Reporting and Operations

Districts that have opted into the KSDE and IXL Math contract to receive IXL Math at no local cost are required to provide data on math practice for the 2024-25 school year twice a year.  

Two built-in IXL reports will allow you to create and submit your KSDE reporting in just a few minutes. 

The reporting for Period 1 for incidents of restraint and/or seclusion using emergency safety interventions (ESI) began on July 1 and ended Nov. 20.

District staff should begin entering this data into the Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS) as soon as possible after Nov. 30 but before the submission window closes on Dec. 30.   

All ESSER funds must have been OBLIGATED by Sept. 30, and districts must request payments by Nov. 20, to make the cutoff for the final December liquidation deadline. Note: KSDE lacks the authority to alter or extend these statutory dates. 

The reporting for Period 1 for incidents of restraint and/or seclusion using emergency safety interventions (ESI) began on July 1 and ends Nov. 20. District staff should begin entering this data into the Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS) as soon as possible after Nov. 30 but before the submission window closes on Dec. 30.   

The KSDE Special Education and Title Services (SETS) team is reminding districts to complete the Title IV-A Expenditure Survey SFY 2024 regarding information for the Consolidated State Performance Report.  

This survey is REQUIRED and must be completed no later than Friday, Nov. 8.  

The KSDE Special Education and Title Services (SETS) team is reminding districts to complete the Title IV-A Expenditure Survey SFY 2024 regarding information for the Consolidated State Performance Report.  

This survey will allow KSDE to report federally required data regarding Title IV, Part A to the U.S. Department of Education.

The Dropout Graduation Summary Report (DGSR) will close on Oct. 31. This is a hard deadline. Districts should validate data across all K-12 levels to ensure accurate reporting for the DGSR.  

Be sure to check all exit records and ensure they were uploaded to KIDS. You can do this by running either the graduate report or exit status report in KIDS collection.  

Clay County USD 379 will host a one-day Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) proxy testing event on Nov. 7, at Clay County Community High School, 1630 9th Street, in Clay Center. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. 

Register here in advance: https://events.ksde.org/sf/CDLTesting.aspx     

The ESSER Quarterly Reporting on CommonApp will close at the end of the day, Friday, Oct. 18.  

This is a cumulative report, so use last quarter’s spreadsheet to add expenditures. This report should include all ESSER expenditures (reimbursed and planned) and will be the last of the state quarterly reporting for ESSER. Note: The federal annual performance reporting will continue into 2026.  

The Dropout Graduation Summary Report (DGSR) is open for all districts. Districts should validate data across all K-12 levels to ensure accurate reporting for the DGSR. The report will close on Oct. 31. This is a hard deadline. 

U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is urging local educational agencies (LEAs) across the country to order free, over-the-counter rapid antigen COVID-19 self-tests for their students, families, staff, and school communities. 

“We encourage LEAs to make use of this free COVID-19 test offering, which schools may use, for example, to stock school nurses’ offices and main offices with tests; to send test kits home with students or parents; or to distribute within their communities to put these valuable safeguards in the hands of students, parents, and staff who need them,” Cardona said in a recent letter.  

Clay County USD 379 will be hosting a one-day Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) proxy testing event on Nov. 7, at Clay County Community High School, 1630 9th Street, in Clay Center. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. 

National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 21-25 and Kansas School Transportation Appreciation Day is Wednesday, Oct. 23. 

This important public education program is an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operations, school administrators, and other interested parties to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the latest round of funding for the Clean School Bus Rebate Program is available to school districts. 

Applications for this year’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program are due on the EPA online portal by 3 p.m. CST, on Jan. 9, 2025.

The Kansas Volunteer Commission announced the MLK National Day of Service mini grant which provides grant funding to recruit and engage volunteers in meaningful service activities or deliver a service-learning activity related to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  

U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is urging local educational agencies (LEA) across the country to order free, over-the-counter rapid antigen COVID-19 self-tests for their students, families, staff, and school communities. 

“We encourage LEAs to make use of this free COVID-19 test offering, which schools may use, for example, to stock school nurses’ offices and main offices with tests; to send test kits home with students or parents; or to distribute within their communities to put these valuable safeguards in the hands of students, parents, and staff who need them,” Cardona said in a recent letter.  

The Dropout Graduation Summary Report (DGSR) is open for all districts. Districts should validate data across all K-12 levels to ensure accurate reporting for the DGSR. The report will close on Oct. 31. This is a hard deadline. 

The ESSER Quarterly Reporting opened on CommonApp on Oct. 1, and will close at the end of the day, Friday, Oct. 18.  

This is a cumulative report, so use last quarter’s spreadsheet to add expenditures. This report should include all ESSER expenditures (reimbursed and planned) and will be the last of the state quarterly reporting for ESSER. The federal annual performance reporting will continue into 2026.  

The Kansas Volunteer Commission has announced the MLK National Day of Service mini-grant, which provides grant funding to recruit and engage volunteers in meaningful service activities or deliver a service-learning activity related to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  

Applications are due Nov. 4. All school districts, as well as community-based and youth-serving organizations, are encouraged to apply. The grant period is from Jan. 1 – Jan. 31, 2025, and applicants may request up to $5,000. 

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Preparedness program now offers free One Health lesson plans for Kansas K-12 educators. One Health is an initiative that seeks to help educate students about the connections between the health of humans, animals and their shared environment. 

Wabaunsee USD 329 is hosting an Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) and Commercial Driver License (CDL) permit training exam event, Oct. 23-24, in Alma. 

Click here to register: CDL permit training. The training will be 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day at the Alma Community Center, 1050 Ohio Street. The ELDT Theory will be Oct. 23; the CDL written test will be Oct. 24. There will be an open lunch both days. 

Start making plans now to celebrate National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 21-25. 

This important public education program is an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operations, school administrators, and other interested parties to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the latest round of funding for the Clean School Bus Rebate Program is available to school districts. 

Applications for this year’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program are due on the EPA online portal by 4 p.m. EST on Jan. 9, 2025. Applicants can request up to $325,000 per bus for up to 50 buses per application, an increase in the total buses per project in response to stakeholder feedback for larger projects to help achieve faster fleet turnover. Funds can be used to cover bus and infrastructure costs for awardees requesting electric school buses, as well as eligible training costs for bus drivers, electricians, and others working with the new buses or infrastructure.  

Wabaunsee USD 329 is hosting an Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) and Commercial Driver License (CDL) permit training exam event, Oct. 23-24, in Alma. 

Click here to register: CDL permit training. The training will be 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day at the Alma Community Center, 1050 Ohio Street. The ELDT Theory will be Oct. 23; the CDL written test will be Oct. 24. There will be an open lunch both days. 

Start making plans now to celebrate National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 21-25. 

This important public education program is an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operations, school administrators, and other interested parties to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. 

The Post-Award Reporting and Recording forms for capital improvement projects are due Sept. 30.  

These reports are mandatory for capital project in which federal funds were used for ANY portion of the project. This includes any ESSER funding stream, such as ESSER I, ESSER I SPED, ESSER II, ESSER II SPED, ESSER II True Up, ESSER III, or ESSER III True Up. 

The ESSER quarterly reporting will open on CommonApp on Oct. 1, and will close at the end of the day, Oct. 17. This is a cumulative report, so use last quarter’s spreadsheet to add expenditures.

This report should include all ESSER expenditures (reimbursed and planned) and will be the last of the state quarterly reporting for ESSER. Remember, even if you haven’t had any expenditures this past quarter, you are still required to submit a report. 

The federal annual performance reporting will continue into 2026.  

The fiscal year 2025 Perkins Reserve grant applications for the Human Services, Marketing and Transportation, Distribution & Logistics clusters are due Friday, Sept. 27. 

The approved Kansas State Plan for Career and Technical Education (CTE) includes a Perkins Secondary Reserve Fund, established to provide support for innovative CTE programs, program delivery and/or CTE program expansion to meet critical workforce development needs. Reserve funds are distributed through a competitive grant process. 

The Fall Vacancy Report (accessed in the Educator Data Collection System) and the list of mentor teachers (entered in the Mentor Stipends system) are due Wednesday, Sept. 25.   

The Post-Award Reporting and Recording forms for capital improvement projects are due Sept. 30.  

These reports are mandatory for capital project in which federal funds were used for ANY portion of the project. This includes any ESSER funding stream, such as ESSER I, ESSER I SPED, ESSER II, ESSER II SPED, ESSER II True Up, ESSER III, or ESSER III True Up. 

For the purpose of this requirement, capital expenditures means expenditures to acquire capital assets or expenditures to make additions, improvements, modifications, replacements, rearrangements, reinstallations, renovations, or alterations to capital assets that materially increase their value or useful life.  

The ESSER quarterly reporting will open on CommonApp on Oct. 1, and will close at the end of the day, Oct. 17. This is a cumulative report, so use last quarter’s spreadsheet to add expenditures. This report should include all ESSER expenditures (reimbursed and planned) and will be the last of the state quarterly reporting for ESSER.

Remember, even if you haven’t had any expenditures this past quarter, you are still required to submit a report. 

The federal annual performance reporting will continue into 2026.  

Registration is now open for the second quarterly meeting of administrators of Local Consolidated Plans (LCP).  

• Oct. 8: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Topeka. Click here to register: https://ksdetasn.org/events/0bUxhg 
• Oct. 10: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Garden City. Click here to register: https://ksdetasn.org/events/b_hgtA 

The Kansas State Department of Education is committed to supporting districts that serve students who are experiencing homelessness. Live, virtual McKinney-Vento trainings will be offered on the following dates and times: 

• Oct. 16: 1 p.m. 
• Nov. 12: 10:30 a.m. 

Contact Maureen Tabasko, mtabasko@ksde.org, (785) 296-1101, or Roxanne Zillinger, rzillinger@ksde.org, (785) 296-7260, for access to the Zoom link for each training and/or additional information on the program. 

The approved Kansas State Plan for Career and Technical Education (CTE) includes a Perkins Secondary Reserve Fund, established to provide support for innovative CTE programs, program delivery and/or CTE program expansion to meet critical workforce development needs. Reserve funds are distributed through a competitive grant process. 

Grant applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Perkins Reserve grants are now available on the KSDE Carl. D. Perkins Webpage.  

The Kansas State Department of Education submitted its annual budget request on Friday, Sept. 6, to the Division of the Budget of the Kansas Department of Administration. 

This year’s budget request included a revised estimate for state fiscal year 2025 and an initial estimate for FY 2026. The state fiscal year lasts from July 1 to June 30. A summary of the budget is provided below. The agency’s full budget request can be found on the KSDE website at Fiscal Services and Operations.  

The ESSER quarterly reporting will open on CommonApp on Oct. 1, and will close at the end of the day, Oct. 17.

The Post-Award Reporting and Recording forms for capital improvement projects are due Sept. 30.  

These reports are mandatory for capital project in which federal funds were used for ANY portion of the project. This includes any ESSER funding stream, such as ESSER I, ESSER I SPED, ESSER II, ESSER II SPED, ESSER II True Up, ESSER III, or ESSER III True Up. 

As a follow-up to the annual Counting Kids workshops, KSDE’s Fiscal Auditing Team will offer six “Ask an Auditor” Zoom-based sessions to help answer 2024-25 Counting Kids questions. The sessions will be on the following dates: 

• Sept. 17: 9-11 a.m.; 1-3 p.m. 
• Sept. 18: 9-11 a.m.; 1-3 p.m. 
• Sept. 19: 9-11 a.m.; 1-3 p.m. 

A new tool, “Checklist for School Districts’ Annual KSDE Audit,” clearly identifies documents required for the audit, including a short list of items to upload in advance of your district’s scheduled audit.  

The checklist is available on the KSDE Fiscal Auditing webpage under the heading, “Audit Guides.” The checklist will also be previewed and discussed during this fall’s Counting Kids workshops.  

Call (785) 296-4976 or email auditing@ksde.org with questions. 

Registration is now open for the second quarterly meeting of administrators of Local Consolidated Plans (LCP).  

• Oct. 8: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Topeka. Click here to register: https://ksdetasn.org/events/0bUxhg 
• Oct. 10: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Garden City. Click here to register: https://ksdetasn.org/events/b_hgtA 

Is vaping an issue at your school? Are you ready to address it and get students connected to the help they need? If yes, enroll in the Kansas Vaping ECHO for Education program for the 2024-25 school year by Sept. 13.   

The Kansas State Department of Education is committed to supporting districts that serve students who are experiencing homelessness. There are live trainings that will be offered on the following dates and times on this topic:

• Sept. 17: 11 a.m. 
• Oct. 16: 1 p.m. 
• Nov. 12: 10:30 a.m. 

The approved Kansas State Plan for Career and Technical Education (CTE) includes a Perkins Secondary Reserve Fund, established to provide support for innovative CTE programs, program delivery and/or CTE program expansion to meet critical workforce development needs. Reserve funds are distributed through a competitive grant process. 

Grant applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Perkins Reserve grants are now available on the KSDE Carl. D. Perkins webpage.  

As a follow-up to the annual Counting Kids workshops, KSDE’s Fiscal Auditing Team will offer six “Ask an Auditor” Zoom-based sessions to help answer 2024-25 Counting Kids questions. The sessions will be on the following dates: 

• Sept. 17: 9-11 a.m.; 1-3 p.m. 
• Sept. 18: 9-11 a.m.; 1-3 p.m. 
• Sept. 19: 9-11 a.m.; 1-3 p.m. 

A new tool, “Checklist for School Districts’ Annual KSDE Audit,” clearly identifies documents required for the audit, including a short list of items to upload in advance of your district’s scheduled audit.  

The checklist is available on the KSDE Fiscal Auditing webpage under the heading, “Audit Guides.” The checklist will also be previewed and discussed during this fall’s Counting Kids workshops.  

Call (785) 296-4976 or email auditing@ksde.org with questions. 

Is vaping an issue at your school? Are you ready to address it and get students connected to the help they need? If yes, enroll in the Kansas Vaping ECHO for Education program for the 2024-25 school year by Sept. 13.   

KSDE will host a webinar from 11-11:30 a.m., on Sept. 12, to review important updates to the recording and reporting requirements for all districts that used federal funds for capital improvement projects or materials, or for services for capital improvements. 

The Dropout Graduation Summary Report (DGSR) will open Oct. 1. Districts should validate data across all K-12 levels between now and Oct. 1 to ensure accurate reporting for the DGSR. 

Whether you are new to the Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) or just want a refresher, these trainings are for you. Each session, either in-person or by Zoom, will cover the same information.  

EDCS For Beginners (in-person) 

Sept. 6: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Chanute USD 413; district board office, 321 E. Main Street  

Facilitator: Kelly Colter 

KSDE will host a webinar from 11-11:30 a.m., on Sept. 12, to review important updates to the recording and reporting requirementsfor all districts that used federal funds for capital improvement projects or materials, or for services for capital improvements. 

A new tool, “Checklist for School Districts’ Annual KSDE Audit,” clearly identifies documents required for the audit, including a short list of items to upload in advance of your district’s scheduled audit. The checklist is available on the KSDE Fiscal Auditing (ksde.org) webpage under the heading, “Audit Guides.” The checklist will also be previewed and discussed during this fall’s Counting Kids workshops.  

The Dropout Graduation Summary Report (DGSR) will open Oct. 1. Districts should validate data across all K-12 levels between now and Oct. 1 to ensure accurate reporting for the DGSR. 

Whether you are new to the Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) or just want a refresher, these trainings are for you. Each session, either in-person or by Zoom, will cover the same information.  

Is vaping an issue at your school? Are you ready to address it and get students connected to the help they need? If yes, enroll in the Kansas Vaping ECHO for Education program for the 2024-25 school year. 

Beginning July 1, 2028, Kansas veteran educators serving in the positions listed below will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the science of reading to renew their professional license. This knowledge may be demonstrated by completing state-approved training or passing a state-approved literacy exam.  

KSDE’s School Transportation Unit will host school transportation meetings/forums for the 2024-25 school year at 15 locations in September.   

School transportation professionals are encouraged to attend one of these meetings. This may be the only occasion during the year where you have an opportunity to attend a meeting at a close, convenient location to your district. All meetings are 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Is vaping an issue at your school? Are you ready to address it and get students connected to the help they need? If yes, enroll in the Kansas Vaping ECHO for Education program for the 2024-25 school year.  

The deadline for completing the Pathways Student Data Management application is Thursday, Aug. 15.  

Anyone needing assistance to complete the application can participate in a Zoom session at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12. Click here for the Zoom link: https://ksde.zoom.us/j/85724484528. Meeting ID: 857 2448 4528 

The Enrollment Handbook  for 2024-25 is available and posted under the headline "Audit Guides" on Fiscal Auditing (ksde.org). This handbook is updated annually and is a resource to assist schools in reporting data for student enrollment in the KIDS system (KIDS ENRL).   

Registration is open and registration deadlines are approaching for KSDE’s annual Counting Kids workshops presented in advance of the state’s official student count day on Friday, Sept. 20. Each year, KSDE Fiscal Auditing Director Laurel Murdie updates school districts on the information needed to enter for funding purposes.   

The Kansas State Department of Education’s School Transportation Unit will be holding school transportation meetings/forums for the 2024-25 school year at 15 locations in September.   

We understand you are busy but please consider attending one of these meetings. This may be the only occasion during the year where you have an opportunity to attend a meeting at a close, convenient location to your district.  All meetings are 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Is vaping an issue at your school? Are you ready to address it and get students connected to the help they need? If yes, enroll in the Kansas Vaping ECHO for Education program for the 2024-25 school year.  

Currently, local education agencies (LEAs) are limited only to entering potential mentor teachers in the mentor stipends system. 

Currently, local education agencies (LEAs) are limited only to entering potential mentor teachers in the mentor stipends system. LEAs cannot submit stipend requests at this time. The deadline for entering mentor teachers is 5 p.m. CST on Sept. 25.  

The Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) Professional Development (PD) Planning program has received numerous questions from districts regarding the use of PD points for movement on the district salary schedule. Specific guidance is embedded within the PD plan review process to distinguish awarding PD points for renewal and districts’ policies toward salary movement based on PD points.  

The goal of this information is to provide clarity regarding the KSDE’s role and responsibilities relating to the awarding of PD points for license renewal versus salary schedule movement. 

Local education agencies (LEAs) are now able to enter and submit the Fall Vacancy Report (FVR). The deadline for submitting the FVR is 5 p.m. CST, on Sept. 25. LEAs also are able to start entering data for the Licensed Personnel Report (LPR), which can be submitted through March 1, 2025. 

The Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) Professional Development (PD) Planning program has received numerous questions from districts regarding the use of PD points for movement on the district salary schedule. Specific guidance is embedded within the PD plan review process to distinguish awarding PD points for renewal and districts policies towards salary movement based on PD points.  

Training sessions have been scheduled for new and veteran administrators responsible for their Local Consolidated Plans (LCP) for special education. These plans are necessary for the completion of federal requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). 

On July 23, Kansas Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) Online users received the first installment of Kansas Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot News & Updates, a five-part guide to a successful start to the kindergarten year.  

Each edition provides proven resources to guide Kansas educators through each step of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ®) screening process. If you are not a Kansas ASQ Online user, you can visit https://agesandstages.com/ks to sign up for these emails and to view past newsletters. 

Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) are now able to enter and submit data for the Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) that is due Sept. 25 and begin entering data for the Licensed Personnel Report (LPR) that is due within the Jan. 1–March 1, 2025, window.  

The window closes on Friday, July 19, for school districts/systems to submit quarterly reports for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds on CommonApp.  

The Kansas early childhood systems-building webinar on July 10 featured presentations about recent updates to two important Kansas early childhood resources.  

Engaging with families to build strong relationships during children’s transition into kindergarten is a key strategy to prepare children, families and schools for a successful start to the kindergarten year.  

All Kansas elementary schools are required to partner with families to complete the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ-3) and Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: Social-Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ:SE-2). This Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot is an accreditation requirement and an impactful strategy as part of an overall system of school improvement.   

It is time for early childhood special education administrators to review and finalize their Early Childhood Outcomes data for the 2023-24 school year.  

Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) are now able to enter and submit data for the Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) that is due Sept. 25 and begin entering data for the Licensed Personnel Report (LPR) that is due within the Jan. 1 – March 1, 2025, window.  

Engaging with families to build strong relationships during children’s transition into kindergarten is a key strategy to prepare children, families, and schools for a successful start to the kindergarten year. All Kansas elementary schools are required to partner with families to complete the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ-3) and Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: Social-Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ:SE-2). This Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot is an accreditation requirement and an impactful strategy as part of an overall system of school improvement.   

It is time for early childhood special education administrators to review and finalize their Early Childhood Outcomes data for the 2023-24 school year. A new monitoring report (Missing Entry and Exit Report) makes it easier for districts to determine missing child entry and exit data reported in the Outcomes Web System (OWS) Part B authenticated application. As of July 3, 2021, school districts have missing entries or exits.  

Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) are now able to enter and submit data for the Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) that is due Sept. 25 and begin entering data for the Licensed Personnel Report (LPR) that is due within the Jan. 1 – March 1, 2025, window.

Registration is open for the annual Counting KIDS workshops led by Laurel Murdie, KSDE director of fiscal auditing.  

The window is open for school districts/systems to submit quarterly reports for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds on CommonApp. 

Registration is open for the annual Counting KIDS workshops led by Laurel Murdie, KSDE director of fiscal auditing.  

Make plans to attend one of the in-person sessions conducted at 11 locations – including two new host sites – to learn more about counting kids on the official count day Sept. 20, and the information needed to enter for funding purposes.

The window is now open for school districts/systems to submit quarterly reports for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds on CommonApp.  

Reminder: Attention district webmasters, web content creators and coordinators! 

Make sure you are using the correct KSDE logo on your website.

Engaging with families to build strong relationships during children’s transition into kindergarten is a key strategy to prepare children, families and schools for a successful start to the kindergarten year.  

Access to high-quality, safe and consistent child care is a key element of thriving rural communities. The Patterson Family Foundation has a grant program to help public school districts and nonprofit community-based child care centers enhance their child care capacity.  

Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds will open in CommonApp on Monday, July 1, and will close on Friday, July 19.  

The window to submit chronic absentee data closes this Sunday, June 30, and is submitted on the End of Year Assessment (EOYA) record. However, chronic absentee data is not final until all EOYA records have been submitted.   

As part of Kansas’ dyslexia initiative, all systems are reminded to upload their spring screening data for K-3, and eighth-grade student readers to the Kansas Individual Data on Students (KIDS) system no later than this Sunday, June 30. 

Engaging with families to build strong relationships during children’s transition into kindergarten is a key strategy to prepare children, families and schools for a successful start to the kindergarten year.  

Access to high-quality, safe, and consistent child care is a key element of thriving rural communities. The Patterson Family Foundation announces a grant program to help public school districts and nonprofit community-based child care centers enhance their child care capacity.  

Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds will open in CommonApp on Monday, July 1, and will close on Friday, July 19.  

The following are some reminders about chronic absentee data uploads:   

• Attendance is a local control decision.   
• How that data is coded is up to individual districts and buildings.  
• Best practice would indicate having a consistent attendance policy across buildings within districts leads to more accurate data.  

As part of Kansas’ dyslexia initiative, all systems are reminded to upload their spring screening data for K-3, and eighth-grade student readers.

Three and 4-year-old students who meet an at-risk criterion for the preschool-aged at-risk program and who are enrolled and attending a program that meets preschool-aged at-risk program requirements on Count Day, will automatically count as a ½ student (0.5 FTE) in calculating a district’s enrollment and accompanying weightings.

Beginning July 1, 2024, the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) will go cashless and there will NO longer be toll tickets and toll booths.  

Three and and 4-year-old students who meet an at-risk criterion for the preschool-aged at-risk program and who are enrolled and attending a program that meets preschool-aged at-risk program requirements on Count Day, will automatically count as a ½ student (0.5 FTE) in calculating a district’s enrollment and accompanying weightings.

Beginning July 1, 2024, the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) will go cashless and there will NO longer be toll tickets and toll booths.  

Starting July 1, 2024, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will increase the costs of providing fingerprint-based record checks to state agencies.  

The window to submit chronic absentee data is open until June 30 and is submitted on the End of Year Assessment (EOYA) record. However, chronic absentee data is not final until all EOYA records have been submitted.   

As part of Kansas’ dyslexia initiative, all systems are reminded to upload their spring screening data for K-3, and eighth-grade student readers to the Kansas Individual Data on Students (KIDS) system.

Does your district have concerns about vaping policies, practices or procedures?

The Kansas State Board of Education approved funding for preschool-aged at-risk programming for 2024-25 for 266 school districts during their May 15 meeting.   

Beginning July 1, 2024, the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) will go cashless and there will NO longer be toll tickets and toll booths.  

Starting July 1, 2024, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will increase the costs of providing fingerprint-based record checks to state agencies.  

The window to submit chronic absentee data is open until June 30 and is submitted on the End of Year Assessment (EOYA) record.

As part of Kansas’ dyslexia initiative, all systems are reminded to upload their spring screening data for K-3, and eighth-grade student readers to the Kansas Individual Data on Students (KIDS) system no later than June 30. 

Does your district have concerns about vaping policies, practices or procedures?

Beginning July 1, 2024, the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) will go cashless and there will NO longer be toll tickets and toll booths.  

Starting July 1, 2024, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will increase the costs of providing fingerprint-based record checks to state agencies.  

The window to submit chronic absentee data is open until June 30 and is submitted on the End of Year Assessment (EOYA) record.

As part of Kansas’ dyslexia initiative, all systems are reminded to upload their spring screening data.

Kansas Preschool Pilot (KKP) grantees need to submit their end -of-year survey in the Early Childhood Foundations for School Success authenticated web application by Friday, May 31, as required by program assurances.   

Starting July 1, 2024, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will increase the costs of providing fingerprint-based record checks to state agencies.  

The window to submit chronic absentee data is now open until June 30 and is submitted on the End of Year Assessment (EOYA) record.

As part of Kansas’ dyslexia initiative, all systems are reminded to upload their spring screening data for K-3, and eighth-grade student readers to the Kansas Individual Data on Students (KIDS) system. 

There is one week left for Kansas Preschool Pilot (KKP) grantees to submit their end of year survey in the Early Childhood Foundations for School Success authenticated web application. These must be submitted by May 31 as required by program assurances.   

ESSER staff will host online office hours on Wednesday, May 29, beginning at 10 a.m., to address any ESSER related questions.

The Kansas State Department of Education’s School Bus Safety Unit wishes to thank the school districts who participated in the Kansas One Day Stop Arm Violation Count which was conducted on April 17, 2024.

The Kansas School Transportation Safety Conference and State Driving Competition will be held June 5-7, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, in Wichita. During this three-day event, school transportation professionals will connect and learn how to improve operations and safety for their transportation teams. 

Forms for bus and school vehicle inspections have changed.

The KSDE School Bus Safety Unit is strongly recommending district transportation directors, or someone on the transportation staff, take time this summer to check the CDL status and medical self-certification category for all district bus drivers.

The Environmental Protection Agency anticipates awarding up to $932 million in competitive grant funding under the 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity.  

Starting July 1, 2024, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will increase the costs of providing fingerprint-based record checks to state agencies.

The window to submit chronic absentee data is now open until June 30 and is submitted on the End of Year Assessment (EOYA) record.

As part of Kansas’ dyslexia initiative, all systems are reminded to upload their spring screening data for K-3, and eighth-grade student readers to the Kansas Individual Data on Students (KIDS) system. 

ESSER staff will host online office hours beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, to address any ESSER related questions systems may have.

The window to enter data into the Early Childhood Foundations for School Success authenticated web application is open.

The Kansas State Department of Education’s School Bus Safety Unit wishes to thank the school districts who participated in the Kansas One Day Stop Arm Violation Count which was conducted on April 17, 2024.

As the end of the 2023-2024 school year quickly approaches, the KSDE School Bus Safety Unit is providing the following information about events and workshops:

The Environmental Protection Agency anticipates awarding up to $932 million in competitive grant funding under the 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. 

The Kansas School Transportation Safety Conference and State Driving Competition will be held June 5-7, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, in Wichita.

Does your district have concerns about vaping policies, practices or procedures?

The window to enter data into the Early Childhood Foundations for School Success authenticated web application is open.

Educate Kansas https://educatekansas.org/ has shared free marketing materials for the past several weeks leading up to Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10, to help support your teacher recruitment efforts and promote the teaching profession.

As the end of the 2023-2024 school year quickly approaches, the KSDE School Bus Safety Unit is providing the following information about events and workshops.

The Environmental Protection Agency anticipates awarding up to $932 million in competitive grant funding under the 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. 

The Kansas School Transportation Safety Conference and State Driving Competition will be held June 5-7, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, in Wichita. During this three-day event, school transportation professionals will connect and learn how to improve operations and safety for their transportation teams.

The early bird registration deadline is Friday, May 10.

Does your district have concerns about vaping policies, practices or procedures?

Educate Kansas https://educatekansas.org/ is sharing free marketing materials every week through the first full week of May, Teacher Appreciation Week, to help support your teacher recruitment efforts and promote the teaching profession. These resources are shared through a Canva link, with the ability to edit and share on your own media platforms.  

The Environmental Protection Agency anticipates awarding up to $932 million in competitive grant funding under the 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. 

The Kansas School Transportation Safety Conference and State Driving Competition will be held June 5-7, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, in Wichita. During this three-day event, school transportation professionals will connect and learn how to improve operations and safety for their transportation teams.

Does your district have concerns about vaping policies, practices, or procedures?  Then you are cordially invited to engage with the Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) team to engage in a year-long process to learn more about vaping education and best practices for cessation. 

The Kansas School Transportation Safety Conference & State Driving Competition will be held June 5-7, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, in Wichita. During this three-day event, school transportation professionals will connect and learn how to improve operations and safety for their transportation teams.

This is a reminder that the deadline to apply for Star Recognition is 5 p.m., Friday, May 3. This deadline is for any system wishing to apply or reapply for recognition in kindergarten readiness, social-emotional growth, or individual plan of study.

Does your district have concerns about vaping policies, practices, or procedures?  Then you are cordially invited to engage with the Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) team to engage in a year-long process to learn more about vaping education and best practices for cessation.  

Educate Kansas https://educatekansas.org/ is sharing free marketing materials every week through the first full week of May, Teacher Appreciation Week, to help support your teacher recruitment efforts and promote the teaching profession.

There’s still time for graduating Kansas seniors to participate in the “Kansans Can, and I Am” social media campaign. The Kansas State Department of Education needs your help to promote these accomplished students through your district’s social media channels and tagging KSDE in your posts beginning May 1.

In partnership with IXL, the Kansas State Department of Education is providing IXL’s math curriculum at no local cost to Kansas districts. This renewal marks another year of empowering Kansas educators and students with our comprehensive math curriculum.

The KSDE Mentor Stipends web application (formerly know as Mentor Programs) is currently open to qualifying Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) that entered mentor teachers by Sept. 25, 2023.

The Kansas State Department of Education’s School Bus Safety Unit thanks all the school districts and bus companies that participated in the Kansas One-Day Stop Arm Violation Count initiative on Wednesday, April 17. 

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) requires states to set their own state determined performance levels (SDPLs) following specific criteria and processes outlined in the law. Kansas is required to establish 2024-2025 SDPLs to continue receiving the federal funding under Perkins V.

Does your district have concerns about vaping policies, practices, or procedures?  Then you are cordially invited to engage with the Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) team to engage in a year-long process to learn more about vaping education and best practices for cessation.  

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) is excited to celebrate Kansas high school graduates once again with the “Kansans Can, and I Am” social media campaign. We are asking for your help to promote these accomplished students through your district social media channels and tagging KSDE in your posts beginning May 1.  

Educate Kansas is sharing free marketing materials every week through the first full week of May, Teacher Appreciation Week, to help support your teacher recruitment efforts and promote the teaching profession.

What does this mean for you? In partnership with IXL, the Kansas State Department of Education is providing IXL’s math curriculum at no local cost to Kansas districts. This renewal marks another year of empowering Kansas educators and students with our comprehensive math curriculum. 

Quarterly reporting for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds will close on the CommonApp on Friday, April 19. 

The KSDE Mentor Stipends web application (formerly know as Mentor Programs) is currently open to qualifying Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) that entered mentor teachers by Sept. 25, 2023.

KSDE’s ESSER team will be offering a webinar covering updates on required capital improvement reporting and monitoring for all districts. This information pertains to all districts that expended ESSER funds for a renovation, major remodel, construction, or real property project.

The Kansas State Department of Education’s School Bus Safety Unit thanks all the school districts and bus companies that participated in the Kansas One-Day Stop Arm Violation Count initiative on Wednesday, April 17.  

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) requires states to set their own state determined performance levels (SDPLs) following specific criteria and processes outlined in the law.