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. CPR and Health Standards
In 2018 Kansas will be revising the PE/Health Standards.
This will be led by KAPHERD and will most likely align to the National Standards, which include CPR.
The SBOE amended the current health standards to include CPR in advance of the new standards development.
The American Heart Association has kits that will be made available to schools for free.
This is hands-on only CPR. Chest Compression and AED (defibrillator).

5. What does it mean for our Schools?
This can be taught in any grades Health is a requirement for graduation, CPR is not.
By including CPR in the model health standards this increases the likelihood that students will graduate with the basic CPR skills.
The lessons have already been created by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Teachers need to coordinate with the Service Centers or with AHA directly to get the kits for the training

6. What does it mean for students?
Goal: Any student that enrolls in Health in the school year or later will be taught the Model Standard that is associated with CPR.
Any student that has already passed Health is fine.
The majority of districts, according to KAPHERD, already teach CPR beyond these standards and will not need a kit.
Does not require a teacher to be CPR certified.
Takes approximately 30 minutes to teach.
AHA contact information:
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7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 3 - Catholic dioceses operating as private systems of schools (Dodge City, Salina, and Wichita)
43 - Kansas City diocese schools operating independently for KESA purposes
12 - Lutheran schools operating independently for KESA purposes
10 - independent private schools
1 – Special School (Prairie View Mental Health Center)
1 - Kickapoo Nation

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. Governor Brownback’s Education Proposal
Graduation Rate of 95%
Post Secondary Effective Rate of 75%
150 Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists
More Redesign Schools (50)
ACT and ACT WorkKeys
First 15
Lead in teacher salaries

15. 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.