Join Kentucky SHAPE on July 24 at Apollo High School for a FREE day of professional learning! Learn from national award-winning health & PE leaders Robin Walker, LaDonda Porter, and Nicole Sheffer. Attend one or multiple strands and earn PD credit. https://bit.ly/4eykKKE
Only 15 spots remain! Join Mike Mattos on July 14–15 for Designing Supports that Stick, a powerful MTSS learning experience. Bring your school or district team and gain practical strategies to strengthen student support systems. Register today! https://bit.ly/MikeMattos
Make a lasting impact on special education leadership across western Kentucky! WKEC is hiring a Special Education New DoSE Mentor to support and guide new Directors of Special Education. Help strengthen services for students with disabilities. https://www.wkec.org/page/careers
Join the WKEC team! We’re hiring a Math Professional Learning Coach to support educators and improve outcomes for students with disabilities across western Kentucky through coaching, training, and technical assistance. Apply today at wkec.org/careers.
Join the WKEC team! We're hiring a Special Education Strategies Professional Learning Coach to provide training, consultation, and support that helps educators improve outcomes for students with disabilities across western Kentucky. Apply today: https://www.wkec.org/page/careers
Interested in a Numeracy Counts Rank Change? WKEC scholarships are available for participants who register by June 30! Join an info session on June 2 at 10 AM or June 8 at 1 PM to learn more, ask questions, and explore this opportunity. https://bit.ly/4uKEzFe
Today’s WKEC May Board Meeting was a special opportunity to recognize outstanding leadership and service across our region.
We extend our appreciation to Board Chairman Matt Madding for his dedicated service and leadership. Congratulations to Bob Lawson, who was selected by his fellow superintendents as the 2026 WKEC Superintendent of the Year. We also honored retiree Russ Tilford for his years of commitment and impact in education.
Thank you to each of these leaders for the difference they have made for students, schools, and communities across western Kentucky.
Join us July 14–15 for Mike Mattos and Designing Supports That Stick: A High-Impact MTSS Experience with WKEC! Designed for teams, this powerful PD is filling fast. Secure your spot before summer begins—register today and bring your team! Register Here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4wrND33
WKEC’s May Newsletter is here—highlighting summer PD opportunities, upcoming trainings, and regional updates to help you plan ahead. ☀️ Take a look and find professional learning that fits your goals for the summer and beyond! https://app.smore.com/n/uy6b9
EDFEST 2026 session lineup is live! Explore engaging sessions on AI, student engagement, and practical classroom strategies designed to elevate your teaching. Start planning your day now: https://www.wkec.org/page/edfest-2026
Registration is now open for EDFEST at WKEC. ✨Join educators and leaders from across the region for a day of collaboration, innovation, and learning focused on innovative practice and AI in education. Register now to secure your spot ➡️ https://bit.ly/42ypH09
Bringing leaders together to move the work forward. Today at WKEC, DoSEs and Finance Officers collaborated on fiscal year-end preparation, budgeting, and maintenance of effort—strengthening alignment and setting districts up for success.
Spring is here, and Summer PD at WKEC is right around the corner. ☀️ Our schedule is packed with vibrant, high-quality professional learning experiences for everyone. Explore engaging sessions, gain practical strategies, and get inspired.
Full Schedule 🔗 https://bit.ly/4bYmcWw
Full Schedule 🔗 https://bit.ly/4bYmcWw
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for the WKEC Numeracy Counts CEO II Info Session on April 13 or 15! Learn how you can earn your Rank Change and grow your impact in the classroom and beyond.
✨ Early Bird Alert: Apply by June 30 to be eligible for a $500 scholarship!
Don’t miss this opportunity—register today to learn more!
🔗 https://forms.gle/ULr93Pr71opeMH2S8
✨ Early Bird Alert: Apply by June 30 to be eligible for a $500 scholarship!
Don’t miss this opportunity—register today to learn more!
🔗 https://forms.gle/ULr93Pr71opeMH2S8
Your best practices deserve a bigger stage. Present at WKEC’s EDFEST this summer and share what’s making an impact. Go solo or team up and co-present. Inspire others, grow your leadership, and represent your school.
🔗 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4bTnMri
🔗 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4bTnMri
Big news at WKEC! We’re hiring a Grant Director and a Technology & Innovation Specialist through our new Nuclear Energy Education Workforce (NEEW) Grant. Join us to lead innovative work and impact workforce development in our region. Apply today! https://www.wkec.org/page/careers
We’re proud to share that WKEC was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Educator last night at the WKCTC Regional Educators Awards and Scholarship Program! We’re grateful for our continued partnership and the shared commitment to supporting educators and students across our region.
We were thrilled to have Wayne Young in action, leading an engaging end-of-year legislative & financial update following the March 2026 WKEC Board Meeting yesterday - breaking down key legislation, financial trends, and FY26–27 planning to support strong, stable districts.
The KCM Conference is rocking and rolling, and WKEC is so glad to be here! Stop by our booth - grab a free instructional tool and learn about our teacher-friendly Rank Change Program designed to help you advance your career while gaining practical strategies for your classroom.
This week, a new cohort of Cognitive Coaches completed their certification through the WKEC.🎉 Congratulations on your dedication to supporting and empowering fellow educators. Watch for next year’s cohort if you’re ready to elevate your practice!
