Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 | Issue 203

From left: Marley Ewing, David Verdugo, and Nick Boaz are three of about a dozen Topeka USD 501 high school students who are participating in the 2026-27 youth apprenticeship teaching pathway program at the district's Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers (TCALC).

Youth apprenticeship program cultivates teaching workforce that reflects community

As thousands of Kansas students head back into the classroom after their summer breaks, about a dozen Topeka USD 501 students - who want to become teachers - aren’t returning to their brick-and-mortar home high schools.

This unconventional process for these students is part of USD 501’s teaching pathway, a two-year high school program for juniors and seniors who earn up to 60 college dual credits toward a Washburn University associate’s degree in education and gain paid hands-on classroom experience working alongside veteran teachers.

These students also get a hiring intent guarantee to teach for USD 501 once they earn their full teaching license.

Read more about why the USD 501 youth apprentices want to become teachers.

ICYMI: Kansas dyslexia initiatives and

KESA compliance

By Dr. Laurie Curtis, KSDE assistant director of teaching and learning for literacy

There are three specific requirements related to the state’s dyslexia initiatives that are connected to KESA compliance. Two of those requirements have to do with professional learning of teachers and one is related to universal screening for reading risk.  



One type of professional learning is specific to new educators and is referred to as the KSDE Initial Dyslexia Training Modules. New teachers hired for the first time in Kansas, or teachers new to teaching in Kansas that are licensed and/ or endorsed elementary; early childhood unified; high incidence special education K-12; ELA 5-12; reading specialist; school psychologists, are required to receive these Initial Dyslexia Training Modules provided by KSDE. 

Read more here about the Kansas dyslexia initiatives and their relation to KESA compliance.

Location change for Topeka Counting KIDS workshop announced

The location for the Counting KIDS workshop on Aug. 27, in Topeka, has changed.

The session, 8:30 a.m. – noon or 1-4:30 p.m., will be at the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning & Careers (TCALC), 500 S.W. Tuffy Kellogg Drive, in Topeka.

Register here by Friday, Aug. 21.

Contact fiscal auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976, with questions.

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 starting 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.  

Reminder: Fee for all teacher licensure applications will increase 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. 



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

Reminder: Title IV-A expenditure survey

for 2025-26 due by Sept. 25

The Title IV-A Expenditure Survey for SFY25/26 regarding information for the Consolidated State Performance Report should be completed by Sept. 25. 

This survey will allow the KSDE to report federally required data regarding Title IV, Part A to the U.S. Department of Education. Responses should include only the amount of funds expended for each content area (Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, and Supporting the Effective Use of Technology) from July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. 

• If your district utilized Title IV, Part A funds, please enter the amount expended for each content area. 
• If your district did not expend funds in a given content area, please enter "0". 
• If your district transferred all of your Title IV, Part A funds, please enter "0" for each content area. 

Complete this REQUIRED survey by Friday, Sept. 25. KSDE greatly appreciates all you do and thanks you in advance for your time. 

Contact Christine Macy, christine.macy@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-3287, with questions. 

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

information and application sessions

KSDE is hosting virtual and in-person training sessions In August and 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: 

• Aug. 26: 11a.m. – noon 
• 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. 

Technical assistance for IPS process and implementation available in October

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

The following topics will be covered as part of this technical assistance opportunity:

• New middle school career exploration passport activity
• Design and implementation of electronic portfolios
• New templates provided for elementary, middle and high school electronic portfolios will be available.
• IPS district scope and sequence development and how to improve implementation in the district.
• Developing and implementing programs of study
• Samples will be shared.
• Updated work-based learning (WBL) and entrepreneurship information
• How to support and recruit special populations in career and technical education
• IPS tools and resources including TOTO information from the Kansas Department of Labor
• Host sites will share highlights of their programs, IPS scope and sequence ideas and how they build family, community, and business partnerships.

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

Contact Kevin Bronson, kevin.bronson@ksde.gov, or Natalie Clark, natalie.clark@ksde.gov, with questions.

Reminder: CTE technical assistance

available in September 

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

Those topics include the following: 

• 2026 – 27 CTE calendar due dates 
• Cluster/Pathway updates: 2027-28 Kansas Career Cluster Guidance Handbook Review 
• Review of the summary of pathway changes 
• CTE resources 
• Academic and career integration in CTE 
• Work-based learning (WBL) technical assistance  
• Criteria that must be met for all WBL experiences 
• Review of required WBL documents 
• Kansas Department of Labor information and resources 
• Students’ Right to Know Act information and resources 

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. 

Reminder: Volunteers needed for Kansas Career and Technical Education

2026-27 cluster reviews 

The KSDE career and technical education (CTE) team is looking for educators who want to volunteer to be a part of the upcoming cluster reviews during the 2026-27 school year.  

The CTE team is looking for representation from across the state in all different sizes of schools and educators who have taught or are currently teaching courses in the pathways listed below within each cluster area. Schools eligible for Perkins funding may receive reimbursement for substitutes and travel up to $595. 

 If you or someone from your district is interested in being a part of the review team, fill out the cluster review application and submit to KSDE by Aug. 28. 

Clusters and pathways to be reviewed during the 2026-27 school year: 

• Agriculture 
• Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems 
• Animal Science, Health & Related Industries 
• Diversified Agricultural Science 
• Food Products & Processing Systems 
• Plant Science & Industry Operations 
• Energy and Natural Resources 
• Energy 
• Natural Resources & Environmental Sustainability 
• Public Services and Safety 
• Corrections, Security, Law & Law Enforcement Services 
• Emergency & Fire Management Services 
• Government & Public Administration 
• Hospitality, Events and Tourism 
• Restaurant & Event Management 
• Travel & Tourism 

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

ICYMI: Information provided for the

Kansas Alternate Literacy Screener 

The Kansas Alternate Early Literacy Screener has been renamed the “Kansas Alternate Literacy Screener.” It is only intended for students with an IEP who have a most significant cognitive disability. Teachers will assess students’ early literacy skills using simple rubrics. 

As a result of Kansas HB 2485, KSDE has had to make changes to the Kansas Alternate Literacy Screener. Teachers will need to administer all the rubrics for the student's grade. The score for each rubric will be entered into the score sheet; the scoring guide will assign a performance level based on the total score from all rubrics.  

Districts will then report high risk, some risk, or at benchmark through the Kansas Education Data System (KEDS) by Oct. 10, for this fall and May 28, 2027, for the spring. No entry will be entered for eighth grade comprehension based on the Dynamic Learning Map^® (DLM^®) as has been done in the past. KSDE is in the process of building out the alternate literacy screener for grades fourth through eighth which will be used for the 2027-28 school year. 

For more information on EOYA reporting, refer to the Dyslexia Requirements and Recommendations webpage and Dyslexia Requirements and Recommendations document. 

Contact Cary Rogers, cary.rogers@ksde.gov, with questions. 

Reminder: KSDE CNW to host

fall farm tours in September

The KSDE Child Nutrition and Wellness team is excited to host the fourth year of regional fall farm tours across Kansas in September.  

Tour participants will ride on a bus to visit farms and hear from food partners about sourcing Kansas products.

A free local foods lunch will be served at an area school as part of the tour in the following locations: 

• Sept. 11: St. John 
• Sept. 18: Marysville 

The farm tours are free to attend. Sponsors attending the tours will receive education, resources, networking, and inspiration to incorporate local products into Child Nutrition Program menus.  

 Contact Eryn Davis, eryn.davis@ksde.gov, to register or with questions. 

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.

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 to prepare for the mock trial at no cost. 

Contact Adam Topliff, adam.topliff@ksde.gov, with questions. 

Mark your calendar:

Workshop offered for the trauma-responsive school community

in November

Join the KSDE TASN school mental health team later this fall for an engaging and impactful day at the Trauma-Responsive School Community facilitator workshop—a powerful, no-cost professional development experience designed to help facilitators move their schools beyond “trauma-informed” to truly trauma-responsive practices within a school community.

Click here for more information and to register for this in-person event, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., on Nov. 9, at the Bishop Professional Development Center, in Topeka.

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

ICYMI: Registration is open for

2026 Kansas Civic Engagement Conference 

Registration is open for the 2026 Kansas Civic Engagement Conference that will be Oct. 28, in the Docking State Office Building, in Topeka. 

Register here for “Empowering Kansans through Civic Engagement,” which will bring together educators, students, community leaders, nonprofit professionals, national service members, and individuals passionate about strengthening civic participation across Kansas. 

The conference is designed for a diverse group of Kansans, including: 

• Educators and students, including high school and college students 
• Community partners and leaders 
• Individuals passionate about civic engagement 
• Mentoring, nonprofit, and volunteer management professionals 
• National service members and staff, including AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps seniors 
• Anyone interested in strengthening civic engagement and creating more connected, engaged Kansas communities 

Additional conference and registration information is available at kanserve.ksde.gov. 

Contact volunteer@ksde.gov with questions or go to the Kansas Volunteer Commission website. 

Kansas FFA district officers met in Salina earlier this month to prepare for their 2026-27 service projects. (Photo: Kansas FFA website)

Kansas FFA district officers meet in Salina

to get ready for 2026-27

District Kansas FFA recently met in Salina to gain skills and tools in preparation for their year of service during the 2026-27 school year to leave a lasting impact on members across their seven districts.

The officers had the opportunity to collaborate during the conference hosted in partnership with the Kansas State University College of Agriculture, K-State Department of Communication and Agricultural Education, and Shawn Turner of Ottawa.

Read more here about how the officers built relationships, strengthened their leadership skills and “filled their toolboxes” to prepare for their service projects.

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 

24: Counting KIDS 2026 workshop, 1-4:30 p.m., Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center, in Oakley. Contact: Fiscal auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976.

24: Schoolwide Programs training for Title I building administrators, directors, coordinators and/or district administrators; virtual; 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.; https://ksdetasn.org/events/escYJA. Contact: Roxanne Zillinger, roxanne.zillinger@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-7260

25: Counting KIDS 2026 workshop, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Dodge City USD 443 district office, in Dodge City. Contact: Fiscal auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976.

25: Kansas Educational Directory annual review/updates closes. Contact: Marcia Ricklefs, marcia.ricklefs@ksde.gov, (785) 296-4209.  

25: Interlocal budgets due to KSDE to Frank Harwood, frank.harwood@ksde.gov, Dale Brungardt, dale.brungardt@ksde.gov, or Marcia Ricklefs, marcia.ricklefs@ksde.gov, or call (785) 296-3872. 

26: At-risk accountability plan information session, virtual, 11 a.m. - noon. Register here. Contact: stateatrisk@ksde.gov.

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

27: Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance programs training for Title I district administrators, directors and coordinators, virtual, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; https://ksdetasn.org/events/cDn4lw. Contact: Roxanne Zillinger, roxanne.zillinger@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-7260.  

27: (LOCATION CHANGE) Counting KIDS workshops, 8:30 a.m. – noon or 1-4:30 p.m., Topeka Center For Advanced Learning & Careers (TCALC), 500 S.W. Tuffy Kellogg Drive, in Topeka. Register by Aug. 21. Contact: Fiscal auditing, auditing@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-4976.

27: Targeted Assistance Programs training for Title I building administrators, directors, coordinators and/or district administrators; virtual; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.; https://ksdetasn.org/events/3JiZ-w. Contact: Roxanne Zillinger, roxanne.zillinger@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-7260

27: Dynamic Learning Maps^® (DLM^®) alternate state assessment webinar, “What do I need to do to get ready for the fall test window?” 3 p.m. Register here. Contact: Cary Rogers, cary.rogers@ksde.gov

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. Register by Aug. 25. 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. Register here by Aug. 26. 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: 2028 Kansas Teacher of the Year application opens; closes Nov. 6. Contact: Kira Williams, kira.williams@ksde.gov, (785) 296-4950 

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. Register by Aug. 27. 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

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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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

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

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

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

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

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