This page provides information on upcoming free learning opportunities such as webinars and occasional book studies. Information is presented through the lens of school board service, although all are welcome to participate; superintendents, administrators, school board attorneys, school finance professionals, other education leaders, advocates, etc. Check back regularly for additional opportunities.
All opportunities listed below are eligible state-mandated school board training credit.
Thursday, Oct. 22
Noon – 1 p.m. (ET)
More than a test score: Understanding Kentucky’s new accountability system
Free webinar
Training Credit: 1 hour
House Bill 257 will bring significant changes to Kentucky’s accountability system, creating new expectations and opportunities for local boards of education. This session will help school board members understand the shift toward measuring individualized student growth, prioritizing student attendance and developing local indicators of quality. Participants will explore how these reforms affect district oversight, policy decisions, community engagement and strategic planning as boards help define and measure student success in their districts.
Robbie Fletcher, commissioner, Jennifer Stafford, associate commissioner, Kentucky Department of Education
Note: A recording of the Oct. 22 webinar (More than a test score: Understanding Kentucky’s new accountability system) will not be made available afterwards. The only way to watch and receive training credit is to participate in the live webinar on Oct. 22.
Contact [email protected] with questions on these or any of KSBA's training opportunities.