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By Pat Bone, KSDE division of learning services
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) invites district and building leadership teams to the 2026 Great Ideas in Education Conference, July 27-29, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Convention Center, in Wichita. This powerful three-day experience has been designed to strengthen coherence across Kansas’ school improvement efforts.
School districts are invited to participate in an informational session about hosting a Visiting International Teacher (VIT) during the 2026-27 school year. The webinar will be 12 – 1 p.m., on Feb. 12. Access the webinar at this link.
The National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning will host "Read, Talk, Play, Thrive: A Whole-Child Literacy Institute," Feb. 24-26, in Kansas City. This conference will shine a light on best literacy practices that support brain development and help every child take their first steps toward a lifelong love of learning.
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2: KELPA, WIDA Alternate ACCESS assessment window opens; closes March 13. KELPA scoring window opens on Feb. 2; closes April 6. Contact Emily Scott, emily.scott@ksde.gov or (785) 296-4941, with questions.
2: Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment spring test window opens; closes April 24. Contact Cary Rogers, cary.rogers@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-0916 with questions.
3: 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant applicant webinar, 1-3 p.m. Access the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82157803344. Contact Christine Macy, Christine.Macy@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-3287 with questions.
4: CNW Wellness Wednesday, Seed Oils, vitual, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Join the meeting now (Meeting ID: 268 377 696 640 70 Passcode: Pu3Wb7AK). Contact Holly Steinlage, holly.steinlage@ksde.gov, with questions.
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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 gc@ksde.gov or by 785-296-3201.