Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA) Updates & Actions
Stay informed about the latest updates and actions related to the Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA) program, including pausing activities, application updates, and general program enhancements.
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Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA) Update October 13, 2020
KESA Pause September Board Action allowed systems to pause KESA Activities through the Fall 2020 Any work related to KESA activities in the 2020-2021 school year that was to be done in the Fall of 2020 could be stopped. Pending 2019-2020 Visits scheduled to be held by October 30, 2020 could be stopped. September Board Action did not: Pause KESA for one year. Although this was the intent Eliminate the requirement to complete the 2019-2020 System Yearly Update This should have been completed prior to closing of the schools. Since visits were to be held beginning in March 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year. October Board Meeting KESA to request that the September Board Action be extended through June 30, 2021
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. Reminder: Reminder: Pausing KESA activities does not mean that continuous improvement efforts should be part of your everyday business.
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 to develop six modules focused on how to evaluate the continuous improvement process Collaborative Training with the Redesign Schools Project staff This months Hot Topic has an update on KESA and Redesign and this collaborative work and presentation for the redesign schools.
What activities should I be doing for KESA? Communicate Remote work can cause isolation Ensure a steady and consistent line of communication between and among stakeholders Explain the Why Set Clear Expectations
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)
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 Director Teacher Licensure and Accreditation (785) 296-8010 mmiller@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.
