IT & Cybersecurity

The Kansas Education Data System (KEDS) production environment is ready, according to KSDE Information Technology staff.   

Staff from KSDE’s Information Technology (IT) department have been working to modernize Moodle, the agency's learning management systems (LMS),  http://learning.ksde.org. Moodle is an open source LMS that has been used in education for more than 20 years. 

Staff from KSDE’s Information Technology (IT) department have been working to modernize Moodle, the agency's learning management systems (LMS),  http://learning.ksde.org. Moodle is an open source LMS that has been used in education for more than 20 years. 

The IT team will perform a series of updates to improve the interface, as well as the functionality of the platform. This will be done by adding some branding items to make the learning site consistent with other KSDE websites. 

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Information Technology will host E-Rate training sessions, Oct. 14-18, across the state.

The next KSDE’s Information Technology (IT) webinar will be at 1 p.m., on Oct. 16. This month’s topic is on data breaches. 

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) will host E-Rate training sessions this month. Don Dietrich and Lori Thompson from BTU Consultants will conduct five in-person sessions across the state to discuss the E-Rate program's opportunities and requirements.    

Throughout October, the KSDE Information Technology staff will share tips to help you protect your digital life and understand the importance of cybersecurity in our world. 

The National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security, hosted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), will be Sept. 25-26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. CST, each day. 

This virtual event brings together school safety experts, practitioners and leaders to discuss and share actionable recommendations that enhance safe and supportive learning environments in K-12 schools. Through expert panels, sessions and keynote addresses by leaders in the field, the summit explores current threats and issues in school safety and considers research-informed strategies for addressing security challenges. 

KSDE’s Information Technology (IT) team is offering a series of webinars hosted by experts to assist school technology directors and staff members, along with superintendents, principals and others who are interested, navigate the complex and critical practices of cybersecurity and data privacy. These 60-minute webinars will take place at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month starting this month. 

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) will host E-Rate training sessions in October. Don Dietrich and Lori Thompson from BTU Consultants will conduct five in-person sessions across the state to discuss the E-Rate program's opportunities and requirements.   

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a cybersecurity pilot program that will allocate up to $200 million to selected schools and libraries. Schools must apply and be chosen to participate in this three-year initiative.

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) will be hosting E-rate training sessions in October. Don Dietrich from BTU Consultants will conduct five in-person sessions across the state to discuss the E-rate program's opportunities and requirements.  

Information regarding registration and costs will be posted on each service center's website so check their websites periodically for information. KSDE will distribute registration details once they are provided by the service centers.   

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has unveiled a cybersecurity pilot program that will allocate up to $200 million to selected schools and libraries. To participate in this three-year initiative, schools must apply and be chosen.