The following opportunities are currently available:
Teacher Education Competitive Grant Program
The Kansas Teacher Education Competitive Grant Program (KTECGP) was established through Kansas House Bill 2185 (2007) to increase the number of licensed teachers in hard-to-fill disciplines and/or underserved geographic areas of the state.
The Kansas Board of Regents administers this grant in which the six state universities and Washburn University are eligible to apply for funds. Institutions may use grant funds to create a new teacher education program or expand an existing program and must match grant funds on the basis of $1 from the institution to every $2 received from the grant. In the 2021 round, applicants were asked to create this program in partnership with at least one Kansas community college to develop new transfer pathways for future educators.
This initiative, which provides resources to institutions, is contingent upon funds available in the Teacher Service Scholarship Program, which provides financial support for students pursuing teaching careers in Kansas. The chart below outlines the projects and funds awarded.
Grant programs will be reviewed each January and funds are reallocated based on each program's success & areas of growth.
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INSTITUTION- Director |
PROJECT- |
Amount Awarded for AY2021-22 |
Amount Awarded for AY2022-23 |
Amount Awarded for AY2023-24 |
Amount Awarded for AY2024-25 |
Amount Awarded for AY2025-26 |
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Emporia State University -Tiffany Hill, Sara Schwerdtfeger, Todd Roberts |
FAST: Fellowship for Acceleration to Student Teaching - Elementary Education Butler Community College, Johnson County Community College, Highland Community College, Topeka USD 501, Kansas City Kansas USD 500, & Wichita USD 259 |
$86,000 |
$106,000 |
$106,000
+$7,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$110,000
+$10,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$80,000 |
|
Fort Hays State University -Matthew Clay |
Classroom to Classroom Project (C2C) -Elementary Education & Elementary Special Education Barton Community College, Dodge City Community College, Seward County Community College, & Liberal USD 480 |
$144,264 |
$36,854 |
$36,854
+$7,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$36,854
+$10,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$10,000 |
|
Kansas State University -F. Todd Goodson |
TRUST: Training for Rural & Urban School Teachers -Elementary & Secondary Education Kansas City Kansas Community College & Seward County Community College |
$160,135 |
$140,135 |
$140,135
+$7,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$170,000
+$10,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$170,000 |
|
Pittsburg State University -Jean Dockers |
-Elementary Education & Elementary Special Education Fort Scott Community College, Independence Community College, Neosho Community College, Southeast Kansas Interlocal, Tri-County Special Education Interlocal, & Paola USD 368 |
$36,854 |
$144,264 |
$144,264
+$7,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$160,000
+$10,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$160,000 |
|
University of Kansas -Heidi Hallman, Douglas Huffman |
Expanding the World of Teaching through Enhanced Teacher Education Pathways -Elementary Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Sciences & Special Ed Kansas City Kansas Community College & KCKPS USD 500 |
N/A |
N/A |
$65,106
+$7,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$80,000
+$10,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
(Institution elected to discontinue) |
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Washburn University -Cherry Steffan |
PTP: Paraprofessionals to Teachers Program --Special Education or STEM Education Barton Community College, Topeka USD 501, Prairie Hills USD 113, Seaman USD 345, & Auburn Washburn USD 437 |
$36,854 |
$36,854 |
$36,854
+$7,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$100,000
+$10,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$100,000 |
|
Wichita State University - Julie Thiele |
-Special Education or STEM Education Butler Community College, WSU Tech, & Wichita USD 259 |
N/A |
N/A |
$90,000
+$7,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$90,000
+$10,000 additional funds for Teacher Ed. Marketing |
$130,000 |
|
Total Awarded: |
$464,107 |
$464,107 |
$668,213 |
$816,854 |
$650,000 |
For the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 grant cycle: Due to increased funds, All public universities were granted funds for marketing Teacher Education programs.
For 2023-2024 The RFP was reopened; KU and WSU submitted a proposal to enter the grant program. Awards are described and indicated in the chart above.
Grant Reviewers:
| Lynn Segebrecht | FHSU/WSU |
| Jacob Enick | ESU |
| Heather Hall | KSU |
| Quinn White | PSU |
| Daniel O'Neill | Washburn/KU |
| Mistie Knox |
Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship
This service obligation scholarship program provides financial assistance to both students pursuing bachelor's or master's degree programs and currently licensed teachers pursuing endorsement in hard-to-fill disciplines or master's degrees in hard-to-fill disciplines or either group planning to teach (K-12) in an under-served geographic area in Kansas. Access more information and application details. Earn up to $5,830 per year!
Questions about the Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship may be directed to:
Jamie Whitmore
Student Financial Aid Specialist
785.430.4256
Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) TITLE II: Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals and Other School Leaders (formerly Improving Teacher Quality Grant Program)
All Title II funds are awarded to each state plan which, in Kansas, is through the Kansas Department of Education (KSDE).
This free search tool enables you to quickly search program and training opportunities available from the 32 Kansas public higher education institutions. The database includes information submitted by the state's public higher education institutions, which may not include all programs offered in all locations (including online or satellite campuses).
If you cannot find a specific program at an institution using this search tool, please contact the institution(s) directly to learn more about educational opportunities available in your area.
Click here to review a PDF overview which outlines how to perform both a basic and advanced search using this tool, modify the display order, and how to download and print search results.
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Kansas Statute 74-3202d established performance-based funding for technical colleges, community colleges, state universities and Washburn University. Each institution’s receipt of new state funds is contingent upon meeting goals outlined in its Performance Agreement. Institutions submit a Performance Agreement for Board approval once every three years and performance is evaluated annually.
Performance Agreement Documents - New System (AY 2024 - AY 2026)
- Building a Future
- Performance Funding Timeline (pdf)
- Performance Agreement AY 2024-2026 (pdf)
- Performance Agreement Guidelines & Procedures (pdf)
Guidance on Academic Degree Maps
- Academic Degree Maps (pdf)
- General Education Coding for Academic Degree Maps (pdf) (for universities and community colleges only)
Performance Agreement Documents - Old System (Performance through AY 2022)
- Performance Agreement and Reporting Calendar (pdf)
- Memorandum of Agreement (doc)
- Bridge Performance Agreements AY 2020-2022 (pdf) - Originally approved March 18, 2020, with an update to extend through AY 2022 approved May 19, 2021 (pdf)
PERFORMANCE REPORTS
To be eligible for new state funds all technical colleges, community colleges, state universities, Washburn University, and Washburn Institute of Technology annually submit a performance report. Staff reviews the reports and suggests revisions, as needed. The Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee (BAASC) generally reviews performance reports at meetings held between September and December. The full Board typically acts on performance reports at its December or January meeting. Staff will email performance reporting forms to institutions.
Performance Reports - Current System
Performance Reports - Old System
Review the documentation below to submit new programs for approval.
Universities
Policies and procedures for new program approval are found in Chapter II, Section A.7. of the Policy Manual.
New Program Proposals:
- The new form contains all requirements necessary for program approval.
- Access the bachelors and masters New Program Proposal Form (doc).
- Contact
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New Minor Without Major Proposals:
Proposed University Programs:
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science in Statistics (pdf)
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of General Studies in Intelligence & National Security Studies (pdf)
- Fort Hays State University - Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education & Community Engagement (pdf)
- Emporia State University - Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (pdf)
- Kansas State University - Reduced-Credit Bachelor of Applied Science in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (pdf)
- Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science in Diversified Agriculture (pdf)
- Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science in Applied & Interdisciplinary Studies (pdf)
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Science (pdf)
COMMUNITY COLLEGES & TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Policies/procedures for approval of courses and programs are found in Chapter III, Section A of the Policy Manual.
New Technical Program(s) Forms and Documents:
- CA1 New Program Request Form (2025) (doc)
- CA1a Fiscal Summary for New Program Request Form (2020) (doc)
- CA1b Excel in CTE Fee Summary for New Programs Form (2020) (doc)
- CA1c Perkins Eligibility Request Form (2022) (doc)
- CA1d Promise Act Eligibility Request Form (2024) (doc)
- CA5 New Short Term Program Application (2024) (doc)
- 2025-2026 New Program Approval Schedule (pdf)
- New Program Proposals June 5 2025 (pptx)
- Submitting New Program Proposals
Program Modification(s) Forms and Documents:
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Applied Technologies Forms and Documents:
- Guidelines for AAS in Technical Studies Degree (2021) (pdf)
- AAS in Technical Studies Q & A (2021) (pdf)
- CA3 AAS in Applied Technologies (2021) Program Request Form (doc)
Apprenticeship Application
Business and Industry Training Forms and Documents:
- Business and Industry Training Course Approval Form (xls)
- Business and Industry Training Guidelines (doc)
Out of Service Area Instruction Approval:
Proposed Community College & Technical College Programs:
The Office of Academic Affairs has primary responsibility for issues related to policy and activities that further the academic mission of system institutions. Academic Affairs staff assist the Board by operating in three broad areas:
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Governance of state universities: manage the review and approval of university degree programs, academic calendars, and accreditation reports; implement credit for prior learning policy; oversee Qualified Admissions and the student complaint process; administer state grant programs that support teacher education preparation and foster university research.
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Coordination among state universities, community colleges, and technical colleges: manage the systemwide course transfer, reverse transfer, concurrent enrollment, and developmental education initiatives; mange the review and approval of performance agreements/reports.
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Regulation: regulate private and out-of-state institutions seeking to offer education in Kansas; implement the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).
