Ready to learn
Districts across the state are trying new ways to increase kindergarten readiness.
Learning while playing in Union County
Last month, data from the Kindergarten Readiness Screener was released showing that half of incoming kindergarten students are ready for school. The screener gives kindergarten teachers an instructional starting point for their classes.
Changing preschool delivery could be a win for all
This week, Commissioner Terry Holliday welcomes Kentucky Department of Education Chief of Staff Tommy Floyd as a guest blogger. Dr. Floyd weighs in on some new ways of thinking about delivering quality preschool experiences and how they can lead to an increase in kindergarten readiness and greater school success for students. Tommy Floyd Many school systems across the country and [...]
Ky. Center for Mathematics offers professional learning opportunities
The Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM) is offering several trainings and course offerings during this summer and throughout the 2014-15 school year. The offerings include training for preschool and kindergarten teachers as well as elementary and middle school teachers. For more about the courses, locations and times, check the KCM website or contact KCM at kcm@nku.edu.
District using kindergarten screener results to improve early learning practices
Proper analysis of data critical to high quality education, according to award winning superintendent.
Kindergarten screener goes from pilot to full flight
Teacher who didn’t get to pilot readiness screener excited to see its effect on her students.
District puts technology in every student’s hands, even the littlest ones
Cloverport Independent already benefitting from P-12 1:1 initiative.
‘Pre-K to On Our Way’ training offered
From Pre-K to On Our Way is a day-long training to promote and support transitions from preschool to public school. The training will be May 31 in Lexington. This event is for preschool or early care teachers, staff and directors, kindergarten and 1st-grade teachers. In this workshop, participants will: review the research on the impact of preschool and parent involvement on [...]
Legislative session yields passage of numerous education bills
Drop out, educator effectiveness, preschool funding and career and technical education reorganization all approved during short session.
Career and technical education, preschool funding and dropout prevention lead 2013 legislative agenda
This is not a budget session, but rather a short, 30-day session that traditionally focuses on policy issues.