The mission of Title Services is to maximize student learning by providing direction, support and assistance to districts and others in accessing funds and implementing federal and state education programs while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) has been reauthorized as Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Additional information can be found at http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=525.

The Early Childhood, Special Education and Title Services team will continue to send out current information on the list servs in order to keep you up to date.  If you have questions, feel free to submit them to the following mailbox:  essaquestions@ksde.gov

21st Century Student Support and Academic Enrichment (Title IV Part A)
21st Century Community Learning Centers (Title IV Part B)
At-Risk Pupil Assistance Program ("Record Requirements for Audits" and "USD Budget and Related Information")
Educating Homeless Children and Youth
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL including Title III)
Evidence Based Practices
Federal Disaster and Pandemic Relief
Foster Children
Local Consolidated Plan (LCP)
Migrant Children (Title I Part C)
Neglected & Delinquent (Title I Parts A & D)
Non Accredited Private Schools (Homeschooling)
Non-Public Schools
Paraprofessionals
Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP)
School Improvement
Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance (Title I Part A)
Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting (Title II Part A)
Title I Part A
Title VI: American Indian and Alaska Native Education (PDF)

FY 2026 Final Title I Allocations (PDF)
FY 2026 Final Neglected Setaside Amounts (PDF)
FY 2026 Final Delinquent Allocations (PDF)

LEA Participant Support Costs Prior Approval Form (Excel)
Fact Sheets
Discipline Data Collection
Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (external link)
Kansas ESEA Programs Directors Handbook (PDF)
LCP Presentation - New Director's Workshop 7/27/2015 (PDF)
Federal Programs
State Programs

To receive important announcements and updates from the Special Education and Title Services (SETS) team, please email Joyce Broils at Joyce.Broils@ksde.gov. The following information must be included in your request in order to be subscribed:

• Full name
• Current email address
• Current (or upcoming) title
• Organization and district number (if any)
• Name(s) of the listserv(s) you wish to join – see list below. Be sure you need the information before signing up. Please notify us to remove you if your email changes or you leave.
• If applicable, a note indicating whether you need to be removed from any previous listservs associated with older email addresses

Available Listservs managed by the SETS team:

• CAPS (Personnel Categorical AidSystem Information
• ESL (English as a Second Language)
• Gifted Ed (Gifted Facilitators)
• Homeless
• KAAList (Alternate Assessment, Dynamic Learning Maps, Assessment Standards)
• KSSWA (Kansas School Social Workers Association)
• LCP (Local Consolidated Plans, Title I, Migrant, At Risk)
• MEP (Migrant Education Program)
• SCHOOL PSYCH
• SECONDARY TRANSITION
• SMHAC (School Mental Health Advisory Council)
• SPED Directors (Special Education Directors – The request must come from the LEA director of special education.

Here is a link to access a full list of listservs available from the agency. Link

ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Page (link)
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Page (link)
Education Flexibility Partnership Act of 1999 (PDF)
Ed-Flex Guidance and Application Packet-Carryover (Word)
Ed-Flex Guidance and Application Packet-Schoolwide (Word)
AYP Waiver (PDF)
AYP Waiver: Achievement and Graduation Gaps (PDF)
Notice SIG Waiver FY14 Funds Extended Availability (PDF)
Notice of Intent to Submit 21st Century Community Learning Center Waiver Request (PDF)
Notice of Intent Assessment Waiver for USD 224, 418, 500 2012-13 (PDF)
Notice of Intent SIG Waiver Teacher Evaluation (PDF)
Notice of Intent to Submit Title I Waiver USD 202-2013-14 (PDF)
Notice SIG Waiver FY12 Funds Extended Availability (PDF)
Notice of Intent USD 224 and 500 Waiver 2010-11 (PDF)
Notice of Intent USD 418 Waiver 2010-11 (PDF)

Graduation and Dropouts:
Kansas State Graduation and Dropouts Information

School Improvement:
Schools on Improvement

Title Programs:
Title I
Title II Part A Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting
Title III ESOL
Title III Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students
Title IV Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment
Title IV Part B: 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Title VI: American Indian and Alaska Native Education (PDF)

Other Federal Programs:
Charter Schools
Local Consolidated Plan (LCP)
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education
Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP)

Graduation and Dropouts

Quality Performance Accreditation (QPA) (now KESA)

Non Accredited Private Schools (Homeschooling)

Virtual Schools

The KSDE Special Education and Title Services (SETS) Team is hosting meetings for new and experienced Title/LCP managers. Team members will cover timely Title/LCP topics and a call for questions from the field will be sent prior to each meeting so that the SETS team can prepare specific information.

Webinar recordings and materials
https://www.ksdetasn.org/tasn/ksde-sets-title-lcp-quarterly-meetings