KDE Planning Tools for Schools and Districts

Last Updated on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 10:01 PM

The Kentucky Department of Education provides technical assistance and support for district wide improvement planning. Please check our web page frequently for new information.

State and federal program MUNIS funding matrixes and other financial information are updated annually and posted on a web page linked from the main planning web page under the title: Comprehensive District Improvement Plan Funding and Finance.

DISTRICT PLANNING UPDATES:

Schools in Tier status that are required to do a peer review have certain guidelines to follow under Title I. These guidelines and a sample review process can be found on the District Planning Assistance-Title I link.

Districts will now decide their own planning cycles. Each district should review and update their district and school improvement planning policies to include a section related to the Annual Planning Cycle. The district improvement plan must be posted on the district website and updated at least annually, based on the district planning cycle.

There are no specific program requirements that must be included in improvement plans. MUNIS budgets by grant and location are no longer required to be posted to the district website.

District assurances, including a declaration of compliance, must be submitted via email by June 30 each year.

PLANNING FOR PROFICIENCY RESOURCE:

See our comprehensive planning resource under Planning for Proficiency. Check back often because this resource is updated frequently.

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR PLANNING:

If you have questions about AYP, contact the Division of Assessment Support at (502) 564-4394.

There is additional, updated information on the NCLB consequences when a Title I school does not make AYP for 2 consecutive years or more. Note that the information includes a chart outlining the financial requirements for school choice and supplemental educational services. The amounts shown on the chart only apply to districts with schools identified for improvement (Tier 1 and Tier 2), corrective action (Tier 3), or restructuring (Tier 4 and Tier 5). If you have questions about the consequences of school and district improvement, contact the Division of Federal Programs and Instructional Equity at (502) 564-3791.

District Improvement Planning Roles and Responsibilities This document provides districts with the state and federal requirements for district wide planning and instructions on how to submit assurances by email to KDE.
District Plan Guide Districts determine the form and function of planning for the district and schools rely on the district for support and direction with timelines, formats and for planning information.
Sample District Planning Policy This sample policy may help guide districts in providing direction with timelines, formats, and planning information.
School Plan Guide Schools should contact their district improvement planning coordinator about school plan issues.
Grants Included for Districtwide Planning Purposes This document lists all state and federal grants included for purposes of district wide improvement planning.
Planning/SISI Connections Matrix This matrix shows connections between SBDM council roles and the Standards and Indicators for School Improvement.
Sample (Traditional) Improvement Plan Component Schools and districts can download and use this sample component page as needed.
Sample (Benchmark) Improvement Plan Component Schools and districts can download and use this sample component page as needed.
Sample (Vertical) Improvement Plan Component Schools and districts can download and use this sample component page as needed.
Sample (I&I) Improvement Plan Component Schools and districts can download and use this sample component page as needed.
Implementation and Impact Check Format (School or District) This form is a sample that can be used as is or adapted to check implementation and impact of school improvement plan activities.
Implementation and Impact Check Rubric (School or District) This rubric is a sample that can be used as is or adapted to rate the implementation and impact of improvement plan activities.
Mission Statement Format Download and personalize this mission statement guide and format for your school or district.
Planning Review Rubric This tool is intended for use by schools and districts who wish to engage in a peer review process to improve plan quality.

For more information contact:

KDE Webmaster
500 Mero Street, 6th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: (502) 564-2000

webmaster@education.ky.gov