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The KSDE Special Education and Title Services (SETS) team provides the following deadline reminders:
Mentoring continues to be a licensure requirement for initial license upgrade in Kansas. However, systems are not required to enter mentors for stipend reimbursement requests this year.
KSDE recently experienced an unexpected technical issue that resulted in the loss of Civic Advocacy Network applications submitted earlier this year. While the files cannot be recovered, we are committed to moving forward in a way that is fair to all applicants. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and partnership.
KSDE's "Checklist for School Districts' Annual KSDE Audit" has been updated for the 2025-26 school year. This checklist clearly identifies documentation required for the district audit, including a list of items to upload in advance.
The KSDE teacher licensure team is conducting Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) virtual trainings in September. Each training is two hours long and covers the same information. This is not a training series.
The KSDE teacher licensure team is conducting Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) virtual trainings in August and September.
The KSDE teacher licensure team has announced the Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) trainings for August and September.
Systems can begin entering data for the Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) and the Licensed Personnel Report (LPR) for the 2025-26 school year into the Educator Data Collection System (EDCS). Systems also have access to submit the FVR anytime on or before Sept. 25.
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.