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Fast Five on Friday

Published: 4/4/2013 10:20 AM

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May 17 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Constructed Response Information
- Next Superintendents’ Webcast on May 31, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
- Commissioner’s Blog This Week on Learning from Other Countries
- Next Meeting of the Kentucky Board of Education on June 5
- Adoption of Policy for Raising the Compulsory Attendance Age to 18 and Grant
- Application/Certifications Document (Attachment)
May 10 2013
In this edition of Revised Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Adoption of Policy for Raising the Compulsory Attendance Age to 18 and Grant
- Application/Certifications Document (Attachment)
- Fact Sheet About Kentucky’s Core Academic Standards (Attachment)
- Commissioner’s Blog About the Common Core Academic Standards
- PGES Statewide Pilot Webcast May 15
- Next Superintendents’ Webcast on May 31, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
- Results of the Interactive Survey from the April 29 Superintendents’ Webcast (Attachment
- Twitter Town Hall May 15
May 3 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Commissioner’s blog this week on common core controversy
- CIITS here to stay
- 17 districts submit applications for District of Innovation status (Watch for press release later today)
- Link available to recording of April 29 superintendents’ webcast and materials
- 2013-2014 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program RFA
April 27 2013
Due to an e-mail outage at KDE on Friday, Fast Five is going out on Saturday.
- In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Deadline for Districts of Innovation Applications
- Request for Principals to Complete Competency-Based Learning Survey
- Two New KBE Members Sworn-in
- 2013 Legislative Summary Finalized (Attachment)
- Three Kentucky Schools Among 64 Schools Nationwide Named 2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
- Next Superintendents’ Webcast to be Held on April 29
- Commissioner’s Blog on Valuing Superintendent Input
April 19 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Kentucky’s College and Career Readiness Efforts Recognized
- Statewide Teacher and Principal Effectiveness Bill Signed
- The Fund for Transforming Education in Kentucky Kicks Off
- Kentucky Association of School Superintendents Board Meeting
- Note of Appreciation
- Carryover Waiver (Attachment)
- Education Department Announces Next Rounds of Race to the Top
- Teacher Quality Program Budget Update (Attachments)
- Update on Voice
- Next Superintendent’s Webcast
- Commissioner’s Blog
April 12 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Disclosure of education records in education neglect cases (Attachment)
- Restraint and seclusion regulation guidance
- KBE adopts resolution urging districts to be early adopters of policy to raise the compulsory school attendance age to 18
- Clarification on adoption of board policies raising the dropout age to 18 and on related grants (Attachment)
- AP test grant information (Attachment)
- Highlights from the April 10 Kentucky Board of Education meeting
- Legislative Summary from the 2013 Legislative Session (Attachment)
- Next superintendents’ webcast to be held on April 29
- Commissioner’s Blog on raising the dropout age
March 29 2013
Note: Due to spring break for most districts being next week, there will be no Monday E-mail or Fast Five on Friday for the week of April 1-5. We will resume these two publications the week of April 8-12.

In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- TELL Kentucky Survey response exceeds 84 percent; map shows response rate by district (See attached map.)
- CIITS Educator Development Suite Coming; Webcast April 4
  704 KAR 3:035, Annual professional development plan, on April 10 KBE Agenda
- Salary Supplement Reimbursement Application for National Board Certified Teachers Due May 1
  School District FY 2013 Financial Audit Contract Information Available
- Link, Q & A Document and Report from the Interactive Survey for the April 26 Superintendents’ Webcast Available (Attachments)
- Invite you to Access my Blog this Week on the TELL Kentucky Survey
March 22 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find article on the following:
- TELL Kentucky Survey response to date exceeds 69 percent; map shows response rate by district (See attached map.)
- Raising the dropout age to 18, SB 97
- Need to submit "Intent to Adopt Form" on teacher/leader evaluation by March 29
- Washington, DC meetings occuring this week
- My blog this week on Work Ready Communities
- Next superintendents' webcast on March 26
March 15 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Posting of commissioner’s contract and evaluation documents on the KDE website
- National Academy Foundation (NAF) College and Career Readiness Initiative
- Encourage teachers and principals to participate in TELL Kentucky Survey
- Need to submit Intent to Adopt Form on teacher/leader evaluation by March 29
- Next superintendents’ webcast on March 26
- My blog this week summarizing the productive legislative session as related to education
March 8 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- My Blog this Week
- Sequestration Information from USDOE (Attachment)
- Next Superintendents’ Webcast
- Encourage Educators to Complete the TELL Kentucky Survey
- Letter from USDOE on Preventing Teen Dating Violence and Other Forms of Gender-Based Violence (Attachment)
- Legislative Update
March 1 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Need to Submit Intent to Adopt Form on Teacher/Leader Evaluation by March 29
  Clarification on Sequestration (Attachments)
- sing Race to the Top Funds for Teachscape Costs
- My Lync Sessions with Superintendents Delayed
- My Blog This Week: Follow-up to KSBA Speech on Improving Local Board Training and Superintendent Evaluation
- Additional Edit Made to “Important Due Dates for Superintendents” Document
- Professional Development from the Southern Regional Education Board Available this Summer (Attachment)
- Summary of Responses to Interactive Poll from the Feb. 26 Superintendents’ Webcast (Attachments)
- Legislative Update
February 22 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Update on My Voice Issues
- Follow-up Letter to KSBA Executive Director Bill Scott With Additional KSBIT Questions
- Results of Survey on EOC Percents for Use in Final Grade
- KY K-12 Successfully Transitions to Microsoft Office 365
- Next Week is the Monthly Superintendents’ Webcast
- Commissioner’s Blog This Week
- Legislative Update
February 15 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Revised “Important Due Dates for Superintendents” Document on KDE Website
- Guidance on Restraint and Seclusion
- Commissioner’s Op-Ed Piece
- Next Superintendents’ Webcast on Feb. 26
- Commissioner’s Blog Asking Superintendents to Contact Legislators on HB180
- Information from KTRS on Senate Bill 144
- Legislative Update
February 8 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Response from KSBA to Questions on KSBIT (Two Attachments)
- Districts of Innovation Notice of Intent to Apply and Update
- AP/IB Exam Fee Update
- Arts Survey Participation Requested from K-12 Principals
- Next Superintendents’ Webcast on Feb. 26
- Link to Commissioner’s Blog on Testimony Before the U.S. Senate HELP Committee
- Links to recording of Feb. 6 KBE meeting and its materials
- Legislative Update
February 1 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Kentucky School Boards Insurance Trust (KSBIT) Letter
- Letters to Governor Beshear on Budget and Compulsory School Attendance Age
- Program Review Content to be in ASSIST Soon
- Clarification on How the Military is Incorporated into Career Readiness
- Additional Information on the Change to the Use of Constructed Response in EOC Assessments
- Draft Legislation on Teacher Evaluation and Professional Learning
- Commissioner’s Blog on Legislative Issues
January 25 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Persistence to Graduation Tool, 2013 Release Schedule
- Follow-up from January 24th Superintendents’ Webcast
- E-Transcripts 2012-13 Pilot
- Changes to End-Of-Course Assessment
- Commissioner’s Blog on Progress on the PGES
- Materials Available from USDOE on ESEA Waiver Flexibility
January 18 2013
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Achievement Gap Maps Available to Help in Delivery Planning
- Commissioner’s Blog Focused on Closing the Gap and ESEA Waiver
- Next Superintendents’ Webcast on Jan. 24 (10:00 – 11:00 a.m. ET; Put on your calendar!)
- School District Visits Completed
- Report Completed on Competency-Based Education
January 11 2013
I hope the return to school has gone smoothly for you, your staff and the students. Since we have not sent a Fast Five for a few weeks due to the holidays, this week’s has more items than usual. In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Kentucky Breaks into Top 10 in National Education Ranking
- JROTC Career Pathway to be Included in the Accountability Model
- Draft Two of New Science Standards Released for Review and Comment
- MUNIS Migration Update
- Fiscal Cliff Update
- Next Superintendents’ Webcast on Jan. 24 (10:00 – 11:00 a.m. ET; Put on your calendar!)
- Commissioner’s Blog on Key Education Issues
December 19 2012
Note: Due to the upcoming holidays, this is the last edition of Fast Five on Friday until the week of January 7, 2013. We are sending this edition out early because many schools will be out on holiday break after today. May all of you have a wonderful holiday and a happy new year!

In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- PGES Winter Summit Registration Process (Note: A registration form must be completed for each person who will be attending.)
- Operation Preparation Participation and Sign-ups
- OCTE Hosting Regional Workshops Regarding CCR
- Restraint and Seclusion Regulation Moves Forward
- Joseph Kelly Award Nomination Process Opens
- Governor Asks Kentuckians to Observe Moment of Silence on Friday Morning
December 14 2012
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- Compromise on Restraint and Seclusion Regulation
- Updated CIITS Usage Maps and RTTT Performance Measures Report
- Congratulations to the GREEC Consortium on the RTTT District Award
- Follow-up from the December 10 Superintendents’ Webcast (Q & A and Poll Results from the Webcast Attached)
- Commissioner’s Blog on Use of Social Media
December 7 2012
In this edition of Fast Five on Friday, you will find articles on the following:
- PGES Winter Summit (New Location Added)
- New Video on CTE
- Recording of Dec. 5 Kentucky Board of Education Meeting
- Excellent Video on the Learning Environment from the Colorado Legacy Foundation
- This Week’s Commissioner’s Blog
February 4 2013

Monday Superintendent E-mail – 2/4/13

As part of our effort to streamline communications and cut down on the number of e-mails you receive, this Monday E-Mail combines several items into one communication.

Please read the Monday E-mail as it contains information about the following KDE-related items:
• ACT Survey request - Your Voice makes all the difference (Will be e-mailed to teachers)
• Participation in Operation Preparation (Attachments)
• 2013-2014 Seek Forecast
• Results of Interactive Poll from the January 24 Superintendents’ Webcast (Attachment)
• Correction to Gap Map Showing Students with Disabilities and Gap Maps Now Available in Grey Scale
• Program Review Content to be in ASSIST Soon
• Update on Submission of CDIPs and CSIPs
• Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning (TELL) Kentucky Pre-Survey Webinars
• Updated CIITS Usage Maps and RTTT Performance Measures Available
• New features in CIITS
• The Kentucky Center Institute for ECE & Arts Integration
• Kentucky Teacher – Preparing for Health/PE Program Reviews, Professional Growth, TELL Kentucky

If you have questions about the specific items, please see the contact information for each item.

Also, remember to review the Items from the Outside Agencies section.

Archived Messages

This section of the Web site is an archive of the Commissioner's Friday Fast Five messages before December 7, 2012.