Annual Required Trainings

PLEASE NOTE:

For 2026-2027, you will no longer receive a formatted certificate. Instead, you will receive a copy of your responses to the “Form of Completion” below.

This will count for local record-keeping purposes.

The Kansas Association of Education Service Agencies (KAESA) has developed a range of resources to help educators effectively and efficiently complete annual trainings required and recommended by KSDE. The videos and resources below can be used by all educators to complete the trainings.

Training Module & Resources	When to complete?	Who should complete?
Bloodborne Pathogens	Annually	Staff
(9 Minutes 30 Seconds) Greenbush Video Slide Deck Quiz Quiz Answer Key The video and materials have been created in an effort to educate employees on the dangers of and response to exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. The materials include a video presentation with an accompanying slide deck and a quiz with an answer key for self- or group-scoring. The information in the presentation is a compilation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations but does not replace a complete course if more specialized training is needed.
Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI)	Annually	Staff
ESI: What All Administrators Need to Know 2023 (12 minutes) Video ESI: What All School Staff Need to Know 2023 (10 minutes) Video Introduction to De-escalation (22 minutes) Greenbush Video Infinitec (Optional) If you participate with Infinitec, here are video training options as additional or supplemental resources to choose from. Infinitec Resource
Preventing Abuse and Mandated Reporting	Annually	Staff
(35 Minutes 41 Seconds) Mandatory Reporting Video Guide for Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect School staff is responsible for knowing and understanding how to prevent abuse and report abuse or neglect through mandated reporting procedures. The video and accompanying resource should be reviewed thoroughly on an annual basis. If you want to schedule an in-person Mandatory Reporting training through DCF / KCSL, please use the link below to request that this be scheduled: https://www.kcsl.org/what-we-do/education/training/
Education for the Homeless (Title IX): McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act	Annually	Staff
(21 Minutes 30 Seconds) Worn Out Welcome Mat Video KSDE Fact Sheet Knowing and understanding how to best support students and families without a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence is important. Please ensure you have, and know how to contact, your school district’s assigned Homeless Liaison for additional information and support or resources for students and families.
Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Training	Annually	Staff
This training is required for any educator new to teaching or new to teaching in Kansas who has not completed the previous KSDE required training modules in a previous district and who holds the license or endorsements listed below. This is required training and content should be delivered using these modules and all information included. There are included activities that accompany this training described in the facilitation guide and accompanying participant handouts. However, districts are free to add additional meaningful activities relevant to your local context if they so choose. Module 1 provides a template to encourage schools or systems to customize information so new teachers feel confident in how they meet KSDE requirements and your district expectations. This training is also recommended for paraeducators and/or others in your system who assist with literacy instruction and support. Documentation for completion of this training should be kept by both the attendee and the district. Completion of this training is currently verified on the SO66 report and may be used when completing documentation for school improvement and/ or accreditation through KESA 2.0. Additional information and helpful resources can be found at the KSDE Dyslexia webpage. For teachers new to the profession or new to Kansas teachers, access the required training modules from KSDE HERE. For returning teachers, select from among the following KSDE resources HERE.*
Suicide Awareness and Prevention	Annually (One Hour Minimum)	Staff
(1 Hour) Greenbush Video KSDE Kansas Suicide and Prevention, Response, and Postvention Toolkit Suicide Prevention Resource Guide Suicide Awareness and Prevention is an important topic to discuss as school staff, and annual training is required for staff for a minimum of one hour. In addition to the video, KSDE has prepared and provided Kansas schools and school districts with a toolkit focusing on prevention, response, and postvention.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention	Annually	Staff and Students
Please consider carefully how you have staff and students complete the annual required training in this very important and potentially sensitive area Staff: Plan to use the provided video and other resource options to complete the training.* Students: Instead of the video, a conversation with students (whole group or small groups) might be the most effective way to complete the training. Consider sharing your policies, procedures, and ways students should quickly report incidents of concern. (8 Minutes) KSDE Video Bullying Prevention Plan and Resources Toolkit from KSDE Bullying Prevention Resource Guide from CPI Bullying is behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power or strength. Schools should review this information with staff and students once per year and ensure students know the school’s policies and expectations and how to report bullying incidents for themselves and others. Bullying can take many forms, including: • Physical • Verbal • Nonverbal or Emotional • Cyberbullying*
Sexual Harassment (Title IX)	Annually	Staff and Students
Please consider carefully how you have staff and students complete the annual required training in this very important and potentially sensitive area. Staff: Plan to use the provided video and other resource options to complete the training.* Students: Instead of the video, a conversation with students (whole group or small groups) might be the most effective way to complete the training. Consider sharing your policies, procedures, and ways students should quickly report incidents of concern. (3 Minutes) Greenbush Video Greenbush Overview Slide Deck HERE An Option or for Next Steps: (45 minutes) Kansas Human Rights Commission Module It is unlawful to harass a person (applicant or employee) because of that person’s sex. Harassment can include sexual harassment or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. Greenbush has provided links to two options for this annual training: one is an overview video, and the other is a more in-depth training module with an embedded quiz.
Negotiations Training	Annually	Applicable Staff
(32 Minutes) Greenbush Video Review Questions The Professional Negotiations Act now requires all involved in professional negotiations, including administrators, board members, and teachers, to complete an annual training. Greenbush has partnered with Greg Goheen of McAnany, Van Cleave, and Phillips, P.A. to provide a free online training resource that meets all statutory requirements. Below you will find the training video and a training quiz.
Professional Development Council (PDC) Training	Annually	PDC Members
(28 Minutes) Greenbush Video Greenbush Slide Deck Each district PDC needs to receive training on an annual basis regarding the processes, policies, and procedures for a few functions of this team, including the approval of professional learning points.
Concussion Protocol and Parent Release Form	Annually	School Athletics Personnel
Parent/Student Release Form in English Parent/Student Release Form in Spanish See the attachments for the KSHSAA parent/student release for annual completion.
FERPA / HIPAA	Optional / Applicable	Staff
(9 Minutes 15 Seconds) Greenbush Video Knowing and understanding the policies and procedures to maintain privacy with student and family educational and health records is important. This video will address reminders and best practices with both FERPA and HIPAA.
Cybersecurity	Optional	Staff
(5 minutes 32 seconds) Video Viewers of this module will learn about the following: Passwords including creation, changing, aging, and confidentiality Privacy and proper handling of sensitive information Physical security Social engineering Identity theft avoidance and action Email usage Internet usage Viruses and malware Software usage, copyrights, and file sharing Portable electronic devices and portable electronic media Proper use of encryption devices Reporting of suspicious activity and abuse
Safety, CPR Training and First Aid for School Bus Drivers	Every Two Years	School Bus Drivers
For CPR Training / First Aid, Contact Local Providers for CPR Certification Course Options CPR Training / First Aid is required for school bus drivers. Training is accepted from the following organizations: • American Red Cross • American Heart Association • Medic First Aid • National Safety Council • No online courses will be accepted. Only courses with on-site certified instruction are accepted. KSDE School Bus Safety Unit Video Portal
Accident Prevention (Defensive Driving)	Every Three Years	School Bus Drivers
The following courses are accepted for the Accident Prevention Course (Defensive Driving) requirement: 3-D Hartford AARP Driver Safety Program American Auto Association (AAA) National Safety Council Smith System There are no online courses. All courses must be scheduled for eight hours and must have a certified instructor. Upcoming Training Opportunities
Senate Bill 367 – Juvenile Justice	Once	Superintendent or Designee
(Approximately 4 Hours) SB 367 Information on Adolescent Development SB 367 Understanding Diversity in Our Schools SB 367 Mental Health Webinar SB 367 Evidence-Based Practices to Mitigate Student Juvenile Justice Exposure SB 367 Understanding Risks and Needs Assessments for Juvenile Offenders SB 367 Substance Abuse Prevention SB 367 Trauma-Informed Responses SB 367 Youth Crisis Interventions SB 367 creates and amends law related to the Kansas juvenile justice system, as follows: Training must include information on adolescent development, risk and needs assessments, mental health, diversity, youth crisis intervention, substance abuse prevention, trauma-informed responses, and other evidence-based practices in school policing to mitigate student juvenile justice exposure. The superintendent (or designee) of each school district and any law enforcement officer assigned primarily to a school must complete this training series. Greenbush has developed a series of eight training videos on the relevant topics.
Reasonable Suspicion Training	Once	Transportation Supervisors
This training is federally mandated for all individuals who supervise individuals required to have a CDL as a condition of their employment. Upcoming Training Opportunities
First Aid and CPR	Required per Health Education Standards	Students, Grades 9-12
KSDE Website for More Information Local districts will retain flexibility over how this training will be implemented. The key requirements are: The training must be based on current American Heart Association standards or other nationally recognized guidelines. Students must understand and demonstrate, through hands-on practice, CPR and AED procedures. Students must explain, demonstrate, and apply basic first aid skills.