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The following are key questions and answers about this year’s Great Ideas in Education Conference: 

When is the conference? The conference is July 28-30.  

Where will the conference be located? It will be at the Hyatt Regency & Century II Convention Center, in Wichita. 

Why should I attend this year’s conference? 

• To engage with Kansas leaders in education. 
• To learn from transformative keynotes and interactive workshops. 
• To connect with a network of education leaders. 

What will be some of the key highlights of the Great Ideas Conference?  

• There will be general sessions with speakers including Dr. Jane Groff of the Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC) and Don Epps, superintendent of Pleasanton USD 344. 

• The breakout sessions will cover topics including: 

  • Balanced assessment systems 
  • Quality instruction  
  • Cybersecurity in education 
  • Mental health and school climate 
  • Data submission requirements 
  • Collaborative sessions on fundamental implementation 
  • The vendor expo will showcase the latest educational tools and resources. 
  • There will be networking opportunities with fellow educators and leaders. 

When is the deadline to register?  

• Register online by July 15: KSDE Conference Registration 
• Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.org, with registration inquiries. 
• Make a room reservation: Lodging  

For more details and the complete schedule, visit the Conference Schedule.