On the first day of the conference please check in by finding your name badge at the registration tables in the foyer outside the Eagle Ballrooms. Grab breakfast from the buffet, and proceed to find a seat in the Eagle Ballrooms for the general session.
Follow the instructions below to access the internet when you are in the Eagle Ballrooms, Trails, or Lower Gallery.
Network: Hyatt_Meeting Access Code: Leader2025 Valid Until: 6/26/2025 at 11:59 pm *After clicking the network, it will pop-up a slash page requesting the access code where there you will put Leader2025
From the device’s Wi-Fi settings, connect to "KSDE2025" Wireless • Most devices will automatically display different internet options (this may take a few minutes)(If internet options do not display automatically, open a web browser and refresh the page) • To enter user password, select Log In with Account • Enter password: Leader2025 • You will be redirected to the internet at this time.
Visit the KSDE Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) Marketplace. Interact with TASN providers and other partner agencies and learn what high-quality resources are offered for your district at no or little cost.
Visit the KSDE Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) Marketplace. Interact with TASN providers and other partner agencies and learn what high-quality resources are offered for your district at no or little cost.
Visit the KSDE Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) Marketplace. Interact with TASN providers and other partner agencies and learn what high-quality resources are offered for your district at no or little cost.
Highly effective schools place meaningful connection between family, community and business at the center of all they do. The practice of regularly listening, learning, and evolving with these collaborators in student success establishes a solid foundation on which all other educational structures can be built and supported throughout the district.
In this workshop, high impact strategies for engaging families in their children’s learning will be discussed, and participants will leave better prepared to create and implement effective plans for meaningful engagement within their own communities.
Wednesday June 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT Redbud C
The Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD) has partnered with the Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) on two initiatives designed to build strong community networks for transition and employment in local communities. Building strong networks for interagency collaboration is a key predictor of positive transition and employment outcomes for students in Special Education. The purpose of this presentation is to describe the structure of the community partnerships (Transition Councils and Community Teams) in Kansas and present findings from a project analysis. Over the last year, five communities have established or revitalized Transition Councils to strengthen transition networks in their community. We will also have a panel of Transition Council and Community Team leaders who will highlight outcomes from their partnerships.
Conference Day 1 Adjourns, if you are not staying at the Hyatt, the parking garage gates will be open for you to exit. Remember Breakfast starts at 7am tomorrow, and sessions will start at 8am.
Follow the instructions below to access the internet when you are in the Eagle Ballrooms, Trails, or Lower Gallery.
Network: Hyatt_Meeting Access Code: Leader2024 Valid Until: 6/27/2024 at 11:59 pm *After clicking the network, it will pop-up a slash page requesting the access code where there you will put in the access code: Leader2024
From device’s Wi-Fi settings connect to "KSDE2024" Wireless • Most devices will automatically display different internet options (this may take a few minutes)(If internet options do not display automatically, open a web browser and refresh the page) • To enter user password, select Log In with Account • Enter password: Leader2024 • You will be redirected to the internet at this time.
Through Stories of accommodations, advocacy, and ableism, Jennifer Wolfsheimer will take the audience on a journey through her experiences as a woman with Cerebral Palsy and a mother of a child with a disability all while highlighting the real implications of raising expectations for children with disabilities. Jennifer has devoted her career to special education policy and its impact on students with disabilities. Jennifer holds a B.A. in Political Science and Women’s Studies from San Diego State University, M.S. in Education with concentration in Disability Policy from Syracuse University, and J.D. from Syracuse University. Participants will leave with actionable steps to raise expectations for children with disabilities.
This session will delve into the critical significance of ensuring timely corrections of findings by local educational agencies and understanding the process of reporting the General Supervision Indicator 18 data to the U.S. Department of Education. Through exploration and discussion, attendees will gain insights into the implications of compliance with General Supervision Indicator 18.
Thursday June 26, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT Redbud B
Andy Ewing will review changes in indicator 14 reporting going forward and Ellen McCloskey, SCKSEC Asst Director, Tonya Applegarth, Transition Coordinator, and Jennifer Harrington, USD 501 Director, and the USD 501 Transition Coordinator, will review how they approach the annual interview process, strategies they have in place to promote transition in their districts, how they share post school data with staff and community and more.
During this session you will learn about Title IV, Part A – the three content areas, allowable uses of funds, and the benefits it can provide to your students and schools. We will also be discussing the Title IVA Expenditure Survey that was completed in April/May and updates to the LCP Application and LCP Annual Report
Thursday June 26, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT Redbud A
