Kentucky Department of Education

 

Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS) College Readiness Standards and Program of Studies Standards Alignment
In July 2006, Senate Bill 130 was passed by the Kentucky legislature. The bill amended KRS 158.6453 to include the provision that “no later than the 2007-2008 school year, and each year thereafter” the Commonwealth’s assessment program shall include a high school readiness examination in grade 8, a college readiness examination ... More

 

IDEA Festival
The Kentucky Department of Education, in conjunction with the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation and the 2008 IDEA Festival in Louisville, invited the President and Executive Director from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) to speak about current national work in mathematics ... More

 

KDE - Webex Information and Resources
To view Webex recordings there are a few steps you will need to follow. 1. Download/Install Player 2. Download Recording - ftp://ketsftp.kyschools.us/OAPD/webex/ 3. Lauch Player (shortcut should have been installed on your desktop during #1 above) 4. Open/Play the Recording (as saved in step #2) Player Downloads WebEx Player and Network Recording ... More

 

Kentucky Valid Course List
This document contains a listing of course descriptions and parameters along with certifications that fit the parameters for a given course. The grade range and population information listed for each course are not absolute. Please choose the course that most closely represents the students in a given course. CERTIFICATIONS   It ... More

 

Mathematics - PERKS
The Mathematics Program Effectiveness Review for Kentucky Schools is a checklist of "best practices" for mathematics education in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It has been closely aligned with the Standards and Indicators for School Improvement document. It has been designed so that a person could walk through a school, interview teachers, ... More

  Academic Expectations
The centerpiece of Kentucky's education reform effort is its vision of what students should know and be able to do as a result of their school experience. Every aspect of the reform movement is designed to promote student attainment of these goals and to measure our progress in helping them to ... More

  Connecting Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
As districts address effective instructional planning for all students, resources will be added that can facilitate discussion and effective planning. Users may also want to check out How to Design a Standards-Based Unit of Study and the Literacy website for additional supporting resources.  Both of these links are part of the ... More

  Core Content for Assessment
Core Content for Assessment -  represents the content that has been identified as essential for all students to know and will be included on the state assessment. This content is designed for use with, not instead of, Kentucky's Academic Expectations and Program of Studies to provide the focus for the development ... More

  Kentucky Virtual High School
To reflect the growth of our online services we are now Kentucky Virtual Schools (KYVS). KYVS includes the Kentucky Virtual High School (KVHS) offering online courses to P-12 students, e-Learning Kentucky offering professional development, training, and Communities of Practice. We are very excited about the possibilities! For Kentucky educators, eLearning Kentucky offers online "anywhere, ... More

  Library Media
The area of Library Media emphasizes teaching students to become information literate and lifelong learners; working in collaborative partnerships to meet individual needs; and providing access to information resources and technology.

  Program of Studies
Kentucky's Program of Studies for Grades Primary - 12 (revised 2006) is now available on the web. This represents the minimum required content standards students shall be taught to meet the high school graduation requirements. The Program of Studies - Revised 2006 PDF  – Click Here  Cover Only PDF Preschool     Primary     Intermediate     Middle     ... More

  Released Test Items
Items from prior administrations of the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) are available in each content area and grade assessed.  These items reflect current assessment items and can be used to provide students practice with the format and type of items found in the KCCT.  The items are released to provide ... More

  Student Performance Standards
In June, 2001, the Kentucky Board of Education accepted new performance standards that resulted from a comprehensive process involving more than 1,600 Kentucky teachers, various advisory groups, and which provided for public input.  These new standards set the stage for the work that lies ahead of Kentucky's educators: To improve the ... More

  Teaching Tools
Welcome to Teaching Tools! We've designed Teaching Tools to provide teachers, schools and districts with a Web-based community of learning. This is where you can share standards-based resources as you strive to move your students to proficiency and beyond.   Teaching Tools is a result of data and feedback from educators and educational partners throughout Kentucky. ... More

  Textbooks & Instructional Resources
Includes print and electronic materials (including textbooks). Information on the current adoption group as  well as information on the most recent adoption grouops can be found on this site. Next State Textbook Commission Meeting     December 5,   9:00 a.m.     State Board Room      500 Mero Street     1st Floor - Capital Plaza Tower     Frankfort, KY  

  Transformations Vol. I - Kentucky's Curriculum Framework (Browser Format)
Introduction "Please, sir, draw me a sheep." With these simple words the Little Prince initiates his relationship with the aviator in St. Exupéry's The Little Prince. The Little Prince's incessant demand of the pilot to draw a sheep is finally met with some feeble attempts. One sheep is too old, another ... More

  Universal Design for Learning
UDL is an educational approach to curriculum and instruction using technology to enable students with diverse learning needs to be successful in the classroom (www.cast.org). Delivering curriculum and implementing instruction through the lens of Universal Design means considering the needs of a wide range of learners, including strengths, weaknesses, and learning ... More