2. Kansans Can!
KESA: Kansas Educational System Accreditation

3. 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

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

6. 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.

7. Jobs and Wages
Needed
Currently

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. Those who aim at nothing hit it with remarkable accuracy.

13. 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.

15. The 35,000 foot view

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

18. 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.

19. The 15,000 foot view

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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.

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

32. 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

33. 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

36. Challenged
Grind
Engaged
Hate It
Love It
Bored
Entertained
Not Challenged

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

40. Clelia McCrory – cleliam@essdack. org Jodi Grover – Jodig@essdack
Clelia McCrory – Jodi Grover – Joni Clark-Leiker - Dr. Steve Wyckoff -