🤖💻 AI is the hot topic at our KEDC Technology Leaders Cadre today in Lexington! We are excited to welcome Andrea Claver from the EDSAFE AI Alliance as we dive into AI policy development and what safe, responsible AI use looks like for students and staff. We are thankful for another great turnout and the meaningful conversations happening among our district technology leaders! We’re also looking forward to partnering with some of our Instructional Leaders in early December for a collaborative project exploring what purposeful screen time and AI use can and should look like in our schools. Bridging the gap between technology and instruction is where some of the most important work happens! 👏 Great conversations, valuable connections, and exciting work ahead! #WeAreKEDC

Another great turnout for our KEDC Federal Programs/Title I Cadre today in Lexington! 🎉 A special thank you to Marsha VanHook from the Kentucky Department of Education for joining us to share KDE’s new Parent and Family Connection Hub and the valuable resources available to support schools and families! At KEDC, our cadres are all about connecting people, sharing resources, and growing together. If you aren't taking advantage of these opportunities, we encourage you to get involved! There is some fantastic professional learning and meaningful collaboration happening across our region, and we would love for you to be part of it! 💙 Stronger connections. Shared learning. Greater impact. #WeAreKEDC

🏫 A FULL HOUSE in Ashland today! 🎉 We are absolutely thrilled with the incredible turnout for our KEDC Counselors Cadre today! It's exciting to see so many dedicated school counselors coming together to connect, collaborate, share resources, and support one another in the important work they do for students every day! 💙 Our KEDC Cadres are all about bringing educators and school leaders together for meaningful conversations, timely professional learning, and opportunities to learn from others who understand the challenges and successes of their roles. Today's turnout is a wonderful reminder of just how valuable these opportunities are! We love seeing our cadres continue to grow and are excited about the connections and collaboration happening across our region. 👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us today! If you haven't attended a KEDC Cadre yet, you're missing out on some fantastic opportunities to learn, network, and grow alongside your colleagues. We'd love to have you join us! #WeAreKEDC

🌟 Great Things Are Happening in Our Instructional Leadership Cadre! We enjoyed another great afternoon of learning, collaboration, and meaningful conversations at our KEDC Lexington office! A special thank you to Principal James Hood from Rowan County for joining us and sharing how he and his staff are making meaningful connections between Vibrant Learning, HQIR implementation, and their Portrait of a Learner work. It's always inspiring to see this work come to life in our schools! Our Instructional Leadership Cadre continues to build momentum as we dive deeper into meaningful instructional topics, share ideas, and learn from one another throughout the year. We love seeing educational leaders come together to collaborate, challenge their thinking, and strengthen instructional practices across our region. We can't wait to see where this work takes us next!

🚌 What a great turnout for today's KEDC Transportation Directors Cadre in Lexington! We are excited to see so many transportation leaders coming together to connect, collaborate, and stay informed! A special thank you to Joe Shepherd and Roger Banks from the Kentucky Department of Education for joining us to share important updates on new regulations and training requirements, answer questions, and provide valuable guidance to our districts. We appreciate everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to join us today. It's always great to see our districts learning from one another and working together to support safe and effective student transportation across Kentucky!

📣 Next week is packed with opportunities to CONNECT, COLLABORATE, and GROW at KEDC! We have FIVE cadres happening across our Lexington and Ashland offices next week! Whether you're joining us for timely updates, valuable resources, or meaningful conversations with colleagues, there's something for everyone. 📅 October 19–21, 2026 📍 KEDC Lexington & Ashland Offices Don't miss your chance to connect with others in your role, share ideas, and learn together! We encourage all KEDC member districts to take advantage of these opportunities. 🔗 Register today: bit.ly/IS-PD-Opportunities We can't wait to see everyone next week! ❤️

Every student deserves someone in their corner—and school counselors help make that happen.  KEDC’s Jayme Poe, Academic Services Coordinator and Counselor at New Horizons Academy, recently joined fellow Kentucky School Counselor Association (KSCA) members in a conversation with Governor Andy Beshear about strengthening school counseling services across the Commonwealth. The discussion centered on adequate funding and access to counselors who support students’ academic, social, and emotional needs. We’re proud of Jayme for bringing her voice to this important conversation and advocating for the support Kentucky students need to thrive in school and beyond! #KEDC #NewHorizonsAcademy #KSCA #SchoolCounselors

We searched “Best Boss in America.” Funny how the answer was right here at KEDC.  Happy Boss’s Day, Mrs. H! Thanks for leading with heart, thinking big, and believing in all of us. We didn’t need Google to tell us, but a little confirmation never hurts! 😉 #BossDay #KEDC

🌟 Vibrant Learning is ALIVE and WELL at KEDC! 🌟 What an INCREDIBLE day of learning, collaboration, and meaningful work at our very first Vibrant Learning Community of Practice! 🎉 We are thrilled with the turnout and even more excited about the work that is underway! A HUGE thank you to Bath, Carter, Greenup, and Magoffin Counties for bringing dedicated district teams ready to roll up their sleeves, collaborate, and dive deep into connecting Vibrant Learning, High-Quality Instructional Resources (HQIR), and Portrait of a Learner work. 💡📚 🔬 A special shoutout to KDE Science Consultants Amanda Prewitt and Erica Baker for joining us and bringing vibrant learning to LIFE through an engaging science lesson grounded in HQIR! What a fantastic opportunity for our teams to experience firsthand how these important pieces of instructional work come together to create meaningful learning experiences for students! 👏 We couldn't be more proud of the conversations, collaboration, and commitment we witnessed today. This is what happens when passionate educators come together with a shared vision for student learning! 🚀 And we're just getting started! We can't wait to welcome these district teams back in November for Session 2 and see how their ideas continue to grow into meaningful action in classrooms across our region! Big work. Bold thinking. Vibrant learning. That's what it's all about! 💙 #KEDC #VibrantLearning #CommunityOfPractice #PortraitOfALearner #HQIR #UnitedWeLearn #KentuckyEducation

KEDC was excited to participate in the STLP District Showcase and celebrate the creativity, innovation, and technology skills of students across our region! It was a wonderful opportunity to see students showcase their hard work, share their ideas, and demonstrate how they are using technology to solve problems and make a difference. Congratulations to all the students, educators, and STLP teams for their outstanding work and dedication! We’re proud to support opportunities that inspire learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Your voice matters. You belong here! Join us for the KEDC Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, October 28, at our Lexington office. We look forward to connecting and working together for Kentucky’s schools. #KEDC #YouBelongHere

What a great group at our KEDC Athletic Directors Cadre! We enjoyed bringing everyone together to share ideas, build connections, and support the work happening in school athletics. A special thank-you to Brian Milam from KHSAA for joining us and spending time with the group. We appreciate everyone who took part and the dedication you bring to Kentucky’s student-athletes!

🍂 October is packed with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn at KEDC! We’re excited to welcome our member districts to a full month of KEDC Cadre meetings—bringing role-alike leaders together to share ideas, receive timely updates, ask questions, and learn from one another. October is also extra special because we’re introducing our FINAL round of NEW KEDC cadres and cadre chairs for 2026–2027! 🎉 Be on the lookout as we introduce the leaders helping us launch our new Marketing/PR, Athletic Directors, and Counselors Cadres! 📅 October Cadres include: 📣 Marketing/PR — Oct. 1 🏈 Athletic Directors — Oct. 13 🚌 Transportation — Oct. 19 📚 Instructional Leadership — Oct. 19 🤝 Counselors — Oct. 20 📋 Federal Programs/Title I — Oct. 21 💻 Technology — Oct. 21 Whether your cadre is brand new or returning for another year, we hope you’ll join us. Your voice, expertise, and connections are what make these professional networks so valuable. 🔗 Register for October opportunities: f.mtr.cool/z0bbttt3l8 🍁 We’ll see you in October! #KEDC #KEDCCadres #StrongerTogether #ProfessionalLearning #KentuckyEducation #ConnectCollaborateGrow

⛳ Elite Sponsor Spotlight: City National Bank Financial skills are skills for life. City National Bank brings financial education into schools and communities through programs such as Teach Children to Save and Get Smart About Credit. Thank you, City National Bank, for investing in our communities and supporting the KEDC Golf Scramble as an Elite Sponsor! Learn more about City’s community work: f.mtr.cool/bs7g97jahe #KEDC #GolfScramble #EliteSponsor

🤝 A good old-fashioned handshake goes a long way! We’re kicking off our first-ever KEDC Marketing/PR Cadre today in Lexington, and Jim Caldwell has everyone starting with a handshake and an introduction—not only to break the ice, but to remind us of something at the heart of great communication: relationships come first. 💙 We’re excited to bring together the people who help tell the stories of our schools and districts, strengthen community connections, and celebrate the incredible work happening across our region. Today is all about connecting, collaborating, sharing ideas, and building a network of support for those leading marketing, communications, and public relations in our districts. 📣 Missed today’s kickoff? We’d love to have you join us for the next Marketing/PR Cadre on Thursday, December 10th! Here’s to new connections, great conversations, and a strong start for our newest KEDC cadre! 🤝✨ #KEDC #MarketingPR #SchoolPR #PublicRelations #RelationshipBuilding #Collaboration #TellYourStory

⛳ Elite Sponsor Spotlight: Insulated Roofing Contractors Taking care of school buildings helps keep learning moving. Insulated Roofing Contractors provides roofing solutions, restoration, and maintenance for schools, helping districts protect their facilities and plan for long-term needs. Thank you, IRC, for supporting KEDC as an Elite Sponsor of our Golf Scramble! Learn more about IRC’s school services: f.mtr.cool/hi83utbzw1 #KEDC #GolfScramble #EliteSponsor

✨ There’s still time to join us—but don’t wait! ✨ We have room for just a couple more district teams in KEDC’s Vibrant Learning Community of Practice, and our first session is coming up quickly on October 13! This is an opportunity for district teams to dive deep into what vibrant learning can really look like—moving beyond the idea and into meaningful learning experiences that empower students to develop and demonstrate the skills in the Kentucky Portrait of a Learner.  💡 Learn together. 🤝 Collaborate with other districts. 🎯 Design meaningful learning experiences. 🚀 Take ideas back and put them into action! If your district has been thinking about getting involved, now is the time! Grab one of our remaining spots, build your team, and come ready to rethink what learning can look like for your students. 📅 We kick off October 13! 👉 Register today: f.mtr.cool/6dxjh4p9nq #VibrantLearning #KEDC #KentuckyEducation #PortraitOfALearner #DeeperLearning #CommunityOfPractice #StudentCenteredLearning

🍂 October is packed with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn at KEDC! We’re excited to welcome our member districts to a full month of KEDC Cadre meetings—bringing role-alike leaders together to share ideas, receive timely updates, ask questions, and learn from one another. October is also extra special because we’re introducing our FINAL round of NEW KEDC cadres and cadre chairs for 2026–2027! 🎉 Be on the lookout as we introduce the leaders helping us launch our new Marketing/PR, Athletic Directors, and Counselors Cadres! 📅 October Cadres include: 📣 Marketing/PR — Oct. 1 🏈 Athletic Directors — Oct. 13 🚌 Transportation — Oct. 19 📚 Instructional Leadership — Oct. 19 🤝 Counselors — Oct. 20 📋 Federal Programs/Title I — Oct. 21 💻 Technology — Oct. 21 Whether your cadre is brand new or returning for another year, we hope you’ll join us. Your voice, expertise, and connections are what make these professional networks so valuable. 🔗 Register for October opportunities: f.mtr.cool/z0bbttt3l8 🍁 We’ll see you in October! #KEDC #KEDCCadres #StrongerTogether #ProfessionalLearning #KentuckyEducation #ConnectCollaborateGrow

💼 HR professionals understand—sometimes you just need a room full of people who “get it!” 🙌 Our KEDC HR/Personnel Cadre is underway this afternoon in Lexington, bringing district HR leaders together to connect, share resources, ask questions, and talk through the challenges that come with supporting the people who support our schools. 💙 A special thank you to Carl Pickering with Living Well for joining us today and sharing his time and expertise with our group! We appreciate our partners who help bring valuable information and resources directly to our member districts. From navigating changing requirements to swapping ideas and working through real problems of practice, there is so much value in having a trusted network of colleagues to learn alongside. We’re excited to continue building this community and creating a space where our HR professionals can learn with and from one another! 🙌 #KEDC #KEDCCadres #HumanResources #KentuckyEducation #BetterTogether #Collaboration