Cabinet Agencies

The Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet is made up of eight agencies. Below you will find a brief description of each agency and a link to its website.

Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Department of Workforce Investment | Department of Education | Education Professional Standards Board | Kentucky Educational Television | Department for Libraries and Archives | Education | Environmental Education Council | Kentucky Center for School Safety | Commission on Proprietary Education

Established in 1982 by the Kentucky Legislature, the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a leading resource for the approximately 440,000 Kentuckians who are affected by hearing loss. The KCDHH is an advocate for deaf and hard of hearing persons on legislative issues, as well as a consultant to the governor, general assembly and various state and local governmental agencies concerning policies and programs that pertain to people with hearing loss. To learn more about the KCDHH, visit their website.

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The Department of Workforce Investment connects Kentucky to employment, workforce information and training. The agencies in Workforce Investment include the Office of Employment and Training, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office for the Blind, and Office for Career and Technical Education. To find more information about the services offered by WFI, visit their website.

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During the transition from the  Board of Proprietary Education to the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education as authorized by HB 308, 2012 Regular Session, Kentucky General Assembly, information on matters pertaining to  proprietary education in Kentucky will continue to be located at the Board of Proprietary Education web site, Public Protection Cabinet, Office of Occupations and Professions http://bpe.ky.gov.

The Kentucky Department of Education provides services and resources to Kentucky's public school system, grades preschool through 12. The department's responsibilities include data reporting, assistance to local school districts, assessment and accountability for school improvement, and implementation of state and federal education legislation. To find out more about the programs offered by KDE, visit their website.

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The Education Professional Standards Board oversees educator preparation programs and certification of teachers and administrators for the public P-12 schools in the commonwealth. To learn more about the board, visit the EPSB website.
 

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The Kentucky Environmental Education Council was established to improve Kentuckians’ understanding of their environment through education, communication and information. It promotes a healthy environment by working with schools, colleges and universities, businesses, local governments, private organizations and citizens. To learn more about the council, visit the KEEC website.

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The Department for Libraries and Archives dates its origin to 1825, when the Kentucky State Library was established by the Kentucky General Assembly to serve state government in Frankfort. KDLA is one of 10 state agencies in the United States that combine library, archival and public records programs. To learn more about KDLA, visit their website.

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KET’s mission is education. As a leader in lifelong learning, KET is in every Kentucky community providing in-school and at-home educational programs for children and adults, as well as professional development seminars for educators and training programs for child care providers. As Kentucky’s only statewide public media resource, KET serves the Commonwealth via digital and high-definition broadcast technology, producing and presenting programming unique to Kentucky. These fascinating programs explore Kentucky history, arts, and culture and connect citizens to important events, issues, and public affairs. Learn more at www.ket.org.

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The Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS) was established by the General Assembly in 1998 to serve as a single source for information regarding all facets of school safety.   KCSS supports the idea that school culture improves when a school-wide prevention plan consistently addresses the needs of all students to encourage a safe and healthy learning environment. To learn more about the KCSS, visit their website.

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