1. Superintendents’ Webcast February 26, 2013 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (EST) (E-mail questions to maryann.miller@education.ky.gov) maryann.miller@education.ky.gov 1

2. Professional Growth and Effectiveness System 2

3.  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 e-mail More Information – KDE website – PGES in search box 3 Professional Growth & Effectiveness System (PGES)

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5. Restraint and Seclusion 5

6.  On February 1, 2013, 704 KAR 7:160 Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Public Schools became final.  Implementation begins in the 2013-2014 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, 2013.  The KDE Guidance Document is now available to assist districts with implementation of the regulation. Text of the Regulation http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/704/007/160.htm http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/704/007/160.htm Guidance Document KDE Guidance Document for 704 KAR 7 160.pdf KDE Guidance Document for 704 KAR 7 160.pdf 6 Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Public Schools (704 KAR 7:160)

7.  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 2013-2014 school year. 7 Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Public Schools (704 KAR 7:160)

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9. CSIP/CDIP Calendar 9

10. 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: http://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Pages/defaul t.aspxhttp://education.ky.gov/school/csip/Pages/defaul t.aspx. If you have questions on the calendar, e- mail csipdsip@education.ky.gov or call 502-564-5130.csipdsip@education.ky.gov 10

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12. Summary of ESEA Waiver Use 12

13. ESEA Flexibility Waivers Used in 2012-2013 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

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

17. 17 Kentucky Board of Education/Kentucky Department of Education Legislative Agenda Professional Growth and Effectiveness System Amend KRS 156.557 to update statutory language to reflect the changes to the teacher effectiveness system. HB 180HB 180 – Rep. Carl Rollins

18. 18 Kentucky Board of Education/Kentucky Department of Education Legislative Agenda Preschool Funding Formula Update 157.3175 and Repeal KRS 157.226 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. 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. 20 Kentucky Board of Education/Kentucky Department of Education Legislative Agenda Compulsory School Attendance Amend KRS 159.010 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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