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Curriculum Documents

Last Updated on Friday, January 18, 2008 at 10:01 PM

Documents relating to what primary students should know and be able to do prior to the entrance of fourth grade are posted including the Core Content for Assessment and the Primary Program of Studies.

Primary Program of Studies
The Program of Studies for Kentucky Schools Grades Primary-12 helps ensure that all students across the commonwealth are provided with common content and have opportunities to learn at a high level.

Core Content for Assessment
Core Content for Assessment - version 3.0, September 1999, represents the content that has been identified as essential for all students to know and will be included on the state assessment.

Implementation Manual for the Program of Studies
The Implementation Manual for the Program of Studies provides both general information on implementing educational programs and specific suggestions on how to design courses using the content from the Program of Studies for Kentucky Schools Primary - 12.

Transformations
Published in two volumes, Kentucky's Curriculum Framework provides direction to local schools and districts as they develop curriculum. It offers further explanation of the academic expectations, suggestions on teaching and learning strategies, and multiple resources to assist with the development of curriculum and units of study.

For more information contact:

KDE Webmaster
500 Mero Street, 6th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-2000
webmaster@education.ky.gov
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