Cultivating Vibrant Science Classrooms: Designing Access for Every Learner

3/09/2027

8:30am - 3:30pm

Lexington Campus, 2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509

A lesson built around a compelling phenomenon, all three dimensions, and rich sensemaking opportunities still falls short if not every student can fully access it. This session asks a hard but important question: who is your science instruction actually working for, and who is not yet able to fully access it? In this session, K-12 science teachers and leaders will examine what genuine access to grade-level science looks like across the full range of learners, including students with exceptional needs, multilingual learners, and students who need enrichment or extensions, and will explore how intentional design choices around scaffolding, differentiation, and relevance can open the door wider without lowering expectations.

This session will also look at co-teaching in the science classroom. If you have a co-teacher, we strongly encourage teams to attend together.

Social Studies Teacher Cadre

3/17/2027, 4/14/2027, 5/12/2027

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Join fellow K–12 social studies educators for a monthly virtual professional networking hour designed to connect, collaborate, and share best practices. The Social Studies Cadre provides a dedicated space to discuss emerging curriculum strategies, exchange high-impact classroom resources, and build a supportive community of practice across schools and districts. Come ready to share insights, gain fresh perspectives, and strengthen your instructional leadership.

New Special Education Teacher Cadre

3/04/2027

9:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

A year-long professional learning community designed to equip new special education teachers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to serve students with disabilities while meeting compliance requirements and fostering inclusive, engaging learning environments.

Format:
4 – 2-hour sessions held virtually
4 – full-day sessions held in-person
Register for all cadre dates at once
In person: 9/2/26, 12/3/26, 2/4/27, 4/1/27
Virtual: 10/1/26, 11/4/26, 1/7/27, 3/4/27
Contact susan.hall@ckec.org with questions.

Postsecondary Transition Cadre

3/04/2026

9:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

This professional learning cadre brings together those who work with and support students with disabilities as they prepare for life after high school. Through collaborative learning, resources, and best-practice strategies, participants will deepen their understanding of effective postsecondary transition planning. Topics will include college and career readiness, independent living skills, community-based opportunities, and connecting students with agencies and supports. The cadre will highlight practical tools, state and federal requirements, and real-world examples to help teachers design meaningful, student-centered transition plans. Educators will leave equipped to guide their students toward successful and fulfilling futures in education, employment, and independent living.

Contact sydney.green@ckec.org with questions.

Beyond the Basics/ASD Cadre: Supporting the Whole Student

3/18/2027

8:30am - 11:30am

Lexington Campus, 2331 Fortune Dr. Lexington, KY 40509

Beyond the Basics: ASD Cadre
Supporting the Whole Student

Explore strategies to support sensory needs, communication, and social emotional development. In this session, you will understand sensory needs and their impact on learning, explore ways to support communication across all settings, learn strategies to promote social-emotional growth and regulation, and leave with practical tools to support the whole student.

Participants will receive a 3 hour PD/EILA credit certificate. Participation in all cadre sessions is encouraged but not required.
For any questions, contact erica.price@ckec.org.

AI Empowered Teacher Cadre (Monthly)

3/18/2027, 4/15/2027, 5/20/2027

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

As AI shows up in classrooms, planning periods, and district conversations, the question isn't whether to engage with it, but how to do it well. The AI Empowered Teacher Cadre is a standing community for educators who want to build real skill with AI tools and collaboratively figure out what responsible and effective use looks like in K-12 schools.

This cadre will meet monthly on the third Thursday to build AI literacy and skills, think together, integrate AI into instruction, and streamline workflows. An hour of PD credit will be provided for each session attended.

The Write Moves Mini Series: Simple Strategies For Writing - Social Studies Edition

3/03/2027

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Social studies asks students to weigh evidence, take positions, and understand multiple perspectives, and writing is how they make that thinking visible. In this one-hour session, explore writing routines that strengthen argumentation, source analysis, and historical reasoning while moving students from recall to deeper thinking. Designed for K-12 social studies, these approaches fit into everyday instruction and are ready to use on Monday. Format: Virtual (Zoom) - 1 hour of PD credit provided - Zoom link sent prior to the session.

Multilingual Learner Cadre

3/08/2027

8:30am - 3:30pm

Harrodsburg Campus, 1150 Danville Rd. Harrodsburg, KY 40330

The CKEC Multilingual Learner Teacher Network will be time to work with other EL/ML teachers, specialists, admin, and other educators in the region. Through participant input, training and workshop opportunities will be developed based on the needs, trends, and ongoing issues that face schools and districts across our region and the state. The network will provide open chair time for members to share success stories. There will also be time to vet specific issues in a supportive and constructive manner. Network Dates/Times: Sept 21, 2026 (In-person Lexington) 8:30am-3:30pm ET; Oct 12, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet) 4:00-5:00pm ET; Nov 16, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet) 4:00-5:00pm ET; Mar 8, 2027 (In-person Harrodsburg) 8:30am-3:30pm ET; Apr 19, 2027 (virtual, Google Meet) 4:00-5:00pm ET. EILA credit will be awarded.