The following information from the KSDE Accreditation and Design team pertains to the virtual monthly update for KESA 2.0 and resources available for quality instruction:

KESA virtual monthly update  

The KSDE Accreditation and Design team with be hosting the virtual KESA monthly update, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m., on March 10. Click here to join the session. 

Materials shared during the session and a recording of the discussion will be posted after the meeting here: KESA Conference Calls.  

Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.  

KSDE resources for quality instruction 

To support the selection and implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIMs), KSDE is releasing district-facing guidance and tools to support quality instruction. The guidance is designed to assist districts with prioritizing time while maximizing choice and flexibility. While the guidelines and actions are not exhaustive, they can be customized to address local needs.   

The resources include the following:  

• KSDE vision for quality instruction  
• Vision for quality instruction in ELA, mathematics and science 
• Instructional materials selection guidance  
• Instructional materials selection guidance for ELA, mathematics and science 
• Instructional materials implementation guidance 

Access these resources here: https://sites.google.com/ksde.org/ksdequalityinstruction. Additional resources will be added over the next several weeks, including observation coaching tools for ELA, mathematics and science.  

Contact Jennifer Hamlet, Jennifer.Hamlet@ksde.gov, with questions or to request support with these resources.