PDS Executive Council

KUPDS ECM • Fall 2025 • November 14, 2025 Meeting Notes
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Agenda

  • Welcome
  • KU Updates and Changes
  • Partner Updates, Feedback, and Shoutouts
  • Discussion on Focus

Updates from SOEHS

  • Associate Dean
  • Department Chair
  • Open to any KU Faculty/Staff
  • University Supervisors
  • Field Placement Officer

Updates, and Shoutouts from Partner Schools by Districts

  • Bonner Springs
  • DeSoto
  • KCK
  • Lawrence
  • SMSD
  • Topeka
  • Turner

Last Meeting

  • SPED teacher shortages
  • Elementary Education Unified (EEU) program
  • Having early experiences with behavioral challenges
  • Classroom management and managing the classroom

FOCUS for Discussion

PK-12 Students in the General Education Classroom Who are on an IEP, 501c, or 504 Plan

Discussion

  1. How can we help improve the ability of all student teachers to work with students in the general education classroom who are receiving special education services?
    1. How can we help improve student teachers’ skills to address behavioral issues?
    2. How can we help improve student teachers' skills to address academic issues?
    3. How might we address the special education issues for Secondary, Middle School and Elementary student teachers?

Let’s Keep Our Work Going

  • Volunteer for a group
  • Communicate ideas with group
  • Post notes and feedback online
  • Share group information at February 2026 meeting

Next Meeting Reminder:

February 2026 & April 2026 

11am-12:30pm 

Zoom 

(Specific dates to be determined)