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The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and Kansas Information Parent Resource Center (KPIRC) are partnering to offer Introduction to the Ages and Stages Questionnaires®.
Virtual support for transitioning for students with autism and complex learning needs
The Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports (ATBS) is offering a year-long, month-by-month approach to supporting transitioning for students with autism and complex learning needs.
Kansas Math Project facilitator training offered in August and October
The Kansas Math Project team is offering virtual and in-person facilitator training sessions for those interested in becoming recognized KMP facilitators within their local district.
The KSDE teacher licensure team is seeking volunteers to participate in higher education accreditation reviewer training in early November.
Those who are interested need to sign up no later than Friday, Aug. 15, for the training that will be 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Nov. 6, in Topeka. Online modules will need to be completed before the in-person training.
A note from Pat Bone, coordinator of the Great Ideas in Education Conference, KSDE division of learning services
On behalf of KSDE, we hope you enjoyed the recent conference and found the experience both valuable and inspiring. We appreciate you taking time from your busy summer schedules to prioritize professional growth and team collaboration as you prepare for the new school year.
The Kansas State Department of Education and partner agencies will begin hosting webinars every second Tuesday of the month to share information about secondary transition.
Beginning Sept. 9, the webinars are virtual and will be 3:30-4:30 p.m. They are free but registration is required.
The Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) is offering two in-person workshops in late September.
The “Mindfulness and School-Based Yoga: Tools for the Classroom” workshops for school community professionals are an introduction to the five-element methodology with practices to enhance personal and child/youth well-being.
Virtual statewide sessions are now available on the PAX Trainings for Kansas event page. Through funding by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services, these trainings and related materials are provided at no cost.
August
15: (CTE) pathways student data management system closes. Contact PathwaysHelpDesk@ksde.gov with questions.
15: Higher ed accreditation reviewer training application deadline. Contact Catherine Chmidling, catherine.chmidling@ksde.gov, with questions.
15: ESEA programs bootcamp, 8:30 a.m. – noon, virtual, for new administrators of ESEA programs and the Local Consolidated Plan (LCP). Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/wnZ5UA. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
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.