2026 Great Ideas in Education Conference

Registration area open.

This flexible, come-and-go session is designed to provide district and school leaders with targeted technical assistance related to At-Risk accountability. Participants may attend at any point during the scheduled time to seek clarification on requirements, guidance and resources, and any additional questions answered.
Districts are encouraged (not required) to sign up for different topic discussions.
https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled
Access to the authenticated application for at-risk plans will be granted at the KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference during the at-risk accountability sessions. Please make sure your account is active in the KSDE common authentication system prior to the conference. Superintendents are required to approve all new district-access accounts.
Guidance documents and application access will be provided at the conference.
 
9:00-10:30 Opening & Overview
Welcome & At-Risk Accountability Plan Overview
10:30-10:45 break
10:45 – 12:15 Breakout sessions
Breakout 1: 10:45 - 11:30
Cohort Building and Goal-Setting Guidance
IT Support and At-Risk Application Walkthrough
KEDS Support
Expenditure Report Guidance
Breakout 2: 11:30 – 12:15
Cohort Building and Goal-Setting Guidance
IT Support and At-Risk Application Walkthrough
Cybersecurity and General IT Discussion
KEDS Support
Expenditure Report Guidance
12:15 – 1:15 break
1:15-2:00 Overview
At-Risk Accountability Plan Overview (Repeat from 9 am welcome)
2:00-2:45 Breakout Session
Cohort Building and Goal-Setting Guidance
IT Support & At-Risk Application Walkthrough
KEDS Support
Expenditure Report Guidance
2:45-3:00 break
3:00 – 4:30 Breakout sessions
Breakout 1: 3:00-3:45
Cohort Building and Goal-Setting Guidance
IT Support and At-Risk Application Walkthrough
KEDS Support
Expenditure Report Guidance
Breakout 2: 3:45-4:30
Cohort Building and Goal-Setting Guidance
IT Support and At-Risk Application Walkthrough
KEDS Support
Expenditure Report Guidance

This session is designed to provide district and school leaders with an overview of the At-Risk Accountability Plans that are due Fall 2026.


https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled
Access to the authenticated application for at-risk plans will be granted at the KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference during the at-risk accountability sessions. Please make sure your account is active in the KSDE common authentication system prior to the conference. Superintendents are required to approve all new district-access accounts.
Guidance documents and application access will be provided at the conference.

This session is designed to provide district and school leaders with targeted technical assistance related to at-risk accountability.


Districts are encouraged (not required) to sign up for different topic discussions.
https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled
Access to the authenticated application for at-risk plans will be granted at the KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference during the at-risk accountability sessions. Please make sure your account is active in the KSDE common authentication system prior to the conference. Superintendents are required to approve all new district-access accounts.
Guidance documents and application access will be provided at the conference.

This session is designed to provide district and school leaders with targeted technical assistance related to at-risk accountability.

Districts are encouraged (not required) to sign up for different topic discussions.
https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled
Access to the authenticated application for at-risk plans will be granted at the KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference during the at-risk accountability sessions. Please make sure your account is active in the KSDE common authentication system prior to the conference. Superintendents are required to approve all new district-access accounts.
Guidance documents and application access will be provided at the conference.

This session is designed to provide district and school leaders with targeted technical assistance related to at-risk accountability.

Districts are encouraged (not required) to sign up for different topic discussions.
https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled
Access to the authenticated application for at-risk plans will be granted at the KSDE Great Ideas in Education Conference during the at-risk accountability sessions. Please make sure your account is active in the KSDE common authentication system prior to the conference. Superintendents are required to approve all new district-access accounts.
Guidance documents and application access will be provided at the conference.

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