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2024 Conference Info

 

 

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2024 KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference
Lighting the Path Forward
October 23-25, 2024

Hyatt Regency Wichita

 

Lighting the Path Forward. The 2024 Great Ideas in Education Conference will focus on the tools necessary to strengthen school improvement efforts  to support each Kansas student.  

Through professional development and networking opportunities the KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference will help school personnel improve policies and strategies producing safe learning environments and quality teaching and learning practices for each student. 

Strands being planned for this conference will include areas to support the Fundamentals and KESA Structures:

  • Balanced Assessment System
    • Data - How it is used to make instructional decisions?
    • Kansas Educational Data System (KEDS)
  • Structured Literacy
  • High Quality Instruction
  • Standards Alignment
  • Safe and Supportive Schools
  • Technology and Cyber Security
  • System Structures
    • Family and Community Partnerships
    • Resource Allocation
    • Educator Evaluation
    • Professional Learning
    • Professional Collaboration
    • Tiered System of Supports

Many times presentations will cover multiple strands.

Registration includes breakfasts, lunches, and refreshments.

Attendees can set up accounts and customize their schedules by selecting sessions on the Conference Program app. 

2024 KSDE Annual Conference
 

 

    
 

2024 Payment and Cancellation Policies

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 11, 2024.

REGISTRATION FEE:  (Includes Breakfast and Lunch)
  • Full Conference - ( 2 1/2 days) - $275
  • Register a team of 4 for $1,000

Please send Checks, Money Orders and Purchase Orders to
KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference

Attn: Kelli Byrne
900 SW Jackson St., Ste. 653
Topeka, KS 66612
EMAIL: 
kbyrne@ksde.org
FAX: (785) 291-3791

Payment must be received prior to the conference. Invoices will be sent via email within 10 business days. 

Credit card payments are now accepted. Service fees apply. 

  • Each invoice will have a unique Payment Portal link for sending payment by credit or debit;
  • Payment can only be sent via the link provided on the invoice; and
  • At this time, we CANNOT receive a single payment for multiple invoices.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:

Cancellations sent via email prior to October 14, 2024 will receive a full refund.

Cancellations after October 14, 2024 will not be refunded. Unpaid fees will be billed to the attendee and/or attendee's school/organization.

No-shows are ineligible for a refund. 

Substitutions can be made at any time without penalty.

KSDE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE CONFERENCE. Every attempt will be made to send a notice to registered attendees no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. A full refund* will be issued in the event of cancellation by KSDE.

*KSDE requires that a W-9 tax form is received from the recipient prior to issuing a refund if they are not listed in the State Accounting System. 

    
 

 

Conference Group Discount

Register a team of four (4)
at the discounted price of $1,000

Please contact kbyrne@ksde.org
for more information.