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August
11: Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) virtual training for submitting the Fall Vacancy Report (FVR), 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Contact Leslie Bruton, leslie.bruton@ksde.gov, or (785) 296–8011, with questions about EDCS and/or training opportunities.
11: KESA 2.0 information sessions (repeat of spring session information), in-person, Greenbush North, in Lawrence. Free and no registration is required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
11: KESA 2.0 virtual update; 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Join the meeting here. Contact Rue Huereca-Retanta, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
12-13: Kansas State Board of Education monthly meeting, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Click here for the agenda and meeting materials.
13: KESA 2.0 information sessions (repeat of spring session information), in-person, ESSDACK, in Hutchinson. Free and no registration is required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
14: KESA 2.0 information sessions (repeat of spring session information), in-person, Smoky Hill, in Salina. Free and no registration is required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
15: (CTE) pathways student data management system closes. Contact PathwaysHelpDesk@ksde.gov with questions.
15: Higher ed accreditation reviewer training application deadline. Contact Catherine Chmidling, catherine.chmidling@ksde.gov, with questions.
15: ESEA programs bootcamp, 8:30 a.m. – noon, virtual, for new administrators of ESEA programs and the Local Consolidated Plan (LCP). Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/wnZ5UA. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
25: Counting KIDS workshop, 1-4:30 p.m., Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center, 703 W. 2nd, in Oakley. Register here by Aug. 19. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
26: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – noon, Dodge City USD 443 central district office, 2112 1st Ave., in Dodge City. Register here by Aug. 20. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
28: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – noon OR 1-4:30 p.m., Auburn-Washburn USD 437 central district office, 5928 S.W. 53rd Street, in Topeka. Register here by Aug. 21. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
29: KESA 2.0 information sessions (repeat of spring session information), in-person, Orion, in Clearwater. Free and no registration is required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
September
2: Counting KIDS workshop, 1-4:30 p.m., Kansas City USD 500 central district office, Rooms 132 and 133, 2010 N. 59th Street, in Kansas City, Kansas. Register here by Aug. 27. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
2: KESA 2.0 information sessions (repeat of spring session information), in-person, Southwest Plains, in Sublette. Free and no registration is required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
3: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon, Olathe USD 233 Instructional Resource Center, 14090 S. Black Bob Road, in Olathe. Register here by Aug. 27. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
3: KESA 2.0 information sessions (repeat of spring session information), in-person, Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center, in Oakley. Free and no registration is required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
4: Counting KIDS workshop, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Andover USD 385 central district office board room, 1432 N. Andover Road, in Andover. Register here by Aug. 28. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
4: ESEA program meeting, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 221 W. 43rd Street, in Hays. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/Ul3ABQ. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
5: ESEA program meeting, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., The Foundry, 400 S.W. 33rd Street, in Topeka. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/GqGgqw. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
5: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon, Maize USD 266, Maize Performing Arts & Aquatic Center, 1055 E. Academy Ave., in Maize. Register here by Aug. 29. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
5: KESA 2.0 information sessions (repeat of spring session information), in-person, Greenbush South, in Girard. Free and no registration is required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
8: Counting KIDS workshop, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Abilene USD 435, Eisenhower Elementary School, 1101 N. Vine, in Abilene. Register here by Sept. 3. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
8: KESA 2.0 virtual monthly update, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join the meeting here. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
9: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon, Hutchinson USD 308, Hutchinson CTE Academy, 800 15th Circle, in Hutchinson. Register here by Sept. 3. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
9: Secondary transition webinar, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Contact Stacie Martin, Stacie.Martin@ksde.gov, with questions.
9-10: Kansas State Board of Education monthly meeting, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Click here for the agenda and meeting materials.
10: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon, Southeast Kansas Education Service Center (Greenbush South), 947 W. 47 Highway, in Girard. Register here by Sept. 4. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
12: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon, Hiawatha USD 415, Hiawatha High School auditorium, 600 Red Hawk Drive, in Hiawatha. Register here by Sept. 8. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
12: ESEA program administrator webinar series, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/gvXHng. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
18: Ages & Stages Questionnaire® virtual training, 1–3:30 p.m. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/c3iEmg. Contact Stacy Clarke, stacy.clarke@ksde.gov, with questions.
22: Count Day. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
24: “Mindfulness and School-Based Yoga: Tools for the Classroom,” TASN workshop, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Bishop Educational Center, 3601 S.W. 31st, in Topeka. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/j-rhvQ. Contact Laura Hattrup, laurah@tasnsmhi.org, with questions.
25: Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) closes for the Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) and the Licensed Personnel Report (LPR) for the 2025-26 school year. Contact Leslie Bruton, leslie.bruton@ksde.gov, or (785) 296–8011, with questions about EDCS and/or training opportunities.
25: “Mindfulness and School-Based Yoga: Tools for the Classroom,” TASN workshop, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Maize Performing Arts & Aquatics Center, 1155 W. Academy Ave., in Maize. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/aLBUPg. Contact Laura Hattrup, laurah@tasnsmhi.org, with questions.
October
10: ESEA program administrator webinar series, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/Icdnvg. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
13: KESA 2.0 virtual monthly update, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join the meeting here. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
14: Secondary transition webinar, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Contact Stacie Martin, Stacie.Martin@ksde.gov, with questions.
November
7: ESEA program administrator webinar series, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/SJCt6Q. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
10: KESA 2.0 virtual monthly update, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join the meeting here. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
11: Secondary transition webinar, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Contact Stacie Martin, Stacie.Martin@ksde.gov, with questions.
December
5: ESEA program administrator webinar series, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/VfjTiw. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
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