
It's Western Kansas Leadership Academy #wkla Kick-off day! Great partnership between @KSABPublicEd @USAKansas and @swplains!





Calling all K-12 Social Studies educators! Join the KSDE Teacher Leaders for a PLC focused on innovative instructional strategies, assistance with the Classroom Based Assessment and collaboration with your fellow educators. Register at https://bit.ly/3OMlVcw @ksdehq


#wcks #startherestayhere WCKS Agriculture Showcase. Get your students signed up for this showcase featuring Ag careers and businesses. Register at https://bit.ly/3PzqXui


Join the KSDE Teacher Leaders for a wonderful year of learning focused on innovative instructional strategies, assistance with the Classroom Based Assessment and collaboration with your fellow educators. Register at https://bit.ly/4724U6g


Focus will be based on the audience needs but will plan follow up on lesson planning, standards alignment, balanced assessments and classroom management. Register for this helpful session at https://bit.ly/3Q1ZIJx


Join Dr. Kellen Adams, Superintendent of Leavenworth Public Schools, for a one-day crash course in School Finance. Get hands-on experiential learning involving the Kansas School Finance Formula and specific outcomes relative to your district. Register at https://bit.ly/44vZRcx


CTE Friends! Don't miss this series of PLN sessions! Series will address and support the importance of data collection and data management related to system/program improvement. Register at https://bit.ly/449ssU3


A special time for ESOL teachers to come together to network, share ideas and problem-solve, with the goal of creating a community of teachers who work to assist a growing special population in western Kansas. Register at https://bit.ly/3rweXjI


Join Carol Brooks Simoneau, Ed.D. for this 4-day workshop, participants will learn how to build strong, collaborative and caring work cultures, in which results-oriented faculties work together for continuous school improvement. Register at https://bit.ly/3rF3rTa @ksdehq


How can you create a culture that is responsive to data conversations? How can you facilitate effective conversations around data? Come learn about structured inquiry-based approaches to facilitating data conversations. Register at https://bit.ly/3rBhWHK


For those responsible for filing E-Rate forms and administrators/directors wishing to understand the process, this E-Rate training will be provided by Don Dietrich of BTU Consultants and KSDE @ksdehq. Register at https://bit.ly/3OMokE1


These IPS sessions support school districts wishing to complete the IPS Star Recognition program in the spring of 2024, as well as supporting districts (both on/off improvement) with the KESA-IPS Cycle 2. Register at https://bit.ly/3seRlAD


The first of four sessions of the New Teacher Bootcamp 101 Follow Up is taking place today with @swplains consultant @csteinmetz5 Crystal Steinmetz. New teachers watch for the next session and join us!



Planning for the upcoming Western Kansas Careers Exploration Showcases includes meeting with student leaders. #startherestayhere #WCKS @joecoles33



Networking with area counselors in-person and via Zoom at Counselor's Council today! @swplains Consultant Emily Davis leads this council four times a year. Watch the SWP newsletter for the next opportunity for Counselor's Council!



Fall is here and so is your October Professional Learning Opportunities newsletter. See upcoming workshops by clicking the link! https://www.smore.com/5t7ph

Review the revised KSDE Suicide Prevention, Intervention, Reintegration and Postvention Toolkit for Kansas Schools. Updates include information regarding guidance on HB 2567 and other Kansas legislation. Register at https://bit.ly/3KDVe8B @ksdehq


This cadre will provide CTE teachers and staff with an opportunity to collaborate with each other, hear the latest updates with Perkins, discuss access and equity within district CTE pathways, and discuss consortium needs. Register at https://bit.ly/43BTB1C


Take the next step in developing your understanding of Love and Logic skills. Previous Love & Logic training recommended but not required. Register at https://bit.ly/3DhkmOt


Learn explicit writing strategies starting with creating sentences from fragments and moving to multi-paragraph outlines and essays. You will receive a copy of The Writing Revolution by Hocman and Wexler as a workshop resource. Register at https://bit.ly/3O2W9Aa
