Previous versions of materials used by Kansas MTSS. The current versions of materials for Structuring and Implementation can be found at: These materials are not currently in use by Kansas MTSS, bu...

Research shows that participation in a high-quality preschool can improve young children’s readiness skills for elementary school, positively influencing behavioral, social-emotional, and cognitive...

Who We Are The Early Childhood Team at the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) administers several early childhood programs supporting Kansas students: the Kansas Parents as Teachers progra...

Description: This two-part series presented by, Robert Cox, MA, PLPC, NCC, will discuss issues surrounding autism and mental health. In  Part 2: Putting the Cart Before the Horse: Autism Treatme...

Webinar Description: This webinar will focus on interoception (the 8th sense) and autism spectrum disorders. Interoception helps you to understand and feel what's going on inside your body. Thos...

Connecting Resources Connecting resources provide information and activities that are complementary and aligned with the work of the Kansas MTSS and Alignment Project. Infinitec : Kansas MTSS and A...

Understanding Indicator 7: Early Childhood Outcomes Indicator 7 measures the percent of preschool children aged 3 through 5 with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) who demonstrate improvement...

Fellow Kansas Educators, Please remember that we are here for you and your school(s) as you continue the Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) process and continue to strive to provide the ...

Through www.districttools.org, Kansas district and school leadertship teams can collect valuable data from instructional staff and from families. To request access, visit www.districttools.org. Thi...

Description Educators and mental health professionals have grown increasingly concerned about the impact of trauma on students' ability to learn, regulate behavior, maintain healthy relationship...

  Webinar Description: This session will focus on ways to further utilize the various digital tools and solutions to meet the varied needs of students with Down Syndrome and ASD. As we contin...

Webinar Description: Efforts to reopen K-12 schools continues to be a moving target.  Whether you are beginning face-to-face, blended/hybrid, or fully online, there are effective strategies to u...

Webinar Description:  Despite decades of transition efforts fostering career opportunities for students with disabilities, there continue to be barriers to obtaining integrated employment as adu...

Rules and Routines DefinitionMany students with autism (AU) rely on rules and routines to keep their environment predictable and, therefore, feel safer. Educational professionals and parents must u...

A TSVI is a licensed special education teacher who has received certification and specialized training in meeting the educational needs of students who are blind or have a visual impairment ages bi...