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The Kansas Standards for History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS) prepare students to be informed, thoughtful, engaged citizens as they enrich their communities, state, nation, world and themselves.
Structured Literacy--Structured Literacy refers to the explicit, systematic, diagnostic, and cumulative approach to teaching literacy that acknowledges the value of both word recognition and oral and written language comprehension as evidenced in all grades and disciplines.
Balanced Assessment--A Balanced Assessment System refers to a collection of varying types of assessments that provide feedback regarding instruction and student learning. It utilizes assessment as a measure for learning and of learning.
Standards Alignment--Standards Alignment has clearly defined student learning expectations aligned to Kansas State Standards and supported with evidence-based instruction and materials.
High-Quality Instruction--High-Quality Instruction refers to implementation of evidence-based lesson design that reflects high expectations, meaningful student engagement, and learning activities aligned to the Kansas State Standards. A data-driven system of differentiated supports is necessary to help each student meet rigorous state standards.
Program Manager - Humanities Nate McAlister (785) 296-3892 nmcalister@ksde.org
Program Manager - Humanities (785) 296-2144
Deputy Commissioner: Division of Learning Services
Dr. Ben Proctor (785) 296-2303 bproctor@ksde.org
Director: Career, Standards and Assessment
Beth Fultz (785) 296-4639 bfultz@ksde.org
Assistant Director: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Natalie D. Clark (785) 296-4351 ndclark@ksde.org
Assistant Director: Curricular Standards
Vacant
Assistant Director: Assessment
Julie Ewing (785) 296-2325 jewing@ksde.org
Assistant Director: Kansas Volunteer Commission
Dr. Jessica Dorsey (785) 296-3163 jdorsey@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.