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Educator Rising's Scholarship Program Deadline to Apply March 1, 2026

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Educator Rising's Scholarship Program Deadline to Apply March 1, 2026

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2026 KACTE Summer Conference: Call for Proposals - Due February 13, 2026

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2026 KACTE Summer Conference: Call for Proposals - Due February 13, 2026

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Coffee and Friends on January 8, 2026 at 10:00am

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Coffee and Friends on January 8, 2026 at 10:00am

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Virtual Training Open to All Nutrition Staff - ICN Nutrition 101 on January 14 and January 15

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Virtual Training Open to All Nutrition Staff - ICN Nutrition 101 on January 14 and January 15

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Virtual Training Open To All Nutritional Staff

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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) - Kentucky Department of Education

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​​Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves​​ social emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It also improves teacher health and wellbeing. It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.

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January 13th at 10:00am You Won't Want to Miss This K-12 Journey: Upcoming Virtual Session

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January 13th at 10:00am You Won't Want to Miss This K-12 Journey: Upcoming Virtual Session

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9 Facts to Know Before Shortening Student's School Day

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9 Facts to Know Before Shortening Student's School Day

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CTE Professional Development Survey Closes January 9, 2026

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CTE Professional Development Survey Closes January 9, 2026

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Vibrant Learning Experiences in Science and Social Studies:

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Vibrant Learning Experiences in Science and Social Studies:

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FY26 Math Achievement Fund Middle School Coaching Pilot Grant Application Due January 30, 2026

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FY26 Math Achievement Fund Middle School Coaching Pilot Grant Application Due January 30, 2026

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School Bus Pricing Guide - The deadline to initiate KISTA orders is Jan. 15, 2026

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School Bus Pricing Guide - The deadline to initiate KISTA orders is Jan. 15, 2026

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New Adaptive Schools Cohort Offered This Spring - Registration Open (Limit of 50)

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New Adaptive Schools Cohort Offered This Spring - Registration Open (Limit of 50)

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2026 Save the Date Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference June 8th and 9th

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2026 Save the Date Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference June 8th and 9th

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Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference

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Teachers Advisory Council Member Application due January 1, 2026

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Teachers Advisory Council Member Application due January 1, 2026

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Nominations for 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Close on January 2, 2026

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Nominations Open for 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year

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Registration Open for New Adaptive Schools Cohort Offered This Spring

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Registration Open for New Adaptive Schools Cohort Offered This Spring

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K-12 CIO/EdTech Leaders Webcast January 20th

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K-12 CIO/EdTech Leaders Webcast January 20th

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Education Technology - Kentucky Department of Education

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Office of Education Technology (OET) creates and shares information regarding AI in KY K-12 education, including guidance, information, standards for KY K-12 districts, and feedback from districts.​​

How much AI is or is not used in schools will be the comfort that each has or does not have in AI as it relates to the educational goals and values of the district. This comfort also includes the partnerships each school and district has with education technology tools, products, and systems, and how AI is integrated or implemented in tools.

We recommend that each KY K-12 teacher, leader, and staff member become familiar with using safe, secure, and responsible AI to help them properly weigh the benefits and drawbacks of AI.

AI will undoubtedly be part of every KY K-12 student's and adult's future, so we need to constantly adapt as AI continues to evolve at a rapid pace each day, month, and year.

Districts can choose to block or not block conversational AI assistant type products such as ChatGPT when KY K-12 students use the KY K-12 Internet service and/or a KY K-12 computer.

Products that all students and adults use daily will utilize AI to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness (e.g., intelligent summaries and meeting notes).

There is a notable difference between the skills needed to "use AI" versus the skills needed to "make AI." "Using AI" skills should be integrated into all content areas and school operations, while "making AI" skills are directly and explicitly tied to the computer sciences.

Never share personal or confidential information when using open publicly available AI tools (e.g., chatbots, virtual assistants) including avoiding situations like well-intentioned K-12 researchers putting sensitive data into open publicly available AI systems.

Overall, AI is expected to have its most significant positive impact in the fields of education and medicine.

However, beyond education, AI requires safe boundaries, especially when combined with robots that can move and act independently.

AI in KY K-12. Resources that we most frequently use and make KDE staff and our school districts aware of.

The 2024-3030 Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS) Master Plan, a regulation by reference, has an area of emphasis that includes AI:

2024 - 2030 KETS Master Plan - Kentucky Department of Education - Encourage, engage, and empower the safe, secure, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in school efficiency and the learning space by teachers and students (ensuring humans remain in the loop with strong AI implementations).

AI Guidance for KDE staff and KY K-12 districts. Districts have received regular guidance from KDE and opportunities to provide feedback to KDE and one another. KY K-12 was one of the first states to offer AI guidance to all its public-school districts. A significant percentage of Kentucky K-12 districts have already implemented AI policies and guidance within their districts: AI Guidance Brief (ky.gov)

Feedback from KY K-12 districts on AI in March 2023, March 2024, and March 2025:

AI in Education tools and resources from the Southern Regional Education Cooperative (SREB) SREB is comprised of 16 states, including KY K-12, which has had an AI committee focused on quality guidance and resources for K-12 and postsecondary. SREB's work is the best and most comprehensive available that we are aware of as it relates to K-12 and AI. We have frequently referenced these SREB resources with KDE and districts in our monthly KY K-12 CIO/EdTech Leaders webcasts, our monthly KDE Office of Education Technology (OET) Team Huddles and our KDE Leadership Team meetings. This includes sharing the individual and collective products of the AI committee as they became available.

KY K-12 Computer Science Plan: KY K-12 Annual Computer Science Report: 2025 Annual CS Report (ky.gov)

Final recommendations of the KY Legislative AI Committee in November 2025. The Special KY Legislative Committee Artificial Intelligence Task Force was established on May 30, 2025, by the Legislative Research Commission to study the issues raised in 25RS SCR 142 and bring together state and local governments, educational institutions, healthcare providers, industry, and citizens to identify needs, collect data, develop artificial intelligence solutions, foster innovation and competitiveness, promote artificial intelligence literacy, and ensure trusted artificial intelligence development and governance in Kentucky, including in the realm of datacenters. The following link outlines the activities and recommendations of the task force: Final recommendation (November 2025)

The 2024-3030 KETS Master Plan, a regulation by reference, has areas of emphasis on KY K-12 student technology skills. Continue to promote, for ALL students, the use of Kentucky-approved/ adopted KAS for Technology, KAS for Computer Sciences, and KAS for Library Media Learning (all based on national and international learner standards). Continue to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate learning connected to and through Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Technology, KAS for Computer Sciences, and KAS for Library Media: 2024 - 2030 KETS Master Plan - Kentucky Department of Education . We will soon be updating these three technology-related academic standards to include AI.

KY K-12 Academic Standards for Computer Science: Kentucky Academic Standards Computer Science

KY K-12 Academic Standards for Technology. On April 5, 2019, Kentucky's minimum high school graduation requirements became effective, as outlined in 704 KAR 3:305. One of the stated requirements is centered on a student's demonstrated performance-based competency in technology upon graduation: Kentucky Academic Standards for Technology Grades Kindergarten Through Twelve .

Kentucky Academic Standards for Library Media

Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP), directly empower students through technology.​

KY K-12 Computer Science/IT Academy - Kentucky Department of Education

Additional AI related content and resources for KY K-12

Donnie Piercey's book outlines 50 strategies for teachers to utilize AI in the classroom effectively. Donnie Piercey was the 2021 KY K-12 Teacher of the Year. His book was one of the top-selling education books on Amazon when it was first released. 50 Strategies for Integrating AI into the Classroom: Donnie Piercey: 9798765947104: Amazon.com: Books

Walton Family Foundation Educator Research: Walton Family Foundation-Gallup K-12 Teacher Research June 2025.

The annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States, published by provides an update on national and state-level computer science education policy, including policy trends, maps, state summaries, and implementation data: State of Computer Science Education Report | Code.org Advocacy Coalition .

The KY K-12 Early Warning System Tool for districts is an example of how AI technology can benefit the KY K-12 system. This tool is designed to help reduce chronic absenteeism and promote persistence to graduation.

In September 2024, all KY K-12 school districts were provided with a link to watch an AI presentation to a KY legislative committee by Microsoft and Doug Robinson, the Executive Director of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). Doug provided the collective feedback received from each state government-level chief technology information officer (CIO). Doug formerly worked at the KY Commonwealth Office of Technology (COT). He is from and currently lives in KY. The YouTube link to Microsoft and NASCIO's presentation can be found at Artificial Intelligence Task Force . State Government and Artificial Intelligence Today: Governance, Policy, and Use Case Considerations Kentucky Artificial Intelligence Task Force (July 2024)

KDE's Office of Education Technology (OET) was selected to present to all other Kentucky state agencies on the topic of AI during the state's annual Digital Government Summit in May 2023 and June 2024: Kentucky Digital Government Summit 2023 (govtech.com) .

Office of Educational Technology: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning - Insight and Recommendations (May 2023)

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Office of Education Technology

Division of School Technology Planning and Project Management

300 Sower Blvd., 4th Floor

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Office of Education Technology (OET) creates and shares information regarding AI in KY K-12 education, including guidance, information, standards for KY K-12 districts, and feedback from districts.​​

How much AI is or is not used in schools will be the comfort that each has or does not have in AI as it relates to the educational goals and values of the district. This comfort also includes the partnerships each school and district has with education technology tools, products, and systems, and how AI is integrated or implemented in tools.

We recommend that each KY K-12 teacher, leader, and staff member become familiar with using safe, secure, and responsible AI to help them properly weigh the benefits and drawbacks of AI.

AI will undoubtedly be part of every KY K-12 student's and adult's future, so we need to constantly adapt as AI continues to evolve at a rapid pace each day, month, and year.

Districts can choose to block or not block conversational AI assistant type products such as ChatGPT when KY K-12 students use the KY K-12 Internet service and/or a KY K-12 computer.

Products that all students and adults use daily will utilize AI to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness (e.g., intelligent summaries and meeting notes).

There is a notable difference between the skills needed to "use AI" versus the skills needed to "make AI." "Using AI" skills should be integrated into all content areas and school operations, while "making AI" skills are directly and explicitly tied to the computer sciences.

Never share personal or confidential information when using open publicly available AI tools (e.g., chatbots, virtual assistants) including avoiding situations like well-intentioned K-12 researchers putting sensitive data into open publicly available AI systems.

Overall, AI is expected to have its most significant positive impact in the fields of education and medicine.

However, beyond education, AI requires safe boundaries, especially when combined with robots that can move and act independently.

AI in KY K-12. Resources that we most frequently use and make KDE staff and our school districts aware of.

The 2024-3030 Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS) Master Plan, a regulation by reference, has an area of emphasis that includes AI:

2024 - 2030 KETS Master Plan - Kentucky Department of Education - Encourage, engage, and empower the safe, secure, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in school efficiency and the learning space by teachers and students (ensuring humans remain in the loop with strong AI implementations).

AI Guidance for KDE staff and KY K-12 districts. Districts have received regular guidance from KDE and opportunities to provide feedback to KDE and one another. KY K-12 was one of the first states to offer AI guidance to all its public-school districts. A significant percentage of Kentucky K-12 districts have already implemented AI policies and guidance within their districts: AI Guidance Brief (ky.gov)

Feedback from KY K-12 districts on AI in March 2023, March 2024, and March 2025:

AI in Education tools and resources from the Southern Regional Education Cooperative (SREB) SREB is comprised of 16 states, including KY K-12, which has had an AI committee focused on quality guidance and resources for K-12 and postsecondary. SREB's work is the best and most comprehensive available that we are aware of as it relates to K-12 and AI. We have frequently referenced these SREB resources with KDE and districts in our monthly KY K-12 CIO/EdTech Leaders webcasts, our monthly KDE Office of Education Technology (OET) Team Huddles and our KDE Leadership Team meetings. This includes sharing the individual and collective products of the AI committee as they became available.

KY K-12 Computer Science Plan: KY K-12 Annual Computer Science Report: 2025 Annual CS Report (ky.gov)

Final recommendations of the KY Legislative AI Committee in November 2025. The Special KY Legislative Committee Artificial Intelligence Task Force was established on May 30, 2025, by the Legislative Research Commission to study the issues raised in 25RS SCR 142 and bring together state and local governments, educational institutions, healthcare providers, industry, and citizens to identify needs, collect data, develop artificial intelligence solutions, foster innovation and competitiveness, promote artificial intelligence literacy, and ensure trusted artificial intelligence development and governance in Kentucky, including in the realm of datacenters. The following link outlines the activities and recommendations of the task force: Final recommendation (November 2025)

The 2024-3030 KETS Master Plan, a regulation by reference, has areas of emphasis on KY K-12 student technology skills. Continue to promote, for ALL students, the use of Kentucky-approved/ adopted KAS for Technology, KAS for Computer Sciences, and KAS for Library Media Learning (all based on national and international learner standards). Continue to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate learning connected to and through Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Technology, KAS for Computer Sciences, and KAS for Library Media: 2024 - 2030 KETS Master Plan - Kentucky Department of Education . We will soon be updating these three technology-related academic standards to include AI.

KY K-12 Academic Standards for Computer Science: Kentucky Academic Standards Computer Science

KY K-12 Academic Standards for Technology. On April 5, 2019, Kentucky's minimum high school graduation requirements became effective, as outlined in 704 KAR 3:305. One of the stated requirements is centered on a student's demonstrated performance-based competency in technology upon graduation: Kentucky Academic Standards for Technology Grades Kindergarten Through Twelve .

Kentucky Academic Standards for Library Media

Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP), directly empower students through technology.​

KY K-12 Computer Science/IT Academy - Kentucky Department of Education

Additional AI related content and resources for KY K-12

Donnie Piercey's book outlines 50 strategies for teachers to utilize AI in the classroom effectively. Donnie Piercey was the 2021 KY K-12 Teacher of the Year. His book was one of the top-selling education books on Amazon when it was first released. 50 Strategies for Integrating AI into the Classroom: Donnie Piercey: 9798765947104: Amazon.com: Books

Walton Family Foundation Educator Research: Walton Family Foundation-Gallup K-12 Teacher Research June 2025.

The annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States, published by provides an update on national and state-level computer science education policy, including policy trends, maps, state summaries, and implementation data: State of Computer Science Education Report | Code.org Advocacy Coalition .

The KY K-12 Early Warning System Tool for districts is an example of how AI technology can benefit the KY K-12 system. This tool is designed to help reduce chronic absenteeism and promote persistence to graduation.

In September 2024, all KY K-12 school districts were provided with a link to watch an AI presentation to a KY legislative committee by Microsoft and Doug Robinson, the Executive Director of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). Doug provided the collective feedback received from each state government-level chief technology information officer (CIO). Doug formerly worked at the KY Commonwealth Office of Technology (COT). He is from and currently lives in KY. The YouTube link to Microsoft and NASCIO's presentation can be found at Artificial Intelligence Task Force . State Government and Artificial Intelligence Today: Governance, Policy, and Use Case Considerations Kentucky Artificial Intelligence Task Force (July 2024)

KDE's Office of Education Technology (OET) was selected to present to all other Kentucky state agencies on the topic of AI during the state's annual Digital Government Summit in May 2023 and June 2024: Kentucky Digital Government Summit 2023 (govtech.com) .

Office of Educational Technology: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning - Insight and Recommendations (May 2023)

​

Office of Education Technology

Division of School Technology Planning and Project Management

300 Sower Blvd., 4th Floor

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AI in Kentucky K-12, December 2025 - Kentucky Department of Education

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New Title IV, Part CSPR Data Collection Survey due January 16, 2026

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"Seeing the tangible results of all my hard work while at the Craft Academy gave me a newfound sense of hope. Hope that if I can send something to space at 17, the possibilities of what I could do are truly limitless."

DANIELLE GIBSON (CLASS OF 2017)
GERMANTOWN, KY
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

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FY26 Math Achievement Fund Middle School Coaching Pilot Grant Application Due January 30, 2026

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​​​​All updated forms for the 2023 Governor's Scholars Program will be dated with the year 2023. Any documents labeled 2022 (or prior) are from previous selection cycles and are not up-to-date.

For Student Applicants:

​Refer to the Helpful Hints: Best Practices & Important Information Packet ​​ to see a completed application.​

Information regarding the application and selection process will be mailed to schools from the GSP Central Office in Frankfort in early September of 2022. The Application and Selection Process page (under the Applicants tab) also contains information regarding the application and selection process.

NOTE: These documents be accessed using Google Docs; however, the check boxes will not function. You can highlight your selections instead of using the check boxes in those instances.

We recommend accessing these documents via Google Chrome. If you are receiving a pop-up regarding "creditionals" when trying to access these documents, check your security and antivirus settings on your computer.
For Teacher Recommenders:

For Community Recommenders:

For Guidance Counselors:

For Selection Coordinators:

​ Note: All updated forms for the 2023 Governor's Scholars Program will be dated with the year 2023. Any documents labeled 2022 (or prior) are from previous selection cycles and are not up-to-date.
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Rogers Explorers Application due January 31st (current 8th graders)

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Rogers Explorers Application due January 31st (current 8th graders)

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ROGERS EXPLORERS | Center Youth Programs

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The Rogers Explorers program is an intensive three-day, two-night program focused on cultivating skills in leadership, technology, math, science, and community service. It is developed, coordinated, and supervised by The Center for Rural Development in partnership with University of the Cumberlands, Lindsey Wilson College, Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, University of Pikeville, and Union College.

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Rogers Scholars Application due January 31st (current sophomores)

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Rogers Scholars Application due January 31st (current sophomores)

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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

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Index - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Home - OpenSciEd

Home - OpenSciEd

Our curriculum fosters deep, engaging science learning and is the only curriculum designed for the NGSS that has had every unit rated as quality -and it's freely available to anyone.

MAKING HIGH QUALITY SCIENCE EDUCATION AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS

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GROWING NETWORK OF TEACHERS

What Educators Say

"My students have begun to realize they have the power and knowledge to plan and investigate how the world works around them."

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"My students are more excited about science than ever, and they're connecting what they're learning to their lives and experiences."

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"OpenSciEd lessons are a lifesaver. They are standards-based, easy to implement, and, best of all, my kids LOVE them!"

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Adopt the Curriculum.

To make the shifts in science education that today's science standards demand, we've created high quality instructional materials paired with transformative professional learning. Tied to our mission of providing high quality science learning for all students, we also have partnered with a variety of organizations that can offer additional materials and support to ensure the long-term success of your implementation. Learn more about the different paths for adopting our instructional materials.

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Resource Library | Next Generation Science Standards

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Improving Science Education Through Three-Dimensional Learning

Quick Search Next Generation Science Standards

THE THREE DIMENSIONS OF SCIENCE LEARNING

Within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), there are three distinct and equally important dimensions to learning science. These dimensions are combined to form each standard-or performance expectation-and each dimension works with the other two to help students build a cohesive understanding of science over time.

Crosscutting Concepts help students explore connections across the four domains of science, including Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design.

When these concepts, such as "cause and effect", are made explicit for students, they can help students develop a coherent and scientifically-based view of the world around them.

Science and Engineering Practices describe what scientists do to investigate the natural world and what engineers do to design and build systems. The practices better explain and extend what is meant by "inquiry" in science and the range of cognitive, social, and physical practices that it requires. Students engage in practices to build, deepen, and apply their knowledge of core ideas and crosscutting concepts.

Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) are the key ideas in science that have broad importance within or across multiple science or engineering disciplines. These core ideas build on each other as students progress through grade levels and are grouped into the following four domains: Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering.

More about 3D Learning

GET TO KNOW

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are K-12 science content standards. Standards set the expectations for what students should know and be able to do. The NGSS were developed by states to improve science education for all students.

A goal for developing the NGSS was to create a set of research-based, up-to-date K-12 science standards. These standards give local educators the flexibility to design classroom learning experiences that stimulate students' interests in science and prepares them for college, careers, and citizenship.

Get to Know the Standards

IMPLEMENT

The NGSS call for a three-dimensional approach to K-12 science instruction. This represents a significant transition from previous state standards. That's why effective implementation demands a great deal of collaboration and patience among states, districts, schools, teachers, and students.

Thoughtful and coordinated approaches to implementation will enable educators to inspire future generations of scientifically literate students. That is the vision of the NGSS. This website provides a range of high-quality resources that empower educators, administrators, parents, and the general public to help bring this vision to life.

Find Tools and Resources

WHY

Science-and therefore science education-is central to the lives of all Americans.

A high-quality science education means that students will develop an in-depth understanding of content and develop key skills-communication, collaboration, inquiry, problem solving, and flexibility-that will serve them throughout their educational and professional lives.

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National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

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National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

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A New and Easy Way to Earn Professional Learning Credit Hours

NSTA Professional Learning Units are self-paced, flexible short courses designed around relevant science education topics. PLU's support student-centered learning and can be used toward continuing education credits.
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NSTA Professional Learning Units are self-paced, flexible short courses designed around relevant science education topics. PLU's support student-centered learning and can be used toward continuing education credits. Get Started

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KDE Science Professional and Curricular Resources

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KDE Science Professional and Curricular Resources

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Access thousands of primary sources - letters, photographs, speeches, posters, maps, videos, and other document types - spanning the course of American history. We're always adding more!

Borrow from an ever-expanding collection of document-based activities created by the National Archives, and teachers around the world. Copy and modify activities for your students.

Create your own activities using the online tools. It's as simple as: (1) selecting a tool, (2) choosing your primary sources, and (3) customizing instructions. Learn more >

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KDE Social Studies Resources and Professional Organizations

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KDE Social Studies Resources and Professional Organizations

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KET Civics and Social Studies Collections

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KET Civics and Social Studies Collections

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Resources to enhance social studies and civic learning and engagement with a focus on current events, media literacy, American citizenship and government.

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Annenberg Classroom: http://www.annenbergclassroom.org Teaching the Constitution Bill of Rights Institute : http://billofrightsinstitute.org/ Wealth of resources beyond the Bill of Rights for...

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Application open for National Civics Bee till February 3rd

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Applications open for National Civics Bee

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The application portal for the National Civics Bee is now open! This free, non-partisan, 500-word essay competition is a great opportunity for 6th-8th graders to share civics knowledge and inspire conscientious citizenship. Teachers can integrate the competition into their curriculum, offer as extra credit, or let students know about it as an extracurricular engagement. Students have the

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KAS Connections & Other Educator Resources | KHS

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The Kentucky Historical Society created Kentucky Social Studies Resource Guides to help K-12 teachers address current Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies.

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Elementary Science Research Study Opportunity for  K-1

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Elementary Science Research Study Opportunity for  K-1

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2026-2027 Course Codes View Now Available

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2026-2027 Course Codes View Now Available

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2026-2027 Course Codes View Now Available

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Kentucky Transition 360 for Educators application

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Kentucky Transition 360 for Educators application

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School Report Card Update No. 16: SCR Next Release

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School Report Card Update No. 16: SCR Next Release

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Tackling chronic absenteeism: 5 field-tested tools

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Tackling chronic absenteeism: 5 field-tested tools

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Tackling chronic absenteeism: 5 field-tested tools

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Chronic absenteeism is a complex challenge. Learn how your colleagues are addressing it.

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Revised Health Education and Physical Education Standards adopted into law

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Revised Health Education and Physical Education Standards adopted into law

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Health Education and PE Standards adopted into law

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Tentative Timeline for Release of Accountability Data

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Tentative Timeline for Release of Accountability Data

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Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration - Resources

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Spring 2026 SAT Junior State Administration - Resources

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Understanding the Two Calculations in Accountability Reporting

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Understanding the Two Calculations in Accountability Reporting

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Understanding the Two Calculations in Accountability Reporting

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Understanding the Two Calculations in Accountability Reporting

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KCM in the News!

KCM Executive Director Kelly DeLong was recently quoted in two articles published by Education Week. In the article on parents' math insecurities, Kelly said, "There is no more noble use of your time than to engage your community to have a positive math mindset. It translates into children who can persevere, children who learn at the edge of productive struggle, and then children who have the skills that can define a workforce for your community."
Read the article on Parents Helping Kids with Math Read the article on Family Math Nights

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KCM Executive Director Kelly DeLong was recently quoted in two articles published by Education Week. In the article on parents' math insecurities, Kelly said, "There is no more noble use of your time than to engage your community to have a positive math mindset.

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FY26 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Due January 20, 2026

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FY26 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Due January 20, 2026

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2025 Approved K-12 High-Quality Instructional Resources for Reading and Writing

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2025 Approved K-12 High-Quality Instructional Resources for Reading and Writing

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Curriculum Based Professional Learning Guidance Document

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Curriculum Based Professional Learning Guidance Document

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Safe Haven Boxes Reminder to Prominently Display

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Safe Haven Boxes Reminder to Prominently Display

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New Data Verification for the Technical Education Database System (TEDS)

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New Data Verification for the Technical Education Database System (TEDS)

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New Data Verification for the Technical Educaiton Database System 

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Kentucky Department for Public Health: Flu and COVID-19 Testing Supplies Available

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Kentucky Department for Public Health: Flu and COVID-19 Testing Supplies Available

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Kentucky Department for Public Health Supplies Available

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Declaration of Participation Due by Feb 1, 2026

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Declaration of Participation Due by Feb 1, 2026

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Annual School Immunization Survey for 25-26 complete by December 31

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Annual School Immunization Survey for 25-26 complete by December 31

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Annual School Immunization Survey for 25-26 complete by December 31

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Annual School Immunization Survey for 25-26 complete by December 31

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Improvement Planning Screencast Now Available

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Improvement Planning Screencast Now Available

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Improvement Planning Screencast Now Available

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October 2025  KVEC SERTAC Special Education Update

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CTE Career Readiness and Studies Newsletter:  September 2025

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CTE Career Readiness and Studies Newsletter:  September 2025

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© 2025 Kentucky Department of Education All Rights Reserved.

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New Math Improvement Plan Template Now Available

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New Math Improvement Plan Template Now Available

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Integrating Deeper Learning and HQIR to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction

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Integrating Deeper Learning and HQIR to Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction

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Teach for America Appalachia Applications due February 2nd

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Teach for America Appalachia Applications due February 2nd

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From preparing your application to getting ready for your interview and accepting an offer, here is all you need to know about applying to Teach For America.

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UK Center on Trauma & Children - Staying Inside the Window of Tolerance - January 30th

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UK Center on Trauma & Children - Staying Inside the Window of Tolerance - January 30th

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Other date available March 20, 2026

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In this training, we will explore how working in schools-where students and staff may be impacted by trauma-can affect your own well-being. We will use the Window of Tolerance (WOT) framework to better understand regulation and dysregulation, and to consider practical strategies for widening your window of tolerance as an educator. Together, we will practice tools to help you recognize stress responses, stay grounded, and maintain resilience in the face of secondary traumatic stress (STS).

This session will also highlight the role that schools and districts can play in supporting staff well-being. By strengthening both individual coping strategies and organizational practices, we can create learning environments that support educators as well as the students they serve.

This event will be repeated three times. See dates below.

10/01/25 - 10:00-12:00 ET/9:00-11:00 CT

01/30/26 - 10:00-12:00 ET/9:00-11:00 CT

03/20 /26- 10:00-12:00 ET/9:00-11:00 CT

This training is designed for educators, school staff, and administrators who regularly work in environments where trauma exposure is part of the landscape. If you support students, families, or colleagues impacted by trauma-and want to strengthen your ability to recognize and respond to secondary traumatic stress-this training is for you.

This free training will introduce the window of tolerance as a way to help deepen and broaden your understanding of working in and around indirect trauma exposure. The presentation will be interactive and fast-paced. A wide variety of strategies will be presented. Participants can expect to walk away with a wider grasp of STS and skills to effectively address secondary traumatic

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Staying Inside the Window of Tolerance: An Advanced Training on STS and Resilience | Center on Trauma & Children

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In this training, we will explore how working in schools-where students and staff may be impacted by trauma-can affect your own well-being. We will use the Window of Tolerance (WOT) framework to better understand regulation and dysregulation, and to consider practical strategies for widening your window of tolerance as an educator.

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Gatton Academy Applications due February 1st

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Gatton Academy Applications due February 1st

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The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky | Western Kentucky University

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Residential high school for Kentucky juniors and seniors interested in advanced careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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KDE District Financial News: November/December

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KDE District Financial News: November/December

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Child Nutrition Program:  How are Adult Meal Prices Determined?

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Child Nutrition Program:  How are Adult Meal Prices Determined?

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FY26 Read to Achieve (RTA) Grant Extended to December 2nd

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FY26 Read to Achieve (RTA) Grant Extended to December 2nd