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Assessments

Welcome to the Assessments web page of the Kansas State Department of Education.  The purpose of this page is to provide assistance to the districts and schools with their participation in the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP).  This site contains documents and resources related to the state assessments in Kansas and should assist in the understanding of the program.  Updates are made as new information becomes available.  For further assistance please contact those individuals listed at the right.

Assessment Documents and Resources

 TitleDescription
2024-25 Assessment Overview CalendarImportant dates for the 2024-25 Kansas state assessments.
Acronyms and AbbreviationsA list of acronyms and accommodations associated with Kansas state assessments.
Assessment Resources and ContactsList of resources and contacts to support state assessment administration.
District and Building Test Coordinator ResponsibilitiesUpdated August 2024. Responsibilities for test coordinators in preparing for and administering state assessments.
Dynamic Learning Maps ResourcesResources and schedules for Dynamic Learning Maps assessment.
Dynamic Learning Maps: Special Circumstance CodesResource is available at https://dynamiclearningmaps.org/kansas.

Understanding Assessment for ELA

Tools and Accommodations

 TitleDescription
TTS Fact Sheet Available TTS options for the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP)
TTS Passages and Graphics FAQsFrequently Asked Questions for the updated TTS Passages and Graphics Accommodation
TTS for Passages and Graphics ApplicationComplete and submit to TTSpassages@ksde.org for any student that the district is requesting TTS for Passages and Graphics. The checklist must be submitted by the end of day January 31.

Test Security and Ethics

These documents are recommended for use by District Coordinators when training Classroom/Test Proctors.
 TitleDescription
Appropriate Testing Practices Fact SheetThe Do's and Don'ts for state assessments
Test Security Guidelines 

ACT, WorkKeys and PreACT 8/9

 TitleDescription
Dates for 2024-2025 ACT, WorkKeys, and PreACTQuick reference for all ACT assessment testing windows.
Fact Sheet Benefits and ACT WorkKeys and NCRCFact Sheet showing the Benefits of the ACT WorkKeys
Kansas ACT WebpageInformation about the state paid ACT, WorkKeys and PreACT 8/9.

Contact Information

Uploading Students into KIDS:

KIDS Helpdesk
Phone: (785) 296-7935
Email: kids@ksde.gov

KITE technical Issues:

KAP
Phone: (785) 864-3537 or  (855) 277-9752
Email:kap_support@ku.edu

General Testing Questions All Content:

Chelsea Pelfrey
Phone: (785) 296-0040
Email: chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov

Accommodation Questions:

Cary Rogers
Phone: (785) 296-0916
Email: cary.rodgers@ksde.gov

ACT Questions:

Lee Jones
Phone: (785) 296-7922
Email: lee.jones@ksde.gov

Assessment Coordinator
Chelsea Pelfrey
Phone: (785) 296-0040
chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov

Director
Assessment
Beth Fultz
Phone: (785) 296-4639
beth.fultz@ksde.gov

 

Deputy Commissioner:
Division of Learning Services

Dr. Ben Proctor
(785) 296-2303
ben.proctor@ksde.gov

Director: 
Career, Standards and Assessment

Beth Fultz
(785) 296-4639
beth.fultz@ksde.gov

Assistant Director: 
Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Natalie D. Clark
(785) 296-4351
​natalie.clark@ksde.gov

Assistant Director: 
Curricular Standards

Jennifer Hamlet
(785) 296-8447
jennifer.hamlet@ksde.gov


Assistant Director: 
Assessment

Julie Ewing
(785) 296-2325
julie.ewing@ksde.gov

Assistant Director: 
Kansas Volunteer Commission

Dr. Jessica Dorsey
(785) 296-3163
jessica.dorsey@ksde.gov

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