Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 | Issue 207

Constitution Day mock trial

brings Americans’ rights to life

Mark Dupree, right, district attorney for Wyandotte County, acted as a prosecutor and addressed the virtual jury during the annual Constitution Day mock trial hosted by the 10th Judicial District Court, in Olathe, and Olathe USD 233, on Thursday. Catherine Triplett, far right, a judge in the 10th Judicial District, acted as the defense attorney for the defendant, a third grade student accused of violating a code against running in school hallways. (YouTube screenshot)

Julie Fishburn, director of social studies for Olathe USD 233, who was instrumental in planning the annual virtual Constitution Day mock trial, acted as a school nurse on the witness stand. (YouTube screenshot)

Triplett and the defendant celebrate after the student jurors render a verdict of "not guilty." (YouTube screenshot)

Judge Robert Wonnell, of the 10th Judicial District Court, in Olathe, has led the planning of the annual virtual Constitution Day mock trial for several years. He presided over Thursday's trial. (YouTube screenshot)

From Maine to California and around the world, an estimated 50,000 third grade students and administrators, including those in Kansas, participated in the virtual nationwide Constitution Day mock trial on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Judge Robert Wonnell of the 10^th Judicial District Court, in Olathe, and Julie Fishburn, director of social studies for Olathe USD 233, were instrumental in creating the annual event that teaches third grade students the importance of the checks and balances of the three branches of government and the rights and protections Americans have under the U.S. Constitution.

“By participating, you are helping to protect the most importance rules we have, ensuring that our courts treat everyone fairly and make decisions strictly by the law,” Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Rosen told the online audience before the mock trial started. “Let today inspire you to act fairly and to treat everyone with respect.”

Read more about the virtual trial and how it addresses third grade Kansas social studies standards.

Don’t forget: New teacher licensure application fees to start Oct. 1

Beginning Oct. 1, the application processing fee will increase by $20 for all teacher licensure applications. This change was approved by the Kansas State Board of Education during their June 2026 meeting. 

The new fee will apply to all license applications submitted on or after Oct. 1. Applicants who submit materials before that date will be processed under the current fee structure. 

NOTE: The Kansas Licensure Application Systems (KLAS) and Licensure Applications System will shut down temporarily at 5 p.m. CST, on Sept. 30, for KSDE’s IT team to implement the fee increase to licenses. The systems should reopen by 8 a.m., on Oct. 1.

 

Contact TLALicense@ksde.gov, (785) 296-2288 with questions or access the KSDE teacher licensure webpage. 

ICYMI: Reading specialist mentoring

requirements outlined

All educators holding an Initial Reading Specialist License are required to be mentored by a professionally licensed reading specialist. This mentoring experience must be completed over the course of one year and serves as a requirement for upgrading from an Initial Reading Specialist License to a Professional Reading Specialist License. Districts have the option to provide an in-district mentoring program, coordinate with an outside mentor program provider, or coordinate with another district with a professionally licensed reading specialist on staff to complete the requirement. 

The mentoring process provides new reading specialists with valuable opportunities to strengthen their instructional expertise, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and deepen their understanding of evidence-based literacy practices that support student achievement. 

Approved settings for Reading Specialist License upgrade 

To qualify for a license upgrade, reading specialists must serve in a role that meets the requirements outlined in licensure policy while holding the Initial School Specialist License with a reading specialist endorsement. Eligible settings include the following: 

• Serving in a reading specialist coded position (Course Code 96002); or 
• Serving in a position in third grade or below while: 
• Holding an Initial Reading Specialist License, and 
• Teaching reading as part of their classroom responsibilities. 

For educators serving in fourth grade or above, the position's assigned duties must include reading specialist responsibilities such as: 

• Screening, assessing, and diagnosing students who are experiencing reading difficulties. 
• Collaborating with other teachers and educational staff to develop and implement intervention plans for struggling readers. 
• Providing literacy expertise and support that helps ensure students receive targeted instruction and interventions based on identified needs. 

Contact TLAlicense@ksde.gov with questions. 

Reminder: KDHE accepting applications for

CPR training and purchase of AEDs 

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is now accepting applications for state funding to support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and the purchase and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). 

The funding, authorized through House Bill 2513, is available to eligible public and nonpublic school districts, as well as religious or charitable associations, libraries and tribal entities that have a registered and approved Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) with KDHE. 

The program is designed to increase access to lifesaving training and equipment across Kansas, with an emphasis on expanding access in rural communities. Funding opportunities include CPR and AED training for public and nonpublic school districts and support for AED maintenance and purchases. 

A total of $750,000 is available through three funding opportunities: 



• $500,000 for AED maintenance and/or purchases for eligible public and nonpublic school districts. 
• $125,000 for CPR and AED training for eligible public and nonpublic school districts. 
• $125,000 for AED maintenance and/or purchases for eligible religious or charitable associations, libraries and tribal entities. 

Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2027, or until all available funding has been expended. The first application review will begin Oct. 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants are encouraged to apply early while funding remains available. 

Public and nonpublic school districts can apply for available training, AED purchase and maintenance opportunities through the school entity application. 

Religious or charitable associations, libraries and tribal entities can apply for AED purchase and maintenance funding through the non-school entity application. 

For more information, visit the KDHE CERP webpage. 

ICYMI: Kansas FFA Foundation offers

Gift of Blue jacket grants

The Kansas FFA Foundation is accepting applications for its fall Gift of Blue grant program, which provides official FFA jackets and ties or scarves to Kansas FFA members who need financial assistance. Applications are due Sept. 21.

The blue corduroy jacket has represented FFA membership, leadership, and belonging since 1933. Personalized with a member’s name on the front and chapter on the back, it connects students to a tradition shared by generations of agricultural leaders.

Read more about this grant opportunity on the Kansas FFA Foundation website.

LCP application's parent comment

section explained 

The following information pertains to the parent comment section on the Title I page of the local consolidated plan (LCP) application. 

Parent and Family Engagement policy/plan: 

A local education agency (LEA) must incorporate its written parent and family engagement policy/plan (developed in accordance with section 1116 of the ESEA) into its local consolidated plan (developed under section 1112 of the ESEA), which is submitted to its state education agency (SEA). (ESEA section 1116(a)(2)). 

If the LEA’s plan is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the LEA must submit any parent comments, along with the LEA’s plan, to the SEA. (ESEA section 1116(b)(4)). 

Title I plan: 

If the LEA plan for Title I, Part A, developed under section 1112 of the ESEA, is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the school district will submit any parent comments with the plan when the school district submits the plan to the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). 

Explanation: 

During the annual Title I meeting, a review of the Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) policy/plan, federal allocations and budget per building, as well as the plan of allowable activities, should be shared with parents and families. If a comment is received in writing (email, paper copy, or through the PFE survey throughout the year) about the plan being unsatisfactory, the comment(s) will be added to the next LCP application cycle. KSDE state and federal accountability LCP region contacts will follow up with any LEA with a comment submission as part of the monitoring process. Keep documentation of all communication received from a parent or family member, as state and/or federal monitoring may occur at any time.  

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

Resources for school improvement days, changes for implementation and supports team announced 

School improvement day resources are available on the KESA Resources webpage, including the implementation standards/indicators and share‑out questions document. These resources help KESA district leadership teams (DLTs) monitor action plan implementation and prepare for their 10‑minute share‑outs during their school improvement day. 

Contact your regional executive or cohort executive with questions.  

The name of the KSDE accreditation and design team name has changed to “implementation and supports.” 

All school improvement/accreditation processes (school improvement days, six‑month check‑ins, action plans, compliance) remain unchanged for this year. 

The new implementation and supports team includes KSDE staff who are leading the following areas: 

• Joe Jewett – Federally‑identified schools 
• Trish Backman – School mental health 
• Chris Macy – 21st Century programs 
• Amber Miller – West region 
• Jean Rush – East region 
• Emily Scott – ESOL & Title III 
• Maureen Tabasko – Homeless education (McKinney‑Vento) 
• Heather Terrill – Neglected and delinquent programs 

During the 2026-27 school year only, the central region will covered by the following personnel at three service centers due to Mindy Bruce’s resignation.  

• Jill Lachenmayr – Orion 
• Tammy Fellers, Beth Parker, Kerri Maggard – ESSDACK 
• Noalee McDonald‑Augustine – Smoky Hill 

With the retirement of Myron Melton, Jay Scott, director of KSDE implementation and supports, will lead the suburban and private systems cohorts and the urban and special purpose cohorts. 

Contact Jay Scott, jay.scott@ksde.gov, with questions.  

Reminder: KSDE CNW to host School Nutrition Program directors forum on Oct. 9 

The KSDE Child Nutrition & Wellness (CNW) team will host a School Nutrition Program (SNP) Director’s Forum, 1-5 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 9. The forum is open to all SNP directors and will be held in conjunction with the School Nutrition Association of Kansas (SNA-KS) Annual Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport Hotel.  

Make plans to attend the meeting to hear updates from KSDE and connect with other directors. Register here for the SNP directors forum by Oct. 2.  

 Contact Holly Steinlage, holly.steinlage@ksde.gov, for more information. 

Kansans Can Competency leadership

training set for Oct. 1 

School leadership staff and educators who can serve as competency coaches (e.g., school counselors, interventionists, teacher leaders), are invited to the Kansans Can Competency leadership training, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Dr. John Burke Learning Center, in Haysville. 

This in-person training is designed for schools considering or actively implementing competency instruction (i.e., self-efficacy, self-regulation, assertiveness, or conflict management) in grades K–12.  

Access the event page for more information and to register.  

Contact Dr. Pattie Noonan, pnoonan@ku.edu, or Chris Cooper, chris@impacteducation.net, with questions. 

Golden Owl Award^® nominations open

Kansans can help recognize the agriculture teachers who are shaping the next generation of leaders by nominating them for the 2027 Kansas Golden Owl Award^®. Nominations are open through Dec. 31. 

This annual award honors agricultural educators whose commitment, innovation, and mentorship make a lasting difference for students, schools, and communities. Eligible nominees must be Kansas-licensed educators currently teaching agricultural education at the high school level. 

Go to the Kansas FFA webpage to nominate a Kansas ag educator and for more information. 

Contact Beth Gaines, director@kansasffafoundation.org, with questions. 

Reminder: Location change announced for Sept. 25 curriculum leaders meeting 

The location for the Sept. 25 curriculum leaders meeting has changed to the  

Geary County Convention Center at Sonesta, 310 Hammons Drive, in Junction City. 

The following topics will be covered:  

• A discussion led by Kansas instructional leaders Joshua Snyder and Adelyn Soellner. 
• The structures of structured literacy 
• Kansas individualized literacy plans  
• Supporting adolescent readers through structured literacy 
• Supporting literacy in non-ELA content areas 

Save the date: Nov. 20 - Curriculum leaders meeting, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bishop Professional Development Center, in Topeka. Registration information will be posted on the curriculum leaders webpage when available. 

Contact Jennifer Hamlet, jennifer.hamlet@ksde.gov with questions. 

Reminder: EDCS training for Licensed Personnel Report set for this fall 

The KSDE teacher licensure team is offering the following training sessions this fall to help district staff complete their Licensed Personnel Report (LPR).

EDCS Review Day 1 – Start With Your Staff 

Oct. 1: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Join the Zoom meeting here. 

Oct. 6: 2- 4 p.m. Join the Zoom meeting here. 

To make sure your EDCS journey is a success, you need to start with your staff. We will begin in the Staff Data tab and make sure that you understand: 

• Entering staff using a roll over function 
• Entering staff using a file import function 
• Using find/update staff
• Adding new staff
• Deleting staff
• Exiting staff

EDCS Review Day 2 – Sharing is Caring 

Oct. 20: 1- 3 p.m. Join the Zoom meeting here. 

Oct. 29: 9 – 11 a.m. Join the Zoom meeting here. 

Shared staff is undoubtedly the trickiest part of the EDCS journey for both the hiring district and the receiving district. We will look specifically at within the Staff Data Tab and make sure you understand the following: 

• Receiving district(s) in find/update staff 
• Shared staff tab as a hiring district 
• Shared staff tab as a receiving district 
• Why Feb. 14? 

EDCS Review Day 3 – Error Messages? What do they mean? 

Nov. 9: 1-3 p.m. Join the Zoom meeting here. 

Nov. 17: 9 – 11 a.m. Join the Zoom meeting here. 

You have batch imported your staff in EDCS. You have tackled Shared Staff. You’re checking your submit status and then you see your SAR report has errors. What does that mean? In this training we will discuss how to find and fix errors, how to unsubmit and resubmit, and answer any other questions you may have in this final EDCS session. 

Contact Sarah Eaverson, sarah.eaverson@ksde.gov, with questions. 

ICYMI: KDADS unveils new

988 Kansas Lifeline website

The new 988 Kansas Lifeline website is now live and serves as a centralized hub for publicly available toolkits, FAQs, resource links, and outreach materials, with additional resources being added over the coming months. 

These new materials with cohesive, statewide imaging are the first step in a multi-year effort to take a more intentional approach to statewide awareness, education, and outreach around 988 as an access point to suicide prevention and crisis services. 

During suicide prevention awareness month in September and beyond, keep 988 Kansas Lifeline in mind as a potential partner for upcoming projects and initiatives. Get in touch with KDADS with ideas, collaboration opportunities and requests for support. 

Contact Lydia Shontz-Hochstedler, Lydia.ShontzHochstedler@ks.gov, with questions. 

Kansas Technical Assistance System Network  training opportunities

The Kansas State Department of Education Technical Assistance System Network (KSDE TASN) provides professional learning and technical assistance, in support of the KSDE School Improvement Model and grounded in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals

with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

• View a list of Upcoming KSDE TASN events 
• Learn more about KSDE TASN projects

Contact Dr. 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.

September

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

20: USD budgets due to KSDE’s 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 

22: CTE and Perkins coordinator network meeting, virtual, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Access the Zoom link here. Contact: Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

22: School mental health local plan compliance training, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Register here for the session in Clearwater. Contact Trish Backman, trish.backman@ksde.gov

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: (LOCATION CHANGE) Curriculum leaders meeting, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Geary County Convention Center at Sonesta, 310 Hammons Drive, in Junction City.

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

1: School transportation meeting, 9:30 a.m. – noon, in Goddard. Access the school transportation upcoming events webpage for more information and registration. Contact: Keith Dreiling, keith.dreiling@ksde.gov

1: Kansans Can Competency leadership team training, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Dr. John Burke Learning Center, in Haysville. Contact: Dr. Pattie Noonan, pnoonan@ku.edu, or Chris Cooper, chris@impacteducation.net

1: EDCS/LPR Review Day 1 training, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., virtual. Join the Zoom meeting here. Contact: Sarah Eaverson, sarah.eaverson@ksde.gov

2: School mental health local plan compliance training, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Register here for the session at Greenbush, Lawrence. Contact Trish Backman, trish.backman@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

6: CTE and Perkins coordinator network meeting, virtual, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Access the Zoom link here. Contact: Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

6: Kansas Volunteer Commission MLK Day of Service mini grant application due. Contact volunteer@ksde.gov

6: Secondary Transition Tuesday webinar, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Access the TASN webpage for more information and to register. Contact: Stacie Martin, stacie.martin@ksde.gov

6: EDCS/LPR Review Day 1 training, 2 – 4 p.m., virtual. Join the Zoom meeting here. Contact: Sarah Eaverson, sarah.eaverson@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

7: School mental health local plan compliance training, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Register here for the session in Salina. Contact Trish Backman, trish.backman@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

8: School transportation meeting, 9:30 a.m. – noon, in Arkansas City. Access the school transportation upcoming events webpage for more information and registration. Contact: Keith Dreiling, keith.dreiling@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

9: ESEA programs administrator webinar, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Register here. Contact: Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov

9: Kansas Horizon Award nominations due/postmarked. Contact: Kira Williams, kira.williams@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4950

9: United States Senate Youth Program nominations due. Contact: Kira Williams, kira.williams@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4950

9: School mental health local plan compliance training, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Register here for the session in Hutchinson. Contact Trish Backman, trish.backman@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

15: “Transportation Services for Students Experiencing Homelessness,” virtual, 2 – 3 p.m. Contact: Maureen Tabasko, maureen.tabasko@ksde.gov

20: Educator preparation program reviewer training, virtual, 9 a.m. – noon. Deadline to register is Sept. 15. Contact: Catherine Chmidling, catherine.chmidling@ksde.gov

20: EDCS/LPR Review Day 2 training, 1 – 3 p.m., virtual. Join the Zoom meeting here. Contact: Sarah Eaverson, sarah.eaverson@ksde.gov

21: School mental health local plan compliance training, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Register here for the session in Hays. Contact Trish Backman, trish.backman@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

23: School mental health local plan compliance training, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Register here for the session in Girard. Contact Trish Backman, trish.backman@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

29: School mental health local plan compliance training, 8:30 a.m. – 2: 30 p.m. Register here for the session in Sublette. Contact Trish Backman, trish.backman@ksde.gov

29: EDCS/LPR Review Day 2 training, 9 – 11 a.m., virtual. Join the Zoom meeting here. Contact: Sarah Eaverson, sarah.eaverson@ksde.gov

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

30: School mental health local plan compliance training, 8:30 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. Register here for the session in Hutchinson. Contact Trish Backman, trish.backman@ksde.gov

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

November

3: CTE and Perkins coordinator network meeting, virtual, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Access the Zoom link here. Contact: Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov

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

6: ESEA programs administrator webinar, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Register here. Contact: Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov

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

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: ESOL Innovations conference, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Wichita USD 259’s Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center. Contact: conference@esolinnovations.org

9: EDCS/LPR Review Day 3 training, 1 – 3 p.m., virtual. Join the Zoom meeting here. Contact: Sarah Eaverson, sarah.eaverson@ksde.gov 

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

10: Secondary Transition Tuesday webinar, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Access the TASN webpage for more information and to register. Contact: Stacie Martin, stacie.martin@ksde.gov

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

17: EDCS/LPR Review Day 3 training, 9 – 11 a.m., virtual. Join the Zoom meeting here. Contact: Sarah Eaverson, sarah.eaverson@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: Secondary Transition Tuesday webinar, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Access the TASN webpage for more information and to register. Contact: Stacie Martin, stacie.martin@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

11: ESEA programs administrator webinar, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Register here. Contact: Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov

15: CTE and Perkins coordinator network meeting, virtual, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Access the Zoom link here. Contact: Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@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