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College and Career Ready in Kansas

CCR = ACTE 
KANSAS DEFINITION OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READY (CCR)
“College- and Career-Ready means an individual has the Academic preparation, Cognitive preparation, Technical skills, and Employability skills to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized certification, or in the workforce–without the need for remediation.”
 Adopted by the Kansas State Board of Education, December 11, 2012

PK-12 Accreditation Contacts

Director of Accreditation and Design
Jay Scott
jscott@ksde.org  
785-296-6818

Assistant Director 
Myron Melton
mmelton@ksde.org
785-296-8110

West Regional Executive
Amber Miller
amiller@ksde.org
620-765-7490

Central Regional Executive
Mindy Bruce
mbruce@ksde.org

East Regional Executive
Jean Rush
jrush@ksde.org
785-296-7884

Administrative Specialist
Rue Huereca-Retana
rhuereca-retana@ksde.org
785-296-3379

Accreditation Email
accreditation@ksde.org

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