Professional Learning Opportunities

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) offers free professional learning to support educators across all school systems in Kansas. Professional learning may include resources, in-person or virtual training, and other learning opportunities designed to strengthen instructional practices and support student success.

If you are seeking professional learning support in one content area, please contact the appropriate content-area specialist listed below.

If your professional learning needs involve multiple content areas, please contact Jennifer Hamlet at Jennifer.Hamlet@ksde.gov to coordinate support across the appropriate areas.

English Language Arts Mary Lonker Mary.Lonker@ksde.gov	Science Stephanie Alderman-Oler Stephanie.Alderman-Oler@ksde.gov
Fine Arts Joyce Huser Joyce.Huser@ksde.gov	Mathematics Jennifer Hamlet Jennifer.Hamlet@ksde.gov
Computer Science Stephen King Stephen.King@ksde.gov	Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Dr. Laurie Curtis Laurie.Curtis@ksde.gov
School Counseling/PE/Health Jennifer Hamlet Jennifer.Hamlet@ksde.gov	English Learners Emily Scott Emily.Scott@ksde.gov
History, Government, Social Studies/Library and Information Literacy/World Languages/Financial Literacy/Indigenous Education Adam Topliff Adam.Topliff@ksde.gov

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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. For more information, visit our grievance procedure page.

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.