KET offers schools a repository of free, online P-12 instructional resources such as short videos, lesson plans and interactives on a variety of health topics. To access these resources, visit KET EncycloMedia and select PBS LearningMedia. Those interested can search PBS LearningMedia in a variety of ways. One quick way is to click on Health and Physical Education in the [...]
MidWinter Breakthrough (MWB) 2014 will offer educators an opportunity to explore a number of resources to help implement the Kentucky Core Academic Standards for science. The event will be Feb. 7-8. In association with the Louisville Water Company, the Friday evening social event will include a unique opportunity for educators to explore the new WaterWorks Museum at Louisville Water Tower [...]
The resources for the Superintendent Evaluation Report to help superintendents with the ASSIST upload process are now available online on a new webpage titled “Superintendent Professional Growth and Effectiveness System.” It is available from a link on the KDE homepage found under the initiatives section. Questions on these resources can be directed to Dr. Tommy Floyd at tommy.floyd@education.ky.gov.
The 2013 Kentucky Literacy Celebration, hosted by the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CCLD), is scheduled for March 4-8, 2013. As a part of the pre-event festivities, CCLD is posting daily tips and/or activities to the KLC Facebook page. Those interested may visit the KLC Facebook page to participate in the tips/activities. Those wishing to include a tip/activity/resource to be [...]
The following teaching and learning materials are available for free in the public domain and are provided by Kathy Mansfield, library media and textbook consultant for the Kentucky Department of Education, for consideration by educators to supplement the curriculum.
NASA's DIY Podcast offers resources for educators and students to use to create podcasts using free NASA images, video footage and audio clips. Various topic modules are available on the site, including:
Black History Month is celebrated each February, and Scholastic, Inc. offers many resources for teachers to use in the classroom to support this recognition. See suggestions on how to incorporate black history into the curriculum, sample lesson plans and other resources by clicking here.
Technology can be a wonderful tool for learning. Education Commissioner Terry Holliday It allows access to up-to-date information, increases communication, and offers interactivity and relevance as we prepare ALL students to be college- and career-ready in a global, technology-driven world. It also holds immense instructional promise for students who, due to financial, physical or learning disabilities and other [...]
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