KDE's Kentucky United We Learn Council to Meet in-person Nov. 2-3

(FRANKFORT, KY) –The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE's) Kentucky United We Learn Council will hold its Fall Convening at the Sower Building in Frankfort on Thursday, Nov. 2 and Friday, Nov. 3.

United We Learn is the vision for the future of public education in Kentucky. The Kentucky Department of Education has brought together a diverse set of stakeholders working and learning together in an inclusive and empathetic way. These stakeholders make up the Kentucky United We Learn Council. Members are exploring how we create the future of education by advancing three connected ideas: vibrant learning experiences for every student; encouraging innovation in assessment and accountability; and collaborating closely with communities.

The public can view the meeting live on the KDE Media Portal.

A full agenda follows:

Kentucky United We Learn Council
Kentucky Department of Education
Meeting to be held in person at the Sower Building
Watch via KDE Media Portal
Nov. 2-3, 2023
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET

Agenda

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023

• Welcome and Connection Stability in a Time of Transition
  • Audrey Gilbert, Council Chair
  • Lu Young, Kentucky Board of Education Vice Chair
  • Sharon Robinson, Kentucky Board of Education Chair
  • Robin Kinney, Interim Education Commissioner
• Committee Share-out
• Break
• Finalize the Moonshot
  • Karen Dodd, KDE
  • Doannie Tran, Center for Innovation in Education (C!E)
• Lunch
• Journey Mapping
• Break
• Journey Mapping for Committees
• Break
• Share-out
• End of Day Reflections
  • Karen Dodd, KDE
  • Doannie Tran, C!E
• Adjourn
  • Audrey Gilbert, Council Chair

Friday, Nov. 3, 2023

• Welcome and Agenda
  • Penny Christian, Interim Vice Chair
• Reflect on Day 1
  • Karen Dodd, KDE
  • Doannie Tran, C!E
• Determine Where to Work
• Transition and Break
• Working Groups
• Prepare for Presentations
• Lunch
• Celebration
  • Karen Dodd, KDE
• Presentations from Working Groups
  • Gretchen Morgan, C!E, Work Group Representative
• Table Talk
  • Gretchen Morgan, C!E
• Panel of Respondents
  • Gretchen Morgan, C!E
• Table Talk
  • Gretchen Morgan, C!E
• Reflections and Announcements
  • Audrey Gilbert, Council Chair
  • Karen Dodd, KDE
• Adjourn
  • Audrey Gilbert, Council Chair