We know during this unprecedented time, there are real challenges emerging for out-of-school time programs and out-of-school time professionals and advocates. Please continue to reach out, as needed, to discuss challenges you are facing in your community. The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance is here to be a resource for you and provide any support we can … Read more
La salud y la seguridad de nuestra comunidad es nuestro principal enfoque. Debido a eventos recientes, publicaremos y enviaremos estas actualizaciones en lugar de enviar nuestro boletín regular cada dos semanas. Compartimos información para que pueda protegerse mejor. Estamos preparando y compartiendo información importante y verificada. https://mailchi.mp/5f08c8b1753a/actualizacin-de-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR0mgnv8GpME2HPaaJLWAilwfkkloSd_J3HNF3rWxCrXwcfbo8ipX6HQnhM
Find the college that will find your needs. Check out majors, size, financial aid and other important criteria at https://www.collegeraptor.com/
When a school makes the decision to actively engage its diverse community of families, the benefits far outweigh the effort. Check out these eight ways to do it. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/8-ways-encourage-family-engagement-secondary-schools-heather-wolpert-gawron
Now is the time most high school juniors start their college admissions process in earnest. But…where to begin? Sara Harberson has created a series of comprehensive monthly worksheets especially for second semester juniors to lay the groundwork, stay on track, and get motivated for college admissions! Each month, from now until June, complete your … Read more
We believe in the power of education to change lives, families and communities. We believe in second chances and fresh starts. We believe in the resilience of the human spirit. We believe that our past is part of us but does not define us. And, we believe in the wonderful single parents and young adults … Read more
Esta guía se hizo para ayudar a las familias a comprender los estándares académicos de Kentucky y para mostrar el aprendizaje que los niños alcanzarán al terminar el jardín de niños. https://education.ky.gov/curriculum/standards/kyacadstand/Documents/Kindergarten_KAS_Family_Guide_Spanish.pdf
The Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership (CIPL) is a continuum of engagement and leadership development for families, schools and communities to increase academic success of Kentucky students and progress of Kentucky’s public schools. Powerful partnerships are achieved, when active champions for education honor and recognize the connection between families and schools, as a core strategy … Read more
The Prichard Committee studies educational issues and engages citizens, business leaders, families, students and policy makers about best practices in education. The are committed to equity for students of all backgrounds to ensure that students in the groups that have had less opportunity to excel catch up with their peers. https://www.prichardcommittee.org/mission-vision-values/
https://www.commonsense.org/education/spanish-resourcesTo ensure that all your students have the opportunity to build critical 21st-century skills, check out the Spanish resources available from Common Sense Education. Find Spanish-language videos, lesson activities, family tips, and more to use in the classroom or send home.