The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) focuses on innovative methods for addressing educational and community-based challenges throughout Eastern Kentucky. Ron Daley a strategic partner lead for KVEC recently published on Kyforward (Kentucky’s Online Newspaper). A story highlighting Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis held the second town hall forum in Hazard last week seeking public feedback […]
Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis held the second town hall forum in Hazard on Thursday, October 10 seeking public feedback on the state’s new minimum high school graduation requirements. Lewis and Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff will hold two other forums and one online forum will be held via webinar and feedback will be […]
Commissioner to seek feedback on reading and math basic competency requirement for high school graduation. (FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking public feedback on reading and math basic competency requirements for the state’s new minimum high school graduation requirements, per Senate Bill 175 (2019). Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis and KDE staff will hold […]
When discussing education, policymakers and reformers often focus on urban – and sometimes suburban – schools and communities. But rural schools educate about 20% of America’s students, and urban reforms may not translate well to their unique circumstances. In this episode, host Nat Malkus talks to Jeff Hawkins of the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative and Campbell Scribner at the University of […]
Tune In To AASA Radio! Listen to the Podcast by clicking any of the text of this line. AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is pleased to present AASA Radio! Dan Domenech, AASA’s executive director, hosts the program, which focuses on topics of importance to school system leaders. Each brief segment of AASA Radio will help keep you abreast of the latest […]
October 23, 2019Appalachian Wireless Arena (Formerly East KY Expo Center) Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) is bringing the FIRE back and invites you to the Forging Innovation in Rural Education FIRESummit for an amazing day that highlights the innovative work occurring in 23 outstanding rural districts in southeastern Kentucky. The FIRE Summit is a celebration […]
Training Topics will include: ARC/504 Chairperson Discipline Manifestation Determination and In-School Suspension Eligibility Functional Behavior Assessments/Behavior Intervention Plans Date: October 25, 2019Time: 9:00am – 3:30 pmLocation: KVEC Office 412 Roy Campbell Drive Hazard, Ky 41701 There will be EILA credit provided as well as resource materials. Target Audience: It is recommended that […]
Are You Ready to Go Tiny? We’ve got just the home for you if you need an attractive, well-constructed, low-cost home or maybe a place where a relative can live close by and still maintain privacy. This home is move-in ready. All homes had winning bids as the auction closed this past July. Unfortunately, the […]
We recently visited Jenkins Independent and after getting through their new security doors and checking out their new entranceway it’s easy to tell that they mean business when it comes to renovating!
www.theholler.org/firecast It’s that time of the year again! Be sure to get your applications in especially if it is for an event. This opportunity is open year-round but submit early so we can schedule you in and make sure you don’t get put on a waiting list. This year we have two choices when it […]
