1. Kansas Leads the World in the Success of Each Student
Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education

3. Kansas leads the world in the success of each student
A NEW Vision for Kansas ...
Jay - This is the vision for education in Kansas and the redesign initiative is all about aligning school systems to this vision.
“Each” – personalizing learning for each student.
What do you want success to mean for your students?
Kansas leads the world in the success of each student
KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |

4. Kansas Education Systems Accreditation
KESA
Kansas Education Systems Accreditation

5. Authenticated Application
All systems are asked to complete 3 sections of this new application by September 15, 2017
Who are you?
In what accreditation cycle year are you beginning?
Who is your Outside Visitation Team Chair?

6. Accreditation Review Council
The A.R.C is made up of educators representing each state board district. A.R.C. includes teachers, building leaders, district leaders, higher education, private/parochial, community stakeholders. Ultimately recommend an accreditation status to the state board based on data received from outside visitation teams. A.R.C meets four times per year. September 20, 2017 first meeting.

7. Kansas Seal of Biliteracy Certificate
Adopted by the Board of Education in May 2016
Certificates awarded for the first time in May 2017
I would like to begin this update on the Seal of Biliteracy by quickly restating what it is, and how it fits into the board’s Vision for Education in Kansas. The “Seal of Biliteracy” recognizes students who have attained proficiency in two world languages by the time they graduate. It is awarded by the Kansas State Department of Education in conjunction with a local school district.

8. Two levels of Proficiency
There are awards for two levels of proficiency: platinum and gold. It is a meaningful credential that is attractive to potential employers across many sectors; to post-secondary institutions, all branches of the military, and NGOs (non-governmental organizations).
Platinum – Advanced Gold – Intermediate

10. Certificates of Biliteracy awarded in English and…
Spanish- 133 French- 55 German- 7 Latin- 5

11. Proficiency levels awarded
Gold - 63 Platinum - 137

12. K T O Y
2018

13. Creating a Vision for Kansas – State Outcomes
Social Emotional Growth
Kindergarten Readiness
Individual Plan of Study
High School Graduation Rates
Post Secondary Completion
Among the outcomes being considered by the state board are:
High School Graduation Rates
Post Secondary Completion/Attendance
Remedial Rate of Students Attending Post-Secondary
Kindergarten Readiness
Individual Plan of Study Focused on Career Interest
Social/Emotional Growth Measured Locally
Education Commissioner Randy Watson and members of the State Board of Education will meet with business, education and state leaders to build agreement on how we will work together to achieve this vision for Kansas education.
Kansas schools are already doing tremendous work to address the needs of individual students, but in order to achieve this new vision we cannot expect schools to go it alone. This requires a unified effort with businesses, communities, parents, higher education, and elected officials working with educators to help provide the supports and experiences Kansas students need for their future success.

14. Creating a Vision for Kansas – State Outcomes
Social Emotional Growth
Kindergarten Readiness
Individual Plan of Study
High School Graduation Rates
Post Secondary Completion
Among the outcomes being considered by the state board are:
High School Graduation Rates
Post Secondary Completion/Attendance
Remedial Rate of Students Attending Post-Secondary
Kindergarten Readiness
Individual Plan of Study Focused on Career Interest
Social/Emotional Growth Measured Locally
Education Commissioner Randy Watson and members of the State Board of Education will meet with business, education and state leaders to build agreement on how we will work together to achieve this vision for Kansas education.
Kansas schools are already doing tremendous work to address the needs of individual students, but in order to achieve this new vision we cannot expect schools to go it alone. This requires a unified effort with businesses, communities, parents, higher education, and elected officials working with educators to help provide the supports and experiences Kansas students need for their future success.

15. Student Success
Kansas needs 71% of workers to have a post secondary certificate or degree. Approximately 36% need to be bachelor degrees or higher Approximately 35% need to have a certificate or associate degree

16. Risk Factors Risk Factors than influence success Cumulative Poverty
Chronic Absenteeism
Mobility
English Learners Population
Students with Disabilities
Suspension and Expulsion
Percent of New Teachers

17. State Report Card

18. Creating a Vision for Kansas – State Outcomes
Social Emotional Growth
Kindergarten Readiness
Individual Plan of Study
High School Graduation Rates
Post Secondary Completion
Among the outcomes being considered by the state board are:
High School Graduation Rates
Post Secondary Completion/Attendance
Remedial Rate of Students Attending Post-Secondary
Kindergarten Readiness
Individual Plan of Study Focused on Career Interest
Social/Emotional Growth Measured Locally
Education Commissioner Randy Watson and members of the State Board of Education will meet with business, education and state leaders to build agreement on how we will work together to achieve this vision for Kansas education.
Kansas schools are already doing tremendous work to address the needs of individual students, but in order to achieve this new vision we cannot expect schools to go it alone. This requires a unified effort with businesses, communities, parents, higher education, and elected officials working with educators to help provide the supports and experiences Kansas students need for their future success.

19. Mercury and Gemini Districts
Ashland USD 220 
McPherson USD 418 
Basehor-Linwood USD 458 
Newton USD 373 
Beloit USD 273 
North Lyon County USD 251 
Burrton USD 369 
North Ottawa County USD 239 
Canton-Galva USD 419 
Olathe USD 233 
Chaparral USD 361 
Ottawa USD 290 
Coffeyville USD 445 
Renwick USD 267 
Dighton USD 482 
Rolla USD 217 
Hillsboro USD 410 
Santa Fe Trail USD 434 
Fowler USD 225 
Skyline USD 438 
Geary County USD 475 
Spring Hill USD 230 
Kingman-Norwich USD 331 
Stockton USD 271 
Leavenworth USD 453 
Twin Valley USD 240 
Liberal USD 480 
Wellington USD 353 
Tammy
Each of the 29 districts who applied went to great efforts to :
Secure at least an 80% staff vote – many had 100% staff agreement
Attain a letter of support from their local school board
Attain a letter of support from their local KNEA or other negotiating entity
Submit a compelling application by August 1
The high quality of each application made this a very difficult decision for the committee with hours of deliberation.
These communities have so much excitement and momentum for this redesign work that if they choose to go ahead with their redesign plans, we will support them and so the following districts are eligible to be a part of the Gemini Project.
Ottawa, USD 290
Canton-Galva USD 419
Flint Hills USD 492
Pratt Skyline USD 438
Leavenworth, USD 453
Fowler USD 225
Beloit USD 273
Ashland USD 220
Chaparral USD 361
Renwick USD 267
Rolla USD 217
Kingman USD 331
Dighton, USD 482
Burton, USD 369
Spring Hill, USD 230
Santa Fe Trail USD 434
Basehor-Linwood USD 458
Newton, USD 373
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh USD 410
Geary County, USD 475
North Ottawa County, USD 239
North Lyon County USD 251

20. Redesign? Personalized Project Based
Longer time with teachers (hours and years)
Jay - Success is – not a state assessment score.
What do you know about the Kansas School Redesign Project?
What do you want to know?
What is your vision for redesigning your school?
Tell us about the steps you’ve taken to get to this point today.
Where do you see your role in this redesign project?
Tell the story of the Mercury 7 astronauts trying to get to the moon. It was nothing that had happened before. This redesign initiative is to align our school systems with the Vision. This is also uncharted territory.
Immersion with the parents and the community

21. Today’s students are the future workforce and future leaders of Kansas
Today’s students are the future workforce and future leaders of Kansas. Kansans Can achieve anything and, together, Kansans Can lead the world in the success of each student.