We’re just days away from the KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference in Wichita. Join us at the Hyatt Regency & Century II for three days packed with innovation, collaboration, and inspiration!  

What you can expect: 

• Interactive general sessions diving into the Four Fundamentals: standards alignment, structured literacy, balanced assessments, and high -quality instruction—all designed to launch your 2025–26 school year initiatives.  
• Breakout sessions led by experts on cybersecurity, early childhood quality instruction, structured literacy, data safety, and more. 
• Full-day specialty tracks on Tuesday, July 29, including the literacy summit (LETRS®), KESA facilitator training, Safe & Secure Schools (including Narcan and threat assessment briefings), and fiscal Q&A. 
• Vibrant vendor expo and prize giveaways, perfect for networking and discovering new tools. 
• College-credit opportunities through MidAmerica Nazarene and St. Mary University. Earn credits while you learn. 

Spotlight speakers: 
Dr. Jane Groff, Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC);, Don Epps, superintendent of Pleasanton USD 344; and Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson headline keynotes and sessions.  

Click here for the full conference schedule: https://2025ksdegreatideasineducati.sched.com/ 

See you in Wichita! 

Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov, with questions.