KSDE Weekly

Jan. 23, 2025

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Posted: Jan 23, 2025
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TOPEKA — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security directive issued Tuesday, Jan. 21, to rescind previously issued guidelines for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement actions that limit law enforcement in or near “sensitive” areas, which include schools and churches.

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Posted: Jan 23, 2025
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he Seal of Literacy is now being added to licensesfor individuals who have completed Lexia LETRS® for Elementary Educators.

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Posted: Jan 23, 2025
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Districts with professional development (PD) plans expiring on July 31 may turn them in to the Kansas State Department of Education starting April 1, but no later than Aug. 1.  

Click here for the timeline and the list of districts that are part of this year’s review. KSDE staff will send an email with instructions and other information to the districts by the end of January.  

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Posted: Jan 23, 2025
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District registrars or reporting staff members looking to streamline their data management skills are invited to attend a workshop hosted by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) in partnership with the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education (MACE) in March. This is a unique chance to connect with fellow registrars, reporting staff, and IT professionals in a collaborative and informative environment. 

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