The Kansas Early Childhood Leadership Project provides support to and enhances the leadership provided by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). It assists Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the improvement of educational programs and practices that affect young children with disabilities. It
facilitates networking and information sharing with other LEAs and KSDE.
The Kansas Early Childhood Leadership Project Provides...
Resources to Local Education Agencies (LEAs):
To stay informed about State Performance Plan requirements
To meet yearly targets on State Performance Plan Early Childhood Indicators
To address needs in the Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) application
To improve Level of Determination
To develop a system to effectively respond to KSDE requests for data
To identify and implement evidence research-based practices
Focused, Individualized and Ongoing:
Professional Development
Consultation
Technical Assistance
Information and Material Sharing
Support for the Early Childhood Indicators on the State Performance Plan:
Indicator 6: Early Childhood Least Restrictive Environment
Indicator 7: Early Childhood Outcomes
Indicator 8: Parent Involvement
Indicator 12: Transition from Part C to Part B
For more information on the Kansas Early Childhood Leadership Project contact: