May

12: Deadline for KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference: Empowered Together session proposals. Proposal form: https://ksde.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eaL4WlfFowNIyz4. 

16: 2 p.m., School Nutrition Program Renewal Training, at https://ksde.zoom.us/j/84920437369?pwd=dXgrdE5ickp6VVVHRTFWbkowN0FJUT09. KSDE will record this session and make the recording available to sponsors following the training if sponsors are unable to attend. 

17: 8:30-9:30 a.m., FastBridge Lightning Round. A space for collaboration, resources and asking questions. Exclusively for Kansas educators. Virtual event. Register here. 

17: 1-2 p.m. Star Power Hour. A space for collaboration, resources and asking questions. Exclusively for Kansas educators. Register here. 

23: 3:30-4:30 p.m., FastBridge Lightning Round. A space for collaboration, resources and asking questions. Exclusively for Kansas educators. Virtual event. Register here. 

23: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Star Power Hour. A space for collaboration, resources and asking questions. Exclusively for Kansas educators. Register here. 

25: Due date for Remote Learning Report (spring semester). 

30-June 2: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Join KSDE and K-State Olathe for a middle school science summit centered around the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Storyline process. The cost is $25 per day, which includes breakfast, lunch and snacks. Register here. 

31-June 2: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Join KSDE and K-State Olathe for a high school science summit centered around the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Storyline process. The cost is $25 per day, which includes breakfast, lunch and snacks. Register here. 

31-June 2: Kansas School Transportation Safety Conference and State Driving Competition, Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview in Wichita. The early bird registration deadline is May 5. The conference program, registration form and more can be found here.  

31: Deadline to submit all fully allocated Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) II plans. 

June 

6: 9-11 a.m., Picture Perfect Science, for kindergarten through second-grade teachers. Learn from award-winning NSTA Press authors Karen Ansberry and Emily Morgan. This introductory workshop, held via Zoom, will help educators build a solid understanding of STEM and literacy integration and the 5E Model through participation in engaging picture book-inspired lessons, lively discussion and interactive learning tasks. The first 50 registrants will receive a free copy of the supporting materials book. Register here: https://forms.gle/3Hpk2mcmS8Grb5YA6. 

7: 9-11 a.m., Picture Perfect Science, for kindergarten through second-grade teachers. Learn from award-winning NSTA Press authors Karen Ansberry and Emily Morgan. This introductory workshop, held via Zoom, will help educators build a solid understanding of STEM and literacy integration and the 5E Model through participation in engaging picture book-inspired lessons, lively discussion and interactive learning tasks. The first 50 registrants will receive a free copy of the supporting materials book. Register here: https://forms.gle/3Hpk2mcmS8Grb5YA6. 

8: 9 a.m., KSDE Book Study, “Overcoming Dyslexia,” second edition, by Dr. Sally Shaywitz. Registration and Zoom link: https://ksde.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrd-6gqzIoGdFaDs-30Zo-UlFoGF75e6fK. 

12-13: 9 a.m.-noon, KSDE and Phenomenon Elementary Science Education virtual training. There will be about two hours of additional asynchronous engagement before, during and after training. Applicants will be asked to commit to engaging during this time. College credit is optional, and certificates of professional learning will be provided. There is no cost to participants. Participants will be confirmed via email by May 15th and kits of materials will be shipped to the addresses provided below. Please email mrichard@ksde.org with questions. Register here. 

13-14: Kansas State Board of Education meeting. View the live stream at https://www.ksde.org/Board/Kansas-State-Board-of-Education/Streaming-Media.