KSBRC Discussion Series: A Success Story: An Outstanding Character Development Program in Kansas Schools
Join us on April 24th for the next webinar in the KSBRC Discussion Series: A Success Story: An Outstanding Character Development Program in Kansas Schools
KSBRC is excited to showcase the outstanding student-focused leadership program implemented by USD 329 Wabaunsee: Improving Outcomes by Building Character: The Leader in Me curriculum. While many districts are struggling to find ways to help students develop into strong, self-motivated individuals focused on their academic achievement, USD 329 Wabaunsee has served as a model school for success. This webinar will host teachers from Wabaunsee who will discuss how they have empowered students to become agents of their own learning, developing pride and confidence in their abilities to achieve their academic goals.
REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sKzHeH7DRiSDycbyqe95lA
KSBRC Discussion Series: Create an Effective Budget Process to Improve Student Outcomes
This webinar will help you create an effective budget process that allocates resources to improve proficiency in reading and math. Attendees will learn how to identify potential budget savings, the basics of cash reserves and fund transfers, and how different funding sources can be utilized.
Presenters: Dave Trabert, CEO of Kansas Policy Institute.
Trabert was an appointed member of the Kansas K-12 Student Achievement and Efficiency Commission. He serves on the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force and co-chairs the Education Finance Joint Working Group for the American Legislative Exchange Council. He is the lead author of two books: Giving Kids a Fighting Chance with School Choice and What was Really the Matter with the Kansas Tax Plan, and his other published work includes “A Five-Year Budget Plan for the State of Kansas,” “Student-Focused Funding Solutions for Public Education,” and “Removing Barriers to Better Public Education.”
REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sO2eAcQZSTSe3NCgUqfNfw
Heartland Hybrid and Micro Schools Summit
Kansas Policy Institute is excited to announce our second annual Micro School Summit.
This event is co-sponsored by: VELA Education Fund and National Hybrid Schools Project
When: September 20th and 21st; Time is TBD
Where: Sheraton Overland Park; 6100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas, 66211