Kentucky Department of Education

 

General Information

Last Updated on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 5:02 AM

The links below provide information on a variety of topics relevant to preschool. You will find early learning standards, parent guides, regulations governing preschool, appropriate assessements and quality indicators as well as a list of district preschool coordinators. 

Building a Strong Foundation for School Success
Building a Strong Foundation for School Success is a three-part series which includes: Kentucky Early Childhood Standards, the Kentucky Early Childhood Continuous Assessment Guide, the Kentucky Early Childhood Quality Self-Study, and the Parent Guides to the Early Childhood Standards.

 

Accelerated Placement of Preschoolers in Primary
Senate Bill 35, enacted during the 2006 Regular Session, permits a child who is at least 5 years of age (on or before October 1) but less than 6 years of age to be advanced through the primary program if the student is determined to have acquired the academic and social ... More


 

District Preschool Coordinators
This is a listing of all District Preschool Coordinators in the state.


 

Early Childhood Resources
The Early Childhood Resources include materials and website links for many of the issues of importance to parents and teacher of children ages birth to five. Some of the topics of interest to early childhood parents and educators include growth and development of infants, toddlers and preschoolers; understanding and working with ... More


 

Preschool Regulations
The preschool regulations provide the framework for the state funded preschool program including administrative regulations, transportation, certification and exceptional children. 


For more information contact:

Bill Buchanan
500 Mero Street, 19th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-7056
Bill.Buchanan@education.ky.gov