Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 | Issue 204

Certification of personal electronic devices and social media policies due Aug. 31

Kansas unified school districts and accredited nonpublic schools have until the end of the day on Monday, Aug. 31, to certify that their boards of education or governing boards have adopted a policy in compliance with 2026 Senate Sub. for House Bill 2299 Section 2 regarding personal electronic devices and Section 3 regarding employee use of social media.

This certification to the Kansas State Department of Education is required to be in compliance with the law passed by the 2026 Kansas Legislature.  

“We now have 250 of 297 systems that are certified, so that's great,” Dr. Frank Harwood, KSDE deputy commissioner said on Thursday. He said a follow-up email is going out as a reminder to complete the certification by Monday.   

Read more about the legislation that requires districts and systems to adopt policies and procedures regarding the student use of personal devices during the school day.

Kansas LETRS^™ training expectations outlined

Kansas school districts are expected to ensure that educators participating in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling™ (LETRS™) complete the full professional learning program, including the Facilitated Training Days and required Bridge to Practice activities. Although educators may qualify for the Seal of Literacy after successfully completing the required post-assessments, earning the seal does not replace or eliminate the remaining program requirements.

Bridge to Practice is an essential part of LETRS™. It gives educators the opportunity to apply their learning in the classroom, reflect on their practice and strengthen literacy instruction for students. Superintendents and district leaders should ensure that participants are given the time and support needed to complete these activities during the designated professional learning days.



Kansas has made a significant investment in providing LETRS™ at no cost to educators. Honoring that investment means completing the entire program and translating that learning into stronger literacy instruction for Kansas students.

For more information, go to the Science of Reading Licensure FAQ.

Contact TLAlicense@ksde.gov with questions.

Reviewers needed for

educator preparation programs 

The Kansas State Department of Education is seeking KSDE-trained program reviewers to review several educator preparation programs this fall and spring 2027. 

Higher education institutions must have approved programs for all areas for which they wish to make licensing recommendations, so these reviews are vital to maintaining strong educator preparation in Kansas. 

More information about what volunteers will do and a survey asking what programs they are willing to review can be accessed here. 

KSDE deeply appreciates the time and expertise of reviewers and encourages that time spent on reviews be recognized as professional development service to the profession. 

Contact Catherine Chmidling, catherine.chmidling@ksde.gov, with questions. 

Sign-up available for

fall 2026 educator preparation program reviewer training

Educators with expertise in all license and endorsement area are invited to particpate in an online training to become a program reviewer for educator preparation programs.  

The fall 2026 training, hosted by the KSDE teacher licensure team, is 9 a.m. - noon, on Oct. 20. The deadline to register is Sept. 15. 

Attendees will learn how to examine the description and supporting documents of an educator preparation program to determine whether the program meets the Kansas higher education preparation program standards for that license area. Attendees’ school districts can be reimbursed for substitutes if needed. 

Contact Catherine Chmidling, catherine.schmidling@ksde.gov, with questions. 

Kansas Volunteer Commission offers

MLK Day of Service mini-grants 

The Kansas Volunteer Commission is offering MLK Day of Service mini grants to eligible entities to recruit and engage volunteers in meaningful service activities or deliver a service-learning activity related to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Click here for more information and to apply by Oct. 6, for the grant period Jan. 1-31, 2027.  

Contact volunteer@ksde.gov with questions. 

Family engagement survey administration required beginning with 2026-27 school year

All districts in Kansas will be required to administer the KSDE Family Engagement Survey (FES-2) beginning with the 2026-27 school year. 

 This survey will inform district and building leaders about the success with engaging parents in the education of all children, provide access to the evaluation data at the district and building level, support work within the district across all programs (ESEA and IDEA), and meet the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Parent and Family Engagement requirements.  

Use of the survey reduces duplication by removing the need to upload documentation within KansaStar and the KIAS ESEA Consolidated Review, as KSDE will have access to the data. 

More information about the family engagement survey will be provided during the special education monthly webinar and the ESEA monthly webinar on Sept. 11.

Technical assistance will continue to be provided through KSDE through district level and building level training opportunities. Information about trainings will be communicated via the LCP listserv, Title I, Part A contact list, and available on the Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance Programs webpage.  

Contact Roxanne Zillinger, roxanne.zillinger@ksde.gov or (785) 296-7260 with questions. 

Reminder: Cohort 3 LEAs encouraged to attend 2026-2027 federal fiscal review

office hours 

Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in Cohort 3 monitoring are invited to attend virtual federal fiscal file review open office hours that began on Aug. 26.  

Attendance is not required, but participation is strongly encouraged. These sessions are designed to provide guidance, answer questions, and offer support.   

Click here for more information and to register for individual dates or all office hours. 



Email fiscalfilereview@ksde.gov with questions.  

Kansas Assessment Program test coordinator trainings set for this fall 

New and veteran test coordinators from every Kansas district are required to attend an in-person training sponsored by KSDE that consists of a general overview of testing requirements, as well as annual test security and ethics training.

New district test coordinator bootcamp (required for new district coordinators) 

All new district test coordinators are required to attend a full-day bootcamp; however, new building test coordinators are encouraged to attend but are not required. This training will dive deep into the role of a test coordinator, assessment requirements, the Kite platform, and provide assisted work time. The day will also include required annual test security and ethics training.  

Attendance is required for following sessions that run 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. OR 12:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.  

Register here for the following new test coordinator bootcamp sessions: 

Oct. 1: Bishop Professional Development Center, in Topeka.  

Oct.14: Hays USD 489, in Hays.  

Oct. 28: Maize Performing Arts and Aquatic Center, in Maize.  

Annual test coordinator training 

This year's annual test coordinator training is slated to be half-day for veteran test coordinators who are familiar with the responsibilities of a test coordinator.  

Attendance is required for following sessions that run 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. OR 12:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.  

Register here for the following annual test coordinator training sessions: (except Sublette) 

Sept.10: Salina USD 305 Board of Education Office, in Salina.  

Sept. 24: Bishop Professional Development Center, in Topeka.   

Oct. 8: Southwest Plains Regional Service Center, in Sublette. Register here.  

Oct. 27: Maize Performing Arts and Aquatic Center, in Maize. 

Monthly KAP test coordinator webinars 

Monthly KAP test coordinator webinars will take place on the third Thursday of the month. Each webinar will be recorded, and the recording and slides will be shared here within a few days. All test coordinators are encouraged to view the live webinar or go back and watch the recording each month.  



Register here for the following test coordinator webinars: 

Sept. 17: 1 p.m.  

Oct. 15: 1 p.m.  

Nov. 19: 1 p.m.  

Dec. 17: 1 p.m.  

Contact Chelsea Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov, with questions about any of the above trainings. 

LCP application, continuing schoolwide form due Sept. 30

The Local Consolidated Plan (LCP) application, continuing schoolwide form and private school consultation form (if applicable) are due on Sept. 30.  

To access assistance, there are HELP tabs in the upper right-hand corners of the applications in the authenticated application. Additional information can be found on the Allocations and Local Consolidated Plan webpage.

KSDE consultants have started reviewing applications, and final approval will begin on Oct. 1. The district's Grant Award Notification (GAN) will be generated once the LCP application is approved.  

Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714 with questions. 

School Improvement Days

begin in September 

The KSDE implementation and supports team is looking forward to School Improvement Days beginning later in September.  

All the School Improvement Day resources are now posted to the KESA Resources webpage. One of the main resources is the Implementation Standards/Indicators and Share-out Questions document KESA district leadership teams (DLTs) can use to monitor implementation of their KESA action plan as well as prepare for their 10-minute share-out at their respective School Improvement Day. 

The KSDE implementation and supports team will be hosting several virtual prep meetings to assist in preparing KESA DLTs for their School Improvement Day. Look for a meeting invitation to one of these prep meetings soon if they are not already scheduled.  

Contact your regional executive or cohort executive with questions. 

Reminder: KSDE hosting virtual and in-person at-risk accountability plan training

KSDE is hosting virtual and in-person training sessions in September to support districts getting their at-risk accountability plans ready for submission by Oct. 31. 

These information and training sessions are scheduled before the at-risk accountability plan authenticated application opens on Sept. 21, for districts to submit their plans.

Virtual information and Q&A sessions: 

• Sept. 15: 1-2 p.m. 

Virtual at-risk plan and application trainings: 

• Sept. 21: 1-2:30 p.m. 
• Oct. 15: 1-2:30 p.m. 
• Oct. 22: 1-2:30 p.m. 
• Oct. 28: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

In-person at-risk plan and application trainings: 

• Sept. 24: 1-3:30 p.m.; Topeka: Docking State Office Building, 915 S.W. Harrison, Room 350 
• Sept. 29: 1-3:30 p.m.; Dodge City: Dodge City USD 443 district office 
• Sept. 30: 9-11:30 a.m.; Hays: Hays USD 489 Rockwell Administrative Center board room 
• Oct. 1: 1-3:30 p.m.; Eudora: Eudora USD 491 West Resource Center 
• Oct. 5: 9:30 a.m. - noon; Andover: Andover USD 385 district office 
• Oct. 7: 9:30 a.m. – noon; Salina: Salina USD 305 district office board room 

Register here for all of the above sessions. Registration is limited for in-person trainings.

Contact stateatrisk@ksde.gov with questions about these trainings or the at-risk accountability plans. 

Division of Learning Services’ shout-out to KSDE TLCs, CLCs and FEs 

KSDE’s incredible teacher leader consultants, counselor leader consultants and field educators go above and beyond, balancing the demands of full-time teaching with their passion for supporting schools and fellow educators across Kansas. 

• We see you. 
• We appreciate you. 
• We couldn’t do this work without you. 

These professionals bring expertise, empathy, and a deep commitment to helping every educator grow and every student succeed. Their willingness to share their time, talents, and knowledge makes a meaningful difference in schools and classrooms throughout our state. 

Letters of appreciation were sent on Monday, Aug. 24, to each educator’s superintendent and principal. We encourage you to take a moment to recognize and celebrate these outstanding educators for their dedication and service. 



Thank you for supporting them and allowing them to share their time, talent, and expertise with educators across Kansas. We are truly grateful for their commitment and the positive impact they continue to make! 

CTE, IPS technical assistance sessions

available; CTE and Perkins coordinator network virtual meetings announced  

Technical assistance for a variety of career and technical education (CTE) topics will be available in September. 

Register here for the following CTE technical assistance sessions (except for Sublette):

• Sept. 2: Topeka, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bishop Professional Development Center 
• Sept. 11: Hays, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Hays High School 
• Sept. 21: Overland Park, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Shawnee Mission USD 512 Center for Academic Achievement 
• Sept. 24: Derby, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Derby USD 260 Administrative Center 
• Sept. 28: Sublette, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Southwest Plains Service Center; register here. 

Contact Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov, with questions. 

Technical assistance in-person sessions will be available in October for the process and implementation of the individual plans of study (IPS).

Register here for the following IPS technical assistance sessions:

• Oct 9: Manhattan, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Manhattan High School 
• Oct 12: Garden City, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Garden City High School 
• Oct 15: Olathe, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Olathe Public Schools Innovation Center 
• Oct 23: Wichita, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Textron Aviation Career & Learning Center 
• Oct 30: Hays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., FHSU North Central Tech South Campus

The following are the 2026-27 CTE and Perkins coordinator network meetings via the same Zoom link. Each session is 11 a.m. – noon, with questions from 12:01 – 12:30 p.m. 

• Sept. 22 
• Oct. 6 
• Nov. 3 
• Dec. 15 
• Jan. 19 
• Feb. 16 
• March 23 
• April 20 
• May 4 

Contact Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov, with questions.

KSDE CNW to host virtual

verification training on Sept. 8

The KSDE Child Nutrition and Wellness (CNW) team will host a virtual verification training, 1-4 p.m., on Sept. 8. 

School nutrition program (SNP) sponsors are required to annually verify households are eligible to receive free and reduced-price school meals. The training will cover the purpose and focus of verification and review the steps required to complete verification within all established deadlines. 

 The link to this online session is available at https://cnw.ksde.gov under Training, CNW Calendar. 

 Contact Holly Steinlage, holly.steinlage@ksde.gov, with questions. 

Kansas Horizon Award nomination

application due Oct. 9  

The deadline to nominate first-year teachers for the 2027 Kansas Horizon Award is Friday, Oct. 9. 

The Kansas Horizon Award program recognizes and rewards teachers who have served as examples of excellent teaching in elementary and secondary classrooms during their first year of teaching. Nominated teachers must have completed their first year of teaching and be starting their second year.  

Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, Oct. 9. 

Contact Kira Williams, kira.williams@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4950 with questions. 

2027 United States Senate Youth Program applications due Oct. 9

Applications for the 2027 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) are due Friday, Oct. 9. The students selected will be notified after Dec. 1. 

Any high school junior or senior is eligible for the program as long as they have not previously been a delegate to Washington Week and have not received a USSYP scholarship. The student applicant must hold a high-level leadership position in any student government, civic or educational organization during the entire 2026–27 academic year.  

To apply, students must submit the following: 

• A completed 2027 USSYP application. 
• An official academic transcript with an unweighted grade point average (GPA). 
• Two letters of support: 
• One from either the high school principal or a teacher. 
• One from an adult advisor to the organization or student body entity they represent confirming the student’s leadership position, the student’s leadership qualities and personal attributes. 
• Two written application essays (required). Limit responses to 500 words or fewer per response. 
• Signatures of principal and parents on the application. 

The application, written essays templates and additional information can be found on KSDE’s U.S. Senate Youth program webpage. 

Contact Kira Williams, kira.williams@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4950 with questions. 

ESEA program administrator bootcamp, 2026-27 webinar series announced 

The final Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) programs administrator bootcamp will be on Friday, Aug. 28. This virtual training is open to anyone wanting to learn more about ESEA programs and/or the Local Consolidated Plan (LCP) application process.  

Register here for the 2026-27 ESEA programs administrator webinar series. Each of the following sessions will be 10:30 a.m. – noon, and will include updates, reminders, and guidance for ESEA program implementation and reporting. 

• Sept. 11 
• Oct. 9 
• Nov. 6 
• Dec. 11 
• Feb. 5, 2027 
• March 5, 2027 
• April 2, 2027 
• May 7, 2027 

Click here to learn more about the ESEA programs including resources, program information, allocations, and technical assistance. 

Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, with questions. 

Reminder: Behavioral threat assessment trainings set for September and November

District staff members who want to strengthen their abilities to assess, identify and respond to potential threats in a school setting are invited to attend one of two training sessions offered in September and November.

These no-cost sessions, Sept. 2, and Nov. 10, will be at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLTEC), in Hutchinson. Lunch will not be provided but attendees can eat in the KLTEC cafeteria for $10.

Participants will gain practical strategies, learn current best practices, work through practical scenarios, and hear directly from professionals who work across local, state, and federal agencies to help prevent targeted violence and enhance school and community safety.

Register and learn more here about “Safe Schools, Strong Futures: A Roadmap to Threat Preparedness,” including those who are encouraged to attend.

Be sure to share this information with anyone who may be interested in attending.

Contact Ben Thursby, ben.thursby@ksde.gov, with questions.

ICYMI: Kansas third grade students invited to

virtual mock trial to celebrate

Constitution Day, Sept. 17

(Information provided by Julie Fishburn, social studies coordinator, Olathe USD 233)

Olathe USD 233 and Judge Robert J. Wonnell of the Kansas 10th Judicial Court, in Olathe, invite all Kansas third grade students to celebrate Constitution Day by participating in a nationwide virtual live mock trial, 10:30-11:30 a.m., on Sept. 17. 

Click here to watch a video featuring Judge Wonnell and Lynne Sheffield, a third grade teacher at USD 233’s Forest View Elementary, who describe how the mock trial will further their understanding of the U.S. Constitution’s core tenets. 

The mock trial experience connects to the C3 Framework and the KSDE History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS) focus standard for third grade. This standard addresses how societies are shaped by the identities, beliefs, and practices of individuals and groups, and reinforces the standards that choices have consequences and that individuals have rights and responsibilities.

 Go to Nationwide Constitution Day Event - Olathe Public Schools to register and access instructional materials (including a poster) to prepare for the mock trial at no cost.  

Email #Johnson-ConstitutionDay@kscourts.gov, with questions. 

School Mental Health Initiative trainings

set for September 

The School Mental Health Initiative (SMHI) is offering several high-quality, in-person professional development opportunities in September at no cost.  

Sept. 22: Trauma Responsive Support Planning: Apply four essential elements of support planning, Topeka. Register here. 

Sept. 29: Nervous System Regulation: Tools for the Classroom: Apply practices to build skills to foster learning, resilience, and self-regulation, in Topeka. Register here. 

Sept. 30: Nervous System Regulation: Tools for the Classroom: Apply practices to build skills to foster learning, resilience, and self-regulation, in Salina. Register here. 

Contact Laura Hattrup, laurah@tasnsmhi.org, with questions. 

Workshops offered for the trauma-responsive school community this fall 

Join the KSDE TASN school mental health team later this fall for in-person engaging, impactful and no-cost workshops designed to move schools beyond “trauma-informed” to trauma-responsive practices within a school community. 

Oct. 27: Trauma-responsive practices application workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Bishop Professional Development Center, in Topeka.

Nov. 9: Trauma-responsive school community facilitator workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Bishop Professional Development Center, in Topeka. Click here to register and for more information about the workshop.  

Contact Ben Faunce, benf@tasnsmhi.org, with questions.

Play-based learning sessions scheduled

for late September 

The Southwest Plains Regional Service Center is offering in-person play-based learning sessions for Pre-K-3 teachers, instructional coaches and administrators.

College credit is available for the following sessions with Hailey Cuellar: 

Sept. 25: “Play -Based Learning,” 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at Southwest Plains Conference Center, in Sublette. Register here.  

Sept. 30: “Play Based Learning Observation Excursions,” 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., on Sept. 30, Wichita (location TBA). Register here.  

Contact Hailey Cuellar, hailey.cuellar@swplains.org, with questions. 

Kansas FFA members to be recognized as American FFA Degree recipients 

Kansas FFA is excited to have 82 members who will receive the highest degree the National FFA Organization can offer: the American FFA Degree. 

These members have contributed in significant ways to their FFA chapters, their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program, and to their community. 

In addition, Kansas FFA is celebrating six individuals who will have the Honorary FFA American Degree awarded because of their work which has provided exceptional service on a national level to agriculture, agricultural education, and FFA. 

The Kansas recipients of the American FFA Degree and the honorary degree will be recognized at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo in October in Indianapolis. 

Kansas Technical Assistance System Network  training opportunities

The Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) provides evidence-based professional learning and technical assistance, grounded in the federal requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 

• View upcoming professional learning opportunities on the TASN events calendar. 
• Learn more about TASN projects. 

Contact Michele Hayes, mrhayes@pittstate.edu, with questions. 

KSDE School Finance interest letter provides important dates, reporting requirements 

The KSDE School Finance team provides an updated 

interest letter each week to help districts stay informed about key financial timelines and requirements.

This letter includes interest rate information from the Pooled Money Investment Board, state and federal payment schedule reminders, reporting deadlines, legal max notices, budget hearing timelines and other fiscal guidance that support effective financial planning and compliance.

August 

28: Kansas CTE 2026-27 cluster review survey due. Contact Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

31: Counting KIDS workshop, 1-4:30 p.m., Eisenhower Elementary School, Abilene USD 435, in Abilene. Contact: Fiscal auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976.

31: Driver education claim form for reimbursement due. Contact: Jessica Apodaca, jessica.apodaca@ksde.gov, (785) 296-0952.

September

1: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Hutchinson CTE Academy, Hutchinson USD 308, in Hutchinson. Contact: Fiscal auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976.

1: Request October federal funds (Form 240), if funds available, opens; closes Sept. 15. Contact: Amanda Williams, amanda.williams@ksde.gov, (785) 296-2020

1: Federal fiscal file review, located in KIAS web app, for Cohort 3 – self assessment window opens. Contact: Helen Swanson, helen.swanson@ksde.gov, (785) 296-1712

2: “Safe Schools, Strong Futures: A Roadmap to Threat Preparedness,” behavior threat assessment training, Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLTEC), in Hutchinson. Register here. Contact: Ben Thursby, ben.thursby@ksde.gov

2: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Southeast Kansas Education Service Center (Greenbush), in Girard. Contact: Fiscal auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976.

2: CTE technical assistance, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bishop Professional Development Center, in Topeka. Register here. Contact: Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

4: 2028 Kansas Teacher of the Year application opens; closes Nov. 6. Contact: Kira Williams, kira.williams@ksde.gov, (785) 296-4950 

6: KIDS Collection TASC (Teacher and Student Connection) opens for Sept. 6, 2024 –May 25, 2025. Contact: KSDE Helpdesk (785) 296-7935

7: Request for State Foundation Aid for October opens for all USDs; closes Sept. 11. Contact: Rose Ireland, rose.ireland@ksde.gov, (785) 296-4973 

8: Counting KIDS workshop, 1-4:30 p.m., Andover USD 385 district office board room, in Andover. Register by Sept. 2. Contact: Fiscal auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976.

8-9: Kansas State Board of Education meeting, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Agenda and meeting materials

9: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Maize Performing Arts and Aquatics Center, Maize USD 266, in Maize. Register by Sept. 3. Contact: Fiscal auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976.

9: Federal fiscal file review office hours for Cohort 3 LEAs, 9-10 a.m., virtual. Register here. Contact: fiscalfilereview@ksde.gov

10: Annual test coordinator training, 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m., Salina USD 305 Board of Education Office, in Salina. Register here. Contact: Chelsea Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov, (785) 296-0040

10: English Learners Connections webinar, 2 p.m., Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/event_groups/y0xyAw. Contact: Emily Scott, emily.scott@ksde.gov. 

10: Dynamic Learning Maps^® (DLM^®) alternate state assessment webinar, “How do I write instructional plans?” 3 p.m. Register here. Contact: Cary Rogers, cary.rogers@ksde.gov

10: Counting KIDS workshop, 1-4:30 p.m., Kansas City Kansas USD 500 central office, in Kansas City, Kansas. Register by Sept. 4. Contact: Fiscal auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976.

11: Counting KIDS workshop, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Instructional Resource Center, Olathe USD 233, in Olathe. Register by Sept. 4. Contact: Fiscal auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976.

11: CNW farm tour, in St. John. To register, contact Eryn Davis, eryn.davis@ksde.gov

11: CTE technical assistance, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Hays High School, in Hays. Register here. Contact: Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

11: Designation of Attendance Officer(s) due. Contact: Hannah Miller, hannah.miller@ksde.gov, (785) 296-7083 

14: Counting KIDS workshop, 1-4:30 p.m., Hiawatha High School auditorium, Hiawatha USD 415, in Hiawatha. Register by Sept. 8. Contact: Fiscal auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976.

15: At-risk accountability plan information session, virtual, 1 - 2 p.m. Register here. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov.

15: Outcomes Part B verification window closes for Early Childhood SPED, ages 3-5. Contact: Angel Spann, angel.spann@ksde.gov, (785) 296-8965 

17: Constitutional Day live mock trial for Kansas third-graders, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., virtual. Register and get more information here. Contact: Adam Topliff, adam.topliff@ksde.gov

17: Test coordinator webinar, 1 p.m. Join here.  Contact: Chelsea Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov, (785) 296-0040

17: ESSA building expenditures report for all USDs opens; closes Oct. 15. Contact: Dale Brungardt, dale.brungardt@ksde.gov, (785) 296-3872  

18: CNW farm tour, in Marysville. To register, contact Eryn Davis, eryn.davis@ksde.gov

20: USD budgets due to KSDE’s Frank Harwood, frank.harwood@ksde.gov, Dale Brungardt, dale.brungardt@ksde.gov, or Daniel Kalas, daniel.kalas@ksde.gov, or call (785) 296-3872

20: KIDS Collection ENRL (Funding and Enrollment) opens; closes Oct. 10. Contact: KSDE Helpdesk (785) 296-7935

21: Authenticated application opens for at-risk accountability plan submission. Plans are due Oct. 31. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov

21: CTE technical assistance, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Shawnee Mission USD 512 Center for Academic Achievement, in Overland Park. Register here. Contact: Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

21: At-risk plan and application training, 1-2:30 p.m., virtual. Register here. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov

21: Principals’ Building Report (PBR) and Superintendents’ Organization Report (SO-66) open; close Oct. 9. Contact: Rose Ireland, rose.ireland@ksde.gov, (785) 296-4973

22: Interlocal agreements open; close Oct 10. Contact: Marcia Ricklefs, marcia.ricklefs@ksde.gov, (785) 296-4209

22: Kansas Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot (ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2) for incoming kindergarten students closes. Contact: Stacy Clarke, stacy.clarke@ksde.gov, (785) 296-3953 

23: Federal fiscal file review office hours for Cohort 3 LEAs, 9-10 a.m., virtual. Register here. Contact: fiscalfilereview@ksde.gov

24: Annual test coordinator training, 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bishop Professional Development Center, in Topeka.  Register here. Contact: Chelsea Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov, (785) 296-0040

24: CTE technical assistance, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Derby USD 260 Administrative Center, in Derby. Register here. Contact: Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

24: At-risk plan and application training, 1-3:30 p.m., in-person, Docking State Office Building, in Topeka. Register here. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov

25: Title IV-A Expenditure Survey for SFY25/26 due. Contact: Christine Macy, christine.macy@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-3287

25: Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) due in the Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) by 5 p.m. CST. Contact: Sarah Eaverson, sarah.eaverson@ksde.gov

25: Curriculum leaders meeting, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., JC NAZ, in Junction City.

Registration closes Sept. 10. Contact: Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov

28: CTE technical assistance, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Southwest Plains Service Center, in Sublette. Register here. Contact: Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

29: At-risk plan and application training, 1-3:30 p.m., in-person, Dodge City USD 443 district office, in Dodge City. Register here. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov

30: At-risk plan and application training, 9-11:30 a.m., in-person, Hays USD 489 Rockwell Administrative Center board room, in Hays. Register here. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov

30: Local Consolidated Plan (LCP) application due. (Open year-round for changes). Contact: Nicole Clark, nicole.clark@ksde.gov, (785) 296-4925

October

1: New fee for all teacher licensure applications goes into effect. Go to the KSDE teacher licensure webpage for more information. Contact: TLALicense@ksde.gov, (785) 296-2288

1: New test coordinator bootcamp, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bishop Professional Development Center, in Topeka. Register here. Contact: Chelsea Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov, (785) 296-0040

1: At-risk plan and application training, 1-3:30 p.m., in-person, Eudora USD 491 West Resource Center, in Eudora. Register here. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov

5: At-risk plan and application training, 1-3:30 p.m., in-person, Andover USD 385 district office, in Andover. Register here. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov

7: At-risk plan and application training, 9:30 a.m. - noon, in-person, Salina USD 305 district office board room. Register here. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov

7: Federal fiscal file review office hours for Cohort 3 LEAs, 9-10 a.m., virtual. Register here. Contact: fiscalfilereview@ksde.gov

8: Annual test coordinator training, 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m., Southwest Plains Regional Service Center, in Sublette. Register here. Contact: Chelsea Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov, (785) 296-0040

8: English Learners Connections webinar, 2 p.m., Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/event_groups/y0xyAw. Contact: Emily Scott, emily.scott@ksde.gov. 

8: Dynamic Learning Maps^® (DLM^®) alternate state assessment webinar; DLM^® ELA and math instructional resources, 3 p.m. Register here. Contact: Cary Rogers, cary.rogers@ksde.gov

9: Individual Plan of Study (IPS) technical assistance, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Manhattan High School, in Manhattan. Register here. Contact: Kevin Bronson, kevin.bronson@ksde.gov, or Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

12: Individual Plan of Study (IPS) technical assistance, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Garden City High School, in Garden City. Register here. Contact: Kevin Bronson, kevin.bronson@ksde.gov, or Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

13-14: Kansas State Board of Education meeting, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Agenda and meeting materials

14: Federal fiscal file review office hours for Cohort 3 LEAs, 9-10 a.m., virtual. Register here. Contact: fiscalfilereview@ksde.gov

14: New test coordinator bootcamp, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Hays USD 489, in Hays. Register here. Contact: Chelsea Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov, (785) 296-0040

15: At-risk plan and application training, 1-2:30 p.m., virtual. Register here. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov

15: Test coordinator webinar, 1 p.m. Join here. Contact: Chelsea Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov, (785) 296-0040

15: Individual Plan of Study (IPS) technical assistance, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Olathe Public Schools Innovation Center, in Olathe. Register here. Contact: Kevin Bronson, kevin.bronson@ksde.gov, or Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

22: At-risk plan and application training, 1-2:30 p.m., virtual. Register here. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov

23: Individual Plan of Study (IPS) technical assistance, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Textron Aviation Career & Learning Center, in Wichita. Register here. Contact: Kevin Bronson, kevin.bronson@ksde.gov, or Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

27: Annual test coordinator training, 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m., Maize Performing Arts and Aquatic Center, in Maize. Register here. Contact: Chelsea Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov, (785) 296-0040

28: Kansas Civic Engagement Conference, Docking State Office Building, in Topeka. Information and registration available at kanserve.ksde.gov. Contact: volunteer@ksde.gov

28: At-risk plan and application training, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., virtual. Register here. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov

28: New test coordinator bootcamp, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Maize Performing Arts and Aquatic Center, in Maize. Register here. Contact: Chelsea Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov, (785) 296-0040

30: Individual Plan of Study (IPS) technical assistance, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., FHSU North Central Tech South Campus, in Hays. Register here. Contact: Kevin Bronson, kevin.bronson@ksde.gov, or Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

31: At-risk accountability plans due in the authenticated application. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov

November

5: Dynamic Learning Maps^® (DLM^®) alternate state assessment webinar; DLM^® science instruction aligned with the new science Essential Elements (EEs), 3 p.m. Register here. Contact: Cary Rogers, cary.rogers@ksde.gov

9: Trauma-Responsive School Community facilitator workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Bishop Professional Development Center, in Topeka. Register here. Contact: Ben Faunce, benf@tasnsmhi.org

9-10: Kansas State Board of Education meeting, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Agenda and meeting materials

12: English Learners Connections webinar, 2 p.m., Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/event_groups/y0xyAw. Contact: Emily Scott, emily.scott@ksde.gov. 

18: Federal fiscal file review office hours for Cohort 3 LEAs, 9-10 a.m., virtual. Register here. Contact: fiscalfilereview@ksde.gov

19: Test coordinator webinar, 1 p.m. Join here. Contact Chelsea Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov, (785) 296-0040

20: Curriculum leaders meeting, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bishop Professional Development Center, in Topeka. Registration information will be posted when available.

December

2: Federal fiscal file review office hours for Cohort 3 LEAs, 9-10 a.m., virtual. Register here. Contact: fiscalfilereview@ksde.gov

8-9: Kansas State Board of Education meeting, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Agenda and meeting materials

10: Dynamic Learning Maps^® (DLM^®) alternate state assessment webinar; WIDA Alternate Access and the History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS) Alternate Rubric and "DLM^® fall test window wrap-up - What needs to be finished by Dec. 18?", 3 p.m. Register here. Contact: Cary Rogers, cary.rogers@ksde.gov

16: Federal fiscal file review office hours for Cohort 3 LEAs, 9-10 a.m., virtual. Register here. Contact: fiscalfilereview@ksde.gov

17: Test coordinator webinar, 1 p.m. Join here. Contact Chelsea Pelfrey, chelsea.pelfrey@ksde.gov, (785) 296-0040