2026 Great Ideas in Education Conference: Full Schedule

8:00am CDT

KEDS – Updates and Expectations for 2026-2027 School Year

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

KEDS is coming and KIDS is set to be retired during the 2026-2027 school year. This transition will bring about a change in business processes for both districts and the state. In this session we will discuss the current status of the KEDS system and expectations for districts in the coming school year. We will cover key topics, including: Timelines, Trainings, Resources, Dashboards and allow time for Q&A.

Speakers

Christopher Fletcher

Information Systems Manager, Kansas State Department of Education

Christopher Fletcher serves as an Information Systems Manager for the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). Prior to joining KSDE, he held the role of Technology Director in both Kansas and Nebraska schools. With over 20 years of experience, Christopher has dedicated his career... Read More →

Jennifer Shaffer

Assistant Director, KSDE

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Cypress A 209

KEDS

2026 Great Ideas in Education Conference

8:00am CDT

Christopher Fletcher

Jennifer Shaffer

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