June 

4: 3-5 p.m. Orientation session for Kodály Certification Courses at Wichita State University. To register, or for more information, visit www.wichita.edu/kodaly or email Steve Oare or Matt Hanne.  

5-16: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) Kodály Certification Courses at Wichita State University. Cost for the noncredit workshop is $600. Courses also can be taken for graduate credit. Housing is available. All classes take place at the Duerksen Fine Arts Building on the Wichita State University campus. To register, or for more information, visit www.wichita.edu/kodaly or email Steve Oare or Matt Hanne.  

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. 

6: 10-11 a.m. Star Reading 101, virtual. This KSDE-sponsored professional development opportunity explains what Star Reading is, why it should be administered and how to leverage as a universal screener. Also explains how the Star scale connects student test performance to learning progressions, resources, Kansas standards and other scores. Register here. 

6: IXL Math: Kansas’ End-to-End Teaching Solution, morning and afternoon sessions to select from. Webinar attendees will receive an introduction to IXL Math from the classroom, building and district perspectives, showing how IXL can help students achieve their full potential. For more information and to sign up, click here. 

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. 

8: 9-10 a.m. FastBridge FastTrack 101: Secondary, virtual. This KSDE-sponsored professional development opportunity will teach participants about universal screening with FastTrack Reading and Math at your grade level. This session will be an overview of assessments and reports for grades sixth through 12th. Register here. 

12: 9 a.m.-noon, KSDE Summer School Counseling Virtual Academy. Registration required. For more information or to register, click here.  

12-13: 9 a.m.-noon, KSDE and Phenomenon Elementary Science Education virtual training. There will be approximately two hours of additional asynchronous engagement before, during and after the 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. Please email mrichard@ksde.org with questions.

13: IXL Math: Kansas’ End-to-End Teaching Solution, morning and afternoon sessions to select from. Webinar attendees will receive an introduction to IXL Math from the classroom, building and district perspectives, showing how IXL can help students achieve their full potential. For more information and to sign up, click 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. 

14: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. KSDE Budget Workshop, Southwest Plains Regional Service Center, 810 West Lark Ave., Sublette. Register here by June 8. The registration fee is $25, which includes lunch. 

15: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. KSDE Budget Workshop, Northwest Kansas Education Service Center, 703 West 2nd, Oakley. Register here by June 8. Registration fee is $20, which includes lunch. 

15: 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. 

19: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. KSDE Budget Workshop, Southeast Kansas Education Service Center, 947 West 47 Highway, Girard. Register here by June 16. Registration fee is $25, which includes lunch. 

20: 10-11 a.m. FastBridge FastTrack 101: Grades 4-5. Virtual. This KSDE-sponsored professional development opportunity will teach participants about universal screening with FastTrack Reading and Math at your grade level. This session will be an overview of assessments and reports for fourth and fifth grades. Register here. 

20: IXL Math: Kansas’ End-to-End Teaching Solution, morning and afternoon sessions to select from. Webinar attendees will receive an introduction to IXL Math from the classroom, building and district perspectives, showing how IXL can help students achieve their full potential. For more information and to sign up, click here. 

21: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. KSDE Budget Workshop, Valley Center High School, 9600 N. Meridian, Valley Center. Register here by June 15. Registration fee is $12, which includes lunch. 

22: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. KSDE Budget Workshop, Shawnee Heights High School, 4201 S.E. Shawnee Heights Road, Tecumseh. Register by June 19 by emailing gishj@usd450.net. Registration fee is $10, which includes lunch. 

22: 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. 

22: 9-10 a.m. Star Power Hour. Virtual. A space for collaboration, resources and to ask Star questions. Sponsored by KSDE. Exclusively for Kansas educators. Register here. 

22: 10-11 a.m. FastBridge FastTrack 101: Grades 2-3. Virtual. This KSDE-sponsored professional development opportunity will teach participants about universal screening with FastTrack Reading and Math at your grade level. This session will be an overview of assessments and reports for second and third grades. Register here. 

22: 10-10:30 a.m., KSDE ESSER Office Hour via Zoom. https://ksde.zoom.us/j/87815848572. 

26: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. KSDE Budget Workshop, Career and Technical Education Academy, 800 15th Circle, Hutchinson. Register here by June 21. Registration fee is $15, which includes lunch. 

26-29: Scott County USD 466 AP CSP Workshop. For Kansas residents only. Register here. 

27: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. KSDE Budget Workshop, Lakewood Middle School, 1135 Lakewood Circle, Salina. Register by June 22 by emailing Jennifer.nelson@usd305.com. Registration fee is $15, which includes lunch. 

27: IXL Math: Kansas’ End-to-End Teaching Solution, morning and afternoon sessions to select from. Webinar attendees will receive an introduction to IXL Math from the classroom, building and district perspectives, showing how IXL can help students achieve their full potential. For more information and to sign up, click here. 

29: Achieving Equity in AP, Scott County USD 466. Register here. 

29: 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. 

29: 9-10 a.m. FastBridge Lightning Round. Virtual. A space for collaboration, resources and to ask Star questions. Sponsored by KSDE. Exclusively for Kansas educators. Register here. 

30: Deadline for Child Nutrition and Wellness KANSANS CAN 2022-2023 Best Practice Awards. One-page nomination form is available here.  

30: Deadline to submit and correct chronic absentee data via the End of the Year Assessment (EOYA) record.