Strategic Planning and Research

Strategic Planning and Research

Published: 8/18/2026 10:47 AM

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​At the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Strategic Planning and Research (SPR) Team focuses on generating high-quality research and data-driven insights that inform strategic decision-making and support KDE initiatives. Through the collection, analysis, and reporting of data, SPR helps ensure policies and programs are grounded in evidence and positioned to make the greatest possible impact for Kentucky’s children and our future.​

New! KDE Research Team Launches Blog  

The Kentucky Department of Education's Strategic Planning and Research team is excited to launch the KDE Research Blog​—a new online resource dedicated to sharing research, data, and strategic insights on the issues shaping education across the Commonwealth.

New articles will be published approximately every two weeks, offering research-based perspectives, practical resources, and data visualizations designed to support educators, school and district leaders, policymakers, and anyone interested in Kentucky education. The Research Blog webpage will serve as a central hub where readers can explore the latest posts as well as past blog series and archived articles.​


Strategic Plan

Information and resources related to KDE’s Strategic Plan, including goals, priorities and strategies that guide the agency’s work and long‑term​​​​​ direction.

​Strategic Dashboard​​

An interactive dashboard that tracks progress toward KDE’s strategic goals, providing data and visualizations to support transparency, monitoring and informed decision‑making.​​​​




Surveys​

Surveys administered by KDE:

  • Customer Survey - Spring
  • Employee Survey - Summer​

​​​​Internal Research

Research reports, presentations,
and data that have been prepared by the Strategic Planning and Research team.​​

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​Research Blog

Brief posts that share insights from current and emerging research connected to KDE priorities and strategic initiatives, offering context and reflection beyond formal reports and dashboards.​​​



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​​​​Karen Dodd
Office of the Commissioner of Education
Strategic Planning and Research
300 Sower Blvd., 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-2102 Ext. 4700
Fax (502) 564-7749