Olathe educators will be transitioning to a renewed appraisal process grounded in the Kansas KEEP model, designed to promote collaboration, reflection, and continuous professional growth. This session will provide an overview of our new appraisal framework, including its purpose, structure, and key components. Participants will also explore what it means to be an active participant in their own appraisal. Through guided discussion, attendees will learn strategies for self-reflection, collecting meaningful evidence, engaging in professional conversations, and leveraging the appraisal process as a tool for growth rather than compliance. This session is ideal for educators at any stage who want to better understand the appraisal model and take an empowered role in the process.
This session will provide an overview of findings from the 2025 Kansas Teacher Retention Survey, conducted during the second quarter of the school year. With a strong response rate from Olathe educators, the data offers a highly representative view of the elementary teacher experience across USD 233. Participants will receive a brief foundation of the research approach, followed by a summary of key district-level findings related to teacher experience, engagement, and factors influencing retention. The session will then transition into a facilitated focus group, where elementary educators will have the opportunity to reflect on the data, share perspectives, and provide context that helps deepen understanding of the results. The goal of this session is to pair quantitative findings with educator voice to better understand what is shaping the elementary teaching experience in USD 233.
This session will provide an overview of findings from the 2025 Kansas Teacher Retention Survey, conducted during the second quarter of the school year. With a strong response rate from Olathe educators, the data offers a highly representative view of the elementary teacher experience across USD 233. Participants will receive a brief foundation of the research approach, followed by a summary of key district-level findings related to teacher experience, engagement, and factors influencing retention. The session will then transition into a facilitated focus group, where elementary educators will have the opportunity to reflect on the data, share perspectives, and provide context that helps deepen understanding of the results. The goal of this session is to pair quantitative findings with educator voice to better understand what is shaping the elementary teaching experience in USD 233.
Curious about teaching a new middle school elective? This session provides an overview of pre-built courses, units, and lessons for required semester electives and leadership classes, helping teachers understand the structure and confidently implement engaging, ready-to-use materials with their students.
This is a Work Session, not a formal presentation. Participants will receive hands-on support entering the Knowledge, Application, and Impact points they have earned throughout the year. The process can feel challenging, but during this session you will be able to ask questions, submit each step for approval, and receive real-time coaching to help you move forward successfully. Whether you completed a district course such as The Culture Setter, Moral Courage, or LETRS, or developed your own Action Plan and just need guidance entering everything into Frontline for point approval—this session is designed for you. *Bring any student data connected to your Action Plan SMART Goal that you may have if you are going to be submitting an IMPACT request.
Teachers are invited to gather at Olathe East for flexible planning sessions focused on strengthening instruction through the use of High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM). These sessions emphasize aligning daily instruction to grade-level standards, preserving rigor, and making intentional instructional decisions. Participants may work independently or alongside colleagues to refine lessons, assessments, and supports that ensure all students access grade-level learning.
This is a Work Session, not a formal presentation. Participants will receive hands-on support entering the Knowledge, Application, and Impact points they have earned throughout the year. The process can feel challenging, but during this session you will be able to ask questions, submit each step for approval, and receive real-time coaching to help you move forward successfully. Whether you completed a district course such as The Culture Setter, Moral Courage, or LETRS, or developed your own Action Plan and just need guidance entering everything into Frontline for point approval—this session is designed for you. *Bring any student data connected to your Action Plan SMART Goal that you may have if you are going to be submitting an IMPACT request.
Teachers are invited to gather at Olathe East for flexible planning sessions focused on strengthening instruction through the use of High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM). These sessions emphasize aligning daily instruction to grade-level standards, preserving rigor, and making intentional instructional decisions. Participants may work independently or alongside colleagues to refine lessons, assessments, and supports that ensure all students access grade-level learning.
