1. Teacher Licensure and Accreditation Update
for Curriculum Directors
April 20, 2018
Kansas leads the world in the success of each student.

2. KESA Update

3. Important Notices All Systems hosting KESA Onsite Visit
All systems Finalize and Submit KESA initial Report after Visit
Last System Support Call for 2018 next week
KESA Application Clarification/Correction
15.1 – 15.3
15.4 – 15.16
KESA Application Enhancements

4. KESA Application Enhancements
System Final Report (Year Five Systems)
Chair Access to System KESA Application
OVT Workbooks
Yearly Summary Reports
ARC Access to All System’s KESA Application

5. Next Steps Chair and OVT Updated Training Revisions to OVT Workbook
Revisions to KESA Rubrics
Trainings for Systems
Continued Support Calls and Zooms for Chairs
Impact Institute Sessions

6. ACCREDITATION REVIEW COUNCIL ARC

7. ACCREDITATION REVIEW COUNCIL definition
The Accreditation Review Council (ARC) is a state-level group of education professionals charged with recommending accreditation status and changes in status to the Kansas State Board of Education.
15 members, 3 year term, limit to two consecutive terms, rolling memberships

8. ACCREDITATION REVIEW COUNCIL DUTIES
Next Meeting Date: May 2, 2018
System Reviews
Two Public
Five Private
Accreditation Review Council Recommendation Format
Executive Summary for State Board of Education

9. Questions?

10. Mischel Miller Jeannette Nobo Bill Bagshaw
Director – Teacher Licensure and Accreditation
Jeannette Nobo
Assistant Director - Accreditation
Teacher Licensure and Accreditation
Bill Bagshaw
Coordinator - Accreditation
Teacher Licensure and Accreditation

11. Civic Engagement Update

12. Civic Advocacy Network
An award for Kansas schools that promote civic education and engagement
Now accepting applications
Deadline is June 1st
Application available on civic engagement webpage

13. Governor’s Community Service Award
Award recognizes the hard work and selfless service of high school students across the state.
Nominated students must volunteer at a nonprofit, community organization, faith-based organization, business, school or national service program.

14. Governor’s Community Service Award
Schools may nominate one junior and one senior to receive this award.
Deadline is April 30th
Nomination form available at

15. Jessica noble Assistant Director – Kansas Volunteer Commission
Teacher Licensure and Accreditation

16. Licensure Update

17. Pilot programs for Elementary Education and High Incidence Special Education
What: A State Board of Education approved two-year statewide pilot of alternative pathways for elementary education and high incidence special education. Based on recommendations from the Teacher Vacancy and Supply Committee. For: District chosen qualified individual based on district needs

18. State Board approval of Pilot (1/2018)
TVSC Recommendation: two-year statewide pilot of alternative pathways for both elementary education and high incidence special education.
Limited Apprentice License issued as participants meet eligibility requirements - may then be assigned as the teacher.
Complete an approved program within two years - extension based on extenuating circumstances allowed.
Statewide pilot reviewed and evaluated after two years.

19. Elementary Degree District identifies candidate
Verify enrollment in an approved elementary program
Fall Semester (or 1st semester of program) - Complete a Field Experience while enrolled in coursework
Spring Semester (or 2nd Semester of program/hire) – Issued a Limited Apprentice License
Must complete entire program within two years

20. Special Education Degree
District identifies candidate - at least one year as a special education paraprofessional
Verify enrollment in an approved program for High Incidence SPED
Fall Semester or 1st semester of program) – continue as SPED para and complete 6-9 credit hours
Spring Semester (or 2nd Semester of program/hire) – Issued a Limited Apprentice License
Complete entire program within two years

21. Applications posted to TLA website
Qualified individual enters program – joint application submitted. Certificate of Eligibility issued. 1st semester requirements completed.
Limited Apprentice License issued after 1st semester requirements met. Individual assigned as the teacher.
Approved program completed within two years – extension based on extenuating circumstances possible.

22. Limited Apprentice License for Elementary allows placement in an elementary classroom, K-6 assignment.
Limited Apprentice License for High Incidence Special Education allows placement in a supportive SPED assignment at the level of the HI program being completed.
Limited TAP License: contact Wichita State University regarding the Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) innovative elementary/early childhood unified program. WSU will provide requirements and forms. The Limited TAP License allows placement in a general education assignment B-6 or a special education assignment at the B-grade 3 level.

23. Micro-credentialing Pilot
Purpose
To explore micro-credentialing as a pathway for redesigning both professional learning and teacher re-licensure
Micro-credential: A personalized professional unit of study in which a specific competency is earned and/or recognized through a tangible credential

24. Susan helbert Assistant Director - Licensure
Teacher Licensure and Accreditation