The Future of Assessment and Accountability in Kentucky

Educators

Published: 7/30/2025 3:12 PM


Through the United We Learn vision and the work of the Kentucky United We Learn Council, we are building a bold new accountability model that goes beyond test scores to show what students truly know and can do. This Reimagining Assessment and Accountability journey reflects years of collaboration, prototypes, and feedback from across the state — and it has led to a framework that places students at the center of their learning while giving schools and teachers the support they need to help every learner thrive.


Want to see how this connects to other parts of Kentucky’s education system?

Explore The Future of Assessment and Accountability to learn what this means for students, families, communities and business leaders.​

Why This Matters​

  • Gives you more autonomy and support in your work.
  • Focuses on the student experience, with your leadership at the center.
  • Helps students build skills local business leaders are asking for.

​Why to Expect

  • Greater clarity, specificity and transparency as implementation unfolds
  • ​​Increased investment in professional learning
  • ​Opportunities to lead and shape local assessment models

Get Involved​​​

  • Engage in professional learning on assessment and vibrant learning
  • Showcase student work and examples of real learning outcomes
  • Collaborate with families, community members and business leaders to strengthen connections
  • Stay involved in shaping your district’s approach — your voice matters
Teacher and student high-five in a classroom while other students smile and watch.

​​​​Resources
(coming soon)

  • A Call to Action from the Kentucky United We Learn Council Chair
  • Educator Model Framework Information Sheet
  • Presentation​​​


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​​Karen Dodd
Office of the Commissioner of Education
Strategic Planning and Research
300 Sower Blvd., 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-2102 Ext. 4700
Fax (502) 564-7749



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