West Kentucky Special Education Cooperative

06/01/2026

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

05/29/2026

👀⌛It's not too late to sign up your team to attend the Mike Mattos Training!

Mike Mattos is coming to Western Kentucky to the Marshall County Technical Center on July 14-15 to speak to educators about the importance of a meaningful and impactful MTSS program.

Districts that are members of the cooperative are encouraged to send a leadership team, at no cost, to this two day event.

Registration info: https://bit.ly/49KAR6n

05/28/2026

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!

WKEC Update

05/26/2026

The WKEC PBIS/ISF team wrapped up their Regional Recognition Road Trip last week by celebrating schools in Paducah and additional Marshall County schools for their commitment to strengthening social-emotional-behavioral supports. Every school recognized earned multiple implementation badges through their hard work and dedication.

Paducah Tilghman High School and McNabb Elementary School were recognized as Bronze Level recipients. Morgan Elementary School earned Silver Level of Implementation, and was named a Model Demonstration Site and Interconnected Exemplar.

A special congratulations goes to Central Elementary School for earning Gold Level of Implementation and being recognized as a Model Demonstration Site.

These schools, along with those previously recognized, continue to invest time, effort, and intentionality into building strong systems, positive school climates, and supportive environments for both students and staff. We are incredibly proud of the work accomplished this year and look forward to continuing this partnership and growth in 2026–2027!

05/22/2026

Yesterday’s WKEC luncheon was a meaningful celebration honoring our retirees and their years of service to students and schools across the region.

We recognized David Daniel, SERTAC Team, and Denise Traughber, GEARUP Team, for their dedication and lasting impact through WKEC. We appreciate their service and wish them the best in retirement.

05/15/2026

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

05/14/2026

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

05/13/2026

📢For the past 5 years, Graves County Schools has prioritized social-emotional-behavioral supports across the district and was recently recognized as a Model Demonstration District for Integrated MTSS.

All 8 schools were recognized for their implementation efforts, with 7 earning Model Demonstration, Integrated Exemplar, and Silver or Gold-level recognition for implementing with fidelity.

We are proud of the intentional work happening across Graves County to support students and staff. We look forward to recognizing 5 more districts next week! 🌟

05/12/2026

➡️Important DoSE meeting 9:00am-2:00pm on May 13 at the conference center!

Q & A session with retired DoSE's and lots more for our May meeting.

Registration: https://bit.ly/3RjRwXP