KECSAC

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

09/23/2026

Check out what's happening in our latest KECSAC Now e-newsletter including our annual report! https://conta.cc/3VqlL1h

Email from KECSAC News & Updates from KECSAC   News Professional Development Program Improvement Funding Our Vision     ASAP Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) are due to the KECSAC office as soon as pos

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Music to our ears! 🎶

Thank you to the for supporting our youth's everyday learning. With the Special Allocation of Targeted Funds Award, the Breathitt Juvenile Detention Center was able to purchase keyboards and other resources to grow their music program.

The program is a vital asset to bettering our youth's creativity and confidence, and we are so glad to see their skills at work. 🎹

For more information about how KECSAC supports our youth, visit 🔗: https://www.kecsac.org/

08/04/2026

The Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children (KECSAC) and the State Agency Children School Administrators Association (SACSAA) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Annual SACSAA Awards. These awards recognize exemplary educators, administrators, support staff, and community members who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to serving Kentucky’s state agency children. This year's honors were awarded at the 25th Kentucky Alternative Education Summit on July 28, 2026.

The 2026 SACSAA Award recipients are:
Roy L. Chapman Outstanding Teacher of State Agency Children Award
• Jeff Bracken, Ascension Academy, Shelby County Public Schools
• Angela Johnson, Woodsbend Youth Development Center
Russell W. Behanan Outstanding KECSAC Administrator Award
• Adam Nance, Future Forward Education & Career Center, Franklin County Schools
• Tyler McWhorter, Laurel County Day Treatment, Laurel County Public Schools
Outstanding Support Staff of State Agency Children Award
• Deanna Haskins, St. Joseph Children’s Home, Jefferson County Public Schools County Schools
Outstanding Community Member Award
• Jaden Marshall, Warren County Day Treatment, Warren County Schools (WKU College Mentor)

08/04/2026

Check out some photos from our 25th Kentucky Alternative Education Summit last week! Between our great keynote presenters and engaging breakout sessions we had a very successful two days of learning, networking, and gearing up for the Best Year Ever!

07/29/2026

What an incredible way to wrap up Day 2 of the 25th Kentucky Alternative Education Summit! 🎉

We ended the day laughing, reflecting, and feeling inspired by the humorous and heartfelt message from David Edward Garcia. His energy and encouragement were the perfect way to close another outstanding day of learning, networking, and celebrating the amazing work happening in alternative education across Kentucky.

Congratulations to all of our door prize winners, and thank you to everyone who participated with such enthusiasm throughout the day.

Thank you also to each attendee for helping make the 25th Anniversary Kentucky Alternative Education Summit a memorable success. We appreciate all you do for Kentucky’s students!

07/28/2026

We’re fired up to kick off the first day of the 25th Anniversary Kentucky Alternative Education Summit with an inspiring opening keynote from Aric Bostick!

The energy in the room is incredible as educators, administrators, and partners from across Kentucky come together to celebrate 25 years of collaboration, innovation, and dedication to serving students in alternative education. Our participants have arrived with enthusiasm, high energy, and a passion for learning, making this milestone summit an exciting opportunity to connect, grow, and be inspired.

Here’s to an unforgettable day of learning, collaboration, and celebrating the impact of Kentucky’s alternative education community!