ESSA Updates NO new updates at this time Department of Education has not contacted KSDE regarding the submitted ESSA plan Continue implementing the ESSA plan as submitted

Social Emotional Character Development Ksde updates 10-27-2017

SECD Standards Revision 2017 – 2018 standards revision year Stakeholder committee of 31 members, with statewide representation Committee meeting dates October 19, 2017 January 10, 2018 May 2, 2018

SECD Outcomes Work Group GOAL: Each student develops the social, emotional, and character competencies that promote learning and success in life. Committee of 22 KSDE/TASN members Subcommittee focus areas; Comprehensive policy framework Collaborative coordinated continuum of SECD resources Increased access to licensed staff for student support Stakeholder partnerships and network development Coordinated funding approaches

School Mental Health Advisory Statewide committee with broad representation Purpose: Advise State Board of Education on unmet needs in school mental health Coordinate with legislators and stakeholders to effectively address the mental health needs of students Coordinate statewide collaborative social emotional character development partnerships with stakeholders that will benefit students Immediate focus on developing more quality SMH resources for school districts, including enhanced resources for mandated trainings

Coming Soon… School Personnel Development Grant (OSEP) Focus on scaling up the school capacity to effectively meet the mental health needs of students Implement evidence-based, multi-tier, trauma-informed mental health interventions Create cross-system school/community teams to implement a structured process for recognizing, assessing, identifying, and responding to student mental health needs Develop resources and systems that can be replicated across the State of Kansas