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State assessment participation plays a critical role in accountability and compliance for Local Education Agencies (LEAs).
The testing window for the Kansas Assessment Program will open in March. The following information outlines the federal requirements for taking the assessments and the importance of the tests including all student subgroups.
The testing window for the Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment (KELPA) and the WIDA Alternate ACCESS Assessment is Feb. 2 - March 13. The scoring window for KELPA is Feb. 2 - April 6.
The spring test window for the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment is Feb. 2 - April 24.
The KSDE accreditation and design team reminds districts and systems to check the 2026-2027 School Improvement Days Schedule for when their cohort meets next school year.
The testing window for the Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment (KELPA) and the WIDA Alternate ACCESS Assessment is Feb. 2 - March 13.
Contact Cary Rogers, cary.rogers@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-0916 with questions.
The KSDE accreditation and design team reminds districts and systems of some important information for 2026-27 school year’s School Improvement Days.
The 2026-27 schedule and guidance document for hosting School Improvement Days and the protocol for canceling a School Improvement Day are included in the following update from the KSDE accreditation and design team.
By Myron Melton, KSDE accreditation and design team
The Kansas State Department of Education is updating the Star Recognition program, which continues to recognize system improvement and highlights the important work occurring in schools across Kansas.
By Jay Scott, KSDE accreditation and design team
Information about the January KESA virtual update, the 2026-27 schedule and guidance document for hosting School Improvement Days and the protocol for canceling a School Improvement Day are included in the following update from the KSDE accreditation and design team.
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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.