KDE unveils new local accountability toolkit to superintendents during webcast
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff members unveiled a new tool to help districts with local accountability during the Superintendents Webcast on Sept. 9.
New VR experience will allow Kentucky students with disabilities to experience virtual field trips to learn about careers
Kentucky students with disabilities at three area technology centers will soon be able to explore career opportunities via virtual reality field trips.
KDE’s Kaleidoscope Community of Practice project designed to help improve education for students with disabilities
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning recently hosted the final session of the first year for the Kaleidoscope Community of Practice.
KDE offers Kentucky Career and Technical Education Summer Program scholarship for special education teachers
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning is excited to announce a scholarship opportunity for special education teachers to attend the Kentucky Career and Technical Education Summer Program, scheduled for July 28-31 at the Galt House in downtown Louisville.
Kentucky receives highest rating for special education implementation for 15th consecutive year
The U.S. Department of Education’s (USED's) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services issued its 2024 Determination Letters on State Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and for the 15th consecutive year, Kentucky has received the highest rating for meeting the requirements and purposes of IDEA Part B.
Kentucky sets the standard in special education excellence
The Kentucky Department of Education successfully completed the Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS) 2.0 audit from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), marking a significant milestone for our state.
Paintsville Independent’s Stephanie Hammonds named 2023 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year
Sharing her love for education and students, Stephanie Hammonds is an exceptional child instructor at Paintsville Independent and the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps.
Educator Spotlight: Brandi Violette
For the past 20 years, Brandi Violette has dedicated her career to teaching special education students at Olmsted Elementary School (Logan County).
Educator Spotlight: Tina Henry
Tina Henry, a special education teacher at Boyle County High School and a 2023 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winner, gives each of her students a chance to shine.
Kentucky Principals Advisory Council discusses commissioner search, Portrait of a Learner
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) sought more feedback on the search for a new education commissioner during the Commissioner’s Principals Advisory Council meeting on Sept. 28.
