KECSAC

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

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!

07/22/2026

I'm FIRED UP 🔥⬆️ to be returning to Kentucky as the Opening Keynote Speaker and Breakout Session presenter at the 25th Annual Kentucky Alternative Education Summit on July 28, 2026!

It's truly an honor to partner once again with Dr. Ronnie Nolan, Katie Helton, and the entire KECSAC team. Their unwavering commitment to supporting alternative educators and the students they serve is making a lasting difference across Kentucky.

I can't wait to share, learn, connect, and spend the day with so many incredible educators who show up every day for students who need connection, hope, and someone who believes in them.

Let’s get FIRED UP TO SHOW UP! 🔥⬆️

07/02/2026

We are excited to share that Future Forward Education & Career Center and William Cofield High School principal Adam Nance has been named the 2026 Russell W. Behanan Outstanding School Administrator of the Year by the Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children (KECSAC). The honor is part of the annual State Agency Children School Administrators Association (SACSAA) Awards. Mr. Nance is one of two winners statewide to receive the award.
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KECSAC is a statewide collaborative dedicated to ensuring that all children in the state receive a quality education. “State Agency Children” (SAC) are children in the custody or supervision of the Commonwealth and are being served in programs funded and operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department for Community Based Services, or the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in Kentucky.
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"Mr. Nance exemplifies the compassion, dedication, and commitment to student success that define outstanding educational leadership. He has dedicated himself to creating a supportive environment where students feel valued, understood, and empowered to succeed despite the challenges they may face,” said Sherri Clusky, KECSAC Associate Director. “We are honored to recognize Mr. Nance with the Russell W. Behanan Outstanding KECSAC Administrator Award for his unwavering commitment to transforming the lives of state agency children and helping them build brighter futures.”
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Mr. Nance has been an educator for 21 years, all with Franklin County Schools, and has served as principal at Future Forward and William Cofield High School for the last six years. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Georgetown College, his Master of Education in Instructional Leadership from the University of Louisville, and his Education Specialist, Supervisor of Instruction degree from the University of the Cumberlands.
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“This recognition is not a reflection of one individual, but of the incredible students, educators, and staff I have the privilege of serving each day,” said Adam Nance, Future Forward and William Cofield High School Principal. “Over the years, I've had some wonderful leaders I've been able to work with who have led by example. Education is a team effort. I am fortunate to work alongside a dedicated group of individuals who consistently put students first and help all our students to ! I share this honor with my colleagues, mentors, and family, whose encouragement and support made this journey possible.”

05/21/2026

Congratulations Graduates!