KSDE Early Childhood Special Education

ECSE Administrator Resources

Overview

• Indicator 6: Fact Sheet -This fact sheet provides an overview of the indicator measure and the data sources that are used for each measurement. 
• Indicator 7: Fact Sheet -This fact sheet provides an overview of the indicator measure and the data sources that are used for each measurement. 
• Indicator 12: Fact Sheet -This fact sheet provides an overview of the indicator measure and the data sources that are used for each measurement. 
• KSDE Early Childhood Reports and Data Collection - Includes KSDE Early Childhood reports, data collection and claim forms requested duing the 2022-23 schoold year by month.
• KSDE State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) Indicator Resources -  On this page you will find helpful information about each of the 17 special education indicators monitored by OSEP and KSDE.

Indicator 6

• Using Preschool Environments Data to Promote Inclusion in Kansas (PPT) Session from the 2022 KSDE SET Summer Leadership Conference.
• Indicator 6: Early Childhood Least Restrictive Enviornment District Discussions -  This Vimeo recording (49:58 minutes) is from the 2021 KSDE/TASN Summer Leadership Conference session.
• K-Time Explained (PDF Slides). This is a presentation from the 2021 KSDE Summer Leadership Conference that reviews the purpose and reporting of K-Time in early childhood.
• Indicator 6: Preschool Enviornments - This Vimeo recording (19:42 minutes) is from the 2021 KSDE/TASN Summer Leadership Conference session.  PDF slides.
• Indicator 6: Inclusion Resources - These resources on early childhood inclusion  are from  the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
• Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Kansas Early Childhood Programs - This infographic was designed by the Kansas State Department of Education embracing five inclusive
  principles based on the federal joint policy statement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/U.S. Department of Education. Portrait version of infographic.

Indicator 7

• Early Childhood Outcomes: Improving the Quality of Data Through Training and Technical Assistance  (PPT) Session from the 2022 KSDE SET Summer Leadership Conference.
• Indicator 7: Preschool Outcomes - This Vimeo recording (18:47 minutes) is from the 2021 KSDE/TASN Summer Leadership Conference session.  PDF slides.
• Indicator 7 Frequently Asked Questons (FAQs) - This provides answers to frequently asked quesitons for Kansas Preschool Outcomes Part B/619 Programs.
• Indicator 7 Outcomes Web System (OWS) -  This link provides access to the  Kansas Early Childhood Outcomes Web System (OWS). Requires a login OWS Users Guide.
• Indicator 7: Kansas Early Childhood Outcomes and Professional Development - Link to training and resources for staff and administrators on early childhood outcome reporting, specific to Kansas.
• Indicaor 7: Early Childhood Summary  Process - Link to training and resources from the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center related to completing the child outcome summary. 

Indicator 12

• Indicator 12: Transition from Part C to B - This Vimeo recording (11:01 minutes) is from the 2021 KSDE/TASN Summer Leadership Conference session. PDF slides.
• Indicator 12 for New Administrators: Part C to B Transition - This Vimeo recording (8:32 minutes) is from the 2021 KSDE/TASN Summer Leadership Conference session. PDF slides.
• Part C to Part B Electronic Referral System (CBER System) - This database is used to monitor and accept Part C referrals to your LEA. Requires Login.  CBER System User Guide.
• Indicator 12 Frequently Asked Questions- This provides answers to frequently asked quesitons for Kansas Early Childhood Transition from IDEA Part C to IDEA Part B Programs. 
• Indicator 12 Quick Start Guide within KIAS - This document outlines how to report Indicator 12 data within KIAS.

Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS)

• Kansaas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS) - KSDE's general supervision system and integrated monitoring protocol to improve outcomes for students and ensure compliance with state and federal law. This includes oversight and support of federal Title programs, federal and state special education programs, and certain state programs. See the KIAS  Fact Sheet for an overview.
• KIAS Calendar - Links to important timelines and due dates for reporting.
• KIAS Quick Start User's Guide - Links to instructions for registering and making changes to KIAS accounts.
• KIAS Contact List - This list provides the contacts related to data, reporting, indicators,  and IDEA SPP/APR.

Funding

• 2021 KSDE TASN Summer Leadership Conference  - This Vimeo recording (33:58 minutes) is from the 2021 KSDE/TASN Summer Leadership Conference session.
• Early Childhood Funding Information Sheet - This document provides information on consideration regarding funding for Preschool-aged At Risk, Early Childhood Special Educaiton, Kansas Preschool Pilot and Kansas Parents as Teachers programs.
• EC Categorical Aid and EC Licenses - This chart provides an overview of which Kansas Licenses work in which early childhood service/setting.
• Kansas Special Education Reimbursement Guide State for State Categorical Aid - This guide helps users understand and prepare claims for state special eduation funds, including catastropic aid, medicaid replacement, transportation reimbursement and special education teacher reimbursement.
• Lunchtime Hot Topic Kansas Preschool Budgeting Resources - This September 2021 recording reviews resources for Kansas programs designed to help with budgeting for early childhood across multiple funding sources.

Other Helpful Links

• Kansas APR Reports Login - On this page you can access your district's APR reports. Requires a login account.  APR User Guide.
• SPEDPro  User Login -The SPEDPro application is designed to collect data on Kansas special education students submitted by Local
  Educational Agencies to KSDE to meet state and federal data reporting requirements.   SPEDPro User's Guide
• 2022 KSDE/TASN Summer Leadership Conference - designed for all Kansas Education Administrator this conference provides updated informaton to attendees regarding district requirements and how to support staff.
• 2022 Summer Academies - each workshop focuses on content-specific standards and innovative instructional practices.
• KSDE Early Learning Listserv -The Early Childhood Team regularly shares information through this listserv, including reminders and updates for webinars. You can join the listserv by emailing Beccy Stohm at bstrohm@ksde.org.
• To receive announcements from the Special Education and Title Services Team, send an email to Kayla Love at klove@ksde.org with your name, email address, and organization.
• KSDE SETS Title/LCP Quarterly Meetings - This page hosts the recordings of the quarterly meetings and future meeting registration links.
• All In for Kansas Kids Biweekly Webinars - This page hosts the recordings of the quarterly meetings and future meeting registration links.

For questions concerning Early Childhood Special Education contact KSDE Early Childhood Special Education Consultant Julie Rand.

For information regarding training around Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Topics request assistance through TASN.