Districts with virtual learning to complete now have until Dec. 31 to schedule your session(s). Check this recording at the 1:37 time stamp to see if this deadline applies to your district. Districts can use their allotted virtual learning for any 60-minute session(s) in the Professional Learning Catalog.  You do not need to hold the session by Dec. 31, but you do need to schedule it before then so that it does not expire.  

Contact scheduling@renaissance.com for more information, schedule sessions here, and/or join Sheleena Clark for professional learning office hours for assistance on Sept. 19 in the morning or afternoon.  

 
Upcoming in-person trainings:  

There are numerous opportunities throughout the state to join Star and FastBridge trainings sponsored by KSDE. Learning outcomes vary by location. Reach out to Sheleena at sheleena.clark@renaissance.com if your district is interested in hosting a Star or FastBridge Regional Training and would like to learn more. 

Star in-person regional trainings:    

• Sept. 5: Hosted by Valley Center USD 262. Learn more and register here. 
• Sept. 18: Hosted by Independence USD 446. Learn more and register here. 
• Sept. 23: Hosted by Girard USD 248. Learn more and register here. 

FastBridge in-person trainings:    

• Sept. 23: FastBridge Regional Training hosted by Girard USD 248. Learn more and register here.  
• Sept. 24: Progress Monitoring with FastBridge, co-sponsored with Orion Education & Training. Learn more and register here. 
• Sept. 27:  FastBridge Regional Training hosted by Caney USD 436. Learn more and register here. 

Upcoming Star virtual trainings:   

• Sept. 5: 4-5 p.m., Using Star Assessments to Meet Dyslexia Screening Guidelines in Kansas. Register here. 
• Sept. 9: 4-5 p.m., Using Star Spanish Data with English Language Learners. Register here. 
• Sept. 10: 4-5 p.m., Understanding and Administering SAEBRS in Star. Register here. 

Upcoming FastBridge virtual trainings:   

• Sept. 5: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Getting Started with FastBridge. Register here. 
• Sept. 5: 1:30-2:30 p.m., FastBridge Lightning Round. Register here. 
• Sept. 5: 3-4 p.m., Group Screening Report for Teachers. Register here. 
• Sept. 6: 9-10 a.m., Group Screening Report for Leaders. Register here. 
• Sept. 10: 9–10:30 a.m., Screening Behavior with SAEBRS and mySAEBRS in FastBridge. Register here. 
• Sept. 10: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.., Screening Behavior with SAEBRS and mySAEBRS in FastBridge. Register here. 
• Sept. 13: 8:30-9:30 a.m., FastBridge Friday co-hosted with Orion & ESSDACK. Register here. 

Visit the Kansas Landing Page or monthly newsletter to explore more resources and learning opportunities for FastBridge and Star.   
   
For questions or more information, email Sheleena Clark at sheleena.clark@renaissance.com.