Kentucky Department of Education

Primary

Primary

Published: 11/1/2012 12:55 PM

Kentucky's primary program is that part of the elementary school program in which children are enrolled from the time they begin school until they are ready to enter the intermediate program (fourth grade). The primary program includes the following critical attributes: continuous progress; developmentally appropriate educational practices; authentic assessment; multiage and multiability classrooms; qualitative reporting methods; professional teamwork; and positive parent involvement.

Accelerated Placement 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 skills taught in first level primary (kindergarten). The Act also provides that the student may be classified as other than a first level primary (kindergarten) student for purposes of funding.
Assessment and Accountability for Primary

Information about assessment and accountability within the primary program, the reporting of student progress and determining the successful completion of the primary program is provided.
Curriculum Documents for Kentucky's Primary Program

Documents relating to what primary students should know and be able to do prior to exiting the primary program are posted including the Core Content for Assessment, 4.1, the Primary Program of Studies, and the Combined Curriculum Documents.
Early Learning Leadership Networks (ELLNs)

Early Learning Leadership Networks (ELLNs) are being launched. There will be two network ‘strands,’ one for teacher-leaders and another for administrative-leaders, to develop capacity to implement Kentucky’s Early Childhood Standards and support school readiness.
Primary Program Resources

On this page you will find educational resources that provide resources regarding developmental and educational issues affecting primary children.
Primary Statutes and Regulations

On this page you will find the Statutes and Regulations that govern the appropriate implementation of Kentucky's Primary Program.