Join us for an in-person session focused on building knowledge and confidence with UFLI Foundations. Participants will develop an understanding of the program and the essential background knowledge needed for implementation, while also engaging in hands-on practice with the Day 1 and Day 2 lesson components.
The session is designed to help participants become familiar with the structure of UFLI Foundations and feel prepared to begin using the program in the classroom. Participants who attend will receive a copy of UFLI Foundations and 6 professional development hours.
If you have questions, please contact erica.price@ckec.org
This two-hour virtual session will provide participants with a practical understanding of dyslexia and how it may impact students with disabilities. Participants will explore what dyslexia is—and is not—identify common signs and characteristics, and examine strategies that can be used to support students with reading difficulties. The session will focus on practical, classroom-ready approaches educators can use to better recognize student needs and provide effective reading support.
The Coaching Connection is a virtual professional learning community designed for instructional coaches across elementary, middle, and high school settings. Each month, coaches will come together to learn, connect, grow, and collaborate as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of instructional coaching.
Each session will include a brief learning segment focused on practical, relevant coaching strategies that can be taken directly back to schools, followed by opportunities for coaches to share ideas, discuss experiences, problem-solve, and learn from one another. Whether you are a new coach or a seasoned coaching professional, The Coaching Connection provides a space to build your practice and connect with others who understand the work.
Make prior written notice clear, complete, and meaningful for families. In this interactive, two-hour virtual training, special education teachers and ARC chairpersons will explore when PWN is required, what it must include, and how to document ARC decisions to support compliance and help families understand what, why, and what’s next. Using practical scenarios and sample documentation, participants will practice applying IDEA requirements, Kentucky regulations, and KDE guidance to ARC meeting documentation.
School Health Operations will be an in depth look at school
health programs with specific support from KDE. This training will be open to anyone looking to learn
more about school health. The training will include an overview of school health operations in Kentucky
with training and discussion on a wide variety of school health topics. This training will be helpful for
personnel involved with school health along with those that provide operational support.
Fresh ideas. Practical strategies. A serious boost for your teaching.
Brian Buffington is back in Kentucky for a special one-day professional learning event!
Get ready for a fast-paced, practical day packed with ideas you can actually use. Essential Buff Nuggets for
Teaching brings together some of Brian’s favorite strategies, tools, activities, and workflows designed to help
teachers save time, engage students, strengthen classroom culture, and get even better at the craft of teaching.
Throughout the day, we’ll explore:
● Building an engaging classroom culture
● Practical classroom management and student engagement
● AI workflows that actually save teachers time
● Communication, relationships, and “Things That Can’t Be Googled”
● Rapid-fire Buff Nuggets: tools, resources, activities, and ideas you can use immediately
This isn’t New Teacher 101. It’s a Buff Boost for educators who want fresh ideas, practical strategies, and
some new energy for their classroom.
Especially valuable for new teachers, alternatively certified teachers, career changers entering
education, and any educator ready for a fresh boost.
Come ready to participate, laugh, learn, and leave with a whole lot of nuggets!
Your teachers are ready to teach writing differently — are your leaders ready to lead it? This working session equips district and school leaders to launch The Writing Revolution with clarity and confidence. Leaders will unpack how this method addresses real gaps in current writing instruction, learn to recognize key strategies in classroom practice, and walk away with practical tools — including a walkthrough look-for guide, pacing outline, and PLC structures — to build and sustain implementation momentum from day one. 3 EILA Hours
Target Audience: Instructional Coaches, District Leaders, Administration
Handling Difficult Situations – Difficult Discussions will be a comprehensive review of how to manage interactions within school districts. The training will cover proactive approaches to mitigate difficult discussions and how to handle those difficult situations when they arise.
Target Audience: KY School Administrators and other District Leaders.
We frequently talk about setting high expectations and motivating all staff and students. We DO have high expectations, but what can we do to make them permeate the culture of our school or district? How do we motivate our staff to improve, especially when it requires change? How do we motivate and set high expectations for our students? This session is filled with practical, systemic practices that set the stage for high expectations to take hold in your school or district.
Measurable Results: Setting Up Your School For Student Achievement
In schools, the pressure to perform on measurable assessments (KSA, ACT, and others) sometimes seems unbearable. Schools often resort to gimmicks and motivational techniques that, even when effective, are short-term solutions. These efforts are exhausting – for the students and the staff. In this series, you will discover substantive systems and structures that can be put into place, leading to lasting, sustainable improvement in academic performance.
Target Audience: District Administrators, Principals, Assistant Principals, Instructional Coaches, and other leaders (academic-focus)
Trainer: David Young
Date: Tuesday, September 9; Tuesday, December 8; and Tuesday, February 9 (Note: Tuesday, March 9 will be used as a makeup date in case of inclement weather) Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm – In-Person at CKEC Harrodsburg Campus.
EILA: 9 hours (total)