Ashley New, iLEAD student, shared a presentation to highlight iLead with Mrs. Razor, Executive Director of NKCES and Mrs. Alford, Regional Director of Special Education. Miss New shared an overview of the program, her personal journey and the impact it is having on her educational experience. She was happy to share the successes and challenges encountered as the school implements some of America’s foremost innovations in education.  A few highlights of this unique learning experience include:

Student-Designed Education - Students design their schedule and choose how, what, when, and where they will learn.  iLEAD is a 24/7 learning environment.  Each student has a laptop and also are welcome to use their phones and other digital devices for learning.

Unprecedented Partnership with Area Technical Center
 iLEAD students choose courses at the Carroll County Area Technical Center to prepare for careers in electrical engineering, Industrial Maintenance Technology, automotive, and Informatics.

Competency-Based Education
Students advance when they master standards in a course.  Each student has control over the pace of his or her own learning.

Graduation with an Associate’s Degree and high school diploma – As iLEAD students meet Kentucky's College-Ready benchmarks, they enroll in Jefferson Community and Technical College.  The goal is for every iLEAD student to graduate with an Associate's Degree and high school diploma.

NKAGE AND NKCES PARTNERING FOR REGIONAL IMPACT: DREAMFEST

 

The Northern Kentucky Association for Gifted Education, NKAGE, is planning Dreamfest, a day for our students who are identified as gifted and talented in math, science or the visual and performing arts.  It is truly a day that many of the region’s students look forward to each year!  This year, Dreamfest will be held on the campus of Northern Kentucky University on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Students will have a hands-on, active experience in a topic that interests them while it employs and encourages their talent.  All Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents are welcome to visit Dreamfest and see their students’ enthusiasm, firsthand, for this event.