KSDE Weekly

Accountability, Accreditation and Assessments

Posted: Oct 31, 2024
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KSDE will host virtual office hours on Wednesday, Nov. 6, for systems that have participated in their School Improvement Day and are currently developing their KESA action plan. Systems can review the KESA application, locate resources, discuss the action plan components and guidelines, and address specific questions they may have. 

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Posted: Oct 31, 2024
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The November virtual KESA monthly update has been rescheduled for 10:30-11:15 a.m. on Nov. 18, due to Veterans Day falling on Nov. 11. These meetings will return to the second Monday of each month following the holiday. Join the meeting here and subscribe to the KESA listserv at accreditation@ksde.org to receive email reminders and more. 

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Posted: Oct 31, 2024
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The Kansas State Department of Education’s Accreditation and Design team has received several requests for directions on how to access the KESA 2.0 authenticated application.  

The following are the three levels of access from which to choose:  

  • Approve – For superintendents only. 
  • Update – For anyone the superintendent gives access to for data entry and editing. 
  • DLT – For all other district leadership team (DLT) members; primarily view access only.  
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