McCreary County schools shine in response to state review
The McCreary County School District wasn’t singled out for scrutiny in early 2020. The small district in southeastern Kentucky was just one of 10 randomly selected for state review each year.
Preschool and Kindergarten Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Academy accepting applications
The Kentucky Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Early Learning is sponsoring an opportunity for current preschool and kindergarten teachers to learn more about supporting and managing student behavior.
Gretta Hylton wins Kentucky Department of Education’s 2020 Noland/Miller award
KDE Associate Commissioner Gretta Hylton receives this year’s Kevin M. Noland/MaryAnn Miller Award for her work with exceptional children and ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.
KDE awarded federal grant to recruit, retain local and state program leaders to improve outcomes for students with disabilities
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE's) Office of Special Education and Early Learning has been awarded a competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs.
KDE helps schools through challenges of providing special education during NTI days
Students with disabilities remain entitled to the federally required provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education, and a Kentucky Department of Education associate commissioner told administrators that schools must make every effort to provide that during non-traditional instruction.
KDE’s Year in Review: Reorganizing KDE
This is the fourth of a six-part series detailing the work and achievements of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) during the past year.