Kentucky Instructional Materials Adoption Group IV - Mathematics
In accordance with KRS 156.445, the Kentucky State Textbook Commission is seeking bids for basal instructional resources for Adoption Group IV - Mathematics. Click here for bid instructions and more information. Bids are due by 4 p.m. (EDT) Tuesday, June 3.
Kentucky Board of Education to hold Retreat
The Kentucky Board of Education will hold its annual retreat Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13 and 14, at Berry Hill Mansion in Frankfort. No business will be conducted at the retreat. The board’s goal during the retreat is to discuss a tactical plan/strategy for every school reaching proficiency by 2014. See full agenda and news advisory.
e-Learning Kentucky Offers Online Professional Development
e-Learning Kentucky offers 24 high-quality, facilitated and interactive courses, eligible for 6, 12, or 24 hours of PD or EILA credit. Registration is May 5-June 5. Seven-week courses begin June 18. For more information, call 1-866-432-0008 (toll free), email elearningkyinquiry@education.ky.gov or click the e-Learning KY tab at www.kyvs.org.
Meyer is Special Education Teacher of the Year
Selina Meyer, a teacher of students with functional mental disabilities at Indian Trail Elementary in Jefferson County, is the 2007-08 Special Education Teacher of the Year. The award is presented each year by the Department of Education and the Kentucky Council of Exceptional Children (KYCEC) to an outstanding special needs teacher and provides recognition of the work done to help students reach high levels of achievement. See press release.
Early Childhood Teacher Academies in Literacy and Math to be held this Summer
Four Early Childhood Teacher Academies will be held this summer in partnership with institutions of higher education. The purpose of these academies is to improve language and literacy practices and child outcomes. Participants will receive graduate credit or a stipend. Click here for more information or contact your local Regional Training Center.
Commissioner Draud Responds to KLTPRC Report
Education Commissioner Jon E. Draud says that a report from the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center (KLTPRC) provides “great news” for the state’s P-12 education community. The report was released on Tuesday. In it, the KLTPRC notes that Kentucky’s “investments in education yield higher results than predicted considering the obstacles we face.” A copy of the report is available on the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center’s Web site at http://www.kltprc.net/. See press release.
Kentucky Education Issues
Kentucky Education Issues, a television program hosted by Education Commissioner Jon E. Draud, features lively discussion with leading educators and policy makers concerning topics important to students, teachers and taxpayers. See Program #5 here.
Reviewers Needed for Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials
The Kentucky Department of Education is currently seeking applicants to serve as reviewers for Adoption Group IV - Mathematics. Textbook and instructional materials reviewers will review basal texts for mathematics this summer. The online application is available now. Teachers, administrators, college and university staff in the area of mathematics, and parents are encouraged to apply.
New Highly Skilled Educators Selected
Fifteen Kentucky educators will serve as new Highly Skilled Educators (HSEs), joining the 46 currently helping low-performing schools raise the achievement of their students, the Kentucky Department of Education announced. See press release.
Social Studies Tour of Germany
The Kentucky Department of Education, in cooperation with Atlantik-Brucke (Atlantic-Bridge), announces an opportunity for high school social studies teachers and university professors who prepare high school social studies teachers for the classroom to apply for an all-expenses-paid study tour of Germany from Oct. 4-17. Twelve educators and two alternates will be selected to participate in the study tour. Application deadline is May 30.
Mathematics and Science Partnership Request for Application and Call for Reviewers Now Available
Kentucky's Mathematics and Science Partnership program is designed to improve the performance of teachers, students and administrators in the areas of mathematics, science, technology and engineering. KDE anticipates awarding up to 8 grants at $200,000 per year for two years, with a possible third year contingent upon evaluation, project success, and impact on teacher pedagogical content knowledge growth and student achievement. Request for Application and Call for Reviewers are available here. Call for Reviewers deadline is May 15. Request for Application deadline is May 30.
Nominations Open for 2009 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2009 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Awards, sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education and Ashland Inc. Any full-time public school teacher in the state with at least three years of experience is eligible. Nominations may be submitted electronically by visiting the 2009 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Web site. The deadline for nominations is May 15.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Request for Application Issued
Recent federal legislation, Public Law 110-161, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008, has authorized funds to expand a program that offers free fruits and vegetables to students during the school day. Kentucky is scheduled to receive $250,000 for the school year beginning July 1 to distribute to 25 elementary schools. For more information on applying for these funds, please see the Request for Application. Application deadline is 4 p.m. (EDT) Friday, May 16.