Last Updated on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 5:17 AM
The Kentucky Department of Education is committed to helping schools and districts meet the educational needs of all students. Toward that end, the department's Division of Equity provides technical assistance and resources to assess school and district equity needs and develop and implement interventions to promote school improvement and success for all students regardless of race, disability, gender, national origin, or socioeconomic status.
Equity Resources for Schools & Districts
Recent legislative changes detailed in the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (the No Child Left Behind Act) and Kentucky Senate Bill 168 (SB 168) KRS.158.649 require schools to identify and address achievement gaps between majority and minority groups of students. Schools must analyze achievement data to determine if significant performance ... More
Program Guidelines
The Division of Equity publishes program guidelines to assist schools with meeting federal and state requirements for meeting the educational needs of all students.