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Dec. 11, 2025
Public comment on the draft revised educator preparation standards for Business Education 6-12 closes Dec. 17.
By Lisa Williams, KSDE early childhood team
The Kansas State Department of Education is proud to celebrate 11 additional outstanding Kansas Parents as Teachers (PAT) programs that have achieved the prestigious Blue Ribbon Endorsement from the Parents as Teachers National Center (PATNC). A total of 42 Kansas PAT programs have now achieved Blue Ribbon status.
The Kansas State Department of Education is seeking KSDE-trained program reviewers to review several educator preparation programs this coming spring.
The fourth and final session for district staff who are new to the Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) is Dec. 15. Note: This training will be on Teams.
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