Starting with the graduating Class of 2028, the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has officially shifted the graduation landscape. The state is moving away from simply counting seat-time credits and moving toward proving that students have Postsecondary Assets and real-world skills. The new framework is often referred to as the 21-Credit Foundation (Olathe requires 24 total credits) This session will concentrate on Postsecondary Assets, what qualifies, how they are recorded, who is responsible for tracking, how a student and parent can check, etc....
Director of Innovation and Career Pathways, Olathe Public Schools
I am a passionate educator in my 38th year of building learning environments that inspire. Currently serving as the Director of Innovation and Career Pathways for Olathe Public Schools, I get the privilege of overseeing our district's incredible Two- and Four-Year Academies.My leadership... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am CDT Room 319
Learning how to design, plan, and implement a Client-Centered Project (CCP) that meets the requirements of a Post-Secondary Asset (PSA) as part of the class of 2028 and Beyond graduation requirements . You will leave with a clear understanding of what defines a CCP, how it aligns to district instructional priorities, and concrete next steps for creating their own project.
Starting with the graduating Class of 2028, the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has officially shifted the graduation landscape. The state is moving away from simply counting seat-time credits and moving toward proving that students have Postsecondary Assets and real-world skills. The new framework is often referred to as the 21-Credit Foundation (Olathe requires 24 total credits) This session will concentrate on Postsecondary Assets, what qualifies, how they are recorded, who is responsible for tracking, how a student and parent can check, etc....
Director of Innovation and Career Pathways, Olathe Public Schools
I am a passionate educator in my 38th year of building learning environments that inspire. Currently serving as the Director of Innovation and Career Pathways for Olathe Public Schools, I get the privilege of overseeing our district's incredible Two- and Four-Year Academies.My leadership... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT Room 319
Learning how to design, plan, and implement a Client-Centered Project (CCP) that meets the requirements of a Post-Secondary Asset (PSA) as part of the class of 2028 and Beyond graduation requirements . You will leave with a clear understanding of what defines a CCP, how it aligns to district instructional priorities, and concrete next steps for creating their own project.
