Superintendents’ Webcast February 26, :00 to 3:00 p.m. (EST) ( questions to 1

Professional Growth and Effectiveness System 2

 Winter Summits Successful 811 participants, 111 districts represented Summit materials now available on the PGES website  PGES Webcast March 13th 3:00 p.m. EST  Student Voice Survey Student Voice questions available on PGES website Field Test Districts to implement March 4 th – 12 th  Declaration of Intent to adopt PGES Watch for in commissioner’s weekly More Information – KDE website – PGES in search box 3 Professional Growth & Effectiveness System (PGES)

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Restraint and Seclusion 5

 On February 1, 2013, 704 KAR 7:160 Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Public Schools became final.  Implementation begins in the school year. Districts should strive to revise their local policies and procedures within 90 days of the effective date but no later than July 1,  The KDE Guidance Document is now available to assist districts with implementation of the regulation. Text of the Regulation Guidance Document KDE Guidance Document for 704 KAR pdf KDE Guidance Document for 704 KAR pdf 6 Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Public Schools (704 KAR 7:160)

 The KDE, in partnership with Kentucky Educational Television (KET), is developing content for the web- based option for the training required of all school personnel, pursuant to Section 6 of the regulation.  Training will focus on positive behavioral supports and interventions to increase appropriate student behaviors, decrease inappropriate or dangerous student behaviors, and respond to dangerous behavior.  The web-based option for the required trainings will be available to districts prior to the start of the school year. 7 Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Public Schools (704 KAR 7:160)

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CSIP/CDIP Calendar 9

CSIP/CDIP Moving Forward A new calendar is available that begins Feb. 1, 2013 for continuous school improvement planning. It can be accessed now at: t.aspxhttp://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Pages/defaul t.aspx. If you have questions on the calendar, e- mail or call 10

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Summary of ESEA Waiver Use 12

ESEA Flexibility Waivers Used in Waivers used most frequently 15 school improvement requirements under Section 1116(b) except ((b)(13)) 12 LEA improvement requirements under Section 1116(c3) and (5)-(11) 7 LEA improvement requirements under Section 1116(e) And, a few others 2 highly qualified teachers 5 transferability (2 subsections) 2 spending restriction requirements for small, rural school achievement program 13

Comments About Waivers from Districts  “We would have been required to set aside 10% for professional development; it allowed us to supplement our instructional needs.” (4 comments like this)  “It gave us more flexibility in utilizing funds.”(6 similar comments)  “In the past funds set aside for transfer and supplemental educational services have been distributed to Title I schools to provide direct services to students.” (4 similar comments)  “The supplemental education services (SES) providers for a small rural community were limited so these funds could now be used more directly to supplement instruction.” (8 similar comments)  “Professional development was provided by the district at no cost and the required 10% was utilized for instructional materials and technology to support curriculum, instruction, and assessment.” (5 similar comments) 14

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Legislative Update: 2013 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly 16

17 Kentucky Board of Education/Kentucky Department of Education Legislative Agenda Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Amend KRS to update statutory language to reflect the changes to the teacher effectiveness system. HB 180HB 180 – Rep. Carl Rollins

18 Kentucky Board of Education/Kentucky Department of Education Legislative Agenda Preschool Funding Formula Update and Repeal KRS to adjust the funding formula for preschool. SB 18SB 18 and SB 36 – Senator Jimmy HigdonSB 36 HB 220HB 220 – Representative Rita Smart Both SB 18 and HB 220 are identical and have passed their respective chambers.SB 18HB 220

19 Kentucky Board of Education/Kentucky Department of Education Legislative Agenda Career and Technical Education (CTE) Amend various KRS Chapters 12, 151B, 156, 157, 158, 161, 164, and 165. HB 207HB 207 – Rep. Wilson Stone and Rep. John Carney

20 Kentucky Board of Education/Kentucky Department of Education Legislative Agenda Compulsory School Attendance Amend KRS to raise the compulsory school age for attendance from 16 to 18. HB 224HB 224 – Rep. Jeff Greer SB 97SB 97 – Sen. David Givens, Sen. Mike Wilson SB 99SB 99 – Sen. Jimmy Higdon HB 224HB 224 and SB 97 have passed their respective chambers.SB 97

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