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August
29: KESA 2.0 information sessions (repeat of spring session information), in-person, Orion, in Clearwater. Free and no registration is required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
September
1: KSDE offices closed for Labor Day.
2: KESA 2.0 information sessions (repeat of spring session information), in-person, Southwest Plains, in Sublette. Free and no registration is required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
3: KESA 2.0 information sessions (repeat of spring session information), in-person, Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center, in Oakley. Free and no registration is required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
4: Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) training; virtual, 1:30 p.m. Contact Leslie Bruton, leslie.bruton@ksde.gov, to receive the Zoom link and more information.
4: ESEA program meeting, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 221 W. 43rd Street, in Hays. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/Ul3ABQ. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
4: School Nutrition Program (SNP) sponsor verification training, virtual, 1-4 p.m. Join the training here (meeting ID: 259 271 167 944; passcode: 5HE2dJ9i). Contact CNW at (785) 296-2276 with questions.
5: ESEA program meeting, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., The Foundry, 400 S.W. 33rd Street, in Topeka. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/GqGgqw. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
5: KESA 2.0 information sessions (repeat of spring session information), in-person, Greenbush South, in Girard. Free and no registration is required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
8: Counting KIDS workshop, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Abilene USD 435, Eisenhower Elementary School, 1101 N. Vine, in Abilene. Register here by Sept. 3. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
8: KESA 2.0 virtual monthly update, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join the meeting here. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
9: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon, Hutchinson USD 308, Hutchinson CTE Academy, 800 15th Circle, in Hutchinson. Register here by Sept. 3. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
9: Secondary transition webinar, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Contact Stacie Martin, Stacie.Martin@ksde.gov, with questions.
9-10: Kansas State Board of Education monthly meeting, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Click here for the agenda and meeting materials.
10: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon, Southeast Kansas Education Service Center (Greenbush South), 947 W. 47 Highway, in Girard. Register here by Sept. 4. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
12: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon, Hiawatha USD 415, Hiawatha High School auditorium, 600 Red Hawk Drive, in Hiawatha. Register here by Sept. 8. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
12: ESEA program administrator webinar series, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/gvXHng. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
15: Higher education program reviewer training registration deadline. Register here for the Oct. 20 and 23 virtual trainings. Contact Catherine Chmidling, catherine.chmidling@ksde.gov, with questions.
17: Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) training; virtual, 9:30 a.m. Contact Leslie Bruton, leslie.bruton@ksde.gov, to receive the Zoom link and more information.
17: Constitution Day virtual mock trial for third grade students,10:30 a.m. Go to https://www.olatheschools.org/mock-trial to register and access instructional materials to prepare for the mock trial at no cost. Contact #Johnson-ConstitutionDay@kscourts.gov with questions.
18: Ages & Stages Questionnaire® virtual training, 1–3:30 p.m. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/c3iEmg. Contact Stacy Clarke, stacy.clarke@ksde.gov, with questions.
22: Count Day. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
22-23: CDL proxy testing and ELDT theory training, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Goddard USD 265’s Challenger Intermediate School team room, 325 N. Walnut, in Goddard. Click here to register. Contact Keith Dreiling, keith.dreiling@ksde.gov, with questions.
25: Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) due. Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) remains open for entering data in the Licensed Personnel Report (LPR) for the 2025-26 school year. Contact Leslie Bruton, leslie.bruton@ksde.gov, or (785) 296–8011, with questions about EDCS and/or training opportunities.
26: REQUIRED: Responses for Title IV-A Expenditure Survey SFY 24/25. Contact Roxanne Zillinger, rzillinger@ksde.org, or (785) 296-7260, with questions.
26: Curriculum leaders meeting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bishop Professional Development Center, 3601 S.W. 31st, in Topeka. Cost is $25. Register here by Sept. 17. Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov, with questions.
30: Deadline for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) grantees to use 2024-25 funds. Contact Arleen Anderson at (785) 296-2276 or arleen.anderson@ksde.gov with questions.
October
10: ESEA program administrator webinar series, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/Icdnvg. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
10: Kansas Horizon Award nomination application closes. Contact Tamla Miller, tamla.miller@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4950, with questions.
10: United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) application closes. Contact Tamla Miller, tamla.miller@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4950, with questions.
10: Presidential Scholars, Presidential Scholars in CTE applications postmark deadline. Contact Tamla Miller, tamla.miller@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4950, with questions.
13: KESA 2.0 virtual monthly update, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join the meeting here. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
14: Secondary transition webinar, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Contact Stacie Martin, Stacie.Martin@ksde.gov, with questions.
14-15: Kansas State Board of Education monthly meeting, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Click here for the agenda and meeting materials.
20: Higher education program reviewer virtual training, 1-4 p.m. Contact Catherine Chmidling, catherine.chmidling@ksde.gov, with questions.
23: Higher education program reviewer virtual training, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Contact Catherine Chmidling, catherine.chmidling@ksde.gov, with questions.
November
7: 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year nomination application closes. Contact Tamla Miller, tamla.miller@ksde.gov, (785) 296-4950 with questions.
7: ESEA program administrator webinar series, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/SJCt6Q. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
10: KESA 2.0 virtual monthly update, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join the meeting here. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
11: Secondary transition webinar, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Contact Stacie Martin, Stacie.Martin@ksde.gov, with questions.
12-13: Kansas State Board of Education monthly meeting, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Click here for the agenda and meeting materials.
21: Curriculum leaders meeting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort Hays State University, Memorial Union, in Hays. Cost is $25. Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov, with questions.
December
5: ESEA program administrator webinar series, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/VfjTiw. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
8-9: Kansas State Board of Education monthly meeting, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Click here for the agenda and meeting materials.
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