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1. Kansas Special Education Administrators
Guide
Includes links to frequently used contact information, monthly calendar dates, listserv information, overviews, data links, procedures and timelines for special education topics such as Results-Driven Accountability, Kansas Integrated Accountability System, IDEA Fiscal Requirements, and Categorical Aid.
2. Kansas Special Education Administrators
Resources
Acronyms
Fact Sheet and Briefs
People First Booklet
A Primer for Critical Management Skills
KANSAS SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORSGUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS2016-17
Dates, Data, and DirectionSpecial Education Calendar5-8Kansas Special Education Administrators Webinars and Workshops/Conferences Schedules9-12Data Entry and Submission Locations13KSDE Early Childhood, Special Education and Title Services Listserv14KSDE ECSETS Staff, Focus, KASEA Regions, and Contact Information15-17 Web Links/Tab Identification Numbers (tabid) for ECSETS Topics18-19
Federal and State AccountabilityKansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS)20-38 Results-Driven Accountability21-22IDEA Part B Indicators (ages 3-21)23-38Indicators 4A & 4B: Suspension/Expulsion24Kansas Discipline Incident System (Kan-Dis)25-26Indicator 6: Placement of Preschool Children ages 3-527Indicator 7: Outcomes for Preschool Children, ages 3-527-28Indicator 8: Parent Involvement 28Indicator 11: Child Find/Timely Evaluations28Indicator 12: Transition from Part C to Part B29Indicator 13: Transition: Ages 16+29Indicator 14: Transition: Post School Outcomes30Indicators 15 & 16: Resolution Sessions & Mediation30-31Significant Disproportionality31-32File Reviews 32-34IDEA32Gifted32-33Fiscal (Integrated Title and Special Education)33-34Reports Annual Performance Report (APR)34District IDEA State Performance Plan Public Report (SPP)35District IDEA State Performance Plan Expanded Report35Levels of Determination35
Special Education by the NumbersCategorical AidCategorical Aid36-37Transportation37Catastrophic Aid39Non-public Equivalency Contracts42-43Special Education Teacher Reimbursement40-41Time and Effort41-42MIS 618 Data - SPEDPro42-44MIS 618 Data Desk Audit44IDEA Fiscal45-47IDEA VI-B LEA Application45Maintenance of Effort45-46Excess Cost46Part C Indicators (ages 0-3)48School-Based Medicaid49-50The Kansas Deaf/Blind Fund50-51Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP)52-53
For All StudentsEmergency Safety Interventions53-54TASN...........55-58KLN 58-59
ResourcesAcronyms60-64KSDE Fact Sheets and MTSS Briefs65-67 Disability Awareness: A Primer on People First Language68-80A Primer for Critical Management Skills81-146
Special Education Services: Important Dates for the 2016-2017 School Year If a date falls on a holiday or weekend, the item moves to the next business day. July 2016SMTWTFSDATECLOSE DATE121IDEA FiscalFederal IDEA IV-B Grant Year Begins6/3034567891Kan-Dis IDEA Table 7 Current Year Collection Opens6/301011121314151615IDEA VI-B LEA Fiscal Risk LevelsData Verification Window Opens7/311718192021222331IDEA VI-B LEA Fiscal Risk LevelsData Verification Window Closes242526272829303131323334353637August 2016SMTWTFSDATECLOSE DATE1234561File ReviewsIDEA Requirements & Gifted (selected districts) Data Collection Window Opens 9/15789101112131Indicator 11Data Collection Window Opens 9/15141516171819201Indicator 12Data Collection Window Opens 9/152122232425262715618 MIS DataInitial Verification Responses for June End of Year (EOY) Data Collection9/152829303132333415618 MIS DataCurrent Year MIS 618 Initial Submission Window Opens35363738394041September 2016SMTWTFSDATECLOSE DATEz1231IDEA FiscalIDEA VI-B Application for Funds Submission Window Opens9/30456789101IDEA Fiscal File ReviewData Collection Window Opens 9/301112131415161715Indicator 11Data Collection Window Closes1819202122232415618 MIS DataJune EOY Data Collection Window Closes (all 618 MIS Data must be finalized)2526272829303115File ReviewsIDEA Requirements & Gifted (selected districts), and Fiscal (all LEAs) Window Closes3233343536373815Indicator 12Data Collection Window Closes 3940414243444530IDEA FiscalExpiring Federal IDEA VI-B Grant Funds Must Be Encumbered (end of 27 month obligation period)4647484950515230IDEA FiscalIDEA VI-B Application Submission Window Closes5354555657585930IDEA FiscalData Collection Window Closes
October 2016SMTWTFSDATECLOSE DATE11IDEA FiscalIDEA LEA Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Reporting Window Opens (including excess cost)12/123456785Categorical AidPayment 1 Submission Due Date9101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536November 2016SMTWTFSDATECLOSE DATEz12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940December 2016SMTWTFSDATECLOSE DATE1231618 MIS DataChild Count Snap Shot 456789101IDEA FiscalIDEA LEA MOE Reporting Window Closes111213141516175Categorical AidPayment 2 Submission Due Date1819202122232431IDEA FiscalExpired IDEA VI-B Grant Funds Must Be Liquidated (funds must be have been obligated by Sept. 30)2526272829303132333435363738January 2017SMTWTFSDATECLOSE DATE12345671IDEA FiscalIDEA Private School Participation Data Collection Window Opens1/318910111213141KS Deaf-Blind FundFund opens for students with severe cognitive disabilities (pending monies available) for 2016-2017 1516171819202131IDEA FiscalIDEA Private School Participation Data Collection Window Closes222324252627282930313233343536373839404142
February 2017SMTWTFSDATECLOSE DATE123428618 MIS DataDecember 1 Collection Window Closes (all 618 MIS data must be finalized)2/2856789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839
March 2017SMTWTFSDATECLOSE DATE12346Categorical AidPayment 3 Submission Due Date56789101115KSDE Public/Expanded ReportDistrict IDEA State Performance Plan - Public and Expanded Reports Released (LOD status)12131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839
April 2017SMTWTFSDATECLOSE DATE11Catastrophic Aid & Non-PublicData Collection Window Opens4/3023456781KS Deaf-Blind Fund2017-18 Application Window Opens6/3091011121314151KS Deaf-Blind FundReimbursement for 2016-17 Submission Date6/1161718192021225Categorical AidPayment 4 Submission Due Date2324252627282915Indicator 13Data Collection Window Opens5/173030Catastrophic Aid & Non-PublicData Collection Window Closes30Target Improvement Plan (TIP)Application Window Opens6/30
May 2017SMTWTFSDATECLOSE DATE1234561Categorical AidPayment 5 Submission Due Date7891011121317Indicator 13Data Collection Window Closes141516171819202122232425262728293031
June 2017SMTWTFSDATECLOSE DATEz1231KS Deaf-Blind FundReimbursement Forms for 2016-17 Due4567891030Target Improvement Plan (TIP)Application Window Closes1112131415161730IDEA FiscalPrevious IDEA VI-B Grant Years End (12 month, 24 month)1819202122232430Kan-Dis IDEA Table 7Submission Due2526272829303130KS Deaf-Blind Fund2017-18 Application Window Closes 32333435363738
Kansas Special Education Administrators Webinars
Facilitators:Colleen Riley, Director of the KSDE Early Childhood, Special Education and Title Services Team (ECSETS)Brad Schwartz, TASN Coordination TeamSusan Sipe, TASN Coordination Team
The KSDE ECSETS team will continue to provide monthly communication for special education administrators during school year 2016-17. Communication will occur via an online meeting platform using Adobe Connect. Participants will be asked to log in to view and download materials and engage with presenters. There will be opportunities for questions and the webinars will be recorded for future reference or for those unable to attend. The recordings will be posted here on the KSDE website.
Susan Sipe will facilitate and Brad Schwartz will produce the webinars and provide technical support as needed.
LinksJoin the webinar here. Test your connection prior to the webinar here.
Access agenda dates and topics here.
ALL WEBINARS BEGIN 9:00 A.M. CENTRAL STANDARD TIME**Content is subject to change at any time due to current events. Please check here for most current agenda items**
June 14-15, 2016KSDE Impact Institute: Emporia
July 6-7, 2016KSDE Impact Institute: Hays
July 26-28, 2016Summer 2016 Preconference and Leadership Conference: Wichita Hyatt Regency
August 19, 2016Welcome and purpose of webinarsSusan Sipe Overview of State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicators and General Supervision Responsibilities---Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS)Colleen RileyKIAS Master CalendarStacie Martin KIAS Collection System Update.Stacie Martin, Diana Stanfill, Christy Weiler Categorical Aid SystemEvelyn Alden IDEA Local Education Agency (LEA) ApplicationChristy Weiler Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI)..Laura Jurgensen Director UpdatesColleen RileySeptember 8-9, 2016Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) Symposium: Wichita Hyatt Regency
September 24-28, 2016National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE)/Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE): Milwaukee
September 30, 2016Licensure ConsiderationsEvelyn Alden, Krista Beckley Management Information System (MIS)618 Data Collection RemindersMason VosburghCategorical Aid SystemEvelyn AldenEducation Advocate ReminderLesli GirardKSDE Technical Assistance System Network (TASN)Crystal DaviseMentoringJulie Wilson Indicator 8: Parent Survey Data CollectionVera Stroup-RentierSignificant Disproportionality UpdateDiana StanfillDynamic Learning Maps UpdateDeb Matthews KIAS Master Calendar RemindersStacie MartinDirector UpdatesColleen RileyOctober 24-26, 2016 KSDE Annual Conference: WichitaOctober 28, 2016LEA Excess CostChristy WeilerSchool-based MedicaidStacie MartinState Categorical Aid/Personnel Web Payment RemindersEvelyn AldenMIS 618 Data Collection RemindersMason VosburghKindergarten Readiness Ages and Stages QuestionnaireTammy MitchellKansaStarTammy Mitchell, Michelle Hayes KIAS Master Calendar RemindersStacie Martin Director UpdatesColleen RileyNovember 3-4, 2016 Tri State Regional Special Education Law Conference: Omaha
November 18, 2016SPED Pro UpdatesMIS 618 Data Collection RemindersMason VosburghKansas Assessment UpdatesDeb Matthews General AssessmentsDynamic Learning Maps (DLM)Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)Dean Zajic, Christy Weiler Indicator 8: Parent Survey Data CollectionVera Stroup-RentierSchool Mental Health ResourcesCherie BlanchatKIAS Fiscal Update Private School ParticipationChristy WeilerKansas Accreditation UpdateColleen Riley KIAS Master Calendar RemindersStacie Martin Director UpdatesColleen Riley
January 13, 2017Dispute Resolution and Other Legal IssuesMark Ward, Laura Jurgensen SPP Indicator 8: Parent InvolvementDiana Stanfill, Vera Stroup-Rentier SPP Indicators 9 and 10: Disproportionate RepresentationDiana Stanfill Personnel Web/Waiver Deadline RemindersEvelyn Alden Recruitment and RetentionJulie Wilson Teachers of the Deaf RecruitmentJoan Macy KIAS Master Calendar RemindersStacie Martin Director UpdatesColleen Riley
February 10, 2017Legislative UpdatesDale DennisIDEA District Public and Expanded ReportsTim Berens District Levels of Determination (LOD)Tim Berens Timely and Accurate Data District RubricTim BerensEarly Childhood UpdatesVera Stroup-Rentier, Barb DayalKindergarten Readiness Ages and Stages QuestionnaireTammy Mitchell Director UpdatesColleen Riley
February 22-26, 2017 National Title 1 Conference: Long Beach
April 7, 2017KIAS Updates - LEA Practices, Policies and ProceduresStacie Martin SPP Indicator 13: Secondary Transition File ReviewStacie Martin, Julie Ehler SPP Indicator 14: Post School Outcomes Data CollectionWendy Coates Significant DisproportionalityDiana StanfillKIAS Master Calendar RemindersStacie Martin MIS 618 Data Collection RemindersMason Vosburgh Non-public Equivalencies (NPE) and Catastrophic Claim Reminders..Mason VosburghDirector UpdatesColleen Riley
May 5, 2017Targeted Improvement PlanKerry HaagLEA Leadership StipendKerry HaagAudit UpdatesVeryl PeterLEA AllocationsStacie MartinTime and Effort RemindersEvelyn Alden Deaf/Blind Funding ApplicationsJoan HoughtonEnd of Year 618 Data RemindersMason Vosburgh KIAS Master Calendar RemindersStacie Martin Director UpdatesColleen Riley
Important Future Dates
FY17 KSDE Impact Institute.June/July 2017 To Be DeterminedJuly 24-26, 2017.KSDE Summer Leadership ConferenceOct. 24-26, 2017.............KSDE Annual ConferenceSeptember 12-14, 2017..Kansas MTSS Symposium
Data Entry and Submission Locations
For entry of special education data, there are two main points of entry:
1)The Kansas State Department of Education Web Applications, also called the KSDE Authenticated Applications, includes many of the data entry locations for special education administrators.
After registering for a user name and password, users are able to access a variety of applications specific to Kansas student data. Included at this link, you will be able to access to the following applications referenced in this document.
Transportation Reimbursement LEA Form 308
Personnel Web System
IDEA VI-B Local Education Agency (LEA) Application
Senior Exit Survey
SPEDPro
Indicator 6: Placement of Preschool Children ages 3-5
Catastrophic Aid
MIS 618 Data
Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP)
Kan-Dis
Indicator 4 Suspension/Expulsion
SPP KANSAS Data Collection System
File Review Data: IDEA Requirements, Gifted, Fiscal, MIS 618
Indicator 7: Preschool Outcomes Web System (OWS)
Indicator 11: Timely Evaluations
Indicator 12: Transition from Part B to Part C
Indicator 13: Transition: ages 16+
2)Indicator 14: (Transition: Post School Outcomes) survey data is entered here.
Early Childhood, Special Education, and Title Services Listserv
ECSETNEWS is a listserv provided by the KSDE to those who wish to subscribe. Timely information about state and national issues will be sent to the email address you provide. If you would like to subscribe to the ECSETNEWS please send an email to pbone@ksde.org with your name, email and agency/organization. You may unsubscribe at any time.
If youd like to put an item on the listserv, email it to pbone@ksde.org, and pending approval, it will be posted.
EARLY CHILDHOOD, SPECIAL EDUCATION, & TITLE SERVICES STAFF
July 2016
Kansas Department of Education
Contact Information
Early Childhood, Special Education and Title Services Team Focus
KASEA Region Number
1-800-203-9462
Toll free number
Evelyn Alden
785-296-3868 ealden@ksde.org
Personnel Data for Categorical Aid, Reimbursement Guide Technical Assistance, and ECSET Website Content Manager
Tim Berens
913-538-7250
tberens@keystonelearning.org
IDEA Data Coordinator for Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
1
Doug Boline, Assistant Director
785-296-2600 dboline@ksde.org
ESEA Local Consolidated Programs (LCP), Accreditation, and Migrant Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
7
Pat Bone
785-291-3097 pbone@ksde.org
ECSET Team Lead Assistant; Assistant to the Special Education Advisory Council
Nicole Clark
785-296-4925 nclark@ksde.org
Local Consolidated Plan (LCP) Fiscal Accountability Technical Assistance
2
Wendy Coates
785-296-0948 wcoates@ksde.org
Coordinates Career and Technical Education, Individual Plans of Study, Post School Outcomes for both the CSAS and ECSET Services teams, Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
6
Barbara Dayal
785-296-5081
bdayal@ksde.org
Early Childhood, Kindergarten Readiness, Program Accountability and Technical Assistance
8
Julie Ehler
785-296-1944 jehler@ksde.org
Suspension/Expulsion, Emergency Safety Interventions, Significant Disproportionality, Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
2
Julie Ewing
785-296-8965 jewing@ksde.org
Migrant Education, Neglected and Delinquent, Local Consolidated Plan (LCP) and School Improvement Technical Assistance
7
Sandy Guidry, Assistant Director
785-296-1101 sguidry@ksde.org
ESEA Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
3
Kerry Haag, Assistant Director
785-296-4952 khaag@ksde.org
Kansas Technical Assistance Support Network (TASN), State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG), Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP),Program Accountability and Technical Assistance.
1
Pat Hill
785-296-3137 phill@ksde.org
School Improvement Grants, Accreditation, Local Consolidated Plan (LCP), Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
6
Lori Houck
785-296-4906 lhouck@ksde.org
English as a Second Language, Local Consolidated Plan (LCP) Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
6
Joan Houghton Ed.D
785-296-2515 jhoughton@ksde.org
State Deaf-Blind Fund, Low Incidence Inclusion, Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
1
Laura Jurgensen
785-296-5522 ljurgensen@ksde.org
Suspension/Expulsion, Emergency Safety Interventions and Significant Disproportionality Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
4
Tammy Lutze
785-296-6066 tlutze@ksde.org
Senior Administrative Assistant: Home Schooling, Homeless, 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Chris Macy
785-296-3287 cmacy@ksde.org
21st Century Learning Centers, Innovative Districts and Local Consolidated Plan (LCP), Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
2
Karen Maddox
785-291-3098 kmaddox@ksde.org
SPDG, TIP, and TASN Grants Management
Stacie Martin
785-296-6855 smartin@ksde.org
Kansas Integrated Accountability System, Medicaid Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
7 & 8
Debbie Matthews
785-296-0916 dmatthews@ksde.org
State Assessments, Low Incidence Inclusion, Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
1
Tammy Mitchell, Assistant Director
785-296-7929
tmitchell@ksde.org
ESEA: KLN and Kindergarten Readiness, Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
5
Janet Newton
785-296-4964 jnewton@ksde.org
Parents As Teachers, Kindergarten Readiness, Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
3
Stacey Noll
785-296-3129 snoll@ksde.org
CSPR data coordination, Education Data Exchange Network (EDEN)
3
Cynthia Penrod
785-296-7454 cpenrod@ksde.org
Senior Administrative Assistant: Dispute Resolution, ESI, Schoolwide, Deaf/Blind Fund, EIPA DVD Library
Colleen Riley, Director
785-291-3097 criley@ksde.org
General Supervision, Early Childhood, Kansas Multi-Tier System of Support, and ESEA Flexibility Waiver Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
Dan Shobe
785-296-3743
dshobe@ksde.org
Senior Administrative Assistant: 1/800 #, Receptionist, Migrant
Diana Stanfill PhD
785-296-7262 dstanfill@ksde.org
Gifted Education, Disproportionate Representation, Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
3
Beccy Strohm
785-296-6602 bstrohm@ksde.org
Senior Administrative Assistant: Early Childhood, Assessments, Low Incidence
Vera Stroup-Rentier, Assistant Director
785-296-4941
vstroup-rentier@ksde.org
Kansas Integrated Accountability System, Emergency Safety Interventions, Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
6
Tate Toedman
785-296-6714 ttoedman@ksde.org
ESEA, Homeless, Homeschooling, Local Consolidated Plan (LCP), Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
5
Mason Vosburgh
785-296-4945 mvosburgh@ksde.org
Management Information System (MIS), KanService, Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
2
Mark Ward
785-296-5478 mward@ksde.org
Dispute Resolution and Formal Complaints, Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
5
Christy Weiler
785-296-1712 cweiler@ksde.org
IDEA Fiscal Accountability, Excess Costs and Maintenance of Effort, Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
4
Ryan Weir
785-296-7260 rweir@ksde.org
Early Childhood Data and Fiscal Specialist and CSPR
8
Teresa White
785-296-7884 twhite@ksde.org
Schoolwide, KAN-DIS, Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
8
Dean Zajic
785-296-2425 dzajic@ksde.org
Fiscal Accountability, Excess Costs and Maintenance of Effort Technical Assistance and Program Accountability
4
Tab Identification Numbers (web links) for ECSETS Topics
When searching for a specific topic on the KSDE website, the below list of topics and corresponding links may aid your search in locating information. The 3 or 4 digit tab identification number at the end of the weblink will connect you to the most current information.
page name
link
Announcements, Early Childhood, Special Education, Title Services
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=747
Categorical Aid
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=538
Charter Schools
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=649
Cultural Competency
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=787
Dispute Resolution
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=603
District Level Reports
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=666
Early Childhood
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=514
Early Childhood Integrated Data System (ECIDS)
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=535
Early Childhood Special Education and Title Services
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=326
Early Learning Standards and Resources
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=529
ECSETS Fact Sheets
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=920
ECSETS Integrated Monitoring
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=572
ECSETS Reports and Collections
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=663
Educating Homeless Children and Youth
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=565
Emergency Safety Interventions
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=524
ESEA
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=567
ESOL Education Resources
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=780
ESOL Grants and Scholarships
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=782
Family Resources
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=550
Federal Programs
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=569
Foundations for School Success
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=530
Gifted Education Services
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=554
Grant Applications and Resources
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=617
Indicators and Documents
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=511
Kan-Dis and Emergency Safety Interventions
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=571
KAN-DIS Documents
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=824
Kansas After School Programs
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=624
Kansas PAT Annual Program Reports
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=604
Kansas Preschool Program
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=531
Kansas Special Education Process Handbook
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=598
KIAS
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=510
KLN School Improvement
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=573
Law Conference
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=616
LCP Annual Report and Web Application
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=676
LCP Forms
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=675
Legal (Special Education)
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=597
Listserv Attachments
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=852
Local Consolidated Plan (LCP)
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=574
Mentoring for Special Education Administrators
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=636
Migrant
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=576
MIS and Student Data
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=519
Paraprofessional
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=788
Parents as Teachers
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=534
PAT Evidence Based Program
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=605
PAT Professional Development
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=606
Public Comment
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=748
REAP
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=652
School Improvement
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=578
School Readiness Framework
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=527
Schools on Improvement
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=732
Sensory Losses
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=551
Special Education
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=506
Special Education Advisory Council
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=561
Special Education Conference Materials
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=583
Special Education Early Childhood
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=528
Special Education Fiscal Resources
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=532
Special Education Notices/Forms
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=544
Special Education Resources
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=553
SPP and APR
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=520
State Pre Kindergarten
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=555
State Programs
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=581
Statutes and Regulations
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=614
Title I Parent Involvement (Family Engagement)
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=741
Title I Part A
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=733
Title I Parts A and D
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=735
Title I Schools on Improvement 1003(a) Grant
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=790
Title I Schoolwide
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=736
Title II Part A - Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=738
Title III State ESOL
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=737
Title IV Part B - 21st Century Community Learning Centers
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=740
Title IV Safe and Drug Free Schools
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=792
Title Services
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=564
Title Services for Non-Public Schools
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=745
Translation Interpretation Services
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=786
Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS)
KSDE Contact/Questions: Vera Stroup-Rentier 785-296-4941 vstroup-rentier@ksde.org
State Performance Plan Contact/Questions: Colleen Riley 785-296-3097 criley@ksde.org
The Early Childhood, Special Education, and Title Services (ECSETS) team at the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) implements an integrated monitoring protocol for all of the federal programs (e.g. ESSA and IDEA) and state programs that the ECSETS team oversees. The Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS) results in a continuous monitoring cycle involving data collection, verification reporting and improvement activities by both the State and LEAs. The system will ensure state and district level compliance with federal requirements for Title and Special Education requirements and monitor those areas most closely associated with improved academic achievement results for all students.
The KIAS includes the following components: Performance Reports; Fiscal Management; Integrated On-Site & Off-Site Monitoring Activities; Effective Policies and Procedures; Data on Processes and Results; Improvement, Correction, Incentives and Sanctions; Resolution, Targeted Technical Assistance and Professional Learning.
Results-Driven Accountability (RDA)
KSDE Contact/Questions: Colleen Riley 785-296-3097 criley@ksde.org
Overview: While (KSDE) implements an integrated monitoring protocol for all of the federal programs (e.g. ESSA and IDEA) and state programs that the ECSETS team oversees, the USDoE Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) refers to the IDEA accountability system as Results-Driven Accountability (RDA).
Under the Results-Driven Accountability plan, OSEP is measuring not only whether students with disabilities are accessing services and being evaluated, but also if they are actually making academic progress.
Previously, OSEPs accountability system, including the State Performance Plan (SPP), was heavily focused on compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and limited in focus on how the requirements impacted results for students with disabilities.
RDA is now aligned to best support States in improving results for students with disabilities and balances the focus on improved educational results and functional outcomes for students with disabilities while requiring compliance as it relates to results and outcomes. The SPP/APR is a critical component of RDA. Major processes of RDA are:
1. Yearly SEA collection and reporting of SPP/APR indicators via OSEPs online submission system called GRADS 360.
1. Per indicator public reporting on extent to which the State met targets for results and compliance indicators.
1. Required public reporting of each local districts performance on Indicators 1-14: compliance and results.
1. Required public reporting of state-level performance on Indicators 15, 16, 17: Mediation, dispute resolution and State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP).
1. SSIP Indicator 17: comprised of a State-Identified Measurable Results (SIMR), yearly targets to be achieved, multi-year implementation of coherent improvement strategies, activities, timelines, stakeholder involvement and evaluation plan;
1. Additional information on the SPP/APR and State of Kansas Profile Pages for Part B and Part C located online at Grads360:
https://osep.grads360.org/#program
IDEA Part B Indicators
**Compliance Indicators
Indicator 1:
Graduation Rate
Indicator 2:
Drop Out
Indicator 3:
Statewide Assessment
Indicator 4A:
Suspension/Expulsion
**Indicator 4B:
Suspension/Expulsion
Indicator 5:
Placement of Students, ages 6-21 (LRE)
Indicator 6:
Placement of Preschool Children, ages 3-5 (LRE)
Indicator 7:
Outcomes for Preschool Children, ages 3-5
Indicator 8:
Parent Involvement
**Indicator 9:
Disproportionate Representation: Special Education and Related Services
**Indicator 10:
Disproportionate Representation: Specific Disability Category
**Indicator 11:
Timely Evaluations
**Indicator 12:
Transition from Part C to Part B
**Indicator 13:
Transition: ages 16+
Indicator 14:
Transition: Post School Outcomes
Indicator 15:
Resolution Sessions
Indicator 16:
Mediation
Indicator 17:
State Systemic Improvement Plan
General Supervision
KIAS (District Risk Rubric)
Significant Disproportionality
File Review
IDEA
File Review
Fiscal
File Review
Gifted
File Review
Onsite and TAT
File Review
618 (state reported data; timely and accurate)
EDEN and CSPR Reports
graduation, dropout, discipline and assessment data
District IDEA Reports
Public Reports and LODs
Following are Part B Indicators, pertinent information and dates.
Indicator 4A:Suspension/Expulsion
Indicator 4B:Suspension/Expulsion
Indicator 4 Suspension/Expulsion
KSDE Contact/Questions:
Laura Jurgensen 785-296-5522 ljurgensen@ksde.org
June 30
District data is submitted in the Kansas Incident Discipline System (Kan-Dis) by logging into the KSDE Web Applications.
Kan-Dis General Information
Kansas Discipline Incident System(Kan-Dis)
ESEA/IDEA Tables
KSDE Contacts/Questions: Teresa White 785-296-7884 twhite@ksde.org
Overview: The Kansas Discipline Incident System (Kan-Dis) is an online tool for schools and districts to use for entering information in the ESEA/IDEA Tables regarding individual discipline and bullying incidents, including time, location, type of incident, student(s) involved, non-student(s) involved, and disciplinary action taken. Kan-Dis allows school and district administrators to see summaries of the data entered and submit required data to KSDE in compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
All accredited public schools must report the required incident data via Kan-Dis. All state or special purpose schools who receive IDEA funding are required to report any incidents that occur in those buildings. Additionally, all private schools are required to report incidents that occur in those buildings involving students on an IEP where the student is receiving special education and related services through the local public school district. Kan-Dis is designed to record all types of incidents that are necessary for federal reporting related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Safe and Drug-Free Schools (SDFS), and Special Education (IDEA). Typically, principals complete this report. If this report is not completed special education funds may be withheld from the district for not submitting timely and accurate data. We encourage you to set up a process by which principals must verify that this report has been completed prior to the due date.
Reporting: Only the required incident data will be available to KSDE all other data will be available only to the districts. Incidents will be entered into Kan-Dis in one of three (3) ways:
Via online individual discipline incident entry
Via batch upload of incidents from a school/districts local discipline entry system to Kan-Dis.
Via online summary data entry forESEA Discipline reporting only (student level data must be provided for IDEA reporting).
Kansas Incident Discipline System (Kan-Dis)
KSDE Contact/Questions: Teresa White 785-296-7884 twhite@ksde.org
Fall 2016
Current Year Data Collection Window Opens
ESEA/IDEA Table 7
June 30
Current Year Data Collection Window Closes
Indicator 6: Placement of Preschool Children, ages 3-5 (LRE)
Indicator 6 Placement of Preschool Children ages 3-5
KSDE Contact/Questions: Barb Dayal 785-296-5081 bdayal@ksde.org
December 1
District data are submittedin the SPEDPro System by logging in to the KSDE Web Applications.
July- June
TA provided to districts.
Indicator 7: Outcomes for Preschool children, ages 3-5
Indicator 7 Outcomes for Preschool Children ages 3-5
KSDE Contact/Questions: Barb Dayal 785-296-5081 bdayal@ksde.org
July 1
Preschool Outcomes Data Collection Window Opens.
Data are submitted in the KSDE Outcomes Web System by logging into the KSDE Web Applications.
Kansas Early Childhood Outcomes Users Guide
FAQs
July 31
Preschool Outcomes Data Collection Window Closes
August 1
Preschool Outcomes Data Verification Window Opens
Data are verified in the KSDE Outcomes Web System by logging into the KSDE Web Applications.
August 31
Preschool Outcomes Data Verification Window Closes
Indicator 8: Parent Involvement
Indicator 8 Parent Involvement
KSDE Contact/Questions: Diana Stanfill785-296-7262 dstanfill@ksde.org
March
Parent Survey Sent to Selected Districts
Note: The 2016-17 school year is a census year; all parents of students with disabilities will receive a survey notice.
May 31
Survey cut-off date
Indicator 11: Child Find/Timely Evaluations
Indicator 11 Child Find/Timely Evaluations
KSDE Contact/Questions: Stacie Martin 785-296-6855 smartin@ksde.org
August 1
Data Collection Window Opens
Data are submitted by logging into the KSDE Web Applications.
Indicator 11 General Information
September 15
Data Collection Window Closes
Indicator 12: Transition from Part C to Part B
Indicator 12 Transition from Part C to Part B
KSDE Contact/Questions: Barb Dayal 785-296-5081 bdayal@ksde.org
August 1
Part C to B Transition Data Collection
Window via the KSDE Web Applications.
Indicator 12: Transition from Part C to B General Information.
Part C to Part B LEA/SEA Electronic Referral (CBER) System Login.
CBER Instructions
September 15
Part C to B Transition Data Collection Window Closes
Indicator 13: Transition: ages 16+
Indicator 13 Transition: ages 16+
KSDE Contact/Questions: Julie Ehler 785-296-1944 jehler@ksde.org
April 15
Secondary Transition Data Collection Window Opens
Data are submitted* by logging into the KSDE Web Applications.
Indicator 13 General Information
*Those currently in the Indicator 13 monitoring process will still use the sppkansas.org website.
Indicator 13 wont use the new KIAS application untilApril 15, 2017.
May 17
Secondary Transition Data Collection Closes
Indicator 14: Transition: Post School Outcomes
Indicator 14Transition: Post School Outcomes
KSDE Contact/Questions: Wendy Coates 785-296-3860 wcoates@ksde.org
March 15
Post-School Outcomes State and District Reports Distributed (District IDEA State Performance Plan Report)
April 1
District Notified by KSDE for Post-School Outcomes Survey to submit/verify student data for collection in June-August
Post-School Outcomes Survey
Dec. 1 to June 1
Senior Exit Survey
Indicator 15 & 16: Resolution Sessions & Mediation
Dispute Resolution/Mediation
KSDE Contact/Questions: Mark Ward 785-296-0920 mward@ksde.org
Overview: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (2004) provides parents certain rights and procedural safeguards under federal and state laws. These safeguards include formal dispute resolution (Indicator 15) and mediation (Indicator 16).
Procedures: The Kansas State Department of Education collects and analyzes data on an ongoing basis using the dispute resolution database to ensure effective implementation of the dispute resolution system. LEAs and Cooperatives have no data reporting responsibilities for indicators 15 and 16 since data for these indicators are generated completely within the KSDE.
Timeline: Ongoing
Significant Disproportionality
Significant Disproportionality FAQ(PDF)
KSDE Contact/Questions: Diana Stanfill785-296-7262
dstanfill@ksde.org
Overview: According to 34 CFR 300.646 of the IDEA regulations, States must collect and examine data to determine whether significant disproportionality based on race or ethnicity is occurring in the State and districts of the State with respect to the identification of children as children with disabilities, including: (1) identification of children as children with disabilities; (2) identification of children as children with a particular disability; (3) placement of children with disabilities in particular educational settings; and (4) incidence, duration, and type of disciplinary actions, including suspensions and expulsions.
Procedure: The identification of a district with significant disproportionality is based on an analysis of numerical information only, and may not include consideration of the States or districts policies, practices, or procedures. Kansas uses data collected under 618 of IDEA to determine Significant Disproportionality. Districts may view their data as part of the Kansas APR Annual Reports online website.
Implications: If a district has been identified with significant disproportionality, the State must: (1) require the district to reserve the maximum amount of funds (15%) for Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS); (2) provide for the review and, if appropriate, revision of district policies, practices, and procedures related to identification of children with disabilities; (3) require the district to publicly report on the revision of policies, practices, and procedures; and (4) restrict LEA from reducing Maintenance of Effort (MOE) by using the 50% reduction rule.
Timeline: Districts with significant disproportionality are notified by May 1
File Reviews: IDEA, Integrated Fiscal (Title and IDEA), Gifted
IDEA Requirements File Review Overview:
KSDE Contact/Questions: Stacie Martin 785 296-6855 smartin@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education conducts the IDEA Requirements File Review to ensure districts are correctly implementing the regulatory requirements of the IDEA (2004). District participation is based on a 3-year cyclical schedule or additional criteria as defined by KSDE, using a representative sample based on student enrollment that includes large, medium and small districts.
Gifted File Review Overview:
KSDE Contact/Questions: Diana Stanfill 785-296-7262 dstanfill@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) conducts a file review to ensure districts are meeting the requirements of the Kansas Special Education for Exceptional Children Act revised 2006 related to the gifted category of exceptionality. District participation is based on the 3-year cyclical schedule, or additional criteria as defined by KSDE.
Fiscal File Review Overview:
KSDE Contact/Questions: Christy Weiler785 296-1712 cweiler@ksde.org
States must ensure fiscal accountability in the local education agency (LEA) management of IDEA federal funds. Data are collected throughout the year from
various sources, such as the annual Local Education Agency Application, KSDE Form 240 federal fund requests, annual local Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and A-133 audit reports, fiscal file review, and other school finance data.
More information related to the Integrated Monitoring for Title and IDEA will be forthcoming in school year 2016-17.
Procedures:
IDEA Requirements and Gifted file review data are
submitted via the KSDE Web Applications.
Fiscal data is reported annually at the LEA level.
The LEA collects and submits data at here.
Timeline: IDEA Requirement and Gifted data are reported on a 5-year cycle. Fiscal data is reported annually.
File Reviews - IDEA Requirements, Fiscal and Gifted
August 1
Data Collection Window Opens
Login to KSDE Web Applications.
Resources for File Review
September 15
Data Collection Window Closes
Reports
KSDE Contact/Questions: Tim Berens 913-538-7250 tberens@keystonelearning.org
Annual Performance Report (APR):
The SPP is the State's IEP, and the APR is the annual review (report) of the SPP.
The APR is a report of the State Performance Plan progress submitted annually, February 1 to the Office of Special Education Programs.
IDEA Data is collected from all school districts.
The State reports progress on each indicator in the Annual Performance Report and provides in depth progress reports to districts on their performance.
The APR reports on the progress or slippage of each indicator.
OSEP reviews the APR and then makes a determination of one of four levels of performance for the State.
The State makes a determination for each district based on data for the APR and other criteria.
District IDEA State Performance Plan (SPP) Public Report:
The Office of Special Education Programs requires the State to provide annual public reports for each district. This is accomplished through the District IDEA State Performance Plan Public Report.
District IDEA State Performance Plan (SPP) Expanded Report):
Expanded reports display district data in multiple ways and serve as a tool to support district improvement planning. Expanded reports also provide information regarding a districts LOD which are described in the below section. Login and password are required to access the SPP Expanded Report.
Level of Determination (LOD):
The districts Level of Determination can be found in the Districts Expanded Report.
The State must make an annual Level of Determination (LOD) for every district. Specific criteria for each LOD are set by Fiscal Management data and compliance indicator data from the current year's Annual
Performance Report. The following criteria are used to determine district levels of determination in Kansas:
1)Meets Requirements
2)Needs Assistance
3)Needs Intervention
4)Needs Substantial Intervention
Categorical Aid
KSDE Contact/Questions: Evelyn Alden 785-296-3868 ealden@ksde.org
For complete information to help users understand and prepare claims for state special education support known as Categorical Aid please refer to the FY17 Special Education Reimbursement Guide.
Overview:
Categorical Aid consists of three primary components and is distributed in the following order:
1) Transportation Reimbursement
2) Catastrophic Aid
3) Special Teacher Reimbursement (Personnel)
In addition to these three components, two additional topics are included in this section: Non-Public Equivalency Contracts, and Time and Effort.
Categorical Aid helps with the cost of implementing IEP services over and above the regular education that all students are entitled to receive.
All expenditures claimed for reimbursement under categorical aid must have been paid from the Local Education Agencys (LEA) special education funds.
All Categorical Aid money requested by the LEA must be deposited in its special education fund.
KSDE conducts annual audits of district, cooperative and interlocal special education budgets for verification of accuracy in reimbursements for transportation, catastrophic aid, special teacher reimbursement, and special teacher reimbursement accessed through contracts.
Transportation
KSDE Contact/Questions: Sara Barnes 785-296-4972 sbarnes@ksde.org
Overview: Special education transportation is only reimbursable if it is specified as a related service in the students IEP. All transportation is reimbursed at 80% of the actual travel expenses incurred.
Procedures: All transportation reimbursement is claimed on Form 308, which is only available as an online form through KSDE Web Applications. See Appendix A in the FY17 Special Education Reimbursement Guide for instructions on completing Form 308.
Timeline: LEAs are required to submit Form 308 via KSDE Web Applications due May 10.
Catastrophic Aid
KSDE Contact/Questions: Mason Vosburgh 785-296-4945 mvosburgh@ksde.org
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Overview:
Students are only eligible for catastrophic aid if the costs of providing services exceed twice the per teacher entitlement for categorical aid from the prior school year after deducting all other state and/or federal aid for the student (KSA 2000 Supp. 72-983).
Amounts requested under this act can be used only to reimburse costs for the excessive expenditures in providing special education services for students qualifying for catastrophic aid and must be documented in the students IEP or supporting IEP documentation.
Reimbursement is 75% of the costs exceeding the amount of twice the prior years teacher entitlement. Example: after deducting all other state and/or federal aid, a student requires $50,000 of services. Last years teacher entitlement was $20,000. The student is eligible for catastrophic aid because services exceed twice the amount of last years teacher entitlement. The district can claim catastrophic aid reimbursement on the excessive amount ($10,000) which would be reimbursed at 75% ($7500).
Based on actual unduplicated (un-reimbursed) costs for the provision of special education and related services as documented in the IEP. Expenditures may be estimated for the remainder of the school year if costs for anticipated services (as stated in the IEP), have not been accrued (or billed to) the responsible LEA by the time the application for reimbursement is submitted to KSDE in April.
Procedures:
Separate claims are made for each student and entered into SPEDPro.
Timeline: Window open April 1; closes April 30.
Catastrophic Aid / Non-Public Equivalency Contracts
KSDE Contact/Questions: Mason Vosburgh 785-296-4945 mvosburgh@ksde.org
April 1
State Catastrophic Aid and Non-Public
Equivalency Contract Data Collection
Window Opens
Catastrophic Aid Form
State Catastrophic Aid and Non-Public Equivalency Contract Data Collection Window Closes
Non-public Equivalency Contracts (NPE)
KSDE Contact/Questions: Mason Vosburgh 785-296-4945 mvosburgh@ksde.org
Overview: Non-public Equivalency Contracts are for school districts contracting with a private nonprofit corporation or a public or private institution for special education or related services. Agencies billed for student participation in the Kansas State School for the Deaf or School for the Blind summer program may also qualify for NPE reimbursement.
Procedures: A Contract for Provision of Education Services form may be completed, signed by both parties and retained for KSDE auditors. Billing invoices from the contracted organization for the school year may also serve as a form of contact and retained for KSDE auditors. Copies of provider licensees should also be retained for auditing purposes.
Timeline: Window open April 1; closes April 30
Special Education Teacher Reimbursement
KSDE Contact/Questions: Evelyn Alden 785-296-3868 ealden@ksde.org
Overview: The Special Teacher portion of categorical aid distribution is based on the number of full-time equivalent special teachers (professionals) and paraeducators (nonprofessionals) submitted by LEAs. Reimbursement is based on the ratio of the LEAs total special teacher FTE to the state total special teacher FTE. The resulting percentage is applied to the total categorical aid funds available (after transportation, Medicaid, and catastrophic aid costs have been subtracted) to determine the amount of funds available for distribution for each FTE.
Procedures: The primary means of accessing categorical aid for special teachers is through the KSDE Web Applications. The Special Education Administrator should oversee the process of completing the data and should review the report to ensure its accuracy before it is submitted. The FY17 Special Education Reimbursement Guide is updated yearly. The same page hosts information concerning the reporting system.
Timeline: There are 5 payments during the year, October 15th, December 15th, March 15th, April 15th, June 1st; LEAs should ensure that their data is current before the deadline for each payment. The deadlines for updating Personnel Web System data are found in the Special Education Reimbursement Guide and are generally 2-3 weeks before the payment.
Resource: Info-Waivers and Provisionals Tip Sheet
Categorical Aid Calendar *revised 8/29/16
KSDE Contact/Questions: Evelyn Alden 785-296-3868
ealden@ksde.org
October 3*
State Categorical Aid Payment 1 Due Date
October 15
State Categorical Aid-payment deposited 25% of total reimbursement
December 2*
State Categorical Aid Payment 2 Due Date
December 15
State Categorical Aid-payment deposited 25% of total reimbursement
February 27*
State Categorical Aid Payment 3 Due Date
March 15
State Categorical Aid Payment deposited 17% of total reimbursement
April 3*
State Categorical Aid Payment 4 Due Date
April 15
State Categorical Aid Payment deposited 17% of total reimbursement
May 1
State Categorical Aid Payment 5 Due Date
June 1
Categorical Aid Payment deposited 15% of total reimbursement or balance
Time and Effort
KSDE Contact/Questions: Evelyn Alden 785-296-3868 ealden@ksde.org
Overview: Records must be kept to document employees time when they are paid with Federal funds. Federal time and effort records are accepted as documentation for state categorical aid funds as well. The purpose of time and effort documentation is to provide after the fact documentation that state and federal funds are being spent appropriately. Employees who are paid with federal or state categorical aid funds and have a single cost objective (such as special education) 100% of their timemay semi-annually certify to this fact. Employees funded as above who work on multiple cost objectives (such as general education and special education)must maintain monthly time reports (Personal Activity Reports).
Procedures: Sample Time and Effort forms are available on the categorical aid page of the KSDE website and districts are welcome to create their own. Many timesheet systems already, or can be adapted to, collect the required information. This documentation should be kept by the district and made available upon request by either the state or the local education agencys CPA auditors, and should not be sent to the Kansas State Department of Education.
Timeline: Personal Activity Reports must be completed at least monthly, semiannual certificates should be completed at the end of the reporting period, so generally in December and June.
MIS 618 Data
KSDE Contact/Questions: Mason Vosburgh 785-296-4945 mvosburgh@ksde.org
Overview: The system designed to submit data of special education students to KSDE for state and federal data reporting requirements is referred to as SPEDPro. Its purpose is to serve as the Management Information System (MIS) for special education student data.
Procedures: Individuals who do not have access to any KSDE web application will need to register for permissions at a specific user level. Permissions are granted by the superintendent or director of special education based on the organization level requested.
Individuals who currently have access to KSDE Web Applications can request access to SPEDPro through the Manage my Account link.
A half day workshop focusing on MIS and SPEDPro is available annually prior to the July Leadership Conference.
Timeline: Data Collection Windows are indicated in the chart below.
618 MIS Data
KSDE Contact/Questions: Mason Vosburgh 785-296-4945 mvosburgh@ksde.org
July 1
Current Year MIS 618 Data Initial Submission Window Opens in the KSDE Web Applications.
September 15
618 MIS for the preceding June (EOY) Data Collection Window Closes (all 618 MIS data must be finalized)
SPEDPro Users Guide
December 1
618 MIS Data Child Count Snap Shot. No action on the part of the LEA is required
February 28
December 1 collection window closes (all 618 MIS data must be finalized)
(MIS) 618 Data File Desk Audit Overview:
KSDE Contact/Questions: Mason Vosburgh 785-296-4945 mvosburgh@ksde.org
Overview: Management Information System (MIS) desk audits are conducted annually as part of the ongoing data verification of MIS 618 data.
Procedure: Districts are selected for review based on the several factors including, but not limited to, levels of determination, inaccurate or untimely data concerns; questionable data policies, practices and procedures employed by the agency; high or low populations in 618 data categories; and requests from local directors. During desk audits, district data are collected by reviewing local MIS procedures and individual student information.
Timeline: As necessary
Timely and Accurate Data
Contact/Questions: Tim Berens 913-538-7250 tberens@keystonelearning.org
March 15
District IDEA State Performance Plan Report
Timely and Accurate Data Section of the Kansas APR Guide
IDEA Fiscal
IDEA VI-B LEA Application
KSDE Contact/Questions: Christy Weiler 785-296-1712
cweiler@ksde.org
Overview: The completion of the IDEA VI-B LEA Application for funds is the means by which districts, cooperatives, and interlocals access the IDEA federal funds. The application includes a full reporting of the previous years actual expenditures of VI-B funds, a budgeting of the coming years VI-B funds, and providing federal assurances on the use of funds.
Procedures: The first step in requesting federal IDEA VI-B funds is the completion of the IDEA VI-B LEA Application. The LEA application is located in the KSDE Web Applications.
Reporting Window: September 1 September 30
In addition, expiring Federal IDEA VI-B Grant Funds must be encumbered (end of 27 month obligation period by September 30.
Maintenance of Effort
KSDE Contact/Questions: Christy Weiler785-296-1712
cweiler@ksde.org
Overview: The term Maintenance of Effort, often shortened to MOE, refers to the requirement placed upon many federally funded grant programs that the Local Education Agencies (LEA) demonstrate that the amount of state and local funds expended for the provision of special education not decrease from the amount expended in the previous year. Completion of this report will likely require assistance from the district business office and/or board clerk.
Procedures: Maintenance of Effort data is entered into the KSDE Web Applications.
Reporting Window: October 1-December 1.
Excess Cost
KSDE Contact/Questions: Christy Weiler 785-296-1712
cweiler@ksde.org
Overview: There is a cost associated with the education of all students, regardless of whether they have a disability. VI-B funds are only intended to reimburse for the excess cost associated with providing special education services to students with disabilities. The Excess Cost report uses district-wide budget data to determine the average expenditure per pupil separately for both the elementary and secondary grade level in order to calculate the minimum amount of state and local funds that an LEA must expend for the education of students with disabilities before accessing VI-B funds. Completion of this report will likely require assistance from the district business office and/or board clerk.
Procedures: Excess cost report may be accessed by using the KSDE Web Applications.
Reporting Window: October 1-December 1
IDEA Fiscal
KSDE Contact/Questions: Christy Weiler 785-296-171
cweiler@ksde.org
July 1
New Federal IDEA VI-B grant year begins
July 15
Data verification window opens for IDEA VI-B LEA Fiscal Risk Levels
July 31
Data verification window closes for IDEA VI-B LEA Fiscal Risk Levels
September 1
IDEA VI-B LEA Application (including CEIS report) submission window opens
September 30
Previous Federal IDEA VI-B grant funds (awarded 27 months earlier) must be encumbered
September 30
IDEA VI-B LEA Application (including CEIS report) submission window closes
October 1
IDEA VI-B LEA Application Maintenance of Effort [MOE] (including excess cost report) window opens
Excess Cost and MOE General Information
December 15
IDEA VI-B LEA Application Maintenance of Effort (including excess cost report) window closes
December 31
Expired IDEA VI-B Grant Funds Must Be Liquidated (funds must have been obligated by September 30)
January 1
IDEA Private School Participation window opens General Information
January 31
IDEA Private School Participation window closes
June 30
Previous Federal IDEA VI-B grant years end (12 month, 24 month)
IDEA Part C Indicators
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Part C Infant-Toddler Services
Indicator 1:
Timely Services
(Compliance)
Indicator 2:
Settings
Indicator 3:
Early Childhood Outcomes
Indicator 4:
Family Involvement
Indicator 5:
Child Find Birth to One
Indicator 6:
Child Find Birth to Three
Indicator 7:
Timely Evaluations
(Compliance)
Indicator 8:
Early Childhood Transition
(Compliance)
Indicator 9:
Resolution Sessions
Indicator 10:
Mediations
Indicator 11:
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)
Heather Staab KDHE Coordinator
Phone:785-296-4747 AltPhone1:(800) 332-6262
Fax:785-296-8616 Email:hstaab@kdheks.gov
Website:http://www.kdheks.gov/cds/index.html
School-Based Medicaid
KDHE Contact/Questions: Hallie Doud, KDHE, HCF
hdoud@kdheks.gov
KSDE Contact/Questions: Stacie Martin 785- 296-6855 smartin@ksde.org
Overview: The Medicaid statute allows schools to claim Medicaid reimbursement for some school-based related services. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Division of Health Care Finance is the states Medicaid program that administers the school-based Medicaid program in Kansas. Services covered include; specialized transportation (only cost based reconciliation), nursing services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language and hearing services, psychology and social work services.
Cost Based Settlement -- At the end of the school year, districts can submit cost reports and be reimbursed the difference between what was already received on the fee for service schedule and the actual cost of providing services.
School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) -- Designed to recover certain costs for administrative activities routinely performed by school employees and contracted staff.
Fee for Service -- Districts can be reimbursed for every Medicaid eligible service provided to the student. Districts submit claims for reimbursement directly to HP, the States Medicaid processing contractor.
Procedures & Timeline: Contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Division of Health Care Finance or
Hallie Doud at hdoud@kdheks.gov.
The Kansas Deaf/Blind Fund
KSDE Contact/Questions: Joan Houghton EdD 785-296-2515 jhoughton@ksde.org
Overview: Local education agencies (ages birth through 21 years) who have students certified deaf-blind, including those students with multiple disabilities, and are currently certified on The Kansas Deaf-Blind Census may apply for The Kansas State Deaf-Blind Fund until it is depleted. Students who receive homebound services from the local education agency also ARE eligible to receive deaf-blind funds. Students who are home schooled and do not receive services from the local education agency ARE NOT eligible for deaf-blind funds.
Procedures: A Kansas Deaf-Blind Fund Application for a student who currently is certified on The Kansas State Deaf-Blind Census may be submitted during the application window, beginning June 1 and ending June 30 for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Applications will be reviewed for approval.
Timeline: Due date for reimbursement are listed in the table above.
The Kansas Deaf-Blind Fund
KSDE Contact/Questions: Joan Houghton Ed.D 785-296-2515 jhoughton@ksde.org
or Cynthia Penrod 785-296-5474 cpenrod@ksde.org
April 1
Application window for 2017-18 students with Deaf/Blindness opens (for students who are currently certified on the Kansas Deaf-Blind Census)
April 1
Reimbursement for 2016-17 students window opens.
June 1
Reimbursement for 2016-17 students window closes
June 30
Application window for students with Deaf/Blindness for 2017-18 closes.
FAQs for Kansas State Deaf/Blind Funds
Resources: Kansas Deaf-Blind Project for information about certification registration and other resources.
Targeted Improvement Plan
KSDE Contact/Questions: Kerry Haag 785-291-3098 khaag@ksde.org
Overview: The Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) program is funded with federal IDEA set-aside funds and is administered by the Early Childhood, Special Education and Title Services Team at KSDE. The overall purpose is to support districts by providing supplemental resources so general and special education teachers can participate in professional learning and increase the achievement and success of learners with disabilities. District efforts in turn contribute to overall improvement on the IDEA State Performance Plan Indicators. Each special education LEA has an allocation consisting of a base dollar amount and a supplement. The supplement amount is impacted by district IDEA Levels of Determination.
Procedures: The online grant application is located in the KSDE Web Applications, the same district access portal used for SpedPro, Personnel Web system, and Kan-Dis. The online TIP grant application process allows eligible LEAs to apply for Federal grant funding under the TIP program and allows the LEA to electronically complete, sign off on and submit the TIP applications and associated documents including the Annual Financial Report, Grant Award and Budget Revision Form, as applicable. Prior to submitting application, administrators should read and review the allowable cost documents and the TIP carry-over instructions and users guide. Karen Maddox, ECSETSs, provides TIP help desk support.
Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP)
KSDE Contact/Questions: Karen Maddox 785-291-3098 kmaddox@ksde.org
April 30th
TIP Application Window Opens
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June 30
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Emergency Safety Interventions
KSDE Contacts/Questions: Laura Jurgensen785-296-5522 ljurgensen@ksde.org
Overview: An Emergency Safety Intervention is the use of seclusion and/or restraint with ALL students. The Kansas State Board of Education developed regulations on the use of emergency safety intervention that have been in place since April 2013 with recent amendments that took effect in June 2016. The Kansas Legislature passed a bill on the use of seclusion and restraint in 2015. During the 2016 legislative session the emergency safety intervention statutes were amended. Those changes took effect on July 1, 2016.
Reporting Procedures: Beginning with the 201617 school year buildings will report seclusion and physical restraint data through a new, secure, web-based application that is currently being developed. Buildings will no longer report this data to KSDE through Kan-Dis. Discipline data will continue to be reported through the Kan-Dis application for the 201617 school year.
You may not be responsible for emergency safety intervention reporting, but you can register for a user name for a district-level account to monitor data for all buildings in your district(s). As special education administrators it is very important to monitor the use of emergency safety intervention on your students to determine what impact it may have on the students right to receive a free appropriate public education.
Emergency Safety Intervention reporting reminders are sent to superintendents, principals, special education directors, and anyone on the Early Childhood, Special Education, and Title Services listserv on a regular basis. All reported emergency safety intervention data will be aggregated and analyzed for use by KSDE staff in its annual report to the Kansas State Board of Education about the use of emergency safety intervention with all students in Kansas.KSDE is also required to compile reports from schools on the use of emergency safety intervention and provide the results, based on aggregate data, on the KSDE website, and to the governor and the Senate and House Education Committees of the Kansas Legislature every year by January 20. Emergency safety intervention data analysis may also result in the offer of technical assistance to districts.
Resources: KSDE and TASN have put together a wealth of information to help administrators navigate these legal requirements including trainings for professional learning, webinars, and guidance documents for family and staff on the TASN website.
Technical Assistance System Network (TASN)
TASN Contact/Questions: Crystal Davis 620-341-2860 cldavis@pittstate.edu
Overview: Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) provides technical assistance to support school districts systematic implementation of evidence-based practices. Many services, as well as opportunities for professional development, are available state-wide to support district personnel. In addition technical assistance provided through TASN is embedded within each KIAS component to support districts in meeting state and federal requirements. Upon district request or from KSDE direction, technical assistance providers deliver both general and targeted support to districts as data are analysed and plans for improvement are developed, implemented and evaluated.
Procedures:Kansas educators and families may view available professional development opportunities through the calendar on the TASN website. Educators and families may also request technical assistance at the website by clicking Request Assistance. Upon receipt of the request, the TASN Coordination Team will identify the most appropriate technical assistance provider to ensure the proper support to the requestor.
Timeline: Technical Assistance may be requested at any time by any Kansas educator or family.
TASN Partners/Providers
TASN Coordination The TASN Coordination project assists educators and families in connecting to resources and supports available through TASN and partners. In addition they work closely with KSDE ECSETS Leadership in ensuring that TASN is meeting statewide needs.
TASN Evaluation The TASN Evaluation project assists the entire TASN system in designing and implementing an evaluation system that focuses on measuring the effectiveness, implementation, and sustainability of efforts.
Kansas Learning Network The Kansas Learning Network (KLN) project provides targeted intensive support and ongoing coaching to districts and schools identified by KSDE through their accountability systems.
Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports The Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) project provides resource development, training, and support for districtwide implementation of the Kansas MTSS framework. This includes implementation preschool through high school and includes support for reading, math, behavior, early childhood, and secondary transition.
Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports The TASN Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports (ATBS) project provides training and coaching of educators to support students who have challenging behaviors and/or complex needs.
Kansas Parent Information Center The Kansas Parent Information Center (KPIRC) project provides information, training and support to educators and families in developing and implementing effective parent engagement practices.
Infinitec The Kansas Infinitec project provides educators in Kansas with access to resources, information, and training on state of the art assistive technology (AT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
General Supervision, Timely and Accurate Data The General Supervision, Timely and Accurate Data (GSTAD) project provides data management for the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report, including reporting district performance and supporting the Kansas Integrated Accountability System.
Kansas Teachers of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired (TVI) and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS) Preparation and Mentorship The Kansas TVI/COMS project supports the preparation and mentoring of TVIs and COMS in order to provide effective instruction for students who are blind or visually impaired across the state.
Kansas Teachers of the Deaf Masters Degree Project The Kansas Teachers of the Deaf project supports the preparation and mentoring of teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Kansas State Department of Education - Early Childhood Special Education and Title Services The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Early Childhood Special Education and Title Services (ECSETS) provides leadership and support all learners receiving early childhood, title or special education services throughout Kansas schools and communities.
Kansas Recruitment and Retention The Kansas Recruitment and Retention project provides support to Kansas districts, schools and educators through the Kansas Education Employment Board (KEEB) and to early career special education staff through the Kansas e-Mentoring for Student Success (eMSS) effort.
InfiniTEXT InfiniTEXT is a partnership with the UCP Sequin of Greater Chicago and the Kansas State Department of Education. This partnership provides state-wide access to an on-line repository of digitized instructional materials including textbooks and other classroom related printed materials
Families Together, Inc. Families Together is the Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for Kansas. They provide support to families of children with disabilities. This support includes programs designed to build and sustain strong, healthy, informed, and actively involved family members who can work together to improve the lifelong outcomes for their child or sibling with a disability.
Kansas Learning Network (KLN)
KSDE Contact/Questions:
Tammy Mitchell, Assistant Director, ECSETS
785.296.7929 tmitchell@ksde.org
KLN Project:
Michele Hayes, Director
620.640.5035 michele.hayes@klnemail.org or
michele.hayes@swplains.org
Overview: KSDE is dedicated to the academic success of all students and will support districts with Title I Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Schools through the Kansas Learning Network (KLN). The KLN is a contract funded by the KSDE and administered by Southwest Plains Regional Service Center (SWPRSC).Districts that have CIS Title I schools begin the KLN process with a comprehensive needs assessment that focuses on root-causes, data analysis, risk factors, and expanding previously developed glows within the system.
Districts and schools then develop Successful School goals and action plans that will be implemented over a three-year period of time. Work within the action plans must center around the Indicators of Effective Practice, which fall into the following categories.
School Leadership & Decision Making
Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional Planning
Classroom Instruction
Parent, School, and Community
Tiered System of Instruction
School improvement work must focus its efforts on successful outcomes for all learners. Teachers who work with various subgroups, including students with disabilities and English language learners, should be an integral part of the school leadership team and the decision-making that takes place as part of this process.
For additional information and resources, please visit the KLN website.
Acronyms
*Used within Special Education Administrators Guide and Resources
ADA:Americans with Disabilities Act
ADHD:Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
*AMAO:Annual Measurable Achievement Objective
*AMO:Annual Measurable Objective
*APR:Annual Performance Report
*ASD:Autism Spectrum Disorder
ASES:Assessment for Special Education Students
*ATBS:Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports (TASN Project)
*AYP:Adequate Yearly Progress
CAN:Comprehensive Needs Assessment
CAP:Corrective Action Plan
*CAT Aid:Categorical Aid
*CBER:Part C to B Electronic Referral System
CBO:Community Based Organization
*21st CCLC: Century Community Learning Centers
CCR:College and Career Ready
CCSSO:Council of Chief State School Officers
*CEIS:Coordinated Early Intervening Services
CETE:Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation
COECertificate of Eligibility
*COMS:Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists
COSContinuation of Services
COSF:Child Outcome Summary Form
CS:Charter School
CSAS:Career Standards and Assessment Services
CSP:Charter School Program
*CSPR:Consolidated State Performance Report
CTE:Career & Technical Education
DLS:District Learning Services
*DNA:District Needs Assessment
*EC:Early Childhood
ECO:Center Early Childhood Outcomes Center
ECSE:Early Childhood Special Education
*ECSETS:Early Childhood, Special Education, and Title Services
ED or USDOE:U.S. Department of Education
*EDEN:Education Data Exchange Network
EDGAR:Education Department General Administrative Regulations
EIPA:The Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment
EIS:Early Intervening Services
ELL:English Language Learners
ELP:English Language Proficient
*ESEA:Elementary & Secondary Education Act
ESSA:Every Student Succeeds Act
*ESI:Emergency Safety Interventions
ESL:English as a Second Language
FAPE:Free & Appropriate Public Education
FAQ:Frequently Asked Questions
FERPAFamily Educational Rights & Privacy Act
FFY:Federal Fiscal Year
FR:Federal Register
*FTE:Full-Time Equivalent
*FY:Fiscal Year
GAN:Grant Award Notification
*GSTAD:General Supervision Technical Assistance Dissemination (TASN Project)
HQT:Highly Qualified Teacher
ICC:Interagency Coordinating Council
ID/IDd:Identified
*IDEA:Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEIA:Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
IEE:Independent Educational Evaluation
IEP:Individualized Education Program
IGDI:Individual Growth and Development Indicators
IHE:Institution of Higher Education
InET:Innovative Educational Technology
*Infinitec:Assistive and Instructional Technology (TASN Project)
JJA:Juvenile Justice Authority
*KAN-DIS:Kansas Discipline database
*KASEA:Kansas Association of Special Education Administrators
KCCR:Kansas College and Career Ready
*KDHE: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
*KEEB: Kansas Education Employment Board (TASN Project)
KELPA:Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment
KIAS:Kansas Integrated Accountability System
*KIRC:Kansas Instructional Resource Center for the Visually Impaired (TASN Project)
KLFA:Kansas Learning First Alliance
*KLN:Kansas Learning Network
*KPIRC:Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (TASN Project)
KSBE:Kansas State Board of Education
*KSDE:Kansas State Department of Education
LCP:Local Consolidated Plan
LD:Learning Disability
*LEA:Local Education Agency
LEP:Limited English Proficient
LETRS:Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling
*LI:Low Incidence
*LOD:Levels of Determination
*LRE:Least Restrictive Environment
MCREL:Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning
MEP:Migrant Education Program
MFL:Migrant Family Literacy
MFS: Maintenance of Financial Support
*MIS: Management Information System
MOA: Memorandum of Agreement
*MOE:Maintenance of Effort
MOU:Memorandum of Understanding
*MTSS:Multi-Tier System of Supports (also TASN Project)
NASDME:National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education
NASDSE:National Association of State Directors of Special Education
NASTID:National Association of State Title I Directors
NCLB:No Child Left Behind Act of 2011, which amended ESEA
N&D:Neglected & Delinquent
OCR:Office of Civil Rights
OHI:Other Health Impairment
OIG:U.S. Department of Educations Office of the Inspector General
OMB:Office of Management and Budget
*OSEP:U.S. Department of Educations Office of Special Education Programs
OSERS:U.S. Department of Educations Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services
OT:Occupational Therapy
*OWS:Outcomes Web System
*PAR:Personnel Activity Report
PD:Professional Development
PL:Professional Learning
PII:Personally Identifiable Information
PTA:Parent Teacher Association
PTI:Parent Training Information Center (Families Together)
RBSD:Results Based Staff Development
*RDA:Results Driven Accountability
RFA:Request for Application
RFP:Request for Proposal
RMS:Risk Management Services
RTI:Response to Intervention
SA:State Administered
*SDAC:School District Administrative Claiming
SEA:State Education Agency
SEAC:Special Education Advisory Council
SEEK:System for the Education Enterprise in Kansas
SES:Supplemental Educational Services
SI:School Improvement
SICC:State Interagency Coordinating Council
SIG:School Improvement Grant
SLD: Specific Learning Disability
SNAP:Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SPDG:State Personnel Development Grant
*SPP:State Performance Plan
*SSIP:State Systemic Improvement Plan
STEM:Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
SW:Schoolwide
SWDs:Students with Disabilities
SW:Schoolwide
SW-PBIS:School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
SY:School Year
T&E:Time & Effort
TA or T/A:Technical Assistance
*TAESE:Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education
TANF:Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TAS:Targeted Assistance School
*TASN :Kansas Technical Assistance System Network
*TAT:Technical Assistance Team
TBI:Traumatic Brain Injury
*TOD:Teachers of the Deaf
*TVI:Teachers of the Visually Impaired
*TIP:Targeted Improvement Plan
YODA:Youth Outcomes Driven Accountability
Fact Sheets
KSDE Fact Sheets are one-page summaries on a variety of topics, terms, areas and issues pertinent to Kansas educators and families. The Fact Sheets are useful guides with general information, website links, and KSDE contact names and numbers.
State and Federal Programs Fact Sheets
21st CCLC 2014(PDF)At Risk 2014-15(PDF)English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Frequently Asked Questions 2014(PDF)ESOL Serving English Learners A Step-by-Step Guide 2014-2015(PDF)Homeless Education 2014-15(PDF)Homeless Grantee Use of Funds 2014(PDF)Homeless Set asides, Title I Use of Funds 9/30/2014(PDF)Homeschools (Non-Accredited Private Schools) 2014(PDF)Migrant 2014(PDF)Refugee and Unaccompanied Youth 2014-15(PDF)Title I: Non-Public Schools 2014(PDF)Title I Parts A & D Neglected & Delinquent 2014(PDF)Title I: Parent Involvement 2014(PDF)Title I Schoolwide Programs 2014-15(PDF)Title IIA 2014-15(PDF)Title IIA Funds 2015-16(PDF)Title III English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 2015-16(PDF)Graduation and Dropout InformationQuality Performance Accreditation (QPA)
Special Education (Title VI B) Fact Sheets
Special Education State Performance Plan 2014-15(PDF)School Based Medicaid in Kansas 2015(PDF)Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) (PDF)Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) (PDF)
Early Childhood Fact Sheets
Parents as Teachers Fact Sheet(PDF)Parents as Teachers Rural Fact Sheet(PDF)Parents as Teachers Strengthening Families Fact Sheet(PDF)Parents as Teachers Works Fact Sheet(PDF)
Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs
Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports Briefs
MTSS Briefs are two-page discussions of topics, areas of interest and/or issues addressed in the field by Kansas educators relating to components of the Kansas MTSS. The MTSS Briefs include timely information for educators and families and may be accessed at the following links:
http://www.kansasmtss.org/briefs.html
Kansas Reading Initiative and Kansas MTSS
Kansas Alignment with Rose Standards
Kansas Alignment with Rose Standards
The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards and the Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports
The Integration of MTSS and RtI
Special Education within a Multi-Tier System of Supports
Student Improvement Teams and the Multi-Tier System of Supports
Errors of Implementation
Differentiated Instruction within MTSS
Addressing Dyslexia within MTSS
Consideration of Replacement Core
School-Wide Behavioral Support and Bullying Prevention within the MTSS Framework
http://ksdetasn.org/mtss/briefs
Vocabulary Instruction in Pre-K
Social Emotional Learning in Kansas
Instructional Practices for Reading
Early Literacy Instruction
Reading Intervention
Secondary Reading Assessment
Tier I Reading Curriculum For Secondary
Tier I Reading Instruction
DISABILITY AWARENESS:
A PRIMER ON
PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE
ADDRESSING INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES WITH RESPECT
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug
Mark Twain
Revised 2014
The purpose for this booklet on People First Language is to help us understand the importance of addressing persons with disabilities in a respectful manner. Practice and reflection will help break our habits of how we verbally address each other.
The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names.
Old Chinese Proverb
Language of the Past
Impaired individuals
The handicapped
People who suffer from the tragedy of birth
defects...
Categorically... the disabled, the retarded, the autisti
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