KSDE Weekly

Upcoming Events, Trainings and Recognition

Posted: Jul 31, 2025
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The Kansas State Department of Education’s Special Education and Title Services (SETS) team announces 2025-26 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) support opportunities.   

The ESEA programs bootcamp is for new administrators of ESEA programs and the Local Consolidated Plan (LCP).  

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Posted: Jul 31, 2025
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New and experienced ESEA program administrators are invited to attend in-person Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) program meetings slated for early September.  

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Posted: Jul 30, 2025
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The KSDE teacher licensure team is seeking volunteers to participate in higher education accreditation reviewer training in early November.  

Those who are interested need to sign up no later than Aug. 15, for the training that will be 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Nov. 6, in Topeka. Online modules will need to be completed before the in-person training.  

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Posted: Jul 30, 2025
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Title IA program training will be offered during the first week in August to align the field with the Kansas State Department of Education’s expectations for the 2025-26 school year.   

The purpose of these virtual sessions is to ensure districts and schools know and understand how the KSDE Title Services team utilizes the KansaStar platform to meet the essential components of Schoolwide Programs and Targeted Assistance Programs, as required by federal law.  

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Posted: Jul 30, 2025
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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.

4: Title IA program training for district administrators and directors/coordinators who oversee Schoolwide Programs and Targeted Assistance Programs; virtual.  9 – 10 a.m. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/hUZt_Q

5: Preparing for the Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot, virtual, 10 – 10:30 a.m. Register here. Contact Stacy Clarke, stacy.clarke@ksde.gov, with questions.

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.  

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Posted: Jul 23, 2025
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Title IA program training will be offered during the first week in August to align the field with the Kansas State Department of Education’s expectations for the 2025-26 school year.   

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Posted: Jul 23, 2025
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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!  

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Posted: Jul 23, 2025
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July

28-30: Great Ideas in Education Conference, Hyatt Regency, in Wichita. 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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Posted: Jul 17, 2025
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Title IA program training will be offered during the first week in August to align the field with the Kansas State Department of Education’s expectations for the 2025-26 school year.   

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Posted: Jul 17, 2025
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Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson and the KSDE team is looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2025 KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference, July 28–30, at the Hyatt Regency and Century II, in Wichita. 

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Posted: Jul 17, 2025
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The K-State College of Education’s Council for Public School Improvement (CPSI) is hosting a hybrid para skills summit, 9-11 a.m., on Aug. 7.  

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Posted: Jul 17, 2025
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July

28-30: Great Ideas in Education Conference, Hyatt Regency, in Wichita. Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov, with questions.  

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Posted: Jul 10, 2025
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Make plans today to be part of one of the Sunflower State’s premier education events! 

Time is running out to register for the 2025 KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference, July 28–30, at the Hyatt Regency and Century II, in Wichita. 

Join educators and leaders from across Kansas for three days of innovative sessions, inspiring keynotes, and powerful networking opportunities. 

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Posted: Jul 10, 2025
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The K-State College of Education’s Council for Public School Improvement (CPSI) is hosting a hybrid para skills summit, 9-11 a.m., on Aug. 7.  

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Posted: Jul 10, 2025
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By Cris Seidel, Educate Kansas  

On June 17, KSDE and Educate Kansas hosted the first annual BOOST Summit (Building Opportunities for Outstanding Teachers) at Fort Hays State University. This event brought together education leaders from across Kansas for a day of collaboration, exploration, and innovation focused on strengthening the educator pipeline.  

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Posted: Jul 10, 2025
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July

15: Deadline to register for 2025 Great Ideas in Education Conference. Register here. Make room reservations here. Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov, with questions.

28-30: Great Ideas in Education Conference, Hyatt Regency, in Wichita. Click here for room reservations. Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov, with questions.  

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Posted: Jul 3, 2025
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Time is running out to register for the 2025 KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference, July 28–30, at the Hyatt Regency and Century II, in Wichita. 

Join educators and leaders from across Kansas for three days of innovative sessions, inspiring keynotes, and powerful networking opportunities. 

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Posted: Jul 2, 2025
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By Cris Seidel, Educate Kansas  

On June 17, KSDE and Educate Kansas hosted the first annual BOOST Summit (Building Opportunities for Outstanding Teachers) at Fort Hays State University. This event brought together education leaders from across Kansas for a day of collaboration, exploration, and innovation focused on strengthening the educator pipeline.  

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Posted: Jul 2, 2025
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July

4: Independence Day. KSDE offices closed.

8: School Nutrition Program (SNP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) administrative training, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., virtual. Join the meeting here. Meeting ID: 283 539 248 463; passcode: kB37pX2V Contact CNW at (785) 296-2276 with questions. 

8-9: Kansas State Board of Education meeting. Click here for the agenda and meeting materials.  

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