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Posted: Jun 8, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Twenty-nine Kansas school districts/systems and service centers have professional development plans that expire Monday, July 31.

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Posted: Jun 8, 2023
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Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) staff members will be available to answer questions and help out with Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) topics via Zoom from 10-10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 22.

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Posted: Jun 8, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Base State Aid for Excellence amount for the 2023-2024 is: 

  • General fund: $5,088 
  • Supplemental general fund: $5,158. 
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Posted: Jun 8, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Systems have until June 30 to submit and correct chronic absentee data via the End of the Year Assessment (EOYA) record. 

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Posted: Jun 1, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Accreditation regulations authorize state-approved local education agencies (LEAs) to apply for waivers to extend the number of days an individual can serve on a substitute teaching license. 

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Posted: Jun 1, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) staff members will be available to answer questions and help out with Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) topics via Zoom from 10-10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 22. 

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Posted: Jun 1, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Systems have until June 30 to submit and correct chronic absentee data via the End of the Year Assessment (EOYA) record. 

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Posted: May 25, 2023
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The last day to enter data into the Early Childhood Foundations to School Success authenticated web application is Wednesday, May 31.

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Posted: May 25, 2023
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Systems have until June 30 to submit and correct chronic absentee data via the End of the Year Assessment (EOYA) record.

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Posted: May 25, 2023
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The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has these important reminders about Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) topics:

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Posted: May 18, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Deadline to submit feedback is June 6

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) is currently seeking feedback and public comments on the Kansas English language arts (ELA) standards. 

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Posted: May 18, 2023
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During the May 2023 Kansas State Board of Education meeting, amendments to regulations governing the use of Emergency Safety Interventions were approved by State Board members.

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Posted: May 18, 2023
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The Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) Teacher Licensure team has released additional information about the emergency substitute license temporary modification, which the Kansas State Board of Education voted to extend for two years.

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Posted: May 18, 2023
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The Patterson Family Foundation is offering grants for child care centers operated by public school systems.

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Posted: May 18, 2023
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The window to submit data for Early Childhood Foundations for School Success is quickly approaching.

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Posted: May 18, 2023
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Systems have until June 30 to submit and correct chronic absentee data via the End of the Year Assessment (EOYA) record, said Dr. Robyn Kelso, an education program consultant with the Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) Career, Standards and Assessments Services (CSAS) team.

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Posted: May 18, 2023
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The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has these important reminders about Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) topics:

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Posted: May 11, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) School Bus Safety Unit has a variety of events planned for the 2023 summer months, said Keith Dreiling, director of the unit. 

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Posted: May 11, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Board of Education on Tuesday, May 9, approved 79 Kansas Preschool Pilot Grant Awards to Kansas school districts and partners.

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Posted: May 11, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Bureau of Oral Health has provided the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) with a report of schools in various levels of compliance with state law K.S.A. 72-6252.

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Posted: May 11, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Remember that end-of-the-year reporting for Early Childhood programs includes the end-of-the-year survey for both Preschool-Aged At-Risk and Kansas Preschool Pilot funding sources. 

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Posted: May 11, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has these important reminders about Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) topics: 

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Posted: May 4, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expects to award about $400 million in competitive grant funding under the Clean School Bus Grant Program.  

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Posted: May 4, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The window to submit chronic absentee data is May 15 through June 15, said Dr. Robyn Kelso, an education program consultant for the Kansas State Department of Education’s Career, Standards and Assessment Services team. 

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Posted: May 4, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

For 2022-2023, school districts are required to track and report students attending through remote learning. This information is due to KSDE twice a year – once for the fall semester and once for the spring semester. The due date for the spring report is Thursday, May 25, 2023.   

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Posted: May 4, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education has these important reminders about Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) topics: 

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Posted: Apr 27, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

For 2022-2023, school districts are required to track and report students attending through remote learning. This information is due to KSDE twice a year – once for the fall semester and once for the spring semester. The due date for the spring report is Thursday, May 25, 2023.

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Posted: Apr 27, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Bureau of Oral Health has provided the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) with a report of schools in various levels of compliance with state law K.S.A. 72-6252. 

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Posted: Apr 27, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has these important reminders about Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) topics: 

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Posted: Apr 27, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Districts/systems need to have all mentors, mentees and assignments entered in the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) web application, Mentor Programs, and submitted by 5 p.m. Monday, May 1, to ensure that mentor teachers are screened for earning the stipend.

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Posted: Apr 27, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has these important reminders about Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) topics: 

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Posted: Apr 27, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

A new deadline of May 31 has been established to submit all fully allocated Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) II plans. 

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Posted: Apr 20, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to host a public hearing on a proposed rule that could impact heavy-duty engines and vehicles, including school buses. 

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Posted: Apr 20, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

After reports earlier this month from Fairfax, Virginia, about suspicious buses being used in attempts to pick up children, the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) offers some general school bus and transportation safety tips. 

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Posted: Apr 20, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Districts/systems still have time to enter mentees, mentor/mentee assignments and submit the stipend request form before the Mentor Programs system closes at 5 p.m. May 1. 

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Posted: Apr 20, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds closes Friday, April 21. 

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Posted: Apr 20, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has changed the office hours for Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) to 11:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, April 25. 

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Posted: Apr 13, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Districts/systems still have two full weeks to enter mentees, mentor/mentee assignments and submit the stipend request form. 

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Posted: Apr 13, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Districts/systems now have another option for their annual Professional Development Council (PDC) member training requirement. 

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Posted: Apr 13, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Program reviews help maintain strong educator preparation in Kansas and are a vital part of each college education unit’s accreditation process.  

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Posted: Apr 13, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds closes Friday, April 21. 

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Posted: Apr 13, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has changed the office hours for Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) to 11:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, April 25. 

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Posted: Apr 6, 2023
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The Kansas State Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) team will have Zoom office hours from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20.

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Posted: Apr 6, 2023
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Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds closes on Friday, April 21.

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Posted: Apr 6, 2023
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Friday, April 7, is the deadline for Kansas school districts that plan on offering alternative schools during the 2023-2024 school year to complete a Google form for the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).

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Posted: Apr 6, 2023
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The Education Kansas website (https://educatekansas.org) can help districts with staff recruitment, marketing and retention training and help connect you with potential employees.

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Posted: Apr 6, 2023
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While comparing mentoring plans currently under review with those previously approved, the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) noticed some inconsistencies that need to be addressed. 

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Posted: Apr 6, 2023
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Program reviews help maintain strong educator preparation in Kansas and are a vital part of each college education unit’s accreditation process.

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Posted: Mar 30, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas Volunteer Commission is excited to announce the Youth Civic Engagement mini-grant, which supports the civic engagement of youth in grades K-12.

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Posted: Mar 30, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) team wants to remind districts of the June 1, 2023, deadline to submit all fully allocated ESSER II plans. 

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Posted: Mar 30, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds will open on April 3 and close on April 21. 

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Posted: Mar 30, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Friday, April 7 is the deadline for Kansas school districts that plan to offer alternative school during the 2023-2024 school year to complete a Google form. 

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Posted: Mar 30, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Grant applications for Kansas Parents as Teachers SFY 2024 are due Friday, March 31, 2023.

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Posted: Mar 23, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) team wants to remind districts of the June 1, 2023, deadline to submit all fully allocated ESSER II plans.  

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Posted: Mar 23, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds will open on April 3 and close on April 21. 

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Posted: Mar 23, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Mentor Programs, Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) web application, will now open early.  

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Posted: Mar 23, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) Teacher Licensure team, in coordination with its Special Education team, has updated the language of its special education endorsements.  

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Posted: Mar 23, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Attention educator licensure contacts (ELCs): Licenses renewed based on professional development (PD) points require an official, itemized PD transcript to be uploaded by the school district to complete the application.

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Posted: Mar 23, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

At the Feb. 14th, 2023, Kansas State Board of Education meeting, State Board members approved regulatory changes that allow for a driver’s education endorsement to be added to a license if the required driver’s education coursework is completed. 

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Posted: Mar 23, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

April 7 is the deadline for Kansas school districts that plan on offering alternative school during the 2023-2024 school year to complete a Google form. 

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Posted: Mar 16, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) team will have office hours from 1-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. 

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Posted: Mar 16, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Mentor Programs, Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) web application, will be open April 1 through May 1 for districts to submit their mentor/mentee assignments. 

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Posted: Mar 16, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas Children’s Cabinet Child Care Accelerator Grant Opportunity will support community-based teams - including early childhood providers and champions, employers and economic development leaders - in their efforts to create additional high-quality, attainable child care slots in their communities. 

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Posted: Mar 16, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

At the Feb. 14th, 2023, Kansas State Board of Education meeting, State Board members approved regulatory changes that allow for a driver’s education endorsement to be added to a license if the required driver’s education coursework was completed. 

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Posted: Mar 16, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) Safe and Secure Schools team wants to share the following information about new school safety-related funding opportunities that have been added to the Grants Finder Tool on SchoolSafety.gov

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Posted: Mar 9, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) team will have office hours from 1-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. 

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Posted: Mar 2, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) team will have office hours from 1-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. 

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Posted: Mar 2, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) team at the Kansas State Department of Education has a few important reminders:    

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Posted: Mar 2, 2023
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The Kansas State Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) team wants to remind districts of the June 1, 2023, deadline to submit all fully allocated ESSER II plans. 

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Posted: Mar 2, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Licensed Personnel Report (LPR) and Spring Vacancy Report are due Friday, March 3. 

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Posted: Mar 2, 2023
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The Kansas State Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) team wants to share how to address CARES Act fraud. 

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Posted: Mar 2, 2023
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To better track and support alternative schools in the state, the Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) Career, Standards and Assessment Services (CSAS) team is trying to verify how many alternative schools will be in operation during the 2023-2024 school year. 

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Posted: Feb 23, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Board of Education on Feb. 14 adopted proposed amendments to teacher licensure regulations, including changes to the names of some licenses, adding endorsements and deleting some requirements. 

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Posted: Feb 23, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Licensed Personnel Report (LPR) is due on March 3. 

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Posted: Feb 23, 2023
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The Kansas State Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) team wants to share how to address CARES Act fraud. 

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Posted: Feb 23, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) team has established June 1, 2023, as the deadline to submit all fully allocated ESSER II plans. 

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Posted: Feb 23, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) team at the Kansas State Department of Education has a few important reminders:    

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Posted: Feb 15, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

There is a new Kansas State Department of Education policy for extending an Initial Teaching License if it expires the same semester a mentoring program will be completed.

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Posted: Feb 15, 2023
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The deadline for the 2023-2024 Kansas Preschool Pilot (KPP) grant renewal is quickly approaching – renewal applications are due Friday, Feb. 17.

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Posted: Feb 15, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) team wants to share how to address CARES Act fraud.

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Posted: Feb 15, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) team has established June 1, 2023, as the deadline to submit all fully allocated ESSER II plans.

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Posted: Feb 9, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The deadline for the 2023-2024 Kansas Preschool Pilot (KPP) grant renewal is quickly approaching – renewal applications are due Friday, Feb. 17. 

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Posted: Feb 9, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) team at the Kansas State Department of Education has a few important reminders:   

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Posted: Feb 9, 2023
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The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) team at the Kansas State Department of Education will host Zoom office hours from 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. 

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Posted: Feb 2, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) Teacher Licensure team has released a new Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) training video. 

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Posted: Feb 2, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) team at the Kansas State Department of Education has a few important reminders:  

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Posted: Jan 26, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas Volunteer Commission is excited to announce its 2023 mini-grant series, which includes seven separate mini-grant competitions. Eligible entities include public or private nonprofit organizations, school districts, institutions of higher learning, government entities and Native American tribes. 

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Posted: Jan 19, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

To help districts navigate the complex Shared Staff section of the Licensed Personnel Report (LPR), two new PowerPoint presentations have been added to the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) website. 

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Posted: Jan 19, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Board of Education will conduct a public hearing at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in the Board Room of the Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson Ave., Suite 102, Topeka, Kansas, to consider the adoption of proposed rules and regulations of the Kansas State Board of Education on a permanent basis. 

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Posted: Jan 19, 2023
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A review of the 2023-2024 Kansas Preschool Pilot Grant Application, including FAQs regarding Preschool Revenue Calculator and Budget Template, will be available via Zoom at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Click here to register

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Posted: Jan 19, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds will close Friday, Jan. 20.  

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Posted: Jan 19, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) Special Education and Title Services (SETS) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) team is providing this reminder about the use of premium pay: 

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Posted: Jan 12, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Even if no students attended through remote learning this past semester, your district should complete and submit the Remote Learning Report that was due Jan. 1, 2023. If no students attended through remote learning, simply check the box directly underneath the certification and submit the report. 

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Posted: Jan 12, 2023
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The Kansas State Department of Education’s Special Education and Title Services ESSER team is providing this reminder about the use of premium pay: 

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Posted: Jan 12, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds opened on Tuesday, Jan. 3, and will close Friday, Jan. 20. 

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Posted: Jan 12, 2023
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Friday, Jan. 13, is the last day to submit the third annual reporting survey for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds.  

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Posted: Jan 12, 2023
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Applications are now being accepted for the Energy CLASS (Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools) Prize, which supports local education agencies in helping to establish and train energy managers to identify, plan and implement efficiency and health upgrades in schools. 

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Posted: Jan 12, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Professional development and mentoring plans are due to the Kansas State Department of Education by Aug. 1. Districts may begin turning in plans beginning March 1. 

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Posted: Jan 12, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas Preschool Pilot Renewal Grant Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. 

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Posted: Jan 5, 2023
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Author: Ann Bush

Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds opened on Tuesday, Jan. 3, and will close Friday, Jan. 20. 

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Posted: Jan 5, 2023
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School districts have one week left to submit the third annual reporting survey for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. 

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Posted: Dec 21, 2022
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There are now two new Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) district training resources available. 

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Posted: Dec 21, 2022
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Completion of the third annual reporting survey for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds is mandatory to ensure districts continue to receive federal funds without interruption. 

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Posted: Dec 15, 2022
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All Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III plans should be submitted to KSDE no later than Friday, Dec. 16. Districts may continue to submit a change request for approved plans as necessary for the duration of the grant. 

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Posted: Dec 15, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

For the 2022-2023 school year, school districts are required to track and report students attending through remote learning. This information is due to the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) twice per year. 

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Posted: Dec 8, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas Division for Early Childhood (KDEC) is now accepting applications for mini-grant proposals. 

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Posted: Dec 8, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

Members of the Kansas State Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) team will host Zoom office hours from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14.  

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Posted: Dec 8, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

For the 2022-2023 school year, school districts are required to track and report students attending through remote learning. This information is due to the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) twice per year. 

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Posted: Dec 8, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education’s Early Childhood team shared an update regarding preschool funding resources for 2023-2024 on Nov. 10. The 2023-2024 Preschool Revenue Calculator and Budget Template is now available on the KSDE Early Childhood webpage

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Posted: Nov 30, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

The deadline to submit all Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III plans is Friday, Dec. 16.

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Posted: Nov 30, 2022
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Completion of the third annual reporting survey for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds is mandatory to ensure districts continue to receive federal funds without interruption.

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Posted: Nov 30, 2022
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Janis Olds, an education program consultant for the Kansas State Department of Education’s Special Education and Title Services (SETS) team, is creating a list of primary English Learner contacts in each district.

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Posted: Nov 30, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

Two new Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) district training resources are now available.

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Posted: Nov 17, 2022
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The Kansas State Department of Education School Bus Safety Unit will have a Transportation Basics Workshop for transportation directors/supervisors from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 28, 2022, with a break for lunch, which is on your own, in Great Bend. 

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Posted: Nov 17, 2022
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The deadline to submit all Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III plans is Friday, Dec. 16. 

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Posted: Nov 17, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

The Qualtrics district link for the third annual Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) reporting survey has been updated. 

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Posted: Nov 17, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Maintenance of Effort (MOE) and Excess Costs Reports are open. The full application will close on Jan. 14, 2023.* 

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Posted: Nov 17, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

At the Nov. 10, 2022, meeting, the Kansas State Board of Education moved to allow for an extension of the temporary modification to the Emergency Substitute License. 

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Posted: Nov 10, 2022
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The 2022-2023 Kansas Education Directory, which contains the contact and enrollment information for every public and private accredited school and district in the state, is now available online. 

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Posted: Nov 10, 2022
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The deadline to submit all Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III plans is Friday, Dec. 16. 

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Posted: Nov 10, 2022
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The Kansas State Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) staff members will be hosting two in-person trainings for the annual ESSER report survey. 

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Posted: Nov 10, 2022
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Completion of the third annual reporting survey for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds is mandatory to ensure districts continue to receive federal funds without interruption. 

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Posted: Nov 10, 2022
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Early childhood experiences lay the foundation for a child’s future success. The Kindergarten Readiness Kansans Can Star Recognition Rubric can help a district identify priorities in this area.  

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Posted: Nov 3, 2022
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The 2021-2022 National School Bus Loading and Unloading Survey report is now available. 

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Posted: Nov 3, 2022
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The Kansas State Department of Education is seeking reviewers to serve on review teams for higher education preparation programs for each license and endorsement area. Reviews are held in fall and spring semesters, on a seven-year cycle for each college and university. 

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Posted: Nov 3, 2022
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The third annual reporting survey for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds is now open. 

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Posted: Oct 27, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

All Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III plans need to be submitted to the Kansas State Department of Education no later than Friday, Dec. 16. 

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Posted: Oct 27, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) would like to remind districts that the Dropout Graduation Summary Report (DGSR) will close Monday, Oct. 31. 

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Posted: Oct 27, 2022
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) currently has a school bus award opportunity open to districts that own and operate their own fleet. 

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Posted: Oct 20, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

All Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III plans need to be submitted to KSDE no later than Friday, Dec. 16. 

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Posted: Oct 20, 2022
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The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) would like to remind districts that the Dropout Graduation Summary Report (DGSR) will close Monday, Oct. 31. 

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Posted: Oct 13, 2022
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Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds closed Friday, Oct. 21.

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Posted: Oct 13, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

School districts and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) are required to electronically file their CPA audit report and Single Audit (A-133) report with the Department of Administration, Municipal Services.

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Posted: Oct 6, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds closes Friday, Oct. 21.

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Posted: Sep 29, 2022
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The deadline for submitting requests for reimbursement for Mentor Educators was Monday, Sept. 26.

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Posted: Sep 28, 2022
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Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds opens Monday, Oct. 3 and closes Friday, Oct. 21. 

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Posted: Sep 28, 2022
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The Dropout Graduation Summary Report (DGSR) opens Oct. 1.

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Posted: Sep 22, 2022
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Beginning Monday, Oct. 3, the template for professional development plans will be on the Professional Development webpage. It will include guidance on how to update the plan and the template layout to write the plan. 

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Posted: Sep 22, 2022
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The deadline for submitting Mentor Stipend Requests is Monday, Sept. 26. 

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Posted: Sep 22, 2022
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The deadline for submitting the Fall Vacancy Report in the Education Data Collection System (EDCS) is Monday, Sept. 26. 

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Posted: Sep 22, 2022
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Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds will open on Oct. 3 and close on Oct. 21. 

 

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Posted: Sep 14, 2022
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There are two vacancies on the Professional Practices Commission (PPC). The Kansas State Department of Education is requesting nominations to fill these two positions:

  • Open position 1: Public school classroom teacher (any level) .
  • Open position 2: Public school classroom teacher (any level)
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Posted: Sep 14, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

The Dropout Graduation Summary Report (DGSR) will be opening Oct. 1. To prepare for this, it is suggested that districts review their data between now and then to check for inaccuracies that will complicate reporting for the DGSR.

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Posted: Sep 14, 2022
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The deadline for entering the Fall Vacancy Report in the Education Data Collection System (EDCS) and Mentors for Stipend (in Mentor Programs) is Monday, Sept. 26.

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Posted: Sep 8, 2022
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KSDE submitted its annual budget request on Wednesday, Sept. 7.

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Posted: Aug 31, 2022
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There is a new training video available to assist districts with entering data in the Educator Data Collection System (EDCS). 

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Posted: Aug 31, 2022
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Teacher Licensure recently made a change to what people will see on their license the next time they renew.  

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Posted: Aug 31, 2022
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The Kansas State Department of Education’s Fiscal Auditing Office is collecting each school district’s one-page 2022-2023 school calendar.   

Having this document helps the auditors when scheduling the annual KSDE audit in each district.   

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Posted: Aug 24, 2022
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The Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly in the spring passed HB 2466, the PACK Act, which provides a grant to professional development providers offering PD to Kansas educators in the area of computer science. 

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Posted: Aug 24, 2022
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As some of you may be aware, Ford is no longer producing the 10-passenger Ford Transit Van. KSDE has been receiving numerous requests for alternative options.  

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Posted: Aug 18, 2022
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There are now Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) training videos available on the Teacher Licensure website under Licensed Personnel (ksde.org) EDCS District Training Resources.

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Posted: Aug 9, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

There are 346,000 eligible Kansans who have not claimed their Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) benefit.

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Posted: Aug 9, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

At this time, districts will be able to enter and submit information for the Fall Vacancy Report (FVR).  The deadline for submission of the Fall Vacancy Report is Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. 

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Posted: Aug 9, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

So far, 14 Kansas school districts have applied for a total of 43 electric buses, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Posted: Aug 9, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

With the school year starting, it’s a good time to remind drivers to be vigilant when school buses are in the vicinity and to obey the law, which requires all motorists to stop when approaching or overtaking a stopped school bus displaying its flashing red stop arm.

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Posted: Aug 2, 2022
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In order to support systems in years one through five of the Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) during the 2022-2023 school year, KSDE's Accreditation and Design (AD) team are hosting system kick-off events.

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Posted: Aug 2, 2022
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Beginning Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, all content and new information for the Mentoring and Professional Development programs will be put on each program’s respective web pages, according to Ed Kalas, an education program specialist for KSDE.

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Posted: Aug 2, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

The Teacher Licensure team at KSDE has developed three surveys to assist educators with their license.

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Posted: Aug 2, 2022
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Author: Ann Bush

Here is a reminder on the age of eligibility for students to attend school:

Per K.S.A. 72-3118: The child will attain the age of 5 years on or before Aug. 31 of the school year. Guidelines for compliance with the law are shown below.

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Posted: Jul 28, 2022
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Registration is open for the annual Counting Kids Workshops led by Laurel Murdie, KSDE’s Fiscal Auditing director.

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