List of assessments currently approved for KEDS preschool data collection.

Approved Assessments

Email containing important announcements and reminders for the 2020-2021 data collection season.

Fall 2020 Updates & Reminders Email

Video containing important announcements and reminders for the 2020-2021 data collection season. (15 min)

Fall 2020 Updates & Reminders Presentation

Download a copy of the slides and notes from the Fall 2020 Updates & Reminders presentation.

Fall 2020 Updates & Reminders Presentation: Slides and Notes

Video tutorial providing an overview of KEDS and the data collection process for preschool coordinators. (19 min)

Getting Started with KEDS

Illustrated guide to entering the State Student Identifier (SSID) in publisher online systems.

KEDS SSID Guide

A list of the five most common data entry mistakes.

Most Common KEDS Preschool Data Entry Mistakes

Overview of the three OSEP Child Outcomes.

OSEP Outcomes

Best practice for the appropriate use of KY-approved screening instruments.

Recommended Measures in Early Childhood Screening

Tasks to be completed by districts each data collection season.

Tasks to be Completed Each Data Season

Video tutorial providing an overview of the KEDS Data Profile Reports for preschool coordinators. Visit for downloadable copies of the sample reports used in this tutorial. (38 min)

The KEDS Data Profile Reports

Guidance to early childhood programs on using assessment systems to measure child progress and improvement related to Kentucky’s Early Childhood Standards.

The Kentucky Early Childhood Continuous Assessment Guide

Framework to assist families, early care and education professionals, administrators, and others in understanding what children are able to know and do from birth through four years of age.

The Kentucky Early Childhood Standards

Overview of The Kentucky Early Childhood Standards.

The Kentucky Early Childhood Standards (Summary)