Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Established in 1982 by the Kentucky Legislature, the Kentucky
Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a leading resource for
the approximately 440,000 Kentuckians who are affected by hearing
loss. The KCDHH is an advocate for deaf and hard of hearing persons
on legislative issues, as well as a consultant to the governor,
general assembly and various state and local governmental agencies
concerning policies and programs that pertain to people with hearing
loss. Browse their website.
Department of Workforce Investment
- The Department of Workforce Investment connects Kentucky to
employment, workforce information and training. The agencies in
Workforce Investment include the Office of Employment and Training,
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office for the Blind, and
Office of Career and Technical Education. Browse their
website.
Kentucky Department of Education
- The Kentucky Department of Education provides services and
resources to Kentucky's public school system, grades preschool
through 12. The department's responsibilities include data
reporting, assistance to local school districts, assessment and
accountability for school improvement, and
implementation of state and federal education legislation. Browse
their website.
Education Professional
Standards Board
- The Education Professional Standards Board oversees educator
preparation programs and certification of teachers and
administrators for the public P-12 schools in the commonwealth.
Browse their website.
Environmental Education Council
– The Kentucky Environmental Education Council was established to
improve Kentuckians’ understanding of their environment through
education, communication and information. It promotes a healthy
environment by working with schools, colleges and universities,
businesses, local governments, private organizations and citizens.
Browse their website.
Department for Libraries and Archives
- The Department for Libraries and Archives dates its origin to
1825, when the Kentucky State Library was established by the
Kentucky General Assembly to serve state government in Frankfort. KDLA
is one of 10 state agencies in the United States that combine
library, archival and public records programs. Browse
their website.
KET
- The largest public broadcasting system (PBS) member network in
America, Kentucky Educational Television (KET) delivers the PBS
national schedule; its own wide range of
local arts,
cultural, documentary, and public affairs productions;
and adult education programs and
college-credit
telecourses to television viewers throughout Kentucky and
in parts of seven surrounding states. Browse their
website.
The Kentucky Center
for School Safety
- The Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS) was established by
the General Assembly in 1998 to serve as a single source for
information regarding all facets of school safety. KCSS supports
the idea that school culture improves when a school-wide prevention
plan consistently addresses the needs of all students to encourage a
safe and healthy learning environment. Browse their
website.
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