Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Autism Guidance:The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for educators regarding identification, interventions and the provision of special education services for students with autism between the ages of 3 and 21 in Kentucky’s public schools. Additionally, this guidance document will provide an overview of Kentucky’s autism eligibility determination […]

Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL):Dispute Resolution Process webpageThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its implementing regulations require states to have a system to resolve disputes between parents of students with disabilities and local school districts.   If a disagreement arises, the KDE suggests that parents first […]

Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) Kentucky Alternate Assessment Participation Waiver guidance and resources: Videos: Participation Guidance:  Guidance for the ARC

The Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS) announces this year’s Kentucky Safe Schools Week, is set for October 20-26, 2024.  Level Up: This week aims to “Level Up” school safety. Schools can promote and enhance school safety through targeted activities and discussions. The goal is to raise awareness about various aspects of school safety and empower students, teachers, parents, […]

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) publicly released assessment and accountability data for the 2023-2024 school year on Oct. 3, as required by state statute and the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. This is the second year the current accountability system, with status and change as ways to evaluate state indicators, has been in full implementation. “The […]