2024 KSDE SETS Administrators Conference

Navigating through educational matters can sometimes lead to disagreements or disputes between involved parties. In Kansas, the Department of Education (KSDE) recognizes the importance of resolving such disputes efficiently and fairly to ensure the best outcomes for students, families, and educational institutions alike. To facilitate this, KSDE has established a structured and comprehensive dispute resolution process that serves as a mechanism for addressing various issues that may arise within the educational system, including but not limited to special education evaluation, services, and placement; free appropriate public education; disciplinary actions; and compliance with state and federal special education law. Whether through mediation, formal hearings, or other means, the process aims to foster collaboration, respect, and understanding among all parties involved.

As administrators, it is often difficult to remember the steps to take when faced with a due process hearing request or a formal complaint, especially when these are not necessarily regular occurrences. This session will review the Kansas requirements and the district’s responsibilities in the initial stages of a due process hearing and a formal complaint. Attendees will receive tools to assist with these processes and be empowered to navigate them, when needed. This session will clarify required timelines and build district administrator capacity to meet due process and state complaint responsibilities.

This session will discuss the basic fundamental aspects of Maintenance of Effort (MOE) and the legal obligation of Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to sustain the same level of funding for the education of students with disabilities from one fiscal year to another. This obligation can be difficult for LEAs to comply with. Therefore, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of MOE and the related financial reporting requirements.

This session will cover Maintenance of Effort (MOE) and provide effective strategies for managing exceptions and ongoing MOE calculations. This session will equip you with practical knowledge to ensure compliance while optimizing resource allocation. The session will include engaging discussions and interactive exercises to provide valuable insights into maintaining effort levels, handling exceptions, and conducting ongoing MOE calculations.
 

This session will delve into the critical significance of ensuring timely corrections of findings by local educational agencies and understanding the process of reporting the General Supervision Indicator 18 data to the U.S. Department of Education. Through exploration and discussion, attendees will gain insights into the implications of compliance with General Supervision Indicator 18.