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The KESA school improvement resources that will prepare each system for the 2025-26 School Improvement Days are now available on the KSDE Accreditation and Design webpage at https://www.ksde.gov/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Accreditation-and-Design
All these resources will be unpacked during virtual School Improvement Day preparation sessions with a regional executive or cohort lead who will be providing information soon about these meetings.
Contact the following regional executives or cohort leads with questions:
West – Amber Miller, amber.miller@ksde.gov
Central – Mindy Bruce, mindy.bruce@ksde.gov
East – Jean Rush, jean.rush@ksde.gov
Suburban and Private Systems – Myron Melton, myron.melton@ksde.gov
Urban and Special Purpose Schools – Jay Scott, jay.scott@ksde.gov
Reminder: KESA 2.0 in-person information sessions set for August and September
For the latest updates and valuable insights into the KESA 2.0 accreditation process, school districts and systems are invited to attend in-person information sessions this August and September.
Please note: These fall 2025 information sessions will be repeated for those who couldn’t attend the sessions this past spring.
Dr. Jay Scott and Myron Melton, of the KSDE accreditation and design team, will host these sessions that will ensure districts and systems are prepared for the 2025-26 school year for the next phase of KESA 2.0. Attendees will be able to ask questions, share feedback, and network with fellow educators.
Registration is not required for these sessions. Attendees can participate in the following sessions either in the morning, 9:30-11:30 a.m., OR afternoon, 1-3 p.m.:
Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
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