EPSB votes to provide COVID-19 flexibility for Kentucky schools
At its Sept. 2 virtual meeting, the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) voted to provide additional flexibility to Kentucky’s schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
KBE SPOTLIGHT | Randy Poe continuing his education journey with the KBE
Randy Poe’s journey with Boone County schools began as a bus driver for the district. Now, after serving the northern Kentucky community for nearly 40 years, Poe’s journey continues with the Kentucky Board of Education.
DPH developing website for school districts to self-report COVID-19 cases to communities
The Kentucky Department for Public Health is developing a website that will allow Kentucky’s schools to self-report COVID-19 cases to their communities. Dr. Connie White explained how the website will work during the Kentucky Department of Education’s Superintendent Advisory Council meeting on Aug. 31.
KDE releases COVID-19 reopening guidance on English learner programs
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released one new COVID-19 guidance document on Aug. 31 about English learner programs.
Kentucky’s new education commissioner introduced to Interim Joint Committee on Education
At its Aug. 18 meeting, the Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Education was introduced to Jason Glass, Kentucky’s next education commissioner and chief learner.
Public health commissioner explains issues with COVID-19 reporting to Kentucky superintendents
During the Aug. 17 virtual meeting of the Superintendents Advisory Council, Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, discussed issues with COVID-19 reporting.
KDE releases COVID-19 guidance on tracking participation and small groups for in-person targeted services and orientation
The Kentucky Department of Education has released new COVID-19 reopening guidance on participation tracking in Infinite Campus and small groups for in-person orientation and targeted services.
Challenges with teacher evaluations discussed by KDE’s Education Continuation Task Force
At the Aug. 10 Education Continuation Task Force virtual meeting, members discussed the potential challenges of teacher evaluations during the 2020-2021 school year.
Kentucky Board of Education grants additional COVID-19 flexibility to the Commonwealth’s school districts
At its Aug. 6 meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved two emergency regulations that will provide districts with additional flexibility as they head into the 2020-2021 school year.
Local Superintendents Advisory members approve recommendation to state board on leave, school calendar emergency regulations
Members of the Local Superintendents Advisory Council approved recommendation of emergency regulations to the Kentucky Board of Education during a virtual meeting July 28 that will give districts more flexibility.