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April
11: Curriculum leaders meeting (New date and location), 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex (Metroplex), Room 180, East 29th and Oliver, on the Wichita State University campus. Register here. Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov, with questions.
12: Data-Driven Success - Unpacking Literacy Assessments for Maximum Impact (K-12), Southwest Plains, in Sublette. Register here. Contact Laurie Curtis, laurie.curtis@ksde.gov, with questions.
14: KESA virtual monthly update, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join the meeting here; no passcode required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
15: Science collaboration for curriculum leaders, virtual, 4-5 p.m. Register here. Contact Stephanie Alderman-Oler, stephanie.alderman-oler@ksde.gov, with questions.
15: (POSTPONED) Cracking the Code: Practical Strategies for Teaching Word Recognition (K-12), Greenbush, in Lawrence. Register here. Contact Laurie Curtis, laurie.curtis@ksde.gov, with questions.
15: ELA Standards and Mini-Tests/ Interims: Using Data to Drive Instruction (3-12 grades), Smoky Hill, in Salina. Register here. Contact Laurie Curtis, laurie.curtis@ksde.gov, with questions.
15: Higher education program reviewer virtual training, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Contact Catherine Chmidling, catherine.chmidling@ksde.gov, with questions.
16: Science collaboration for science teachers, virtual, 4-5 p.m. Register here. Contact Stephanie Alderman-Oler, stephanie.alderman-oler@ksde.gov, with questions.
16: School bus stop arm violations one-day survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9WVRFG5. Click here for more information. Contact Keith Dreiling, keith.dreiling@ksde.gov, with questions.
16: KSDE IT webinar, featuring Anthony Essmaker of the Center for Internet Security's Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). Click here to register. Contact Chris Fletcher, christopher.fletcher@ksde.gov, with questions.
17: (POSTPONED) Clear, Intentional and Effective Writing: The Writing Tenets (3-12), Greenbush, in Girard. Register here. Contact Laurie Curtis, laurie.curtis@ksde.gov, with questions.
21: KESA 2.0 in-person information session, at Orion, in Clearwater. This is an optional meeting and registration is not required. Attendees can participate in either a morning session from 9 -11 a.m. OR an afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana at Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov for more information.
22: (POSTPONED) Cracking the Code: Practical Strategies for Teaching Word Recognition (K-12), Southwest Plains, in Sublette. Register here. Contact Laurie Curtis, laurie.curtis@ksde.gov, with questions.
24: (POSTPONED) Cracking the Code: Practical Strategies for Teaching Word Recognition (K-12), ESSDACK, in Hutchinson. Register here. Contact Laurie Curtis, laurie.curtis@ksde.gov, with questions.
24: (POSTPONED) Clear, Intentional and Effective Writing: The Writing Tenets (3-12), Orion, in Clearwater. Register here. Contact Laurie Curtis, laurie.curtis@ksde.gov, with questions.
24: Higher education program reviewer virtual training, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Contact Catherine Chmidling, catherine.chmidling@ksde.gov, with questions.
25: KESA 2.0 in-person information session, at Smoky Hill, in Salina. This is an optional meeting and registration is not required. Attendees can participate in either a morning session from 9 -11 a.m. OR an afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana at Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov for more information.
25: Optional second grade reading assessment window closes. Click here for more information. Contact Chelsey Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov or the Kite service desk at 855-277-9752 or kap-support@ku.edu with questions.
28-29: Kansas Math Project professional development, Hays, Hilton Garden Inn, 221 W. 43rd Street. Click here to register. Click here to enroll to complete asynchronous modules at your own pace. Contact kmp@kansasmtss.org with questions.
30: KESA 2.0 in-person information session, at Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center, in Oakley. This is an optional meeting and registration is not required. Attendees can participate in either a morning session from 9 -11 a.m. OR an afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana at Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov for more information.
April 30-May 1: Kansas Math Project professional development, Topeka, Sunflower Nonprofit Center, 5820 S.W. 6th Street. Click here to register. Click here to enroll to complete asynchronous modules at your own pace. Contact kmp@kansasmtss.org with questions.
May
1: Deadline to submit Perkins Secondary Improvement Grant Application Part Two for FY26. Click here for more information. Contact Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov, with questions.
2: 2025 Star Recognition applications deadline. Contact kcanstars@ksde.gov with questions.
6: Clear, Intentional and Effective Writing: The Writing Tenets (3-12), Smoky Hill, in Salina. Register here. Contact Laurie Curtis, laurie.curtis@ksde.gov, with questions.
7: KESA 2.0 in-person information session, at ESSDACK, in Hutchinson. This is an optional meeting and registration is not required. Attendees can participate in either a morning session from 9 -11 a.m. OR an afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana at Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov for more information.
7-8: Safe and Supportive Schools Conference, Hilton Garden Inn, in Manhattan; $75; deadline to register is May 6. Click here for event and lodging information. Contact John Calvert, john.calvert@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-7056 with questions.
8: KESA 2.0 in-person information session, at Greenbush North, in Lawrence. This is an optional meeting and registration is not required. Attendees can participate in either a morning session from 9 -11 a.m. OR an afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana at Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov for more information.
13-14: Kansas State Board of Education meeting. Click here for the agenda and meeting materials.
14: Science collaboration for new science teachers, virtual, 4-5 p.m. Register here. Contact Stephanie Alderman-Oler, stephanie.alderman-oler@ksde.gov, with questions.
14: KESA 2.0 in-person information session, at Southwest Plains, in Sublette. This is an optional meeting and registration is not required. Attendees can participate in either a morning session from 9 -11 a.m. OR an afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana at Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov for more information.
16: KESA 2.0 in-person information session, at Greenbush South, in Girard. This is an optional meeting and registration is not required. Attendees can participate in either a morning session from 9 -11 a.m. OR an afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana at Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov for more information.
20: Science collaboration for curriculum leaders, virtual, 4-5 p.m. Register here. Contact Stephanie Alderman-Oler, stephanie.alderman-oler@ksde.gov, with questions.
21: Science collaboration for science teachers, virtual, 4-5 p.m. Register here. Contact Stephanie Alderman-Oler, stephanie.alderman-oler@ksde.gov, with questions.
23: Fifth annual “Give Back Kansas Challenge” closes. Contact Dr. Jessica Dorsey at jessica.dorsey@ksde.gov or (785) 296-3163 with questions.
31: Deadline to submit “Request to Schedule Body Venture” form for the 2025-26 school year. Click here: https://cnw.ksde.gov, SNP, SNP What’s New. Contact the Child Nutrition and Wellness team, cnw@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-2276 with questions.
June
10-11: Kansas State Board of Education meeting. Click here for the agenda and meeting materials.
17: Building Opportunities for Outstanding Teachers (BOOST) summit, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fort Hays State Memorial Union, in Hays. Sponsored by Educate Kansas. Register here. Contact Cris Seidel, crisseidel@educatekansas.org, with questions.
30: CPA independent auditor reports (non-single audit) due to the Kansas Department of Administration’s Municipal Services. Click here for instructions. Contact KSDE’s Fiscal Auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976 with questions.
July
8-9: Kansas State Board of Education meeting. Click here for the agenda and meeting materials.
15: Deadline to register for 2025 Great Ideas in Education Conference. Register by July Make room reservations here. Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov, with questions.
28-30: Great Ideas in Education Conference, Hyatt Regency, in Wichita. Register here. Click here for room reservations. Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov, with questions.
August
4: Preparing for the Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot, virtual, 3:30 – 4 p.m. Register here. Contact Stacy Clarke, stacy.clarke@ksde.gov, with questions.
5: Preparing for the Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot, virtual, 10 – 10:30 a.m. Register here. Contact Stacy Clarke, stacy.clarke@ksde.gov, with questions.
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