Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA) Update and Guidelines
Stay updated with the latest news on Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA). Learn about recent board decisions, progress indicators, social and emotional support initiatives, academic assessments, and essential guidelines for KESA activities. Find out how to address staff and student needs effectively and ensure continuous improvement in education systems.
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Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA) Update November
KESA Pause October Board Meeting KESA team requested that the September Board Action be extended through June 30, 2021 - and APPROVED
Questions: Social Social- -Emotional Supports Emotional Supports How have you addressed the social-emotional needs of staff and students? What data are you collecting to verify that you have effective interventions and supports? What does the data indicate about your progress?
Academic Progress What local assessments and measures are you using to gauge your student growth? What does the evidence from those assessments and measures tell you about student progress?
What does the October Board Action mean? All Systems wishing to pause their KESA activities, for one year, will be able to put a halt to: OVT Visits Completion of System Yearly Updates Accountability - Every System by April 1stwill need to have completed in their OVT System Yearly Update the first question of that report. Survey sent to field to identify which systems were going to Pause and which would stay the course closed last Friday Reminder: Reminder: Pausing KESA activities does not mean that continuous improvement efforts should be part of your everyday business.
What activities should I be doing for KESA? Communicate Remote work can cause isolation take time to check on folks Ensure a steady and consistent line of communication between and among stakeholders take time to check on folks Explain the Why take time to check on folks Set Clear Expectations take time
What should I be doing for KESA? Meet with District and Building Leadership Teams to: Assess Continuous Improvement (KESA) District level Plan Building level Plans Revise Plan if needed Discuss data (evidence)
KESA Application Updating KESA System Yearly Update Forms Updating KESA OVT Forms Eliminating Initial and Final Reports for all systems entering a new cycle Assurances will move to a yearly question.
General KESA Updates Working with the Regional Education Laboratory - developing six modules on evaluating the continuous improvement process Collaborative Training with the Redesign Schools Project staff Continuous Improvement Clearly stated goals Clearly stated measures Ultimate impact on student achievement
Accreditation Advisory Council Activities Accreditation Advisory Council is working in small groups on the following projects: KESA and Redesign Crosswalk Foundational Structure Clarity of Definitions Feedback and support on updated KESA System and OVT Reports Update of the KESA Guidance Document
Mark your calendars for Monthly KESA Updates and Supports Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Tuesday, March 9, 2021 All KESA Support Zooms are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. All KESA Support Zooms are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Register in advance for this meeting: https://ksde.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUud https://ksde.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUud- -Cvpz4qE9Lirv1bACN5eYlrqUqFSo1e Cvpz4qE9Lirv1bACN5eYlrqUqFSo1e After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Jeannette Nobo Jeannette Nobo Assistant Director - KESA Teacher Licensure and Accreditation (785) 296-4948 jnobo@ksde.org Mischel D. Miller, Mischel D. Miller, Ed.S Director Teacher Licensure and Accreditation (785) 296-8010 mmiller@ksde.org Ed.S Myron Melton KESA Coordinator Teacher Licensure and Accreditation (785) 296-8110 mmelton@ksde.org David Barnes David Barnes Accreditation Consultant Teacher Licensure and Accreditation (785) 298-7356 dbarnes@ksde.org The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: KSDE General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, KSDE, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66612, (785) 296-3201.
