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KSDE and the service centers across the state are joining forces to offer Professional Learning opportunities centered on the Four Fundamentals. We’re thrilled about this collaboration and are committed to providing educators with top-notch support and resources. See below for our Professional Learning opportunities!
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) offers free professional learning to support educators across all school systems in Kansas. This professional learning provides valuable resources, in-person and virtual training, and development opportunities to enhance teaching practices and improve student outcomes. KSDE's commitment to accessible professional growth ensures educators have the tools they need to succeed. If you would like KSDE to support your educators, please click the button below to submit a request.
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) offers free professional learning to support educators across all school systems in Kansas. This professional learning provides valuable resources, in-person and virtual training, and development opportunities to enhance teaching practices and improve student outcomes. KSDE's commitment to accessible professional growth ensures educators have the tools they need to succeed. If you would like KSDE to support your educators, please click the button below to submit a request.
English Language Arts
English Language Arts
Text Complexity 2.0: (grades 3-12)
Making Data Work: Using KAP Assessment Results to Strengthen ELA Instruction: (grades 3-12)
Oh No! The G Word: Strong Strategies For Teaching Grammar and Syntax: (grades 3-6)
ELA Standards Alignment: (grades 3-12)
History, Government, and Social Studies
History, Government, and Social Studies
Elementary HGSS
Elementary HGSS
December 3rd, 2025 - Greenbush (Lawrence) - Register Here
January 6th, 2026 - Greenbush (Girard) - Register Here
Secondary HGSS
Secondary HGSS
September 8th, 2025 - Greenbush (Girard) - Register Here
October 1st, 2025 - Greenbush (Lawrence) - Register Here
Mathematics
Mathematics
Building Strong Foundations: Strategies to Boost Math Fluency and Student Success! - rescheduled to the fall.
Building Strong Foundations: Strategies to Boost Math Fluency and Student Success! - rescheduled to the fall.
September 22nd, 2025 - Greenbush (Girard) - Register Here
September 15th, 2025 - Greenbush (Lawrence) - Register Here
Mastering Math Alignment: Connecting Standards to Classroom Success
Mastering Math Alignment: Connecting Standards to Classroom Success
Audience: Elementary
October 16th, 2025 - Greenbush (Girard) - Register Here
October 20th, 2025 - Greenbush (Lawrence) - Register Here
October 20th, 2025 - SW Plains - Register Here
Mastering Math Alignment: Connecting Standards to Classroom Success
Mastering Math Alignment: Connecting Standards to Classroom Success
Audience: Secondary
November 7th, 2025 - Greenbush (Girard) - Register Here
December 1st, 2025 - Greenbush (Lawrence) - Register Here
October 27th, 2025 - SW Plains - Register Here
Mathematical Language: Empowering Students Through Vocabulary
Mathematical Language: Empowering Students Through Vocabulary
Audience: Elementary
January 13th, 2026 - Greenbush (Girard) - Register Here
January 15th, 2026 - Greenbush (Lawrence) - Register Here
December 8th, 2025 - SW Plains - Register Here
Mathematical Language: Empowering Students Through Vocabulary
Mathematical Language: Empowering Students Through Vocabulary
Audience: Secondary
January 22nd, 2026 - Greenbush (Girard) - Register Here
January 19th, 2026 - Greenbush (Lawrence) - Register Here
November 3rd, 2025 - SW Plains - Register Here
Science
Science
Making Sense of the Science Standards - Elementary
Making Sense of the Science Standards - Elementary
Making Sense of the Science Standards - Middle School
Making Sense of the Science Standards - Middle School
Making Sense of the Science Standards - Secondary
Making Sense of the Science Standards - Secondary
Making Sense of the Science Standards - K-12
Making Sense of the Science Standards - K-12
Science in Focus: Putting the KSDE Vision for Quality Science Instruction into Practice - Elementary
Science in Focus: Putting the KSDE Vision for Quality Science Instruction into Practice - Secondary
Science in Focus: Putting the KSDE Vision for Quality Science Instruction into Practice - K-12
Structured Literacy
Structured Literacy
Data-Driven Success: Unpacking Literacy Assessments for Maximum Impact
September 17th, 2025 - Smoky Hill (Salina) - Register HERE
Fluency Matters: Enhancing Educator Expertise in Instruction and Assessment
Fluency Matters: Enhancing Educator Expertise in Instruction and Assessment
October 15th, 2025 - Orion - Register HERE
October 24th, 2025 - Southwest Plains - Register HERE
November 3rd, 2025 - ESSDACK - Register HERE
December 9th, 2025 - Smoky Hill (Salina) - Register HERE
December 10th, 2025 - Greenbush (Girard) - Register HERE
January 6th, 2026 - Greenbush (Lawrence) - Register HERE
Word Power: Proven Routines to Strengthen Vocabulary Schoolwide
November 14th, 2025 - Southwest Plains - Register HERE
November 18th, 2025 - Orion - Register HERE
November 18th, 2025 - ESSDACK - Register HERE
January 9th, 2025 - Greenbush (Girard) - Register HERE
January 13th, 2026 - Greenbush (Lawrence) - Register HERE
January 27th, 2026 - Smoky Hill (Salina) - Register HERE
Understanding and Addressing Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): Prevalence and Effective Instructional Strategies for Educators
November 21st, 2025 - Smoky Hill (Salina) - Register HERE
December 9th, 2025 - Orion - Register HERE
December 12th, 2025 - Southwest Plains - Register HERE
January 16th, 2026 - Greenbush (Lawrence) - Register HERE
January 20th, 2026 - Greenbush (Girard) - Register HERE
January 20th, 2026 - ESSDACK - Register HERE
School Counseling | Social Emotional Character Development (SECD)
School Counseling | Social Emotional Character Development (SECD)
Unpacking the Kansas School Counseling/SECD Standards
Unpacking the Kansas School Counseling/SECD Standards
October 15th, 2025 - SW Plains - Register HERE
KSDE SEL Final Collab Day - In Person
KSDE SEL Final Collab Day - In Person
December 2nd, 2025 - ESSDACK - Register HERE
Implementing the School Counseling & SECD Standards Event
Implementing the School Counseling & SECD Standards Event
October 27th, 2025 - SW Plains - Register HERE
School Counseling/PE Collaborative Workshop
School Counseling/PE Collaborative Workshop
September 22nd, 2025 - SW Plains - Register HERE
PE/Health
PE/Health
Unpacking the PE Standards: Building a Standards-Aligned PE Curriculum
Unpacking the PE Standards: Building a Standards-Aligned PE Curriculum
December 10th, 2025 - SW Plains - Register HERE
Early Childhood
Early Childhood
Greenbush Early Childhood Forums
Greenbush Early Childhood Forums
KSDE Early Childhood staff will be joining the Greenbush Early Childhood Forums this year to connect with early childhood providers and educators. These are free, virtual opportunities to collaborate in group discussions, share experiences and resources, ask questions and discuss trending early childhood topics. Contact Andrea Scott (andrea.scott@greenbush.org) with questions. Forums are from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 7 and May 12. Register at events.greenbush.org.
KSDE Early Literacy/Dyslexia newsletter
KSDE Early Literacy/Dyslexia newsletter
See the KSDE Early Literacy / Dyslexia newsletter for professional learning in the coming school year, including workshops focused on understanding and addressing Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
Screen Time and Young Minds: What’s the Real Impact-And What Can We Do Instead?
Screen Time and Young Minds: What’s the Real Impact-And What Can We Do Instead?
The Kansas Local Interagency Coordinating Council Fall Retreat will be Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This free, virtual opportunity will be appropriate for all early educators and families. This year’s title is Screen Time and Young Minds: What’s the Real Impact – And What Can We Do Instead? Angie Neal, Policy Advisor for Speech-Language Services and Early Literacy in South Carolina State Department of Education, and Elizabeth Brunscheen-Cartagena, Family Life & Resource Management Agent for K-State Research and Extension Sedgwick County, will present.
Kinders Can! Conference
Kinders Can! Conference
ESSDACK, Greenbush and Southwest Regional Plains Service Centers will once again host the Kinders Can! conferences. These professional learning opportunities for early educators, including preschool and kindergarten teachers and administrators, will focus on hands-on strategies to deliver quality playful learning opportunities. Save the dates for Dec. 2 in Girard, Dec. 4 in Lawrence, Dec. 11 and 12 in Hutchinson (two sessions of a one-day conference), and April 10 in Sublette.
The Kansas Division for Early Childhood KDEC Conference
The Kansas Division for Early Childhood KDEC Conference
The Kansas Division for Early Childhood (KDEC) Conference is scheduled Feb. 26-27 in Wichita.
Cape Portal
Cape Portal
The state of Kansas has launched the Cape portal, an online training directory for early childhood professional learning. While Cape is currently focused primarily on professional learning for childcare providers, it includes many opportunities that may be of interest to school-based early childhood staff. Visit www.yourcape.org to create an account and view upcoming courses.
All in for Kansas Kids Weekly Newsletter and Monthly Webinars
All in for Kansas Kids Weekly Newsletter and Monthly Webinars
Stay up to date on the Kansas early childhood system: The team supporting the state All in for Kansas Kids strategic plan for early childhood shares weekly email updates and hosts monthly webinars. Visit the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund website to sign up.
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