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Dr. Lu Young Receives Excellence in Education Award
The AdvancED Kentucky Council has named Dr. Lu Young this year’s recipient of the Excellence in Education Award for her unparalleled leadership in promoting and advancing excellence in education.
Dr. Young had been selected for this award because of her steadfast commitment to:
- generating a common vision and mission for higher expectations among students, faculty, and the education community
- demonstrating a record of significant and distinguished contributions and accomplishments to the education profession
- providing a lasting positive impact on student learning
- serving as a role model and mentor for students and/or future generations of educators
- demonstrating significant professional contribution to SACS CASI
Dr. Lu Young has been a significant contributor to education in Kentucky for more than 30 years. Respected by peers, colleagues, teachers, parents, students and the community, Dr. Young has exhibited a passionate and sincere dedication to ensuring a quality education for all students. From teacher to administrator to superintendent and chief academic officer, she has demonstrated the ability to lead and guide educators as they focus on student learning and academic success. Actively involved in education across the state of Kentucky, Dr. Lu Young’s prominence and positive impact qualify her for this most prestigious award.
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AdvancED/KDE Kentucky Summit
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Registration is open for the AdvancED/KDE Kentucky Continuous Improvement Summit: Focus on Best Practice to Close the Achievement Gap taking place September 22-23, 2014.
You are invited and encouraged to participate in the Kentucky Continuous Improvement Summit: Focus on Best Practice to Close the Achievement Gap which is set for September 22-23 at the Lexington Convention Center. The event is co-sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education and AdvancED Kentucky and is scheduled to coincide with the release of state assessment data.
The Keynote Speaker is Principal Kafele,
an internationally-renowned education speaker and consultant. Principal Kafele is one of the most sought-after speakers for transforming the attitudes of at-risk student populations in America. A best-selling author, Principal Kafele is a leading authority on professional development strategies for creating a positive school climate and culture, transforming the attitudes of at-risk student populations, and school leadership development
Follow the conversation by using #KYCIS2014 for updates and announcements! For more information and to register, CLICK HERE or call the AdvancED Kentucky Office at 888.413.3669, ext. 5783.
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Kentucky School Systems Recognized
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This spring, AdvancED Kentucky was proud to recognize the several school systems as AdvancED accredited school systems. Collaboratively, the superintendent, board members, system and school leaders, teachers, students and community leaders, committed to an accreditation protocol and continuous improvement process based on international standards with a goal of increasing success for all students. The school systems are:
- Boyd County Schools
- Butler County Schools
- Carter County Schools
- Clark County Schools
- Grayson County Schools
- Jefferson County Schools
- Jessamine County Schools
- Madison County Schools
- Murray Independent School District
- Paducah Independent School District
- Paris Independent School District
Superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools, Donna Hargens, says the accreditation gives JCPS a nationally-recognized mark of quality. "It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our openness to external review and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve," she explained.
Jefferson County leaders went on to say that system accreditation provides an effective means by which to systemize and maximize district improvement efforts, and it recognizes that there is a lot more involved in increasing student achievement and improving instruction.
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100 Years of Accreditation
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AdvancED Kentucky is very proud that four high schools in our state are being recognized this year for maintaining their accreditation since 1914. A school, school system and community commitment to upholding national quality standards that is sustained for 100 years is a truly remarkable accomplishment. These schools are:
- Paul G. Blazer High School (Ashland Independent School District)
- Highlands High School (Ft. Thomas Independent School District)
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AdvancED Launches Redesigned Website
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AdvancED recently launched a redesigned website to provide visitors with an improved online experience. The result is a fresh, new look with streamlined navigation, real-time social media interaction and more concise and relevant information. The new AdvancED website includes improved location maps for the over 40 AdvancED Managing Offices worldwide using Google Maps and mobile device viewing capabilities. The new website truly reflects the work and scope of AdvancED from our advocacy efforts to our partnerships. Please visit the website to see the new look and learn more about AdvancED.
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AdvancED, the home of NCA CASI, NWAC and SACS CASI, is dedicated to
advancing excellence in education worldwide.
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