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Posted: Nov 14, 2024
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In an effort to evaluate the impact of KESA 2.0, the KSDE Research and Evaluation team has developed the school improvement process survey to be taken by district leadership teams (DLTs). Completing the survey is required for each DLT member after the system’s action plan has been submitted to KSDE.  

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Posted: Nov 14, 2024
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With the enhanced English Language Arts (ELA) assessment in 2024 and the focus on the science of reading, the Kansas State Department of Education’s Career Standards and Assessment Services team worked with national technical advisors to provide guidance for the appropriate accommodations needed for the ELA assessment. Beginning this year, students in grades 3-5 will not have the text-to-speech (TTS) accommodation available for ELA questions and responses.  

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Posted: Nov 14, 2024
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The November virtual KESA monthly update has been rescheduled for 10:30-11:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, due to Veterans Day on Nov. 11. These meetings will return to the second Monday of each month following the holiday.

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Posted: Nov 7, 2024
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With the enhanced English Language Arts (ELA) assessment in 2024 and the focus on the science of reading, the Kansas State Department of Education’s Career Standards and Assessment Services team worked with national technical advisors to provide guidance for the appropriate accommodations needed for the ELA assessment.

Beginning this year, students in grades 3-5 will not have the text-to-speech (TTS) accommodation available for ELA questions and responses.  

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Posted: Nov 7, 2024
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The November virtual KESA monthly update has been rescheduled for 10:30-11:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, due to Veterans Day on Nov. 11. These meetings will return to the second Monday of each month following the holiday. Join the meeting here and subscribe to the KESA listserv at accreditation@ksde.org to receive email reminders and more. 

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Posted: Oct 31, 2024
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KSDE will host virtual office hours on Wednesday, Nov. 6, for systems that have participated in their School Improvement Day and are currently developing their KESA action plan. Systems can review the KESA application, locate resources, discuss the action plan components and guidelines, and address specific questions they may have. 

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Posted: Oct 31, 2024
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The November virtual KESA monthly update has been rescheduled for 10:30-11:15 a.m. on Nov. 18, due to Veterans Day falling on Nov. 11. These meetings will return to the second Monday of each month following the holiday. Join the meeting here and subscribe to the KESA listserv at accreditation@ksde.org to receive email reminders and more. 

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Posted: Oct 31, 2024
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The Kansas State Department of Education’s Accreditation and Design team has received several requests for directions on how to access the KESA 2.0 authenticated application.  

The following are the three levels of access from which to choose:  

  • Approve – For superintendents only. 
  • Update – For anyone the superintendent gives access to for data entry and editing. 
  • DLT – For all other district leadership team (DLT) members; primarily view access only.  
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Posted: Oct 23, 2024
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The Kansas State Department of Education’s Accreditation and Design team has received several inquiries requesting directions on how to access the KESA 2.0 authenticated application.  

The following are the three levels of access from which to choose:  

  • Approve – For superintendents only. 
  • Update – For anyone the superintendent gives access to for data entry and editing. 
  • DLT – For all other district leadership team (DLT) members; primarily view access only.  
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Posted: Oct 23, 2024
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Virtual office hours will soon be offered to support systems that have participated in their School Improvement Day and are developing their KESA action plan.  

Click here to access the office hours on Zoom, 3-4 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 6. 

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