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

2. ESSA Application Update
Application was due to the USDOE in September
Public posting in July
ESSA Advisory Council reviewed prior to sending to the USDOE
Been in consultation with USDOE since late December
Kansas is currently providing clarification to USDOE on our plan. Approval is expected on or before January 18, 2018
Recognize John Morton and Give kudos to Colleen’s team.

3. ESSA Application Update
The Kansas goal for the ESSA plan was to be compliant with the federal law. Anything that is included in the KansansCAN vision for education that is outside of federal law will not be included in the plan.
Kansas set bold and ambitious goals in the KansansCan vision that include a few components that are required under the ESSA law. Two particular goals are the percent of students that demonstrate an academic readiness for postsecondary success and graduation rates. Both of these measures were set in order for Kansas to lead the world in the success of each student.
One of the overall goals of ESSA was to give more control back to states. Kansas takes this seriously and will hold ourselves accountable to the success of all students.
Give kudos to Sandy Guidry, Colleen’s team.

4. Kansas leads the world in the success of each student
A NEW Vision for Kansas ...
Kansas leads the world in the success of each student
KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |

5. Defining Success A Successful Kansas High School Graduate has the
Academic preparation,
Cognitive preparation,
Technical skills,
Employability skills and
Civic engagement
to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized certification or in the workforce, without the need for remediation.
A Successful Kansas High School Graduate has the
Academic preparation,
Cognitive preparation,
Technical skills,
Employability skills and
Civic engagement
to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized certification or in the workforce, without the need for remediation.

6. College and Career Competencies
Gaumer Erickson, A.S., Soukup, J.H., & Noonan, P. (2013). College & Career Competency Wheel. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas, Center for Research on Learning. Derived in part from Pellegrino, J.W., & Hilton, M.L. (Eds.). (2012). Education for Life and Work: Developing Transferable Knowledge and Skills in the 21st Century. Washington, DC: National Academies Press.

7. Demonstration of learning can be different
Very proud of Jayden Werth!! Just spent last 4 nights building his Lego tower bridge! 4600 pieces, for ages 16 & up! Difficulty - Expert!!!
Scott and Robyn. Sixth grader

10. Announcing...Gemini II – The Space Walk Begins

11. Gemini II Application Process
Agree to redesign one elementary and one secondary school.
Each district and school must provide evidence and have approval by school board with vote; faculty with a vote of 80 percent; and local Kansas-National Education Association or other professional organization support.
Be able and willing to completely redesign one elementary and one secondary school around the vision, outcomes and definition of a successful high school graduate.
Be able and willing to launch a new school design in the school year.

12. Gemini II Application Process
Window for application starts on February 5, 2018
Deadline for applications is April 2, 2018
Gemini II districts will be announced at the SBOE meeting on April 17, 2018

13. Gemini II Application Process
Kansas is in the process of developing a Kansas Redesign Flight Manual that will help guide Gemini II schools in the redesign process.
Individualized regional support will be provided to Gemini II schools and districts beginning the Fall of 2018.

14. 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.