KECSAC

Kentucky Educational Collaborative for
State Agency Children

KECSAC News

KECSAC Live Online Training Now Available - January 21, 2010
"KECSAC Live: Program Improvement Process" is the first installment of our new online video training and is now posted on our website. Visit our Professional Development Events page to view the training and simply return the evaluation posted below the video link in order to receive 1 hour of EILA credit. >>

Save the Date for the Summer Conference! - January 14, 2010
The 9th Annual “Alternative Strategies for Educating Students At-Risk” is scheduled for July 27-29, 2010 at Perkins Conference Center. Check out the attached flyer and stay tuned to www.kecsac.eku.edu for more information. >>

KECSAC Student of the Year Award - January 14, 2010
KECSAC is pleased to announce the first ever KECSAC Outstanding Student of the Year Award. This award will be presented to a high school senior who has demonstrated exemplary efforts in overcoming personal and educational obstacles to obtain his or her educational goals. To be nominated for the award, the student must be in a state agency program at the time the nomination is submitted. The award is a $500 non renewable scholarship that may be used at any Kentucky post-secondary program that follows federal student loan guidelines. Completed applications are due to the KECSAC office no later than April 1, 2010. The award winner will be notified by April 30, 2010, with an official award presentation on July 27, 2010, during the annual Alternative Strategies for Educating Students At-Risk Conference. >>

2009 KECSAC Census Form Available - December 01, 2009
The census collection form that was mailed and emailed to all programs during the week of November 16th is also available online. The electronic form may be completed and emailed back for your convenience. The collection form is due back to the KECSAC office no later than December 15. Please call the KECSAC office if you have any questions. >>

2009-2010 KECSAC Deadlines Now Available - May 19, 2009
KECSAC Deadlines for 2009-2010 are now available on our website. Please refer to this document to see when ADM counts and other important materials are due. Feel free to contact our office with any questions. >>

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Since it was established, KECSAC has significantly improved services to the historically under served population of at-risk youth in Kentucky. Among these important improvements are the following:

Greatly enhanced coordination and the simplification of the distribution of funds to serve at-risk youth.

The establishment of a statewide monitoring process designed to support programs in their efforts to serve the needs of Kentucky’s at-risk youth.

The establishment of a statewide interagency advisory group, which functions as a viable vehicle for enhanced collaboration and service delivery.

The establishment of statewide administrative regulations and procedures designed to enable districts and programs to better serve their at-risk populations. KECSAC Logo

The ongoing development of a mechanism for technical support and consultation to practitioners and public officials.

The establishment of a Statewide calendar of professional development workshops and conferences to increase the skill of those who serve at-risk youth.

The establishment of greater collaboration and cooperation among the various agencies that serve at-risk youth.

KECSAC currently works with 53 school districts, some 105 programs, and four State agencies to enhance the delivery of education services to at-risk and delinquent youth in residential and day treatment programs. The needs of SAC are varied and complex and will continue to require the collaborative resources and expertise of a broad range of professionals. KECSAC staff remains committed to helping provide SAC with high quality educational services.