the Task Force on Assessment and Accountability will be held on Tuesday, August 5, in the State Board Room of the Capital Plaza Tower in Frankfort. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and is scheduled to end at 4 p.m. The tentative agenda includes discussion of the group’s work, procedures and future meeting dates. See news advisory.
Board Discusses School Calendars, Assessment
At its recent meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education heard presentations, had in-depth discussions and made decisions on a number of items. See press release for details. The board’s next regular meeting will be August 6 and 7 in Frankfort.