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Registration is now open for the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) online workshop, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., on Feb. 7. The deadline to register is Jan. 30.
The Kansas Volunteer Commission is eager to hear from you through the Kansas Volunteerism Survey. Your voice matters—and by participating, you can help shape the future of Kansas communities.
Make 2026 your district’s most aligned and impactful year yet by attending the Great Ideas in Education Conference, July 27-29, to ignite coherence, accelerate learning and expand opportunities.
Virtual statewide sessions are now available on the PAX Trainings for Kansas event page. Through funding by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services, these trainings and related materials are provided at no cost.
By Andrea Etzel, editor, Kansas! Kids
The team at KANSAS! magazine is excited to announce the second edition of KANSAS! Kids will be headed to Kansas schools for students in grades four through six.
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 Jan. 30.
January
14: IDEA Maintenance of Effort and Excess Cost report due for stand alone, co-op/interlocal LEAs. Contact Helen Swanson, helen.swanson@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-1712.
15: KSDE Insight Podcast: How Kansas Funds Schools and Why It Matters for Families. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
15: Request for February Federal Funds (Form 240) deadline, if funds available. Contact Amanda Williams, amanda.willliams@ksde.gov, (785) 296-2020, with questions.
15: Kansas Pre-Kindergarten Pilot (KPP-TANF) 2nd quarter expense reimbursement payment request due. Contact Amanda Williams, amanda.willliams@ksde.gov, (785) 296-2020, with questions.
15: Local Consolidated Plan (LCP) final expenditure report due. Contact Nicole Clark, nicole.clark@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4925.
In this edition | Feature Story | Assessments and Accountability | Reporting and Operations Standards and Instruction | Student Health and Nutrition | Upcoming Events, Trainings and Recognition
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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.