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Purpose of Accreditation Advisory Council
Dr. Ryan Karjala, Chair (USD 253) - email Council position: Technology in Education
Dr. Volora Hanzlicek, Vice-Chair (USD 338) - email Council position: Superintendent List of Members
The Accreditation Advisory Council (AAC) is a critical partner with the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). The AAC provides input and feedback to the KSDE on accreditation documents, procedures, and processes. The Council’s diverse membership advises KSDE on needs, concerns, and issues experienced by educational professionals. Members act as liaisons and advocate for the state’s accreditation system with the groups they represent. The feedback and input received from the AAC informs recommends to, and actions of, the Kansas State Board of Education.
Membership:
Members of the AAC serve 3-year terms and may serve a maximum of 2 consecutive terms. KSDE is seeking representatives who are actively serving in the following areas:
Additionally, the AAC ensures statewide representation by maintaining membership from all 10 State Board of Education regions. If we are lacking representation from any specific state region, this will be a consideration in determining membership.
If you are interested in being considered for AAC membership, please utilize this link to complete a brief application survey. New members will be selected by Friday, September 1, 2023.
2022-2023 MEETING DATES:
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MEETING ARCHIVES
A SUCCESSFUL KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE has the academic preparation, cognitive preparation, technical skills, employability skills, and civic engagement to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized certification, or in the workforce without the need for remediation.” Adopted by the Kansas State Board of Education, January 2016
Director of Accreditation and Design Jay Scott jscott@ksde.org 785-296-6818
Assistant Director Myron Melton mmelton@ksde.org 785-296-8110
West Regional Executive Amber Miller amiller@ksde.org 620-765-7490
Central Regional Executive Mindy Bruce mbruce@ksde.org East Regional Executive Jean Rush jrush@ksde.org 785-296-7884
Administrative Specialist Rue Huereca-Retana rhuereca-retana@ksde.org 785-296-3379
Accreditation Email accreditation@ksde.org
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Upcoming Advisory Council Meetings
Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 DCF Learning Center, Room B 2600 East Circle Drive South Topeka KS 66606 Google Map
Monday, Dec. 1, 2014
Monday, April 6, 2015
Monday, June 1, 2015
Teacher Licensure and Accreditation Team Director Scott Myers smyers@ksde.org
Education Program Consultant Kelly Slaton 785-368-7356 kslaton@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, 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 gc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.