February
Shifts in Focus: a Professional Learning Day for Health and PE Teachers
February 2, 2026 8:30 am 3:30 pm
Location: Woodford Co. Central Office (former Woodford Co. High School)
180 Frankfort St, Versailles, KY 40383
Facilitator: Angela Stark
Target Audience: Health and PE teachers of all grades
Description: This 6-hour professional development session is designed for Kentucky Health and Physical Education teachers to gain a deep, practical understanding of the new Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Health Education and Physical Education and develop actionable strategies for their successful implementation in the classroom and gym.
Participants will move beyond simply reading the standards to aligning with the current curriculum and building high-quality, standards-based instructional resources. The session will emphasize the shifts in focus within the new Kentucky standards, ensuring teachers are prepared to transition their instruction effectively by the implementation deadline (no later than the 2026-2027 school year).
It Takes Two: Dynamic Co-Planning in the Math Classroom
February 3, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Presenter: Mary Ruth Hertweck
Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
Description: This REPEAT 6-hour training focuses on best practices for co-planning in co-teaching environments. Educators will receive resources to support intentional planning of grade-level content and specially designed instruction aligned with state standards and student IEP goals. Co-teaching teams are encouraged to attend together!!
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
Project iGuardian
February 4, 2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Presenter: Alicia Parham, JM
Target Audience: District and School Administrators, CIOs, Digital Literacy Coaches, Teachers, Paraeducators, SROs
Description: Project iGuardian™ is presented by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this session, Project iGuardian will inform educators about the risks that children face in the online environment. This engaging presentation will cover tactics used by adult predators online, the growing crime of sextortion, the information devices give away about you and your child, and the newest apps, online games, and social networks children are using. There will also be example scenarios based on local investigations to help attendees better understand how children can be victimized online.
District and School teams are encouraged to attend together. Time will be devoted to team discussions and questions for the presenter.
3 Hours PD/EILA Credit
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
Vibrant Learning Experiences in Secondary Math Class
February 5, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Mark Helton
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: General Education and Special Education Math Teachers, grades 6-12; Instructional Coaches; Administrators
Are you looking for ideas to transform your middle or high school math class into a place where students want to learn and are engaged mathematicians? Vibrant learning encourages students to take ownership of their learning–to make it matter to them. In this workshop, you will unlock the power of rich tasks that challenge students to reason, problem-solve, and collaborate. Participants will learn how to foster a classroom culture where students explore big ideas, ask questions, and take intellectual risks. You will be equipped with ready-to-use strategies that bring energy and purpose to every math lesson.
Participants will be asked to bring in at least one lesson that they can rework during the workshop.
Free for District Members and $125.00 Fee for Non-Members
6 Hours of EILA will be available. Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
February 9, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Mark Helton
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, Grades 7-12; Co-Teaching Teams; Interventionists
Are you looking for tools to help you gauge where your students are and how they are progressing with respect to essential skills in the Algebra classroom? If so, then this training is for you! Project AAIMS (Algebra Assessment and Instruction: Meeting Standards) is a project funded by the US Department of Education with the purpose of developing algebra assessment tools that can be used for monitoring the progress of students with and without disabilities as they learn algebra. Outcomes of this training include:
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Develop an understanding of progress monitoring
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Know how to administer, score, and use data from three (3) different measures
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Understand the relative merits and weaknesses of each of the measures
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Consider issues related to implementing algebra progress monitoring.
These measures are designed to be administered in person, not in a virtual setting.
To ensure fidelity, participants of this training may use the probes with their classes ONLY. They may NOT share the probes with others or train other teachers to use them. Participants will be asked to sign a User Agreement prior to the training.
At the completion of the training, participants will be given a link to a Google Folder containing the measures.
$125 fee for Non-Member Districts
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
Building Math Minds in Grades 4-8: One Manipulative at a Time
February 10, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Mary Ruth Hertweck
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: General Education, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
An engaging hands-on professional development session for educators teaching math in grades 4-8. We will focus on helping learners in upper elementary and middle school—especially students with disabilities—develop deep, conceptual understanding of math through the intentional use of manipulatives. This training explores strategies from Mastering Math Manipulatives by Sara Delano Moore and Kimberly Rimbey. Participants will receive a copy of the book, a set of manipulatives, and other manipulative-related resources. Discover how to turn abstract math into concrete learning experiences that support all students in building confidence and competence in math.
Contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
Books, Brews, & Bold Conversations for Secondary Classrooms
February 10, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Presenter: Sherra Caudill
Target Audience: Grade 6-12 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Literacy Specialists/Coaches
Description: Join us at CKEC’s Harrodsburg location for a one-day professional development experience designed for 6–12 ELA teachers who want to infuse their classrooms with curiosity, conversation, and connection. Imagine your classroom as a lively coffee shop—where essential questions spark curiosity, sustained inquiry fuels deep discussion, and whole-class novels become the rich blend that keeps learning steaming hot. Together, we’ll explore how to make books, questions, and conversations the heart of your teaching, all while aligning with the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing.
During this interactive session, you’ll:
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Brew powerful essential questions that spark curiosity and conversation;
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Stir up strategies for creating a culture where dialogue thrives;
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Connect inquiry and rich conversations directly to the KAS for Reading and Writing;
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Discover how whole-class novels can build a foundation for dynamic student-led book clubs; and
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Taste-test approaches to enhance engagement and critical thinking.
Leave with your own personalized recipe for bringing books, questions, and conversations to life in your classroom.
6 Hours PD/EILA Credit
Contact sherra.caudill@ckec.org with questions.
Don’t Poke the Bear: Staying Cool When Behavior Heats UP
February 11, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Trae Jones
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Paraeducators
Join us for an in-depth, in-person training that introduces the "acting out" cycle and effective de-escalation practices. This session is designed to help educators recognize the stages of escalating behavior, respond proactively, and apply strategies that reduce the likelihood of crisis while maintaining a safe, supportive classroom environment.
Through guided instruction, practical examples, and interactive activities, participants will gain essential skills to better manage challenging behaviors, protect instructional time, and foster positive student relationships. Participants will walk away with tools you can implement immediately to create calmer and more effective learning spaces.
This training is designed for special education teachers, general education teachers, and paraeducators who want to build confidence and effectiveness in behavior management.
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Type of Training: Face-to-Face, In-Person at CKEC – Rm. 180
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PD/EILA Hours: 6
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Date/Time: Wednesday, February 11, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
For questions, please contact trae.jones@ckec.org.
February 12, 2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Presenter: Kim Hinton
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: Special education teachers, Related Service providers, Directors of Sped
Celebrate February by “falling in love” with collaboration! This interactive professional learning session is designed for special education teachers and related service providers to strengthen teamwork, streamline communication, and enhance student outcomes. Participants will explore creative strategies for co-planning, co-teaching, shared data collection, and IEP meetings—all through a playful Valentine’s Day theme. Through hands-on activities, role-plays, and case studies, teams will leave with practical tools and a “heartfelt” plan to boost collaboration in their schools.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
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Identify roles and responsibilities of SETs and RSPs and how they complement each other.
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Apply practical collaboration strategies for co-planning, co-teaching, and shared data collection.
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Address common barriers to collaboration and implement actionable solutions.
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Develop a personalized collaboration action plan to enhance teamwork and student success.
Contact kim.hinton@ckec.org with questions.
Unlocking Literacy: Strategies for Powerful Vocabulary
February 17, 2026 9:00 am -11:00 am
Presenter: Erica Price
Location: Virtual
Target Audience: General Education Teachers working with students with IEPs, Co-Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Resource Teachers
Unlocking Literacy: Strategies for Powerful Vocabulary– Vocabulary is the key to deeper comprehension across all subjects. This session offers research-based strategies for teaching word meanings in ways that stick and transfer to new learning.
Two hours of PD credit will be awarded for participation in this virtual session. For questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org.
February 17, 2026
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
Presenter: Mark Helton
Target Audience: School/District Crisis Team Members, School Mental Health Professionals, Administrators, Teachers, Pupil Services Personnel, SROs, Front Office Staff, Transportation Directors, Communication Directors, Operations Personnel, and before and after-school Activities Coordinators
Description: In this 1-day workshop, participants will learn how to establish and sustain comprehensive school safety efforts that attend to both physical and psychological safety. The workshop addresses critical components needed to develop, exercise, and evaluate safety and crisis teams and plans and conduct building vulnerability assessments. The model also integrates school personnel and community provider roles in providing school-based crisis preparedness and response activities. Additional topics addressed also include media/social media, communication, reunification, students with special needs, culture, and memorials. After this workshop, participants will be better prepared to improve their school’s climate, student resilience, and crisis response capabilities of school personnel. With updated research and strategies, this workshop makes a clear connection between ongoing crisis prevention, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery. PREPaRE Workshop 1 provides a broad overview of the school crisis team's roles and responsibilities, with a special emphasis on crisis prevention and preparedness.
Participants must attend the entire day and stay through the end of the day to take the post-test in order to receive a certificate of completion.
NOTE: Registration Deadline is Thursday, February 12 at 12:00 noon ET.
NOTE: This training is offered at no cost through a grant with KDE! However, due to having to purchase seat licenses ahead of time, anyone who cancels registration after Thursday, February 5, 2026, will be billed for the license fee.
6.5 hours of EILA credit will be available. Participants must allow time for some preparation prior to the training.
Contact mark.helton@ckec.org with questions.
Parade of Protocols: Marching toward Engagement - Harrodsburg Campus
February 17, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Presenter: Sherra Caudill
Target Audience: Teachers (all grades), Instructional Coaches, Administrators
Description: Step into the vibrant world of EduProtocols in this interactive professional learning experience! Inspired by The EduProtocols Field Guide, Volume 1, this session will guide you through flexible, high-impact lesson frames that engage students in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. Just like a Mardi Gras parade, each EduProtocol adds energy, movement, and excitement to your classroom.
Participants will:
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Explore the “why” behind EduProtocols and their role in driving student engagement.
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Experience several protocols firsthand in a fun, hands-on way.
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Walk away with actionable templates and strategies ready to implement immediately.
Join the parade and bring the celebration of learning to your classroom—complete with actionable tools to boost student participation and collaboration! All participants will receive a copy of the anchor text The EduProtocols Field Guide, Volume 1 as well.
6 Hours PD/EILA Credit
Contact sherra.caudill@ckec.org with questions.
Parade of Protocols: Marching toward Engagement
February 18, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
Presenter: Sherra Caudill
Target Audience: Teachers (all grades), Instructional Coaches, Administrators
Description: Step into the vibrant world of EduProtocols in this interactive professional learning experience! Inspired by The EduProtocols Field Guide, Volume 1, this session will guide you through flexible, high-impact lesson frames that engage students in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. Just like a Mardi Gras parade, each EduProtocol adds energy, movement, and excitement to your classroom.
Participants will:
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Explore the “why” behind EduProtocols and their role in driving student engagement.
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Experience several protocols firsthand in a fun, hands-on way.
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Walk away with actionable templates and strategies ready to implement immediately.
Join the parade and bring the celebration of learning to your classroom—complete with actionable tools to boost student participation and collaboration! All participants will receive a copy of the anchor text The EduProtocols Field Guide, Volume 1 as well.
6 Hours PD/EILA Credit
Contact sherra.caudill@ckec.org with questions.
Differentiating Instruction in the Math Co-Teaching Classroom
February 24, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Presenter: Mary Ruth Hertweck
Location: Virtual
Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches
This two-hour virtual training is intended for educators who work with students in a co-teaching setting. Participants will learn strategies for differentiating instruction for students on a variety of achievement levels. There will be an emphasis on differentiation within math stations.
Please contact maryruth.hertweck@ckec.org with any questions.
Transforming Student Writing: Practical Strategies from The Writing Revolution
February 24, 2026; March 5, 2026; April 14, 2026. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators
Description: This 3-day session equips teachers with easy-to-use tools to improve student writing in any subject at any grade level. Based on Judith Hochman’s The Writing Revolution, this session covers clear, step-by-step methods for building sentence and paragraph writing skills. Teachers will learn ways to help students express ideas clearly, understand content better, and gain confidence in their writing. By the end of the session, participants will have a toolkit of effective, research-based strategies to transform writing instruction and boost student success.
One registration for all sessions.
Fee: $25.00
The registration fee provides each participant with a copy of The Writing Revolution 2.0.
For more information, contact tabor.placido@ckec.org.
IEP Playbook
February 25, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Presenter: CKEC Staff
Target Audience: NEW Special Education Teachers, Related Service Personnel
Description: Using Kentucky’s IEP Guidance document as a primary reference, this session aims to equip NEW special education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs for students with disabilities, ensuring that they receive the support they need to succeed academically and beyond.
6 PD hours will be provided for the training
Contact cari.sherrets@ckec.org with questions.
Stations Made Simple: Building Independence and Participation
February 26, 2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Presenter: Erica Price
Location: Lexington Campus
2331 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators
Description: This session is designed to assist teachers in the MSD classroom on creating and running stations. It will introduce participants to the purpose and power of using stations in Moderate/Severe Disabilities (MSD) classrooms. Educators will learn why small-group and independent work systems increase engagement, improve skill acquisition, and support differentiated instruction. The training will guide participants through how to get started with stations—beginning small with teacher-led, para-led, and independent stations—and will explore examples of the types of stations that can be used across content areas. Participants will leave with practical tools, clear structures, and simple starting points to begin implementing stations effectively in their own classrooms.
This is an in-person session. Participants will receive a 6-hour PD certificate.
Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.
From Revision to Reality: Implementing the New VPA Standards
February 26, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Harrodsburg Campus
1150 Danville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Facilitator: Jessica Green (KDE)
Target Audience: Visual and Performing Arts Teachers
Description: This session is designed to build knowledge and capacity around the updated Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) standards and to capitalize on the opportunity to improve teaching and learning aligned to the KAS for Visual and Performing Arts and implement them for vibrant student experiences. Throughout the session, participants will have opportunities for deeper exploration of components such as the Artistic Processes and Anchor Standards and will reflect on how the components are approached within their specific arts discipline. Jessica Greene from the Kentucky Department of Education will be facilitating this session
Parent & Family Engagement Cadre
February 26, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am
CKEC and SESC Staff
Location: Virtual
Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, Special Ed
CKEC and SESC invite you to partner with us for the Virtual Parent & Family Engagement Cadre.
Join us virtually from 9:00–10:30 am EST on 2/26/26, 3/26/26, and 4/23/26. Together, we will explore resources and share ideas to strengthen the inclusion of parents and families in students’ school experiences. Sessions will feature guest speakers who are experts in family and community engagement, as well as opportunities to connect with participants across the region to highlight and learn from practices that are working in schools.