Additional Technology Resources
The downloads below offer an overview of the KETS Technical Environment.
Best Practice Guidelines
Communications - Webcasts, News Bulletins & Other Resources
Throughout the year the Office of Knowledge, Information and Data Services (KIDS) staff offer training and informational sessions on technology trends, issues and best practices. For example, KIDS hosts three separate monthly webcasts to reach specific target different audiences. Some of these resources can be found here.
Financial Management System
MUNIS is the financial software package used in all 174 Kentucky School Districts. Instructions and explanations to allow for consistent reporting of required school district financial information are provided. There are also links to other associated sources. MUNIS Web SiteMUNIS, Inc. understands and meets the application software requirements of more than 700 counties, cities, towns, school ... More
Funding
Funding for education technology is made available to districts from state (KETS Offers of Assistance) and federal sources (E-Rate and No Child Left Behind). Schools can use the Implementation Plan as a tool to develop and maintain a district technology plan and budget, using state and federal technology funds.
KETS Engineer Program
KETS Service Desk
The Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS) Service Desk provides quality technical support to all Kentucky P-12 school districts & the Kentucky Department of Education. We are here to serve our customers and assist them in maximizing the benefits that KETS technology brings to students, teachers, and administrators throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It's our pleasure to serve you! KETS Service DeskPhone: (502) 564-2002(866) 538-7435E-mail: ketshelp@education.ky.gov ... More
KIDS Services Catalog
Master Plan
The 2007 - 2012 Education Technology Master Plan describes how technology will be used to improve teaching and learning for all of Kentucky's children. It builds upon past successes and defines a path that will enable all students to understand and leverage technology to realize their full potential. It extends instruction ... More
Purchasing
To meet the needs of the 1,400+ K-12 public schools that receive assistance through the KETS Project, the Kentucky Department of Education, through the Office of Education Technology, has solicited bids for contracts since 1992. The resulting contracts awarded to vendors provide the foundation for the KETS standards that all K-12 ... More
Research Products
School Construction Technology Checklist
This document is intended as a foundation to be used by local school district Chief Information Officers (CIOs), other district staff involved in facilities (building and district level administrators) and KETS Partners to guide discussions related to new construction as well as renovation of existing facilities. For questions concerning the appropriate use ... More
School Information System
Infinite Campus is used by Kentucky school districts. This software allows schools to maintain student and staff data for all state reporting requirements. Infinite Campus (IC) Information concerning Infinite Campus can be found on their web page, http://www.infinitecampus.com/.
Technology Architectural Policies & Standards
IT Architecture Standards enable commonality and consistency within and across the Kentucky Education Technology Systems (KETS) functions and locations. They also drive down product cost where appropriate and simplify complex problems by identifying specific products, services, or processes known to produce the best results for the Kentucky Department of Education, local schools ... More
Technology Readiness Survey
The Kentucky Technology Readiness Survey provides a snapshot of technology infrastructures throughout Kentucky schools and districts. Information represents data gathered from schools and districts throughout Kentucky as of December each year. The Kentucky Technology Readiness Survey data is now located here: http://applications.education.ky.gov/trs_reports