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The Division of Learning Services assists the State Board of Education in leading the world in the success of each student.
Division staff oversee all federal and statewide education and services in the areas of: Teacher Licensure, Federal Title Programs, Career and Technical Education and School Accreditation. In addition, the division oversees the state's assessed and non-assessed curriculum standards, the state assessments; and research, data analysis aand reporting requirements. Staff all ensure compliance with all state and federal education legislation including the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA).
DLS Vision Statement
The field sees us as ...
Partners serving to develop, lead, and support the best learning experiences for Kansans.
DLS Mission
Empowering passionate professionals to improve educational excellence!
Accreditation and Design Director: Jay Scott jscott@ksde.org
Career, Standards and Assessment Services Interim Director: Beth Fultz bfultz@ksde.org
Early Childhood Director: Amanda Petersen apetersen@ksde.org
Special Education and Title Services Director: Bert Moore bmoore@ksde.org
Teacher Licensure (Formerly Teacher Licensure and Accreditation) Director: Shane Carter scarter@ksde.org
To be added to the curriculum leaders listserv, please email Pat Bone. pbone@ksde.org
Deputy Commissioner Ben Proctor 785-296-2303 bproctor@ksde.org
Questions about this page contact:
Senior Administrative Specialist Pat Bone 785-296-2303 pbone@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at ogc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.