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Sept. 11, 2025
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.
By Lisa Williams, coordinator, KSDE early childhood team
As the school year gets underway, it's the perfect time to celebrate the excellent work happening in early childhood home visiting profession — and to honor the dedication behind it. The Kansas Parents as Teachers Association (KPATA) has announced Beloit USD 273’s Ashley Eck has been selected as the 2025 Kansas Parents as Teachers Parent Educator of the Year.
By Amanda Petersen, director, KSDE early childhood
The deadline is approaching for all Kansas elementary schools to partner with families of incoming kindergarten students to collect kindergarten-entry data using the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ-3) and the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: Social-Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ:SE-2). The window to screen 2025-2026 kindergarten students closes Monday, Sept. 22.
KSDE Child Nutrition & Wellness (CNW) will be hosting a School Nutrition Program (SNP) Director’s Forum, 1-5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3.
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