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The final opportunity to receive required test coordinator training for the 2025-26 school year is Thursday, Nov. 20, in Topeka.
Nominations for the 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year (KTOY) are due Friday, Nov. 7.
The Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) provides evidence-based professional learning and technical assistance, grounded in the federal requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
There are still available slots as part of the KSDE FastBridge partnership for district-specific virtual sessions at no charge to the district. These sessions must be held prior to Dec. 31.
November
3-15: Request opens for December federal funds (Form 240) if funds are available; closes Nov. 15. Contact Amanda Williams at (785) 296-2020 with questions.
6: Public comments close for draft revised educator preparation standards for Technology and Engineering 6-12, and Visually Impaired birth-grade 3 and Pre-K-12. Contact Catherine Chmidling, catherine.chmidling@ksde.gov, with questions.
7: 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year nomination application closes. Contact Tamla Miller, tamla.miller@ksde.gov, (785) 296-4950 with questions.
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The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.gov or by 785-296-3201.