Educator Development Suite

KDE to continue use of some parts of technology system designed to improve instruction and effectiveness

By Brenna R. Kelly Brenna.kelly@education.ky.gov After analyzing cost, usage and receiving feedback from districts, the Kentucky Department of Education has decided to continue to use most of the components of the Continuous Instructional Improvement Technology System (CIITS) for another year. The CIITS system was designed to help teachers and districts become more efficient and effective, and allow them to collect and [...]

By Brenna Kelly|2015-06-04T17:07:12-04:00June 4, 2015|

Teachers’ use of PGES rises as improvements made

Education Commissioner Terry Holliday Dear Kentucky Teacher, As you settle into the school year, I am taking the opportunity to update you on implementation of the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (PGES). This school year, as you know, we are implementing PGES for teachers and principals statewide. Unfortunately, there have been some unexpected glitches with the PGES technology [...]

By Dr. Terry Holliday|2020-09-24T12:07:13-04:00September 30, 2014|

PGES webcast scheduled

The next PGES webcast is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. EST. This webcast will provide a pilot implementation review as well as focus on the new Educator Development Suite features and functionality to be available in late January. Frequently asked questions from the field also will be addressed during the webcast. The live webcast may be viewed [...]

By Susan Riddell|2013-12-05T10:16:00-05:00December 5, 2013|