Always happy to have Sherry Pinkley, USD 217, in the house to discuss Love & Logic @loveandlogic!


Join the KSDE Teacher Leaders for a wonderful year of learning focused on innovative instructional strategies, assistance with the Classroom Based Assessment and collaboration with your fellow educators. Register at https://bit.ly/4724U6g

#wcks #startherestayhere WCKS Education Showcase. Get your students signed up for this showcase featuring Education careers and businesses. Register at www.startherestayhere.org

There are three separate workshops in this series. Pick one or more as needed to support your preparations for the ESOL Praxis. Register for the LPI session at https://bit.ly/3KFJeTY

Evaluate the assessments in a model unit and compare against our vision, values, and goals in this KSDE @ksdehq Science PLC. K-12 Science teachers should plan to attend and bring at least one unit to reference. Register at https://bit.ly/3qRccts

A special time for ESOL teachers to come together to network, share ideas and problem-solve, with the goal of creating a community of teachers who work to assist a growing special population in western Kansas. Register at https://bit.ly/3rweXjI

Make sure your district is up-to-speed with KESA Cycle 2 by attending at either Sublette or Oakley. Register for Sublette at https://bit.ly/3Y3nFlL or Oakley at https://bit.ly/44y8nrO @ksdehq

These IPS sessions support school districts wishing to complete the IPS Star Recognition program in the spring of 2024, as well as supporting districts (both on/off improvement) with the KESA-IPS Cycle 2. Register at https://bit.ly/3seRlAD

We have a good group on site for Creating a Standards Base Classroom Part 1: Planning for Instruction with SWP consultant Crystal Steinmetz @csteinmetz5. No FOMO, you are welcome to sign up for session 2 at https://bit.ly/3Ot3p8E. We'd love to see you there!


Dive into strategies and tools for effective teaching and learning in a standards based classroom. This is a 3-part series. Attendance at all 3 sessions is highly recommended but not required. Register at https://bit.ly/3Ot3p8E

@swplains Deeply appreciates the leadership of Dan Frisby, Kismet-Plains @danfrisby1 @swhmustangs_hs #USD483 as he leads the SWP Supts Councils this year. Thank Mr. Frisby! @KimberlyMauk

@DrBrianJordan @KASBPublicEd Dr. Jordan brought October updates from KASB to SWP Supts Council @KimberlyMauk

This session is appropriate for all new ESOL directors and coordinators. Come network and share resources! Register at https://bit.ly/3skTNFQ

Phone free spaces can be a reality with Yondr. SWP Supts heard from Luke Stultz, Yondr and Tim Parker, @PrincipalUSD216 from Deerfield, which implemented the pouches. Supts were also able to be hands on with the sample pouches.


For those responsible for filing E-Rate forms and administrators/directors wishing to understand the process, this E-Rate training will be provided by Don Dietrich of BTU Consultants and KSDE @ksdehq. Register at https://bit.ly/3OMokE1

Join other school IT Directors/Coordinators for a dedicated time to network with colleagues in your field. Register at https://bit.ly/44oVhwd

Information on paths to the classroom from @FortHaysState Rachel Wentling and Kerry Schuckman about opportunities for Adv Ed and Teacher Ed at FHSU during SWP Supts Council.

ow can you create a culture that is responsive to data conversations? How can you facilitate effective conversations around data? Come learn about structured inquiry-based approaches to facilitating data conversations. Register at https://bit.ly/3rBhWHK

Focus will be based on the audience needs but will plan follow up on lesson planning, standards alignment, balanced assessments and classroom management. Register for this helpful session at https://bit.ly/3Q1ZIJx

Come experience, learn and refresh your toolbox for assessing your students in your daily lessons! Register at https://bit.ly/3rHsFAj

