Resources and Trainings

​​​​​​​​​The Division of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging offers a menu of professional learning opportunities. Students deserve access to high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) that are engaging, accessible and inclusive of the cultural diversity and perspectives of their communities. The Kentucky Department of Education is committed to providing guidance that supports the selection of resources that are culturally relevant, free from bias, and accessible for all students​​.

The professional learning opportunities are intended to support the Professional Standard for Educational Leaders (PSEL).

Specifically, the offerings support PSEL Standard 3, Equity and Cultural Responsiveness: “Effective educational leaders strive for equity of educational opportunity and culturally responsive practices to promote each student's academic success and well-being."​

Professional Learning offerings include topics around:

• Addressing r​​ace-based stress and trauma
  

• Cultural competence through the A4 Framework

• Using KDE’s Equity Dashboard​

• Social-emotional learning​

• Strategies to cultivate connection and belonging

• ​​​Strategies to support resilience and well-being
  

​​​Additional Resources include:

• Equity Lenses for High Quality Instructional Resources
  

• Supporting LGBTQI Plus Students

• Kentucky Collaborative for Families and Schools​

Please contact Damien Sweeney, Ed.D., at damien.sweeney@education.ky.gov​ with any questions.
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