West Kentucky Special Education Cooperative

10/23/2026

Introducing Specially Said, a new podcast from WKEC SERTAC Consultants Carla Mangels and Candice Frick!

Get short episodes, real conversations and practical special education tips.

The first episode of IEP Insights is live on Spotify.

Visit https://bit.ly/4yHuFWa to listen!

10/20/2026

WKEC October Newsletter

WKEC Update

09/24/2026

Check out the September WKEC Newsletter.

WKEC Update

09/23/2026

Strengthen MTSS across your school or district!

Join the WKEC MTSS Network virtually Thursday, Sept. 24. Connect with fellow educators. Share strategies. Build capacity. Explore data-driven approaches that help every learner thrive.

Register today! www.wkec.org

09/22/2026

What if 10 minutes a day could boost reading confidence, comprehension & engagement? Join Holly Bloodworth for WKEC’s Reading Fluency Learning Sprint, launching Monday, Sept. 28! Explore research-based strategies and leave ready to put them into practice. Register today!

09/18/2026

Alternate Assessment Training September 29, 9:00am-3:00pm

This introductory session is designed for educators who administer or assist with the Alternate Kentucky Summative Assessment (AKSA).

Participants will gain an overview of the AKSA process and explore two key components: Attainment Tasks (AT) and the Transition Attainment Record (TAR).

Participants will also navigate the AKSA website, explore available resources, and complete the required online quiz. An electronic device is recommended for participation.

Registration 🔗: https://bit.ly/4AeiF0o

09/17/2026

Attn SPED teachers of hard of hearing or deaf students.

On September 28 from 8:30am-10:00am virtually, we will spend time working on IEP development for students who are deaf/hard of hearing and looking at things like:
• Requirements to consider language and
communication needs
• Parent participation requirements
• Use of qualified interpreters
• ARC notice requirements

Target audience:
ARC chairpersons, special education staff and relevant administrators.

Registration 🔗: https://bit.ly/46oiqCk

09/16/2026

ARC Chairperson Training September 18 9:00am-3:00pm

Participants will learn the most current guidance and requirements regarding special education due process including ARC membership, roles and responsibilities, and procedural steps for chairing an ARC meeting.

Audience:
New ARC Chairpersons

Registration 🔗: https://bit.ly/4yxaxWZ

09/15/2026

Mark your calendars!

Iceberg Training: Understanding Behavior January 22, 2027
9:00-3:00 at the WKEC Conference Center

The Iceberg training will look under the surface of behavior to examine classroom behaviors to understand and support all students. The impacts of trauma, mental illness, neurodiversity, and poverty will all be discussed with basic strategies that educators can use to support their students and their classrooms.

Registration 🔗: https://bit.ly/4h15mHL

07/09/2026

New ARC Chairpersons!

Participants will learn the most current guidance and requirements regarding special education due process including ARC membership, roles and responsibilities, and procedural steps for chairing an ARC meeting.

Registration: https://bit.ly/4vBYwP7