Menu
WHAT'S NEW ... Register Soon for Counting KIDS Workshops - First Session is Aug. 25 Plan now to attend one of the upcoming Counting KIDS Workshops presented in advance of the state's student Count Day. In-person workshops are led by KSDE Fiscal Auditing Director Laurel Murdie at 11 locations across Kansas, beginning Aug. 25. Who should attend? Counting Kids workshops are intended to benefit school personnel responsible for entering Count Day data. Typically this includes Board Clerks, Building Secretaries, Student Information System Data Clerks, Registrars and Business Managers. Remember - Since Sept. 20, 2025, is a Saturday, Count Day moves to the first school day following the 20th. Count Day this year is Monday, Sept. 22.
View the full workshop schedule here: CK_Workshops Online registration for Counting KIDS is required through the KSDE Training Portal https://learning.ksde.org Once logged in, select KIDS: Counting KIDS from the K12 Staff drop-down menu and then the "Counting KIDS Workshops 2025-26" link. Sign up for a session nearest you. There is no cost to attend, however, limited seating capacity exists at most locations.
Fiscal Auditing Office 785-296-4976 auditing@ksde.gov Director Laurel Murdie Laurel.Murdie@ksde.gov
Audit Manager Kim Burd Kim.Burd@ksde.gov
Auditors Hallie Berens Hallie.Berens@ksde.gov Lindsey Brown Lindsey.Brown@ksde.gov Ali Cecchini Alisa.Cecchini@ksde.gov Josh Fairman Joshua.Fairman@ksde.gov Patrick Falta Patrick.Falta@ksde.gov Jessica Gomez Jessica.Gomez@ksde.gov Joe Haverkamp Joseph.Haverkamp@ksde.gov Rick Moen Rick.Moen@ksde.gov
Charles Ohlrich Charles.Ohlrich@ksde.gov Jamie Ribordy Jamie.Ribordy@ksde.gov Janis Taylor Janis.Taylor@ksde.gov
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.gov or by 785-296-3201.