Digital Learning Tab: This current tab provides information and links related to digital learning plans and standards, the adoption of computer science standards and state definitions for personalized learning. Visit the Instructional Materials, Procurement and Professional Learning Tabs for more information on this state.
Kansas has an independent state level educational technology plan. The state revises the plan as needed.
Independent district level educational technology plans are required by Kansas and are revised every 3 years. The state provides support through e-mail and website support.
Kansas does not review instructional materials at the state level. Each school district has the authority to choose instructional materials as they deem appropriate to meet educational goals and requirements. The review, selection and implementation of all instructional materials is conducted at the local level.
Kansas references the federal definition.
The Kansas State Department of Education does not have a process to review instructional materials. Each LEA has the responsibility to determine the type of instructional materials that will be used.
State funds are not available to support the purchase of digital instructional materials.
The Kansas State Department of Education does not have authority for LEA digital instruction procurement policies or adoption processes. Each LEA is maintained, developed, and operated by a locally elected board that has responsibility for establishing digital instruction policies. LEAs have funding available for technology education through Perkins.
Requirements for the sale of instructional materials are established at the local level.
The Kansas State Department of Education does not have a statewide initiative to support professional learning as related to Instructional Materials. Each LEA has the responsibility to determine the amount and type of professional learning to best provide to their educators.
