To address the potential learning loss caused by the shift to remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has allocated a portion of the State's ESSER funds. This disruption impacted the foundational literacy skills of young students in Kansas. In response, KSDE is offering free LETRS® training to all educators who work in KSDE-accredited public or private elementary schools or who provide reading instruction to struggling learners at any grade level. This opportunity covers the cost of both the online course and training days, with no cost to the school or the teacher. Additionally, to support new teachers entering the profession, this training is also available to higher education faculty who teach literacy courses in Kansas teacher preparation programs.
Moving into Fall 2025 KSDE will continue to provide funding for LETRS, LETRS for Early Childhood, and LETRS for Administrators.
LETRS is available through regional service centers and in-district with LETRS Local Certified Facilitators (LCFs).
LETRS for Early Childhood is available through regional service centers, in-district with LETRS Local Certified Facilitators (LCFs), and statewide virtual cohorts.
LETRS for Administrators is available through statewide virtual cohorts.