February

20: 8:39 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Quarterly science professional development, Investigating Routines and Rigor for Students. Six locations across the state:

• Region 1: K-State Olathe.
• Region 2: Smoky Hill Education Service Center.
• Region 3: Fort Scott Community College.
• Region 4: ESSDACK Regional Service Center.
• Region 5: Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center.
• Region 6: Southwest Plains Regional Service Center.

21: 2 p.m. KSDE Child Nutrition and Wellness town hall meeting. The link for the meeting is https://ksde.zoom.us/j/84920437369?pwd=dXgrdE5ickp6VVVHRTFWbkowN0FJUT09.

22: The application period opens for Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP), which will provide qualifying parents and guardians with a one-time $1,000 award per child to pay for educational goods and services, such as tutoring and school supplies. For more information, go to https://www.keep.ks.gov/.

22: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., preconference for 41^st annual Kansas Division for Early Childhood Conference in Wichita. Participants will spend the day in interactive conversations designed to build awareness of EI service delivery as a practice requiring reflection and ongoing professional growth. Continuing education units are available. Registration is $100 per person. Limited space is available. Lunch is provided. Register: https://kccto.wufoo.com/forms/z1up3ig30u1zl2s/

22: 9:30 a.m., Wellness Wednesday, https://ksde.zoom.us/j/81862066065?pwd=VFAySXJxL0RMa2dLbjdNVjhiM0wwQT09. Passcode: 620067. Student Substance Use in Kansas: Strategies and Best Practices from the Field. Join Kansas school nurses and KSDE Child Nutrition and Wellness team members to learn about best practices being implemented to overcome the challenges in the fight against student substance abuse in Kansas schools.

23: 1-2 p.m., Star Assessments Spring Virtual Learning, sponsored by KSDE. “February Star Burst: Using Star Assessments to Meet Dyslexia Screening Guidelines in Kansas.” Learn more about the month’s topic or join the Office Hours Breakout Room. Registration: https://renaissance.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrd-utrDksH9wmW6fNO12kX__RHIlTxDtE.

23-24: 41^st annual Kansas Division for Early Childhood Conference in Wichita. Educators and service providers can earn continuing education units. Lunch is provided. Ellen Drolette, author of “Overcoming Teacher Burnout in Early Childhood,” is the keynote speaker. Registration: https://cvent.me/Wq7WL7.

27: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dyslexia: Tier I Supports for Middle/Secondary Students. Smoky Hill Education Service Center, 605 E. Crawford St. in Salina. The cost is $25, and lunch is provided. Credits available – five continuing education units; five professional development points; and five contact hours. Registration ends Feb. 26. Register here.

March

1: 4-5 p.m., Star Assessments Spring Virtual Learning, sponsored by KSDE. Star Power Hour. Share best practices, collaborate with colleagues and hear from a special guest KSDE educator. Registration: https://renaissance.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAldu6hrTMuHNxwXX7lRCu2B-bLGGoTgfo4.

1: Pre-course work (two-hour online training) for Youth Mental Health First Aid Community of Practice opens.

3: Deadline to submit Licensed Personnel Report information.

6: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dyslexia: Tier I Supports for Middle/Secondary Students. Greenbush Service Center in Lawrence. The cost is $25, and breakfast and lunch will be provided. Register here.

8: 10-11 a.m., Star Assessments Spring Virtual Learning, sponsored by KSDE. “March Star Burst: Planning Instruction with Record Book and Nearpod.” Learn more about the month’s topic or join the Office Hours Breakout Room. Registration: https://renaissance.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcudeChpj8qGNcY2zvo7518y-oLkUoACKD1.

10: Deadline for state-level School Bus Safety poster contest. Entries must be received in Topeka by this date to qualify for the contest.

14: 9 a.m., Entry-Level Driving Training (ELDT) Theory event for prospective Kansas school bus drivers, Kansas City USD 500 Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59^th St. No cost. The registration deadline is March 8. Register at https://events.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=861.

14-15: Kansas State Board of Education meeting. View the live stream at https://www.ksde.org/Board/Kansas-State-Board-of-Education/Streaming-Media.