Question of the Week
Q: When may districts begin administering the TAR?
A: The Transition Attainment Record (TAR) administration begins today, Monday, Oct. 12. The lead team member must complete the TAR Training and Qualification quiz in addition to the Administration Code Training and Inclusion of Special Populations Training prior to beginning administration of the TAR. All members of the team assisting with TAR administration are required to complete the Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations trainings.
The TAR administration window is Monday, Oct. 12 through Wednesday, May 26, 2027. The deadline to enter the scores into the Student Registration Database (SRD) is Friday, May 28, 2027. A TAR retake request form will be available once the SRD opens on Monday, Nov. 9.
For questions, please email Krista Mullins.
October DAC Webcast Highlights
The Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) Division of Assessment and Accountability Support (DAAS) hosted its live monthly DAC Webcast on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. - 12 noon ET. Director Shara Savage, along with Jessica Brumley, shared timely updates on assessment and accountability, including:
- K Screen Reminders
- WIDA ACCESS Assessment Updates
- English Learner Assessment and Accountability Updates
- Fall 2026 Public Release Updates
The recording and presentation materials are now available on the KDE Media Portal and the KDE Meetings and Trainings webpage. Future broadcasts are scheduled for the second Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. ET.
What MLs with Disabilities Can Do: Shifting from Myths to Meaningful Support
How can educators better support Multilingual Learners (MLs) with disabilities with communication needs? A new WIDA article explores strategies to destigmatize and honor communication needs and foster belonging in the learning community.
Learn more in the new WIDA Self-Paced Workshop, Supporting MLs with Disabilities in Language and Communication. Gain practical strategies, tools and resources to support diverse communication needs in the classroom and school. This workshop is free to educators in WIDA Consortium member states.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
The "both/and" Approach to Building Literacy for MLs Through Language
Effective literacy instruction builds upon Multilingual Learners’ (MLs) assets while supporting the development of foundational reading skills, oral language, vocabulary and comprehension. Learn more about literacy for early learners in this article that walks educators through a "both/and" approach to literacy development.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
Featured WIDA Resource: PreK-3 Essential Actions
The WIDA PreK-3 Essential Actions are designed to help educators take a language-focused approach to family and community engagement. Visit the Teaching in PreK-3 page on the WIDA website to view the Essential Actions, along with additional resources and videos featuring PreK-3 educators.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams.
Reminder: K Screen Online Management System Closing Oct. 15
The K Screen Online Management System (OMS) window for entering Core Assessment and Self-Help and Social-Emotional Skills data will close on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 12:00 a.m. ET. Any data entered into the system after this time will not be included in the final data collection for the K Screen process.
Additionally, Prior Settings data must be entered into Infinite Campus by this deadline. Ensuring that all information is complete and accurate before the system closes will help maintain the integrity of the K Screen data collection process.
OAA extends its gratitude to all educators, coordinators, and administrators for their contributions to this year's smooth K Screen implementation. The collective effort has made this one of the most efficient implementations to date.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Tiffany Christopher.
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