Kentucky Parent Information Resource Centers

NCLB Parent University online
The online learning component to the No Child Left Behind Parent University Curriculum. These free distance learning courses have content in the following areas:

Session 1a: NCLB Parent University: What Parents Need to Know
Session 1b: Continuation of NCLB Parent University: What Parents Need to Know
Session 2: A Parent’s Guide to Improving Student Achievement
Session 3: State and Local Accountability Systems and AYP
Session 4: A Parent’s Guide to State and Local Report Cards
Session 5: A Parent’s Guide to Rights and Opportunities for Public School Choice
Session 6: Supplemental Educational Services
Session 7: A Parent’s Guide to the Parent Involvement Policy

These sessions are designed to be parent-friendly and provide information that will help parents support the academic success of their children. Enroll Now

NCLB Parent University is now approved for 6 hours of EILA credit!

KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION News Headlines

Early Childhood Teacher Academies in Literacy and Math to be held this Summer
Click here for more information or contact your local Regional Training Center.

Reviewers Needed for Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials
The Kentucky Department of Education is currently seeking applicants to serve as reviewers for Adoption Group IV - Mathematics. The online application is available now.

Mathematics and Science Partnership Request for Application and Call for Reviewers Now Available
Request for Application and Call for Reviewers are available here. Call for Reviewers deadline is May 15. Request for Application deadline is May 30.

Education Commissioner Releases Budget Analysis
Kentucky Education Commissioner Jon E. Draud released an analysis of House Bill 406, the biennial state budget bill.See press release for full analysis.

Waivers Available for AP Exam Fees
A federal grant will help defray the cost of Advanced Placement (AP) examination fees for low-income students, the Kentucky Department of Education announced. See press release.

Nominations Open for 2009 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Awards
Any full-time public school teacher in the state with at least three years of experience is eligible. Nominations may be submitted electronically by visiting the 2009 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Web site.

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