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Kentucky Durable Skills & Career Readiness Alignment

Renzulli Learning is the K-12 platform that both assesses and develops the durable skills Kentucky’s 22-credit diploma (10 foundational + 12 personalized), the Individual Learning Plan, the Postsecondary Readiness Indicator (Academic OR Career Readiness), the 13 KDE CTE Program Areas with 135+ pathways, the 8 Kentucky CTSOs, the TRACK youth apprenticeship, the Work Ethic Certification, and Kentucky’s rich Indigenous historical heritage demand — critical thinking, creativity, executive function, leadership, collaboration, communication, and self-direction.

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22 Credits
10 Foundational + 12 Personalized (704 KAR 3:305)
PSR
Academic OR Career Readiness (KRS 158.6455)
ILP
Individual Learning Plan starting grade 6
13 / 8
CTE Program Areas / Kentucky CTSOs
Kentucky's vision for every graduate

The 22-Credit Diploma, Postsecondary Readiness & Why Durable Skills Are the Center

Kentucky’s career readiness framework is anchored by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE), and the minimum high school graduation requirements established by 704 KAR 3:305. To receive a high school diploma, each student in a Kentucky public school must earn a minimum of 22 credits: 10 foundational credits aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards plus 12 personalized credits aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards and the student’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Every Kentucky student develops an ILP starting in sixth grade, updated each year of high school. Additional graduation requirements: Civic Literacy (HB 535/2024 amended KRS 158.141 — ½ credit course or civics test, effective Class entering grade 9 in 2025-26+), Financial Literacy (HB 342/2025 amended KRS 158.1411 — 1-credit course, effective Class entering grade 9 on/after July 1, 2025), Essential Workplace Ethics (KRS 158.1413), and Performance-based Competency in Technology. Students must also demonstrate the Postsecondary Readiness Indicator (KRS 158.6455) by meeting either Academic Readiness (ACT/SAT benchmark, 3+ dual credit hrs with C+, AP 3+, IB 5+, Cambridge AICE E+) OR Career Readiness (KWIB-approved industry certification, CTE End-of-Program Assessment, CTE dual credit C+, 4 cr KDE-approved career pathway + ACT WorkKeys, 4 cr pathway + KOSSA, OR 2 yr pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship). The Early Graduation Program (EGP) (KRS 158.142) offers a 3-year pathway with KHEAA scholarship. The challenge for Kentucky counselors: durable skills are easy to name across the ILP and Postsecondary Readiness Indicator but hard to measure and develop systematically.

Renzulli Learning is the K-12 platform that both assesses and develops the durable skills Kentucky’s 22-credit diploma, Individual Learning Plan, Postsecondary Readiness Indicator, 13 CTE Program Areas with 135+ pathways, 8 Kentucky CTSOs, TRACK youth apprenticeship, and Work Ethic Certification demand. The Cebeci Test of Creativity (CTC) measures creativity (US Patent 12,087,176) — the durable skill behind innovation across all 16 Career Clusters. The Executive Function Assessment measures the durable skills behind ACT preparation and 22-credit completion. The Leadership Assessment measures durable skills supporting Kentucky CTSO participation, Work Ethic Certification, and TRACK apprenticeship readiness. The Profiler captures interests, learning styles, and expression styles in 20+ languages — informing the Individual Learning Plan from grade 6 forward. SEM Type III Project-Based Learning produces capstone artifacts complementing the CTE End-of-Program Assessment for Articulated Credit and KOSSA preparation. The Personal Success Plan (PSP) generates exportable summaries that complement the ILP across grades 6-12. The result: Kentucky districts get measurable durable-skills evidence — turning the 22-credit diploma, ILP, and Postsecondary Readiness Indicator into year-round documented practice.
Kentucky framework components

Each Kentucky Framework Component Mapped to a Renzulli Tool That Measures and Develops It

Kentucky’s framework is anchored by the 22-credit diploma, the Individual Learning Plan, the Postsecondary Readiness Indicator, the 13 CTE Program Areas, the 8 Kentucky CTSOs, and the Work Ethic Certification. Each component pairs with the Renzulli instruments and content that measure and develop the durable skills behind it:

22 Cred
10 Foundational + 12 Personalized
Measure: All 4 Renzulli assessments
Develop: SEM Type III PBL + PSP
704 KAR 3:305; aligned to Kentucky Academic Standards
PSR
Postsecondary Readiness Indicator
Measure: EFA + Leadership Assessment
Develop: SEM Type III PBL + PSP
KRS 158.6455; Academic OR Career Readiness
ILP
Individual Learning Plan
Measure: Profiler in 20+ languages
Develop: PSP year-round goal cycles
Required from grade 6; updated each HS year
CTE
13 CTE Program Areas / 8 CTSOs
Measure: Profiler + Leadership Assessment
Develop: CTSO-aligned PBL + capstones
DECA, Ed Rising, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA
TRACK
Tech Ready Apprentices for Kentucky
Measure: EFA + Leadership Assessment
Develop: SEM Type III PBL + PSP
USDOL-recognized youth pre-apprenticeship
Work Ethic
Work Ethic Certification
Measure: Leadership Assessment + EFA
Develop: CTSO PBL + PSP
Bronze / Silver / Gold tiers; CTSO + pathway
The seven durable skills Renzulli develops

Durable Skills, Defined: What Renzulli Learning Assesses and Develops

Renzulli Learning is built around seven canonical durable skills — the same skills Kentucky’s 22-credit diploma, Individual Learning Plan, Postsecondary Readiness Indicator, 13 CTE Program Areas, 8 Kentucky CTSOs, TRACK apprenticeship, and Work Ethic Certification demand. Each skill has a specific Renzulli instrument that measures it and a specific platform feature that develops it:

Critical Thinking

Measure: CTC
Develop: SEM Type III PBL

Creativity

Measure: CTC (US Patent 12,087,176)
Develop: Enrichment Database + PBL

Executive Function

Measure: EFA
Develop: PSP cycles + PBL planning

Leadership

Measure: Leadership Assessment
Develop: CTSO-aligned PBL + group projects

Collaboration

Measure: Leadership Assessment
Develop: Group PBL + peer feedback

Communication

Measure: 21st-century skills rubrics
Develop: PBL presentations & portfolios

Self-Direction

Measure: Profiler + EFA
Develop: PSP year-round goal cycles

Kentucky's diploma pathway

The Kentucky Diploma: 22 Credits + ILP + Postsecondary Readiness + Civic/Financial Literacy

Kentucky high school graduation is anchored by 22 credits, the ILP, Postsecondary Readiness, and civic/financial literacy. Renzulli Learning develops the durable skills behind each pillar:

22 Credits
704 KAR 3:305 Minimum
10 foundational credits aligned to Kentucky Academic Standards + 12 personalized credits aligned to Kentucky Academic Standards AND the student’s ILP. Districts may set higher local requirements (e.g., 24-27 credits for Honors diplomas).
EFA + PBL build sustained academic skills
PSR
Postsecondary Readiness Indicator
KRS 158.6455: Students must demonstrate Academic Readiness (ACT/SAT benchmark, 3+ dual credit hrs with C+, AP 3+, IB 5+, Cambridge AICE E+) OR Career Readiness (KWIB IC, CTE EOP, CTE dual credit C+, 4 cr pathway + WorkKeys/KOSSA, 2 yr apprenticeship).
EFA + Leadership + PSP support both paths
ILP
Individual Learning Plan
Required for every student starting in sixth grade and updated each year of high school. Aligns academic and career interests with postsecondary plans. Referenced throughout the 12 personalized credits.
Profiler informs ILP; PSP complements grades 6-12
Civics + $
Civic + Financial Literacy
HB 535 (2024) amended KRS 158.141: ½ credit Civic Literacy course OR civics test (Class entering grade 9 2025-26+). HB 342 (2025) amended KRS 158.1411: 1-credit Financial Literacy course (Class entering grade 9 on/after July 1, 2025).
SEM Type III PBL + Enrichment Database
Real challenges

What Kentucky Counselors & CTE Coordinators Struggle With

These are the durable-skills-and-career-readiness challenges we consistently hear from Kentucky educators implementing the 22-credit diploma, ILP, Postsecondary Readiness Indicator, 13 CTE Program Areas, and Work Ethic Certification:

Sustaining the multi-year ILP from grade 6 forward

Kentucky requires the Individual Learning Plan starting in sixth grade with annual updates through high school. Districts need durable-skills measurement and development tools that produce evidence across grades 6-12 — documentation that fits the ILP and complements the 12 personalized credits in the 22-credit diploma.

Helping every student demonstrate Postsecondary Readiness

KRS 158.6455 requires every student to demonstrate either Academic Readiness OR Career Readiness for graduation accountability. Counselors need year-round data on student strengths, executive function, and career interests to help every student select the right pathway among ACT/SAT, dual credit, AP/IB, Cambridge AICE, KWIB industry credentials, CTE EOP, CTE dual credit, ACT WorkKeys, KOSSA, or apprenticeship.

Connecting students to the 13 CTE Program Areas and 135+ pathways

Kentucky CTE is organized into 13 KDE CTE Program Areas with 135+ state-approved career pathways plus locally approved pathways. Counselors need year-round data on student strengths and interests to guide informed Program Area selection, CTSO participation across DECA, Educators Rising, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA, and pathway completion.

Supporting the Work Ethic Certification (bronze/silver/gold)

Kentucky’s Work Ethic Certification recognizes students through CTSO/leadership participation plus pathway completion or state CTSO competition (silver/gold). Districts need durable-skills tools that measure executive function, leadership, and collaboration with year-round evidence supporting the certification process.

Operationalizing TRACK youth apprenticeship pathways

The Tech Ready Apprentices for Careers in Kentucky (TRACK) program is a partnership between KDE Office of CTE and the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, USDOL-recognized as a national best practice. Districts need durable-skills tools that measure leadership and self-direction with year-round evidence supporting Registered Apprenticeship readiness.

Honoring Kentucky’s rich Indigenous historical heritage in K-12 instruction

Kentucky was historically home to Shawnee, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Yuchi, and Osage peoples. Outside of reserve lands in NC and OK, more people of Cherokee descent live in Kentucky than any other state. The Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission promotes awareness. Districts need culture-respectful tools to support diverse learners.

Platform tools

Renzulli Learning Tools Mapped to Kentucky’s Durable Skills Demands

Each Renzulli tool maps to specific 704 KAR 3:305 requirements, ILP elements, Postsecondary Readiness pathways, and Kentucky CTE Program Areas — producing concrete, exportable evidence of durable skills growth:

Renzulli Profiler: A 20–30 minute student self-assessment for grades Pre-K through 12. Captures each student’s interests, learning styles, and expression styles — the strength-based foundation that powers the Individual Learning Plan from grade 6 forward. Surfaces interests across all 16 National Career Clusters and 13 KDE CTE Program Areas. Available in 20+ languages, supporting Kentucky’s English Language Learners and diverse student populations.
Cebeci Test of Creativity (CTC): A validated, standardized creativity assessment (US Patent 12,087,176) measuring fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. Culture-independent design supports more equitable durable-skills identification across linguistic and cultural backgrounds — particularly relevant for Kentucky districts honoring the state’s rich Cherokee, Shawnee, Chickasaw, Yuchi, and Osage historical heritage.
Executive Function Assessment (EFA): Measures planning, working memory, self-regulation, and metacognition — the durable skills behind academic preparation in Kentucky’s 22-credit diploma. EFA dashboards highlight where students need scaffolding to complete the 10 foundational + 12 personalized credits, hit ACT readiness benchmarks for Academic Readiness, achieve dual credit C+ thresholds, and complete Early Graduation Program requirements in 3 academic years.
Leadership Assessment: Measures the durable skills behind employability skills in Kentucky CTE and Kentucky CTSO participation: DECA, Educators Rising, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA. Produces measurable evidence districts can use for Perkins V CTE accountability, the Work Ethic Certification (bronze/silver/gold), the TRACK youth apprenticeship readiness, and the Essential Workplace Ethics requirement (KRS 158.1413).
Personal Success Plan (PSP): A student-driven goal, project, and reflection tracker that builds a portable durable-skills portfolio. Generates exportable summaries that students and counselors use across the multi-year ILP from grades 6-12 — supporting documentation for Postsecondary Readiness Indicator (Academic OR Career), pathway completion, and Work Ethic Certification.
Project-Based Learning (PBL) Tools: Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) Type III investigations produce authentic projects, presentations, portfolios, and reflections — exactly the artifacts Kentucky’s Civic Literacy projects, Financial Literacy capstones, CTE End-of-Program Assessment for Articulated Credit, and KOSSA preparation expect. PBL simultaneously develops critical thinking, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity.
Renzulli Enrichment Database: Over 40,000 curated, standards-aligned activities matched to each student’s Profiler results — including resources supporting Kentucky’s 22-credit course of study, Civic Literacy (HB 535), Financial Literacy (HB 342), the Performance-based Competency in Technology, and career-exploration activities for all 16 National Career Clusters and 13 KDE CTE Program Areas.
21st-Century & Durable Skills Framework: Structured activities and rubrics build all seven canonical durable skills — producing growth evidence districts can use for ILP documentation, Postsecondary Readiness reporting, Work Ethic Certification, TRACK apprenticeship readiness, and Perkins V CTE accountability.
Requirement-by-requirement

Kentucky Career Readiness Requirements & Renzulli Durable Skills Platform: Side by Side

704 KAR 3:305 22-Credit Diploma Postsecondary Readiness Indicator Individual Learning Plan Civic + Financial Literacy 13 CTE Program Areas / 8 CTSOs TRACK Apprenticeship Work Ethic Certification

How Renzulli Learning addresses each core Kentucky requirement — with durable skills measurement and development at the center:

Kentucky RequirementRenzulli Learning Contribution
PSR
Postsecondary Readiness Indicator
KRS 158.6455: students must demonstrate Academic Readiness (ACT/SAT benchmark, 3+ dual credit hrs with C+, AP 3+, IB 5+, Cambridge AICE E+) OR Career Readiness (KWIB IC, CTE EOP, CTE dual credit C+, 4 cr pathway + WorkKeys/KOSSA, OR 2 yr apprenticeship)		Renzulli is the K-12 platform that both assesses and develops the durable skills behind every Postsecondary Readiness pathway. EFA develops persistence behind ACT readiness benchmarks. Leadership Assessment supports CTE pathway and apprenticeship readiness. SEM Type III PBL produces capstone artifacts. PSP documents multi-year evidence.
22 Cred
Minimum 22-Credit Diploma
704 KAR 3:305 minimum: 10 foundational credits aligned to Kentucky Academic Standards + 12 personalized credits aligned to Kentucky Academic Standards AND the student's ILP; districts may set higher local requirements		EFA develops persistence to complete 22+ credits. SEM Type III PBL produces portfolio artifacts. 40,000+ Enrichment Database includes resources for foundational and personalized course content aligned to Kentucky Academic Standards.
ILP
Individual Learning Plan
Required for every student starting in sixth grade and updated each year of high school; aligns academic and career interests with postsecondary plans; referenced throughout the 12 personalized credits in the 22-credit diploma		Profiler in 20+ languages surfaces interests for ILP development. PSP generates exportable summaries that complement multi-year ILP documentation grades 6-12. SEM Type III PBL produces project artifacts referenced in the ILP.
CTE
13 CTE Program Areas / 8 CTSOs
Kentucky CTE: 13 KDE CTE Program Areas with 135+ state-approved career pathways + locally approved; 8 KY CTSOs (DECA, Educators Rising, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA); KOSSA + CTE End-of-Program Assessment for Articulated Credit		Profiler in 20+ languages surfaces interests across all 16 Career Clusters and 13 KDE Program Areas. PSP guides Program Area exploration. PBL produces capstone artifacts. Leadership Assessment supports Kentucky CTSO leadership.
TRACK
Tech Ready Apprentices for Kentucky
USDOL-recognized youth pre-apprenticeship; partnership between KDE Office of CTE and Kentucky Labor Cabinet; provides secondary students with career pathway opportunities into Registered Apprenticeship programs; nationally recognized best practice		EFA develops persistence to complete pre-apprenticeship requirements. Leadership Assessment supports apprenticeship readiness. SEM Type III PBL produces work-based learning artifacts. PSP documents apprenticeship progression.
Work Ethic
Work Ethic Certification
Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers; requires CTSO/student leadership/extracurricular participation + (silver/gold) career pathway completion or state CTSO competition; Kentucky-distinctive accountability measure		Leadership Assessment + EFA support all three tiers. CTSO-aligned PBL + PSP develop the durable skills behind silver/gold competition success and pathway completion. Profiler informs Cluster selection for pathway completion.
From Kentucky educators

What Implementation Looks Like in Kentucky Districts

“The 22-credit minimum gives us the floor — 10 foundational + 12 personalized aligned to the ILP — but the Postsecondary Readiness Indicator under KRS 158.6455 is what we’re really accountable for, and the Work Ethic Certification is the durable-skills backbone holding it all together. With Renzulli’s Profiler informing ILPs from grade 6 in 20+ languages, the EFA showing us which students need scaffolding to hit ACT readiness benchmarks for Academic Readiness, the Leadership Assessment supporting our DECA, Educators Rising, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA students plus TRACK apprentices across all 13 CTE Program Areas, and SEM Type III PBL producing artifacts that work for both Civic Literacy under HB 535 AND CTE End-of-Program Assessment for Articulated Credit preparation, our Postsecondary Readiness conversations have finally become evidence-driven across the Career Readiness pathway.”
Counseling and Career Readiness Coordinator · Kentucky school district
For Louisville (JCPS), Lexington (Fayette), Northern KY, Bowling Green & Owensboro Larger Kentucky districts running multiple high schools and dozens of CTE programs across the 13 KDE CTE Program Areas need a single, exportable durable-skills evidence layer. Renzulli’s assessment data, PBL artifacts, and PSP exports support the 22-credit diploma, ILP documentation grades 6-12, Postsecondary Readiness reporting (Academic and Career), Work Ethic Certification, KCTCS dual credit readiness, TRACK apprenticeship preparation, Civic and Financial Literacy compliance, and Perkins V CTE compliance — without disrupting existing KDE workflows.
For Eastern Kentucky (Pike, Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Harlan), Appalachian KY & Indigenous heritage Kentucky was historically home to Shawnee, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Yuchi, and Osage peoples. Outside of reserve lands in NC and OK, more people of Cherokee descent live in Kentucky than any other state. Notably, Carl D. Perkins — namesake of the federal Perkins Act — was a Kentucky native from Hindman. Today, no federally-recognized tribes are headquartered in Kentucky. The Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission promotes awareness. The Profiler’s availability in 20+ languages, the culture-independent CTC, the 40,000+ Enrichment Database, and the PSP’s goal-tracking workflow let counselors support strength-based ILP development K-12 across rural Appalachian and urban districts.
Frequently asked questions

Kentucky Durable Skills & Career Readiness: Common Questions

Questions Kentucky counselors and CTE coordinators ask most often:

How does Renzulli Learning align with Kentucky’s minimum high school graduation requirements?
Kentucky’s career readiness framework is anchored by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the minimum high school graduation requirements established by 704 KAR 3:305. To receive a high school diploma, each student in a Kentucky public school must earn a minimum of 22 credits: 10 foundational credits aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards plus 12 personalized credits aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards and the student’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Additional requirements include Civic Literacy (HB 535/2024 effective Class entering grade 9 in 2025-26+), Financial Literacy (HB 342/2025 effective Class entering grade 9 on/after July 1, 2025), Essential Workplace Ethics (KRS 158.1413), and Performance-based Competency in Technology. Renzulli’s seven durable skills map directly to KDE’s college and career readiness goals. The Profiler in 20+ languages surfaces interests, learning styles, and expression styles. The CTC (US Patent 12,087,176) measures Creativity. The EFA supports academic planning. The PSP generates exportable summaries that complement the ILP across grades 6-12.
What durable skills does Renzulli Learning develop, and how does that connect to Kentucky’s career readiness framework?
Renzulli Learning develops seven canonical durable skills: critical thinking, creativity, executive function, leadership, collaboration, communication, and self-direction. These map directly to Kentucky’s 22-credit diploma (10 foundational + 12 personalized), the Individual Learning Plan required from grade 6 forward, the Postsecondary Readiness Indicator (Academic OR Career Readiness), the 16 National Career Clusters Framework, the 13 KDE CTE Program Areas with 135+ state-approved career pathways, the 8 Kentucky CTSOs (DECA, Educators Rising, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA), the TRACK youth apprenticeship, the Work Ethic Certification (bronze/silver/gold), the Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards Assessment (KOSSA), the CTE End-of-Program Assessment for Articulated Credit, and the Essential Workplace Ethics requirement (KRS 158.1413). Renzulli is uniquely positioned because it both measures these durable skills (CTC, EFA, Leadership Assessment, Profiler) and develops them (SEM Type III PBL, PSP, the 40,000+ Enrichment Database, 21st-century skills activities) within a single integrated platform.
How does Renzulli Learning support Kentucky’s Postsecondary Readiness Indicator?
KRS 158.6455 establishes Kentucky’s Postsecondary Readiness Indicator. Students must demonstrate either Academic Readiness OR Career Readiness. Academic Readiness pathways include meeting college readiness benchmarks on the ACT/SAT (per CPE 13 KAR 2:020), earning at least 3 hours of dual credit with a C or higher in approved courses, scoring 3+ on an AP exam, scoring 5+ on an IB exam, or earning an E or higher on a Cambridge AICE exam. Career Readiness pathways include earning a Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board (KWIB)-approved industry certification, completing the CTE End-of-Program Assessment for Articulated Credit, completing one approved CTE dual credit course with a C or higher, completing 4 credits in a KDE-approved career pathway plus the ACT WorkKeys, completing 4 credits in a KDE-approved career pathway plus the Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards Assessment (KOSSA), or completing 2 years in a pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship program. Renzulli’s EFA develops persistence to meet ACT readiness benchmarks. The Leadership Assessment supports CTE pathway completion and TRACK apprenticeship readiness. SEM Type III PBL produces capstone artifacts complementing CTE End-of-Program preparation. The PSP documents multi-year evidence supporting either Academic or Career Readiness.
How does Renzulli Learning support Kentucky’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP)?
Kentucky requires every student to develop an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) starting in sixth grade and updated each year of high school. The ILP aligns academic and career interests with postsecondary plans and is referenced throughout the 12 personalized credits in the 22-credit diploma. Renzulli’s Profiler in 20+ languages surfaces interests, learning styles, and expression styles — providing strength-based foundation for ILP development from grade 6 forward. The Personal Success Plan (PSP) generates exportable summaries that complement the ILP across grades 6-12. SEM Type III PBL produces project artifacts referenced in the ILP. The 40,000+ Enrichment Database includes career exploration resources matched to each student’s Profiler results across all 16 Career Clusters and 13 KDE CTE Program Areas.
How does Renzulli Learning support Kentucky CTE — the 13 Program Areas, 135+ pathways, and 8 CTSOs?
Kentucky CTE is administered by the KDE Office of Career and Technical Education using the 16 National Career Clusters Framework, organized into 13 KDE CTE Program Areas with 135+ state-approved career pathways plus locally approved region-specific pathways. The 8 Kentucky CTSOs are DECA, Educators Rising, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA — each aligned with specific program areas. The Tech Ready Apprentices for Careers in Kentucky (TRACK) youth pre-apprenticeship program is a partnership between KDE Office of CTE and the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, USDOL-recognized as a national best practice. Students earn the Work Ethic Certification (bronze/silver/gold) through CTSO participation and pathway completion. The Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards Assessment (KOSSA) and CTE End-of-Program Assessment for Articulated Credit support pathway completion. Notably, Carl D. Perkins — namesake of the federal Perkins Act — was a Kentucky native from Hindman. The Renzulli Profiler in 20+ languages surfaces interests across all 16 Career Clusters and 13 KDE CTE Program Areas. SEM Type III PBL produces capstone artifacts complementing pathway completion. The Leadership Assessment supports Kentucky CTSO leadership preparation.
How does Renzulli Learning support Kentucky’s Civic Literacy and Financial Literacy graduation requirements?
Kentucky’s HB 535 (2024) amended KRS 158.141 to require, beginning with students entering grade 9 in 2025-26+, the successful completion of a 1/2 credit course in Civic Literacy or a civics test in order to graduate with a regular diploma. HB 342 (2025) amended KRS 158.1411 to require, beginning with students entering grade 9 on or after July 1, 2025, the successful completion of a 1-credit course in Financial Literacy. Students entering grade 9 prior to June 30, 2025 are required to successfully complete one or more courses or programs that meet the Kentucky Academic Standards for Financial Literacy. The Essential Workplace Ethics requirement (KRS 158.1413) is separate and applies broadly. Renzulli’s SEM Type III Project-Based Learning supports civic and financial literacy projects. The 40,000+ Enrichment Database includes resources for both Civic Literacy and Financial Literacy aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards. The Leadership Assessment supports Essential Workplace Ethics development.
How much does Renzulli Learning cost for Kentucky districts?
Renzulli Learning starts at $15 per student per year with full platform access — all four assessments (Profiler, Cebeci Test of Creativity, Executive Function Assessment, Leadership Assessment), 40,000+ enrichment activities, PBL tools, PSP, and ELLA included. Kentucky districts can use Title I, II, III, IV, and Perkins V funds where allowable. Custom district alignments are available. Free 30-day trial with no credit card required. View pricing ›
How does Renzulli Learning support equity for Kentucky’s diverse learners and the state’s rich Indigenous historical heritage?
Kentucky is home to a diverse student population. While Kentucky has no federally-recognized tribes headquartered in the state today and no mechanism for state recognition of tribes, the state has a rich Indigenous historical heritage. Kentucky was home to the Shawnee, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Yuchi, and Osage peoples. Outside of reserve lands in North Carolina and Oklahoma, more people of Cherokee descent live in Kentucky than any other state. The 2010 Census recorded over 31,000 Native Americans living in Kentucky. The Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission promotes awareness of the state’s Indigenous history and contributions. The Renzulli Profiler is available in 20+ languages, supporting Kentucky’s diverse student populations. The Cebeci Test of Creativity is culture-independent (US Patent 12,087,176). Renzulli complements — not replaces — Kentucky districts’ work to teach the rich Indigenous history of the Commonwealth and to support partnerships with the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission and federally-recognized tribes whose ancestors lived on Kentucky lands.
Official sources

Kentucky Durable Skills & Career Readiness Resources

All compliance decisions should reference these primary KDE sources. Renzulli Learning complements — not replaces — Kentucky’s 22-credit diploma, ILP, Postsecondary Readiness Indicator, and 13 CTE Program Areas.

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