KEDC Instructional Support Services

02/17/2026

There are still seats available! Secure your spot today!

📣 Kentucky Educators

Due to popular demand KEDC has added another training date to the TorchPrep KY SAT® Test Professional Development in Lexington! Join us for a full-day, hands-on PD designed to help educators confidently support students through the SAT® transition.

✔️ Understand the SAT® testing format and student experience
✔️ Learn how SAT® differs from ACT®—and what that means for instruction
✔️ Walk away with proven strategies to boost student confidence and scores

📍 KHSAA | Lexington, KY
🗓 February 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💲 $200 per attendee | Teams of 4+ only $150 per person

🎯 Open to teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators

👉 Register today: https://torchpreplex02-24-26.rsvpify.com/

Feel free to share with your team and district leaders!

02/16/2026

🍎 Summer PD that’s actually hands-on (and classroom-ready)? Yes, please!

Join us at KEDC Ashland for IMSE Impact: Morphology Plus — a 30-hour, hands-on training that builds a strong foundation in how English works and gives you practical tools you can use right away!

🗓️ July 27–July 31
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 KEDC Ashland

You’ll dive into how to teach:
✅ Morphology (word parts + meaning)
✅ Vocabulary
✅ Fluency
✅ Comprehension
✅ PLUS asynchronous videos focused on encoding, decoding, writing, and grammar

Perfect for: 3rd–5th grade teachers, special education, RTI & literacy coaches, Title I, SLPs, EL educators, and more!

💵 $1,425 member districts | $1,525 non-members

👩‍💼 Free Admin seat with each paid participant (admin may observe at no cost—no certificate/materials)

🚨 Seats are limited!

👉 Register here: https://IMSEKEDCMORPH26.rsvpify.com
(Or scan the QR code on the flyer!)

Let’s make word study meaningful, engaging, and powerful for students—especially those who struggle with reading. 💚📖

02/12/2026

📚✨ Ready to level up your literacy instruction this summer?

Join us at KEDC Ashland for IMSE Orton-Gillingham Plus — a hands-on, 30-hour training built on the Science of Reading and structured literacy! 🧠✅

📅 July 27–31
🕗 8:00 AM–3:30 PM each day
📍 KEDC Ashland
🚨 Seats are limited!

This training is perfect for K–2 general & special education teachers (and grades 3+ educators supporting students who need targeted word recognition support). You’ll walk away with practical strategies for:
🔤 phonological skills & phonics
✍️ spelling & writing
📖 word recognition, fluency, vocabulary & comprehension

💵 $1,425 (member districts) | $1,525 (non-members)
👥 Free Admin seat with each paid participant (admin may observe at no cost)

✅ Register now: https://KEDCOG26.rsvpify.com

📞 Questions? 606-928-0205 | ✉️ [email protected]

Tag a teammate who would love this! 👇💙💚

02/09/2026

📣 Kentucky Educators

Due to popular demand KEDC has added another training date to the TorchPrep KY SAT® Test Professional Development in Lexington! Join us for a full-day, hands-on PD designed to help educators confidently support students through the SAT® transition.

✔️ Understand the SAT® testing format and student experience
✔️ Learn how SAT® differs from ACT®—and what that means for instruction
✔️ Walk away with proven strategies to boost student confidence and scores

📍 KHSAA | Lexington, KY
🗓 February 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💲 $200 per attendee | Teams of 4+ only $150 per person

🎯 Open to teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators

👉 Register today: https://torchpreplex02-24-26.rsvpify.com/

Feel free to share with your team and district leaders!

12/18/2025

📚✨ Teachers! Ready to refresh your classroom management toolbox? ✨📚

KEDC is excited to host a virtual book study of The First Days of School by Harry & Rosemary Wong! 🌱

This PD series will focus on research-based strategies for building routines, expectations, and classroom procedures that set students up for success—right from day one! 👏

🖥️ 4 one-hour virtual sessions
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM (EST)
📅 Dates:
• January 27, 2026
• February 23, 2026
• March 23, 2026
• April 27, 2026

📖 Participants will need their own copy of the book—grab one using the link/QR code on the flyer!

🔗 Registration is NOW OPEN: https://firstdaysSpring2026.rsvpify.com

Whether you’re a new teacher or a veteran seeking fresh energy, this book study will help you start strong and stay strong all year long 💪🏽📘

Tag a colleague who should join you! 👇

12/16/2025

✏️📘 The Kentucky Writing Project is hosting “Making the Switch: SAT Bootcamp for English Teachers,” a focused, 2-hour online bootcamp designed to help you confidently transition from ACT to SAT instruction.

👩‍🏫 Led by KWP Consultant Liz Prather, this session will help you:
✔️ Understand SAT’s adaptive testing system
✔️ Review the four SAT question strands
✔️ Dive into SAT reading & writing passages
✔️ Create a five-week study guide for your students

🗓 Choose your date:

📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026
or
📅Saturday, January 17, 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (via Zoom)
💲 $50 per person

📲 Register now: https://KWPSATBootCamp.rsvpify.com

📩 Questions? Contact Stephanie Smith at [email protected]

12/16/2025

Spots are filling up quickly! Secure your spot today!

📣 Kentucky educators — big news!
With KDE confirming the SAT® as the new state assessment, KEDC is partnering with TorchPrep to bring SAT® professional development to help you lead this transition with confidence. 🎓✨

Join us for a full-day PD where you’ll:
✔️ Experience the SAT® testing format from a student’s perspective
✔️ Learn key differences between ACT® and SAT® — and what they mean for curriculum & instruction
✔️ Gain proven strategies to boost student confidence and performance
✔️ Walk away equipped to support your school through this statewide shift

💵 Cost: $200 per attendee
✨ Teams of 4+ receive reduced pricing at $150 each

Choose the location that works for you:
📍 Ashland
🗓 Jan 13, 2026 | 9:00AM–3:00PM
👉 Register: https://torchprepash01-13-26.rsvpify.com/

📍 Lexington
🗓 Jan 15, 2026 | 9:00AM–3:00PM
👉 Register: https://torchpreplex01-15-26.rsvpify.com/

This PD is open to teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators who want to ensure a smooth transition to Kentucky’s new assessment system.
Seats are limited — lock in your spot today! 📚

12/16/2025

📚✨ Leading the Literacy Shifts ✨📚

School leaders—are you ready to lead the why and empower the how of literacy instruction?

Join us for Leading the Literacy Shifts, a powerful train-the-trainer experience for K–5 school leaders focused on Kentucky’s Read to Succeed Act, the four instructional shifts, and key statewide literacy initiatives.

👩‍🏫 Featuring:
✔️ Amelia Powers, M.Ed., NBCT – Assistant State Director of Early Literacy
✔️ Abby Laber – State Regional Literacy Director

🕘 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

📍 Choose your location:
🔴 February 25, 2026 – KEDC Ashland (904 Rose Rd)
🔴 March 31, 2026 – KEDC Lexington (James Court)

This session is designed to help leaders deepen understanding, build capacity, and confidently support literacy implementation in their schools and districts.

👉 Register today—spots are limited!
📅 Ashland: https://LeadLit2-25-26.rsvpify.com

📅 Lexington: https://LeadLit3-31-2026.rsvpify.com

12/11/2025

12/02/2025

🌟 Ready to elevate your classroom with the power of Apple?

KEDC and Apple are hosting the very first KEDC + Apple EDU Summit, and you’re invited! This hands-on event will show you how iPad, MacBook, and Apple Intelligence can make teaching easier, more engaging, and more personalized for every student.

Here’s what you’ll get to explore:
✔️ How iPad supports multilingual learners
✔️ Ways to boost literacy growth
✔️ Built-in accessibility tools for all students
✔️ MacBook tips that save you time and increase productivity

💻 iPads and MacBooks will be provided to use during the event
🍽️ FREE event + lunch included

📍 Pick your date & location:
Lexington – Monday, January 26 | 9:30–2:00
Register: https://AppleSummit1-26-26.rsvpify.com

Ashland – Tuesday, January 27 | 9:30–2:00
Register: https://AppleSummit1-27-26.rsvpify.com

Seats will go fast—grab your spot today! 🍎✨

10/31/2025

🚀 It’s not too late to register! The date is fast approaching for one of the most innovative learning opportunities of the year!
🎓 Educators + School/District Leaders — this one’s for YOU!

Join KEDC + Playlab for a hands-on, high-impact workshop where YOU will design and deploy your very own AI application for your classroom or district 🤖✨

This is an exclusive chance to:
✅ Build a real AI tool — no coding required
✅ Get access to Playlab’s full AI platform
✅ Work in a secure, private workspace
✅ Learn built-in safeguards for student use
✅ Receive coaching & guided development time
✅ Walk away with at least one deployable AI app!

💡 If you’ve been curious about AI or looking for safe, practical ways to bring it into your school… this is the place to start!

🗓️ Dates
📍 Lexington — Monday, November 17
📍 Ashland — Tuesday, November 18

💲 Only $50 (includes lunch!) — valued at $500

✨ Seats are limited. Don’t miss your chance to learn directly from Playlab engineers and bring powerful, safe AI tools to your district!

👇 Register now before seats fill:
📍Lexington: https://Playlab11-17-25.rsvpify.com

📍Ashland: https://Playlab11-18-25.rsvpify.com

🎯 Let’s build the future of learning — together!

10/21/2025

🚀 Don’t Miss This! 🚀

Educators, school leaders, and tech enthusiasts — are you ready to create your own AI app (yes, YOURS!) in just one day? 💡
Join us for Innovating with AI: Building Safe Tools with Playlab, a hands-on workshop where you’ll:

✅ Build and launch your own AI app
✅ Explore safe integrations with ChatGPT, Gemini, and more
✅ Learn how AI can save time, engage students, and empower your staff
✅ Receive expert coaching from Playlab Engineers

🍽️ Lunch is included!
💥 All for just $50 (a $500 value!)

📍 Lexington – Nov 17
📍 Ashland – Nov 18

Seats are limited, and this workshop WILL fill fast — don’t wait! ⏰

👉 Register now:
🔹 Lexington: https://loom.ly/D6MDuKE
🔹 Ashland: https://loom.ly/mhdrUic

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