Kentucky Department of Education (KDE): The Specially Designed Instruction (SDI): Supports for Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) Members guidance document aims to provide resources and tools that support ARCs in their decision-making related to specially designed instruction to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities. 

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) with the U.S. Department of Education are jointly offering guidance on the use of functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) for all students whose behavior interferes with learning. Download Excerpt from Dear Colleague letter: “A common response to student behavior […]

Kentucky is reviewing its Olmstead Plan to make sure people with disabilities get the support they need to live in the community. The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky, on behalf of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, is gathering feedback to see how services are working and where they can improve. […]

Kentucky Department of Education (KDE): Eligibility Determination Process and Specific Learning Disability Training video​  This video was developed to support districts in understanding how to evaluate and determine eligibility within the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for a specific learning disability. This video can be used as a training tool to […]

Kentucky Department of Education (KDE): The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Special Education Pr​ocess for Identifying, Evaluating and Determining Eligibility for Special Education Services:​ This document provides information on the special education process, including a graphic representation of the steps for determining a student’s initial eligibility for special education and the provision […]

📆Mark your calendars for Kentucky Family Engagement in Education Week November 18-22, 2024 🎉 Learn more about Family Engagement#KyFamEngage24

Hi, hope all is well.  As a parent, I have had successes and frustrations/barriers in understanding my child’s progress, data/reports and working with educators.  The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) United We Learn Council needs to hear from families.  Please join me in taking this short survey (https://bit.ly/3NO3EeL) so all families voices are heard about […]

Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Guidance for Individual Education Program (IEP) Development The IEP Guidance provides instructions and examples for developing IEPs for Admissions and Release Committees (ARC) members, including chairpersons, teachers, related service providers and parents. 

Your Voice, Your Vote!If you are a person with a disability and encounter problems casting your vote on:General Election Day (November 5)Call your local county clerk~ or ~Protection and Advocacy’s voter hotline(1-800-372-2988 or 502-564-2967)Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern) Here is disability voting information: Voters with Disabilities – State Board of Elections Here you can […]