Special Superintendents’ Webcast May 19, 2020
Agenda Communications Updates on Class of 2020 Tribute and Commissioner Search: Toni Konz Tatman, Interim Communications Director Guidance for Reopening Schools: Dr. Kelly Foster, Office of Continuous Improvement and Support Kay Kennedy, Office of Finance and Operations Updates on Completion of Industry Certifications and Dual Credit Lab-Based Courses: David Horseman, Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Accessing ESSER Funds: Robin Kinney, Office of Finance and Operations Considerations for Reopening for Special Education: Gretta Hylton, Associate Commissioner, Office of Special Education and Early Learning Sylvia Starkey, Director, Division of IDEA Monitoring and Results Veronica Sullivan, Director, Division of IDEA Implementation and Preschool
KDE Communications Update • ‘Kentucky’s Tribute to the Class of 2020’ • This one-hour tribute will be streamed on KDE’s Class of 2020 YouTube channel and shared on multiple other online platforms. • Hosted by Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and features a collection of commencement addresses from elected and appointed education leaders across the state, as well as musical performances from Kentucky artists J.D. Shelburne, Linkin Bridge and the Kentucky State Choir.
Commissioner • Search for New Education Commissioner Invitation for Applications and Nominations Commissioner of Education Brochure • The next Commissioner of Education will sustain and build on Kentucky’s commitment to excellence in education, partnering with educators to deliver on this promise by applying innovative approaches to close the achievement gap and ensure success for all. • Greenwood/Asher & Associates Inc. is assisting the Kentucky Board of Education in the search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, please submit your materials by May 31, 2020. • Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination including contact information for the nominee . Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements, a curriculum vitae or resume and five references. Submission of materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged.
Guidance for Reopening Schools Presenters: Dr. Kelly Foster, Office of Continuous Improvement and Support Kay Kennedy, Office of Finance and Operations
Initial Steps 1. Identify a “Healthy at Work” officer 2. Establish a “Healthy at Work” communications plan 3. Educate and train employees 4. Establish contact training protocols 5. Establish calendar, enrollment and attendance guidelines
Reopening Models • Early Opening: An early opening may be called for if the Department for Public Health (DPH) determines that students may be at heightened risk for contracting COVID-19 later in the fall or winter while simultaneously experiencing low risk during the summer months. Under this plan, schools would be asked to open in July with an anticipated mid-year closure. • Traditional Opening: A traditional opening would be called for if the DPH determines that the risk of students contracting COVID-19 will remain relatively consistent throughout the school year. Under this plan, schools would be asked to open following their traditional routines and schedules. • Late Opening: A late opening would be called for if the DPH determines that the risk of students contracting COVID-19 will remain high through the summer and fall and will begin to decrease as we transition into cooler months. Under this plan, schools would be asked to open in late September or early October.
Intermittent Closures Intermittent Closures Schools and districts should maintain a constant state of readiness for sudden closures or rapid transition to extended periods of remote learning.
KDE Framework • Health and Safety for All • Maintaining Quality Teaching and Learning • Supporting Exceptional Learners • School and District Operations
Reopening Guidance Phase II • More specific guidance related to the guiding questions released in Phase I • Alternative learning experiences • Health and safety considerations • Social and emotional learning
Updates on Completion of Industry Certifications and Dual Credit Lab-Based Courses Presenter: David Horseman Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition
Requirements for Students to Return to Postsecondary Facilities (through June 30,2020) 1. The postsecondary institution obtains notification from the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) that the governor has authorized in-person coursework for students to resume; 2. The postsecondary institution is following the Governor’s Healthy at Work reopening protocols and any applicable industry-specific guidance issued by the governor’s office; Students who return for assessment and dual credit opportunities are provided with 3. appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); and 4. There is evidence of student willingness and parent/guardian approval to participate in in-person coursework . • If student is 18 or older: Request that student give notice to parent/guardian • If student is under 18 years of age: Parent/guardian permission required Please be advised that dual credit lab-based courses completed on a KCTCS campus during this time will be for the Class of 2020 seniors only. Other institutions’ policies still are to be determined.
Requirements for Students to Return to Secondary Facilities (After June 30,2020) FOCUS = 2019-2020 Graduating Seniors 1. The district or area technology center (ATC) obtains notification from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) that the governor has authorized in-person coursework for students to resume; 2. The school district or ATC is following the Governor’s Healthy at Work re-opening protocols and any applicable industry-specific guidance issued by the governor’s office; 3. Students who return for assessment and dual credit opportunities are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); 4. The school district or ATC coordinates with local DPH representative(s) concerning the reopening protocol plan; and 5. There is evidence of student willingness and parent/guardian approval to participate in in-person coursework or complete industry certifications and assessments. • If student is 18 or older: Request that student give notice to parent/guardian • If student is under 18 years of age: Parent/guardian permission required
Requirements and Guidance Specificto Medicaid Nurse Aide (MNA)Students The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) has advised it will temporarily permit the completion of the 16 hours of supervised clinical experience to occur within a hospital or simulated clinical setting. In the case that such hours are completed within a hospital facility, be advised of the following conditions that should be met by the school district or ATC: 1. Obtain evidence of a signed MNA Facility Agreement; and 2. Collect evidence of student willingness and parent/guardian approval to participate. • If student is 18 or older: Request that student give notice to parent/guardian • If student is under 18 years of age: Parent/guardian permission required
Dual Credit Specifics for Seniors • A guidance document has been issued by the KDE that summarizes this information. • KDE/KCTCS Lab-Based Dual Credit Completion Guidance is also forthcoming and will provide greater details on appropriate actions and timelines. • Each high school should be following up with seniors directly who are impacted. • Should the student wish to take advantage of course completion opportunity, the specified guidelines should be followed. • Should the student NOT wish to complete the coursework, the student should be withdrawn from the course. • KDE is working closely with KHEAA, CPE and KCTCS regarding the impact of course withdrawals on out-of-pocket tuition payments (non-scholarship students), future financial aid, etc.
Dual Credit Specifics forUnderclassmen • Underclassmen enrolled in a lab-based dual credit course within the 2019-2020 year that was not completed should be given an “Incomplete” grade within Infinite Campus (IC) for the time being. • When they return in the fall of 2020, these students will have until December 2020 to complete the lab-based coursework. • Should a student wish to withdraw completely from the course, be advised that the KDE is working closely with KHEAA, CPE and KCTCS to determine impacts on out-of-pocket tuition payments for non-scholarship students.
What We Know: The Current Impact of Dual Credit CourseWithdrawals • Provisions within HB 352 (2020) protect students from loss or reduction of their dual credit scholarship funds from the spring 2020 semester due to the inability to complete such courses due to COVID-19. • There are currently no provisions that provide such protections for students who withdraw from non-scholarship dual credit courses. It is unclear at this time whether the postsecondary institutions plan to waive tuition for these courses in this instance. • A withdrawal from a dual credit course due to COVID-19 will result in a “W” grade on the student’s official postsecondary transcript. • Underclassmen who withdraw from a Dual Credit Scholarship course WILL be allowed to re-take the course again utilizing future Dual Credit Scholarships.
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