The CKEC Multilingual Learner Teacher Network will be time to work with other EL/ML teachers, specialists, admin, and other educators in the region. Through participant input, training and workshop opportunities will be developed based on the needs, trends, and ongoing issues that face schools and districts across our region and the state. The network will provide open chair time for members to share success stories. There will also be time to vet specific issues in a supportive and constructive manner.
Network Dates/Times
Sept 21, 2026 (In-person Lexington); 8:30 am -3:30 pm ET
Oct 12, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
Nov 16, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
Mar 8, 2027 (In-person Harrodsburg); 8:30 am -3:30 pm ET
Apr 19, 2027 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
EILA credit will be awarded.
Contact: mark.helton@ckec.org
This 3-day session equips teachers with easy-to-use tools to improve student writing in any subject at any grade level. Based on Judith Hochman’s The Writing Revolution, this session covers clear, step-by-step methods for building sentence and paragraph writing skills. Teachers will learn ways to help students express ideas clearly, understand content better, and gain confidence in their writing. By the end of the session, participants will have a toolkit of effective, research-based strategies to transform writing instruction and boost student success.
The registration fee provides each participant with a copy of The Writing Revolution 2.0.
For more information, contact Lindsey Ellis at lindsey.ellis@ckec.org.
This day is for all CKEC Crisis Response Team leads and other school/district team members who wish to join. The day will be focused on strategies, best practices, table top exercises, rehearsals, networking, and planning. CKEC Regional Crisis Response Team members are encouraged to bring others from their district/school teams to this meeting.
January 11, 2027 (Lexington) 8:30-11:30
6 hours of EILA.
This session is designed to assist teachers in the MSD classroom on creating and running stations. It will introduce participants to the purpose and power of using stations in Moderate/Severe Disabilities (MSD) classrooms. Educators will learn why small-group and independent work systems increase engagement, improve skill acquisition, and support differentiated instruction. The training will guide participants through how to get started with stations—beginning small with teacher-led, para-led, and independent stations—and will explore examples of the types of stations that can be used across content areas. Participants will leave with practical tools, clear structures, and simple starting points to begin implementing stations effectively in their own classrooms.
This is an in-person session. Participants will receive a 6-hour PD certificate.
Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
This session is an introductory training designed to help educators, paraeducators, and school staff build a foundational understanding of autism. Participants will learn key characteristics of autism, common strengths and challenges, sensory and communication differences, and practical classroom strategies that support learning and behavior. This session provides real-world examples, easy-to-use tools, and actionable strategies educators can implement immediately.
This is an in-person session. Participants will receive a 3-hour PD certificate.
Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
Join the Kentucky Department of Education and the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative for a collaborative session exploring the updated Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing. Together, participants will build a shared understanding of the architecture and key revisions of the standards, examine the critical role of Standard 10 in shaping reading comprehension instruction, and explore how to bundle standards through grade-appropriate, complex text and text-based writing. This session is designed to equip district and school leaders with the foundational knowledge needed to align instruction to the revised standards with clarity and confidence.
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers & Instructional Coaches
Please contact tabor.placido@ckec.org with any questions.
Target Audience: NEW Special Education Teachers, Related Service Personnel
Using Kentucky’s IEP Guidance document as a primary reference, this session aims to equip NEW special education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs for students with disabilities, ensuring that they receive the support they need to succeed academically and beyond.
6 PD hours will be provided for the training
Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: Special education teachers, related service personnel
Using Kentucky’s IEP Guidance document as a primary reference, this session aims to equip NEW special education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs for students with disabilities, ensuring that they receive the support they need to succeed academically and beyond.
Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
Target Audience: General Ed Teachers, Special Ed Teachers, Behavior Interventionists, Behavior Coaches, Special Education Instructional Coaches
Classroom Environment As a Tool
The way the learning environment is set up is one of the most valuable tools you have. This can drastically impact the success of academic instruction and lead to decreases in negative behavior and anxiety as well as increases in student independence. In this session, learn how to take a proactive approach and build your toolbox of strategies. These antecedent interventions will help you create an optimal learning environment based on student needs. We will also explore how to support teams in utilizing these strategies with efficacy.
Three hours of PD or EILA credit will be awarded for participation in each virtual session. For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Related Service Personnel
Using Kentucky’s IEP Guidance document as a primary reference, this session aims to equip NEW special education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs for students with disabilities, ensuring that they receive the support they need to succeed academically and beyond.
6 Hours PD/EILA Credit
Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.