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About the Conference Program

When considering which session to attend be aware that most sessions will address more than one strand so be sure to look at the full descriptions.

Cookies and Conversations on Thursday are designed to give attendees the opportunity to network with others who have similar job responsibilities. You may choose any of the sessions to attend, so if you are more interested in learning from a different group, you are welcome.

If you have questions about the program of events, please contact by email at Pat Bone or by phone (785) 296-2303.
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Wednesday, October 23
 

8:00am CDT

General Session
Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Grand Eagle Ballroom
Opening Session with Welcome, Introductions, Student Performance, and Announcements
Speakers
avatar for Pat Bone

Pat Bone

Sr. Administrative Specialist, Conference Coordinator, Kansas State Department of Education
Great Ideas In Education Conference Coordinator for KSDE. I work with the Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services, Dr. Ben Proctor.
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Dr. Ben Proctor

Deputy Commissioner - Division of Learning Services, Kansas State Department of Education
Ben Proctor is Deputy Commissioner of the Kansas State Department of Education Division of Learning Services. Dr. Proctor was born and raised in Oklahoma. He began his career in the education field in 2001. Before joining KSDE he served in many education roles including as a high... Read More →
Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Grand Eagle Ballroom
  General Session

12:15pm CDT

Lunch/Vendors
Wednesday October 23, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Expo Hall
Wednesday October 23, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Expo Hall

1:30pm CDT

General Session
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Grand Eagle Ballroom
The Art and Science of Effective Implementation

Struggling to get your initiative off the ground? From student engagement improvement efforts to structured literacy; any and all school improvement efforts can benefit from a concerted effort to improve implementation fidelity through effective practices and targeted coaching opportunities. As a result of this presentation, participants will gain a better understanding of both the art, and the science, behind effective implementation.

Speakers
avatar for Chris Perry

Chris Perry

Executive Director, Cultivate Education
The presentation will be provided by Chris Perry, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Cultivate Education, LLC. At Cultivate Education, Chris and his team partner with schools across the country to better implement best practices. Chris is licensed by the state of Kansas in Special... Read More →
Six Ps Article from ReThinkingBehavior 3.28.24v2 pdf
Example Implementation Plan ICF pdf
KSDE 2024 Keynote Cultivate Education pdf
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Grand Eagle Ballroom
  Keynote

2:45pm CDT

Break/Visit Vendors
Wednesday October 23, 2024 2:45pm - 3:15pm CDT
Expo Hall
Wednesday October 23, 2024 2:45pm - 3:15pm CDT
Expo Hall
 
Thursday, October 24
 

8:00am CDT

General Session
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
Grand Eagle Ballroom
Opening Session with Welcome, Student Performance, Recognition of Student Art Contest Recipients and Announcements
Speakers
avatar for Pat Bone

Pat Bone

Sr. Administrative Specialist, Conference Coordinator, Kansas State Department of Education
Great Ideas In Education Conference Coordinator for KSDE. I work with the Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services, Dr. Ben Proctor.
avatar for Dr. Ben Proctor

Dr. Ben Proctor

Deputy Commissioner - Division of Learning Services, Kansas State Department of Education
Ben Proctor is Deputy Commissioner of the Kansas State Department of Education Division of Learning Services. Dr. Proctor was born and raised in Oklahoma. He began his career in the education field in 2001. Before joining KSDE he served in many education roles including as a high... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
Grand Eagle Ballroom
  General Session

10:45am CDT

Updated Suicide Prevention Toolkit
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
Redbud A
KSDE updated the guidance document for Kansas schools in 2023 for mental health in the area of suicide prevention, intervention, reintegration, and postvention. Attendees will learn about these updates as well as the resources available to staff and students to support needs of anyone in the school building who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The updated guidance includes identification of risk factors, protective factors, screening, safety planning, consistency of care when a student receives support outside the school building, and how to provide a safe return to school when the student reengages with their learning community. Best practices in postvention after a tragic event will also be discussed. We hope you join us to sharpen your skills as we face the 2024-25 school year. Stay connected and stay well.
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Speakers
avatar for Trish Backman

Trish Backman

School Mental Health Coordinator, KSDE
I am the school mental health coordinator for the Kansas State Department of Education.  My scope of work focuses on mental health, connection building, harm prevention, substance misuse, school discipline, trauma, brain development, instructional best practices for a trauma-informed... Read More →
Great Ideas '24 Updated Toolkit Presentation pptx
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
Redbud A
  Safe and Supportive Schools

1:30pm CDT

General Session
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Eagle Ballroom
Student Panel Discussion - What Students Say Makes A Great Teachers
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Ben Proctor

Dr. Ben Proctor

Deputy Commissioner - Division of Learning Services, Kansas State Department of Education
Ben Proctor is Deputy Commissioner of the Kansas State Department of Education Division of Learning Services. Dr. Proctor was born and raised in Oklahoma. He began his career in the education field in 2001. Before joining KSDE he served in many education roles including as a high... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Eagle Ballroom
  Keynote
 
Friday, October 25
 

8:45am CDT

General Session
Friday October 25, 2024 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Eagle Ballroom
Celebrating our past, challenging our future.
Speakers
DR

Dr. Randy Watson

Commissioner, Kansas State Department of Education
Friday October 25, 2024 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Eagle Ballroom
  Keynote

10:00am CDT

Break
Friday October 25, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am CDT
Eagle Ballroom Foyer
All
Friday October 25, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am CDT
Eagle Ballroom Foyer

10:15am CDT

General Session
Friday October 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:30am CDT
Eagle Ballroom
KESA Q & A
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Ben Proctor

Dr. Ben Proctor

Deputy Commissioner - Division of Learning Services, Kansas State Department of Education
Ben Proctor is Deputy Commissioner of the Kansas State Department of Education Division of Learning Services. Dr. Proctor was born and raised in Oklahoma. He began his career in the education field in 2001. Before joining KSDE he served in many education roles including as a high... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Jay Scott

Dr. Jay Scott

Director, Accreditation and Design, Kansas Department of Education
Jay Scott is Director of the KSDE Division of Learning Services Accreditation and Design team. Jay joined the staff of the Kansas State Department of Education in June 2012 as assistant director on the Career, Standards, and Assessment Services team, overseeing Career and Technical... Read More →
KESA Annual Conference 2024 pptx
Friday October 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:30am CDT
Eagle Ballroom
  Keynote

11:30am CDT

General Session
Friday October 25, 2024 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Eagle Ballroom
All
Friday October 25, 2024 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Eagle Ballroom
  General Session
 
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