Kansans Can! KESA: Kansas Educational System Accreditation

Brad Neuenswander Deputy Commissioner KESA is the State Board of Education approved framework for educational systems to reach the Kansans Can vision. Brad Neuenswander Deputy Commissioner

The Kansans Can Vision: Lead the world in the success of EACH student.

In 1975, 72% of all jobs required only a high school diploma or less In 1975, 72% of all jobs required only a high school diploma or less. Today, 70% - 75% of all jobs require postsecondary training … 4 yr degree, 2 yr degree, industry certification.

Jobs and Wages Needed Currently

2016 Poverty Guidelines Persons In Family 100% Poverty Per Hour Salary 150% Poverty 200% Poverty 1 $11,880 $5.71 $17,820 $8.57 $23,760 $11.42 2 $16,020 $7.70 $24,030 $11.55 $32,040 $15.40 3 $20,160 $9.69 $30,240 $14.54 $40,320 $19.38 4 $24,300 $11.68 $36,450 $17.52 $48,600 $23.37 5 $28,440 $13.67 $42,660 $20.51 $56,880 $27.35 6 $32,580 $15.66 $48,870 $23.50 $65,160 $31.33 7 $36,730 $17.66 $55,095 $26.49 $73,460 $35.32 8 $40,890 $19.66 $61,335 $29.49 $81,780 $39.32

KSBE Goals Kindergarten readiness Individual Plan of Study based on career interest Graduation rates Social/emotional growth measured locally Postsecondary attendance/attainment

Successful Postsecondary Students Two years after graduation a student has earned , or is on track to earn a … 4 Year Degree 2 Year Degree Industry Certification * Military * Apprenticeships

Those who aim at nothing hit it with remarkable accuracy.

Which of these is in need of attention most/first? Improving graduation rate. Improving the percentage of kids attending postsecondary. Improving the percentage of kids continuing their postsecondary program. Improving the percentage of kids completing their postsecondary program.

The 35,000 foot view

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Which of these is in need of attention most/first? Improving graduation rate. Improving the percentage of kids attending postsecondary. Improving the percentage of kids continuing their postsecondary program. Improving the percentage of kids completing their postsecondary program.

The 15,000 foot view

Which of these is in need of attention most/first? Improving graduation rate. Improving the percentage of kids attending postsecondary. Improving the percentage of kids continuing their postsecondary program. Improving the percentage of kids completing their postsecondary program.

Which risk factor is in need of attention most/first? Cumulative Poverty Chronic Absenteeism Suspension and Expulsion Mobility ELL Population Disabled Student Population Percent New Teachers

What can your district … school … team … do, that makes all the difference. A goal so important that failure to achieve this goal renders any other achievement inconsequential. A goal that will lead to the success of each student.

What can you do at your level? Primary (PK-2) Intermediate (3-5) Middle Level (6-8) High School (9-12) Core classes Electives

Technical vs. Adaptive Challenges Problem/Solution Whose Work Type Of Work Technical Clear Expert/Authority Fix Fast/Optimize Technical/Adaptive Adaptive Opaque/Require New Learning Stakeholders Process/Experimentation

Leadership “Indeed, the single most common source of leadership failure we’ve been able to identify … is that people, especially those in positions of authority, treat adaptive challenges like technical problems.” - Heifetz and Linskey

Challenged Grind Engaged Hate It Love It Bored Entertained Not Challenged

As a result of our conversations, what has become clear to you?

Clelia McCrory – cleliam@essdack. org Jodi Grover – Jodig@essdack Clelia McCrory – cleliam@essdack.org Jodi Grover – Jodig@essdack.org Joni Clark-Leiker - joniclarkleiker@gmail.com Dr. Steve Wyckoff - swyckoff@essdack.org