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    • Access and Opportunity in Education
      Migrant, multilingual, homeless, more ...
    • Accreditation
    • Assessments
      Kansas Assessment Program (KAP); state assessment resources; assessment calendar and testing windows; test coordinator guidance; tools and accommodations; ACT, PreACT, and WorkKeys; Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM); National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
    • Career and Technical Education
      Career clusters, pathways, life planning, more ...
    • Graduation
      Kansas graduation requirements; high school graduation guidelines; Class of 2028 requirements and beyond; graduation resources and fact sheets; dropout prevention and attendance requirements; graduation laws and regulations; graduation FAQs.
    • Health and Safety
      School safety, physical health, nutrition, more...
    • Individual Plan of Study
      Individual plan of study (IPS) overview; college and career planning; career interest assessments; graduation planning and coursework; work-based learning; student goal setting; IPS resources and research.
    • Learning Alternatives
      Alternative schools; charter schools; nonaccredited private schools (homeschool); virtual schools and programs; flexible learning options; nontraditional education settings.
    • School Counseling
      School counseling program overview; Kansas school counseling standards and competencies; comprehensive school counseling program; student mental health and social-emotional supports; college and career readiness; graduation planning; school counselor resources and tools.
    • Special Education
      special education services (IDEA); free appropriate public education (FAPE); special education law and policies; dispute resolution and compliance; emergency safety interventions (ESI); Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS); special education data and reports; gifted education services; transition services; resources for families and educators.
    • Standards
      Kansas academic standards overview; science standards; social-emotional and character development (SECD) standards; physical education standards; music education standards; visual arts standards; English learner (ELP/KELP) standards.
    • Student Awards and Recognition
      Kansas student awards and recognition programs; Kansas CTE Scholars; Kansas Governor’s Scholars Program; Kansas Seal of Biliteracy; U.S. Senate Youth Program (Kansas); academic achievement and student leadership awards.
    • Support Programs
      Early childhood programs and services; kindergarten readiness; Kansas early learning standards (KELS); preschool and early childhood special education; Parents as Teachers; military family support and Purple Star Schools; Interstate Compact (MIC3); student right-to-know resources; career and workforce information.
    • Resources by Subject Area
      math; ELA; history and social studies; science; computer science; social-emotional learning; physical education and health; fine arts; English learners.
    • School Improvement Resource
      If we strengthen coherence across Kansas through focusing on a few high-leverage, fundamental actions, then our students will develop more knowledge and skills leading to greater opportunities and fewer limitations.
  • Licensure ›
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    • Educator Awards
      Kansas educator awards and recognition programs; civic engagement (CAN) award; Kansans Can Star Recognition Program; Kansas Horizon Award; Kansas Teacher of the Year (KTOY); Milken Educator Awards; exemplary educator talent pool (KEEN).
    • Educator Evaluations
      Educator evaluation requirements, standards and approved protocols for teachers and school leaders.
    • Higher Education
      educator preparation programs; approved programs; accreditation; program review; teacher preparation standards; Title II reporting; public comment; licensure resources.
    • Licensed Personnel Report
      licensed personnel reporting; staff assignments and licensure matching; district resources and Licensed Personnel Guide; Educator Data Collection System (EDCS); educator data collection and reporting.
    • Mentoring
      Educator mentoring requirements, programs and support for teachers and school leaders.
    • Professional Development
      Professional development plans, points, standards and educator learning resources.
    • Teacher Licensure
      Kansas teacher licensure requirements, applications, endorsements, pathways, Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program and Seal of Literacy.
    • Teacher Loan Forgiveness
  • Training & Events ›
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    • Counting Kids Workshops
      Counting Kids workshops are held statewide to help board clerks, business managers and district staff understand how to report Student Count Day data accurately for Kansas school funding purposes. Workshops scheduled for fall 2026 will be announced in May 2026.
    • Curriculum Leaders
      This page contains information useful for Curriculum Leaders.
    • KESA Monthly Updates and Information Sessions
    • Great Ideas in Education Conference 2026
      This is the KSDE statewide conference information.
    • School Transportation Upcoming Events
  • Policy & Funding ›
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    • Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Programs
      ESEA Title programs, funding, requirements, monitoring and district resources.
    • Emergency Safety Interventions
      Emergency safety intervention requirements, reporting, data and compliance resources for schools.
    • Funding
      School funding, finance formula, audits and budget resources for Kansas districts.
    • Grants Management
      Education grants, funding programs and compliance resources for Kansas schools.
    • Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS)
      KIAS accountability system for Title programs, special education, monitoring, data reporting and compliance.
    • Laws, Regulations and Guidance
      The Kansas State Department of Education's Office of General Counsel provides legal advice and support to the Commissioner of Education, the State Department of Education, and the Kansas State Board of Education
    • Paraprofessional
      Paraprofessional requirements, qualifications and training for Kansas schools.
    • School Transportation
      School transportation safety, regulations, driver requirements, vehicle purchasing and resources for Kansas districts.
    • Special Education
      Special education law, compliance, dispute resolution, data systems and resources for Kansas schools and families.
  • Data & Reporting ›
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    • Authenticated Applications
    • Data Central
    • Annual Report
      KSDE Annual Reports.
    • Discipline Data Collection
      School discipline data reporting, including bullying, drugs, weapons and incident reporting requirements.
    • Emergency Safety Intervention
      Emergency safety interventions (ESI) reporting and requirements.
    • KIDSWEB
    • Directories
      Kansas school and district directories, contact information and superintendent listings.
    • MIS and Student Data
      Special education MIS data, SPEDPro reporting and training resources.
    • Dropout Graduation Summary Report (DGSR)
      Graduation and dropout data reporting.
    • State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report
      Special education SPP/APR performance reports, indicators, compliance and IDEA accountability resources.
  • News Center ›
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    • Press Releases
      Our press releases provide timely, accurate information about key initiatives, policy updates, and important events in Kansas education. They serve as an official source for news and announcements from the Kansas State Department of Education, helping educators, families, and communities stay informed about developments that impact schools statewide.
    • Newsletters
      Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements, and stories from the Kansas State Department of Education. Here you’ll find press releases, policy updates, feature articles, and important information about programs and initiatives that impact Kansas schools.
    • Videos
      Explore engaging content designed to keep educators, families, and communities informed and inspired. Our video library features tutorials, training sessions, and highlights from statewide initiatives, while our podcasts offer conversations with education leaders, updates on policies, and stories from Kansas classrooms.
    • Podcasts
    • Listservs
      A listserv is a simple, text‑only email system that sends messages to all members right away and sometimes lets people reply to the group.
    • Publications and Reports
  • State Board ›
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    • Board Goals & Outcomes
      State Board of Education goals, priorities and outcomes for Kansas school improvement.
    • Board Members
      Board member contact information and regional representation.
    • Meeting Information
      Board meeting dates, agendas, meeting materials, summaries, minutes, recordings and archives.
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