Upcoming KSDE TASN Professional Learning

A quick highlight of the upcoming professional learning events in Kansas sponsored by KSDE, KSDE TASN and partner organizations for educators and families.

Upcoming Conferences


ESOL Innovations Conference (Free Event)

November 9 [Wichita] - Information & Registration


Tri-State Special Education Law Conference

November 12-13 [Omaha] - Information & Registration


9th Annual Vision Symposium

October 23 [Wichita] - Information & Registration

Upcoming Events


October


October 1


Kansans Can Competency Leadership Team Training

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/8aXcBw

  

2026-27 Month-by-Month Approach to Transition-AM (Session 2 of 9)

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/YsR2jw

  

2026-27 Month-by-Month Approach to Transition-PM (Session 2 of 9)

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/Wq187g

  

October 2


Foster Care and Special Education: Ensuring Alignment with IDEA

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/RIbdew

  

Coaching for School Mental Health: Build Local Capacity for

Implementation Discovery Call

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/KO36yw

  

October 3


EIPA Workshop: Understanding Deaf-Plus Language and Communication

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/No3Lrw

  

October 5


IEP 101 Training - Wichita

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/WRGpdA

  

IDEA & Gifted File Review Workshop - Topeka

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/dS2a4Q

  

October 6


KSDE Regional School Mental Health Leaders meeting

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/J7T1Mw

  

Individualized Supports for Building Self-Regulation (K-12)

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/okZO2Q

  

IDEA & Gifted File Review Workshop-Hays

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/6Z4y0w

  

KSDE Secondary Transition Tuesday Webinar: College Is for Everyone:

Preparing Students with IDD

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/_S4H5g

  

Special Education Administrator Policy to Practice Session #2 (In-Person)

Policy, Procedures and Practices

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/X7tdww

  

Maximizing Student Growth: High-Impact Teaching and Learning

Strategies

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/6tvJTA

  

October 7


UDL PLC 3:15 Session

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/d0hbIA


Federal Fiscal File Review Office Hours: October 2-15: Data verification

window

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/rbD61A

  

IDEA & Gifted File Review Workshop-Wichita

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/AMftQQ

 

UDL PLC 4:15 Session

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/gx33Cg

  

October 8


Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Webinar

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/RHkSZw

  

October 2026 EL Connections Webinar

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/ZzcStA

  

October 9

 

AT office hours- October 2026

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/QZ27Mg

  

KSDE Special Education Administrators' Webinar FY2026-2027

(October)

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/QbuEag

  

2026-2027 ESEA Programs Administrator Webinar Series (October)

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/AgEcEA

October 13


Guiding Educators to Access Community Supports for Families and

Students with Autism and

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/GgyvZg

October 14


Guiding Educators to Access Community Supports for Families and

Students with Autism and

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/_z1dUQ

Federal Fiscal File Review Office Hours: October 2-15: Data verification

window

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/FWeppw

October 15


Transportation Services for Students Experiencing Homelessness

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/4D-mWw

October 16


Assistive Technology 101- Pittsburg

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/JwJwxw

Science of Reading in Deaf Education & Early Intervention

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/lElhIw

October 21


TASN-ATBS Webinar: Inclusion

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/DqBSGA


IEP 101 Training - Topeka

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/-2bcyg

October 22


Kansas Math Project Two Day Training - Foundation Modules A-E

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/AFaftw

October 23


NINTH ANNUAL VISION SYMPOSIUM 2026

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/tN1cSw

Screen Time Effects on Infants to Kindergarteners - Fall LICC Retreat

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/rysHfw

October 26


Coaches Connect

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/E_Qoxw

October 27


Trauma-Responsive Practices: An Application Focused Workshop

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/UDwSIA


Kansas Math Project Two Day Training - Foundation Modules A-E

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/U2RRWw


2026-2027 Maintenance of Effort and Excess Cost Review Office Hours:

October 27 - MOE overview

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/ss_FTw

October 29


ESEA Title IA Office Hours

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/N9ydSA

  

November


November 2


Special Education Administrator Policy to Practice Session #3 (Virtual)

Maintenance of Effort and

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/mGd-_g

  

November 3


Establishing Basic Skill Sets for Students with Autism or Other

Complex Needs -Days 1-3

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/P_Pwcg

  

2026-2027 Maintenance of Effort and Excess Cost Review Office Hours:

November 3 – Excess Cost

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/Ofcdiw

  

KSDE Regional School Mental Health Leaders meeting

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/2AT1Ag

  

November 4


UDL PLC 3:15 Session

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/9_nFFQ

  

TASN-ATBS Webinar: The VOISS Social Skills Solution

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/k8k-_A


UDL PLC 4:15 Session

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/iVUVKQ

  

November 5


2026-27 Month-by-Month Approach to Transition-PM (Session 3 of 9)

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/shYuPA

  

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Webinar

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/thYJrQ

  

2026-27 Month-by-Month Approach to Transition-AM (Session 3 of 9)

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/GF0gkw

  

November 6


Foster Care- TBD: Looking Back and Looking Forward

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/ZfzA0g

  

KSDE Special Education Administrators' Webinar FY2026-2027

(November)

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/hWKKlA

  

2026-2027 ESEA Programs Administrator Webinar Series (November)

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/P21hjw

  

November 9


Trauma Responsive School Community Facilitator Workshop

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/zGONHQ


November 10


2026-2027 Maintenance of Effort and Excess Cost Review Office Hours: November 10 - MOE and Excess Cost Overview for member districts

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/JmGc_A

KSDE Secondary Transition Tuesday Webinar: Overview of Pre Employment Transition Services

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/4SPb5g


Executive Function UnBook Study: Impact of Technology

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/L2-GPA

November 12


Tri-State Regional Special Education Law Conference

                   Meet In Person       https://ksdetasn.org/events/0YhjXg

November 2026 EL Connections Webinar

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/IwBzJw

November 13


CAPTAIN-Community of Autism Pathways for Training Application

and Implementation Network

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/2mq29A

November 14


EIPA Workshop: Strategies for Deaf-Plus Students

                   Meet Online           https://ksdetasn.org/events/EzI_Kg



On Demand Online Courses

Ongoing Virtual Sessions


KSDE Special Education Administrators' Monthly Webinar

September 2026 - May 2027 - Information and Registration


KSDE ESEA Programs Administrator Webinar Series

September 2026 - May 2027 - Information and Registration


KSDE Federal Fiscal File Review Office Hours Series

September 2026 - March 2027 - Information and Registration


KSDE Dynamic Learning Maps Webinar Series

August 2026 - April 2027 - Information and Registration


KSDE EL Connections Webinar Series

September 2026 - May 2027 - Information and Registration


KSDE Secondary Transition Tuesday Webinar Series

September 2026 - May 2027 - Information and Registration


KSDE Literacy Lifeline


If you have a question about literacy professional practice, or anything else related to improving student literacy learning - the KSDE Structured Literacy/ Dyslexia team is here to help! You can ask a question using the linked form below and request it be answered via a Zoom virtual conference/ consulting session, an email, or suggest it as a possible article in this newsletter. 


KSDE Literacy Lifeline Request Form


School Improvement Resources


To assist districts and schools in effectively implementing the Four Fundamentals, the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has dedicated resources to developing toolkits, guidance documents, Professional Learning opportunities, and support systems. Through these efforts, KSDE is committed to fostering continuous improvement, ensuring that all schools have the knowledge, resources, and support needed to be successful.


Explore KSDE School Improvement Resources and District Professional Development Information