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Great ideas in Education Conference Oct. 23-25, 2024 Lighting the Path Forward

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Hyatt Regency Wichita

2024 KSDE Great Ideas In Education Conference: 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 Kansas State Department of Education (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.  KSDE recommends bringing a district and/or building leadership team.

Registration includes breakfasts, lunches, and refreshments.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Chris Perry

Chris Perry has a diverse background in K-12 education, with 20 years experience as a paraprofessional, special education teacher, behavior specialist, administrative intern, state trainer with KSDE TASN, consultant, and education entrepreneur. Chris co-founded Cultivate Education, LLC. in 2016 on the mission to help schools “Better Implement Best Practices”, and currently serves as the Executive Director providing professional development and coaching support to improve initiative implementation in school districts across the country.
 
In addition to his current work with Cultivate Education, Chris also serves as the Vice President on the School Board of USD #348 Baldwin City and as the President of the East Central Kansas Cooperative in Education which provides Special Education services to the Wellsville, Baldwin, and Eudora communities.
 

Attendees can set up accounts and customize their schedules by selecting sessions on the Conference Program
2024 KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference: Lighting the Path Forward
    
 

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 at the discounted price of $1,000.

Please contact Kelli Byrne for more information.
    

EVENT INFO

 

         

The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)

To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.