On this page we will provide notes about updated information that is coming out both from KSDE and specific information on our web site. Please check here frequently to see what is new. If you know of an new information or an up-coming workshop that is not listed please let us know and we'll share the information here.

KSDE has provided additional guidance on the requirements of writing measurable annual goals for students taking the KAMM. Here is a copy of the information that was provided via spedexpress as a PDF. KAMM Goal Guidance

The new Accommodation Manual for 2008 has been posted at the KSDE web site at http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=420

The Kansas Career Pipeline

As an educator, you understand the importance of bringing your students tools that help them reach their goals and achieve success. With the Kansas Career Pipeline, students can start planning their classes, explore careers, research post secondary options, and get a hold of their future as early as fifth grade. Research has proven that with career and postsecondary preparation, students are more likely to stay in school, graduate on time, and accomplish personal goals.

The Kansas Career Pipeline system, a comprehensive Internet-based education and career planning tool for all ages. The system is designed to facilitate active engagement by students while creating a “spark” for the learning and self-assessment that are essential to creating a successful roadmap for the future.

Educators, parents, and students (grades 5-16) can begin using the system September 1, 2007 free of charge at www.kansascareerpipeline.org.

Download the announcement email from KSDE and Information Sheet (PDF)

Book Group in A Bag

During the 2007-08 school year Project SPOT will offer for checkout or purchase a Book Group in a Bag. These bags were created to further the study, discussion, and practices associated with Kansas Multi-Tiered System of Support. Each Book Group Bag contains 10 copies of the book and a facilitator’s guide. For more information about titles and to check out book studies use the Book Groups link on the left of this page.

Project SPOT & MTSS/RtI portion of KISN combine

Project SPOT & the MTSS/RtI portion of the KISN project administered by NEKESC have combined. Each agency will continue to administer the grant but our efforts to provide professional development and capacity building to districts across the state have been combined. The KISN staff involved in this collaboration are Dawn Miller and Tracie Kalic.

Gifted Education Page on KanSped

A new web page has been added to the www.kansped.org web site providing a single location for all guidance and information related to Gifted Education in Kansas. A direct link is http://www.kansped.org/ksde/gifted/giftedindex.html