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School districts are invited to participate in an informational session about hosting a Visiting International Teacher (VIT) during the 2026-27 school year. The webinar will be 12 – 1 p.m., on Feb. 12. Access the webinar at this link: Join the meeting here.
The National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning will host "Read, Talk, Play, Thrive: A Whole-Child Literacy Institute," Feb. 24-26, in Kansas City. This conference will shine a light on best literacy practices that support brain development and help every child take their first steps toward a lifelong love of learning.
The Kansas Division for Early Childhood (KDEC) will host a one-day preconference "Supporting Young Children with Challenging Behavior (birth-five),” on Feb. 25.
January
23: Kansas Parents as Teachers mid-year report for FY26 due. Contact Lisa Williams, lisa.williams@ksde.gov, or (785) 296- 4964.
26: 21st CCLC grant workshop, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave., in Topeka. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/yADUaQ Contact Christine Macy, Christine.Macy@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-3287 with questions.
27: Office hours available for school staff serving highly mobile students, 2-4 p.m. Click here to register. Contact Maureen Tabasko, maureen.tabasko@ksde.gov, (785) 296-1101, or Joe Jewett, joe.jewett@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-2600.
27: 21st CCLC grant workshop, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N. Walnut, in Pittsburg. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/g6alZg Contact Christine Macy, Christine.Macy@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-3287 with questions.
28: 21st CCLC grant workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Advance Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd Street, in Wichita. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/YWYDKQ Contact Christine Macy, Christine.Macy@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-3287 with questions.
29: ESEA Title IA monthly office hour, 9 – 10 a.m. Register here:
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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.