Kentucky Early Childhood Data System (KEDS)
Preschool Resources
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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
Best practice for the appropriate use of KY-approved screening instruments.
Recommended Measures in Early Childhood Screening
Download a copy of the slides and notes from the Spring 2021 Leadership Presentation.
Spring 2021 Leadership Presentation: Slides & Notes
Video containing important announcements and reminders for the Spring 2021 data collection season. Presented at the Spring 2021 Preschool Leadership Meetings. (6 min)
Spring 2021 Preschool Leadership Presentation
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 www.kedsonline.info/dprsample 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.