This PowerPoint begins with the explanation of an Ignite presentation. Then there are 20 slides that rotate every 15 seconds. The notes for the PowerPoint are in another PowerPoint presentation called Notes for Making Informed Decisions in MTSS Using Family Engagement Data.  

These are the notes for the 20 slides in the Ignite PowerPoint. Each of the 20 slides is allowed 15 seconds that rotates automatically.

Measuring the degree to which families are engaged and then using that data for targeting improvement can be challenging. In this Ignite presentation: the newly developed 15 item Family Engagement Survey (Noonan, Gaumer Erickson, & Groff, 2015) will be shared and how it was used by schools im...

The Individual Plan of Study (IPS) process provides a fresh opportunity for schools to engage families in their student's career development in middle school and high school when families can become unsure of their educational roles. Including families in the IPS process engages them in the caree...

Wilkerson, L. (2016, December). Kansas MTSS Integrated Framework Application Process. SPDG Community of Practice, Webinar.

Behavior Contracts: Behavior Tour

This is a recorded session from the 2016 KSDE Summer Leadership Conference. This session is provided by KSDE Early Childhood Special Education and Title Services (ECSETS) staff. 

This a recorded session from the 2016 KSDE Summer Leadership Conference. These are the closing comments from Day 1 provided by Vera Stroup-Rentier, KSDE Assistant Director of Early Childhood Special Education and Title Services (ECSETS). These closing comments include a discussion of inclusion of...

This is a recorded presentation from the 2016 KSDE Summer Leadership Conference. This session is the KSDE Hot Topics 

Record session from the 2016 KSDE Summer Leadership Conference by Dale M. Dennis, KSDE Deputy Commissioner Division of Fiscal and Administrative Services and Craig Neuenswander, KSDE Director School Finance.

Recorded presentation by Dr. Amy Gaumer & Dr. Pattie Noonan, University of Kansas Center for Research on Learnign, showcasing the College and Career Competency framework.

Recorded presentation by Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education from the 2016 KSDE Summer Leadership Conference.

This is a video recording of the presentation Projects or Passion at the 2016 KSDE Summer Leadership Conference provided by Brad Neuenswander, Deputy Commissioner Division of Learning Services at the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). In this sessio...

Blanchat, C. (2017, February). School Mental Health: Implications for School Mental Health Professionals. Keynote at the KASP, KSSWA and KSCA School Mental Health Lobby Day, Topeka, KS.School Mental Health Lobby Day was co-sponsored by the Kansas Association of School Psychologists, the Kansas Sc...

Kansas Education leaders understand the importance of addressing the needs of the whole child, as evidenced by the Kansas MTSS model which includes behavioral and social components. Learn how Kansas is collaborating with school and community-based professionals, at both state and local levels, to...

Haag, K., Gaumer Erickson, A.S., & Davis, K. (2016, December). Kansas State Systemic Improvment Plan (SSIP): Moving from Initiative Overload to Maximum Impact.Invited presentation for the OSEP State Personnel Development Grant/State Systemic Improvement Plan Community of Practice, Online.

Mann, C., LSCSW. (2015, November 03). Creating Safety: How to Turn on The Thrive Circuit so Students & Staff Flourish. Presentation at 67th Annual Counseling Conference, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. Tags:  State Conference, SC

Blanchat, C., & Mann, C. (2016, September 25). School Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Practices within an MTSS Framework. Presentation at CASE NASDSE Conference, Milwaukee, WI. National Conference

Blanchat, C., LSCSW, Mann, C., LSCSW, Behrens, S., LMSW, & Sheldon, C., LMSW. (2016, July 27). Addressing Mental Health Needs in Schools. Presentation at KSDE Leadership Conference, Wichita, KS. Tags: State Conference, SC

Lacireno-Paquet, N., Reedy, K. and Davis, K. (2013, May). Statewide implementation of the Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports. 2013 AERA Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA.Tag National Conference