KSSB aims to lead by example in providing high quality expanded core curriculum instruction through group learning events across the state. These events are designed to bring students of similar ages and abilities together in their local regions to generalize their skills in all areas of the expanded core curriculum. Events are designed with the “collapsed expanded core” in mind, as multiple skill areas are often addressed through one activity. In addition to participation in the scheduled event, teachers who register a student will also be provided with three associated lesson plans. Two will be focused on pre-teaching skills that will be utilized at the event. The third lesson plan will support the implementation of newly learned skills into daily life at home and school. Please contact Anna Cyr with questions or to request an event in your area.
Collapsed Expanded Core
| Access | Community Readiness | Independent Living |
| Compensatory
Sensory Efficiency Assistive Tech |
O&M
Self-Determination Career Education |
Recreation and Leisure
Independent Living Skills Social Interaction |
Low Vision Access
Expanded Core on the Road Low Vision Access
Low Vision Access ~ Dodge City, KS ~ September 27, 2023
This event is designed for students in 5th-12th grade with low vision.
Students will:
- Learn about the visual system
- Learn about their specific visual impairment
- Explore & use near and distance handheld devices at Boot Hill Museum
- Participate in making their own lunch
All areas of the expanded core curriculum will be incorporated into the day with specific focus on access skills (compensatory, sensory efficiency and assistive technology). A visit to the Boot Hill Museum after lunch will allow students to practice their Access skills in a real life activity. Upon registration, teachers will be provided with lesson plans for two pre-teaching activities and one follow-up lesson to further extend the day’s learning.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dodge City School District Office ~ 2112 N First Ave. ~ Dodge City, KS 67801
Advocate for Access!
Expanded Core on the Road Advocate for Access!
Advocate for Access!
We will return to the Kansas State Capitol to meet our legislators and share the importance of access for people with low vision and blindness.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Check back for details and registration information!
Career Readiness Forum
Expanded Core on the Road Career Readiness Forum
The Career Readiness Forum is designed for high school students with any level of visual impairment. Students will learn about their Agilities and use that information to gather resources about potential careers at the ESSDACK Career EXPO. Students who have attended the EXPO in the past are welcome to attend again. Upon registration, teachers will be provided with lesson plans for two pre-teaching activities and one follow-up lesson to further extend the day’s learning. The first 20 students to register are guaranteed a spot! Lunch will be provided.
October 25th at Clayworks, 1125 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Schedule of Activities
9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Agilities Exploration with Ms. Lydia
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lunch/Travel to KS State Fairgrounds
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. ESSDACK Career Expo at KS State Fairgrounds
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closing Activities
Registration will open Monday, September 11 through Friday, October 6, 2023
Blind Sports and More Western KS!
Expanded Core on the Road Blind Sports and More!
Wednesday, March 27 2024
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Rancho Santa Fe Complex, 11200 Lariat Way, Dodge City, KS 67801
Blind Sports and More! is designed for students in middle and high school (6th-12th grades) with any level of visual impairment. The day’s activities will be led by Nicole Drake, KSSB APE Teacher and Leah Enright, KSSB COMS. Upon registration, teachers will be provided with lesson plans for two pre-teaching activities and one follow-up lesson to further extend the day’s learning. Lunch will be provided. The first 15 students to register will be guaranteed a spot.
The day will include
- Interaction with other visually impaired peers in team games
- Exposure to and participation in goal ball and blind soccer