Last Updated on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 at 5:03 AM
Welcome to the official Kentucky State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) website.
Grant Awarded for 2007-2012
In a collaborative effort to increase student achievement and post-school success for students with disabilities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Division of Exceptional Children Services (DECS) submitted a proposal for the 2007 State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) and are proud to present a five year initiative linked in partnership with numerous agencies throughout the state.
Listed below are five outcomes that have been targeted by this group:
Ø Improve the instructional climate of Kentucky’s schools through a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model,
Ø Improve postsecondary outcomes for Kentucky’s students with disabilities,
Ø Build the capacity of Kentucky’s schools to increase academic achievement for students with low incidence disabilities,
Ø Increase and retain the number of special education teachers,
Ø Improve early childhood transition and over representation in early childhood programs.