As KSDE prepares to roll out KESA 2.0 in the 2024-2025 school year, these are the projects the agency is undertaking this spring:

Priority Projects

• Develop the School Improvement Model Structures and Lead Indicators.
• Design the templates needed for the School Improvement Day which will include peer collaboration around data and the Four Fundamentals, and an action planning conversation.
• Recruit and train facilitators for the School Improvement Day which will include peer collaboration around data and the Four Fundamentals, and an action planning conversation.
• Design the protocol for the deep dive into student performance data.
• Integrate Kindergarten Readiness into the school improvement model and conversation. A Kindergarten Readiness School Improvement Zoom is set for Feb. 21. Click here for more information.
• Integrate Social and Emotional Learning measured locally into the school improvement model and conversation.
• Integrate Individual Plans of Study into the school improvement model and conversation.
• Begin intentional collaboration with Service Center and Technical Assistance Systems Network partners.

Supporting Projects

• KansasStar, Needs Assessment Alignment
• Curriculum and Materials Audit
• Standards Alignment Toolkits
• Balanced Assessment & Data Literacy
• Professional Development and Mentoring Plan Alignment
• Higher Education Collaboration and Alignment
• STAR Recognition Alignment
• The Kansas Vignettes
• Civic Engagement Alignment