Kentucky Advising Academy
About KAA
The Kentucky Advising Academy (KAA) is an initiative of the Council providing training and resources for staff who assist students with the transition to college or career.
KAA Resources
Kentucky Postsecondary Advising Framework (KPAF)
The Kentucky Postsecondary Advising Framework is a curriculum developed by KAA to guide students and practitioners through the types of information students need to make the most informed decisions about college and career planning.
The framework is focused assisting practitioners with the advising of middle and high school students in four areas:
- Career exploration
- Postsecondary opportunities
- Financial aid and literacy
- Essential (employability) skills
For each category and grade level, the framework has postsecondary advising milestones student should meet, along with suggested activities to help them achieve these milestones. KPAF activities are linked to Futuriti where appropriate and are aligned to the individual learning plan and career studies standards.
KAA's goal, through the framework, is to both standardize and innovate advising practices, while improving student readiness and transitions to either college or career.
Our Latest Webinar Opportunity
Work-Based Learning that Works: Turning Education into Experience
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, 9 a.m. CST
Join the Kentucky Advising Academy for a one-hour webinar and learn how Kentucky School districts are maximizing opportunities for students through work-based learning (WBL) experiences. Discover how one district is leveraging a school-based enterprise to enhance student learning. Learn how a partnership between K12 and higher education is supporting students in becoming teachers. An overview of work-based learning, as well as additional examples of how districts are making work-based learning work, will be provided. One hour of EILA credit is available to those who attend live.
Kentucky Postsecondary Advising Toolkit
The Kentucky Postsecondary Advising Toolkit is a comprehensive collection of tools, information and resources, which serves as a hub for advisors across the commonwealth. The toolkit goes beyond academic advising to include information on student development, belonging and relationships. Other topics in the toolkit include career exploration, financial aid and literacy, postsecondary opportunities, reducing summer melt and leveraging data in advising. The data section provides advisors with timely, statewide data on everything from FAFSA completion rates to schools’ academic performance to dual credit statistics.
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Last Updated: 7/29/2025