• Code of Ethics
• Evaluation
• Future Teachers
• Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements
• KNEA KPA Guide
• Mentoring & Peer Assistance
• National Board Certification
• Professional Development
• State Board News
• Supporting New Teachers
• Teacher Tool Kit
• Teaching License

Strengthening the Profession

A strong profession is the prerequisite for quality public schools and student learning.  The professional continuum, from pre-service to initial licensure to professional licensure to accomplished teaching, is the backbone of KNEA’s work to maintain and strengthen the professional skills of our members. This site provides you valuable information and resources to strengthen the teaching profession.

National Board Certification

 "Jump Start" Seminar - Are you thinking about applying for National Board Certification? Have you recently registered with NBPTS and need assistance in getting started? Join National Board Certified Teachers in a valuable seminar that will prepare you for the process and assist you in starting the portfolio entries. This seminar is sponsored by KNEA, MNEA, the Great Plains Center for National Teacher Certification and the Kansas City Regional Professional Development Center.

KNEA Future Teacher Chapters

The KNEA is setting up pilot programs in selected school districts.If your local is interested in starting a future teacher chapter, email futureteachers@knea.org. Targeted school districts will be those with a high minority population, interest at both the middle and high school levels, access to a KNEA student chapter and a supplemental contract in place for the chapter sponsor.

The Kansas Performance Assessment

For the 2008-2009 school year, the State Board has decided that the performance assessment requirement will be met through completion of a year-long, district-administered induction and mentoring program.  Read the KSDE memos  for specific instructions.  At that same site, you can download the form you must use to document completion of an induction and mentoring program.

Make sure you read the second letter, dated May 27, 2008, which appears on the third page of the download titled “Transitional Performance Assessment Information,”  because it changes some of the information contained in the first letter, dated May 22, 2008.

KNEA Professional Cadres

KNEA has selected members to participate in two statewide cadres: one provides professional development training and the other provides assistance to schools working on improvement plans. This file explains criteria for both cadres.

PDC Regulations Training with Greenbush

The Kansas NEA, through a collaborative partnership with Greenbush, the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center, has developed a training to help you and your local Professional Development Council (PDC).

Professional Development

Whether you are a professional thinking about your own staff development, a member of a local Professional Development Council (PDC), or a frequent presenter for your peers, these pages include helpful background data on professional development.

Keeping Your Certificate/License Current

Renewing your teaching certificate is part of your professional responsibility. Here is a quick look at your options. KNEA members: one of your benefits of membership is expert advice on school law and teacher licensure.

Frequently Asked Questions about Teacher Licensure

Important things to know about Kansas teaching license regulations.