Systemwide transfer degrees provides pathways from any Kansas public community college offering an associate degree in an approved program to any Kansas public university offering a baccalaureate degree in that program. To date, the Regents have approved pathways in five programs that are among the most popular transfer programs for students in the system - Business, Computer Science, Elementary Education, Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Pre-Social Work. 

Each pathway identifies courses/credit hours taken at the community college level and reflects the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) General Education framework buckets. The courses will transfer to any public university as the first sixty hours toward the articulated degree. The remaining credit hours at the universities are the required courses to complete the baccalaureate degree.

Learn more about the community college pathways for each of these programs at the pages below.

Foundations of the Science of Reading: Understanding and Applying Structured Literacy Principles I and II (6 credit hours) provides educators with a deep understanding of the Science of Reading and equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the principles of structured literacy in the classroom. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, the course highlights strategies for supporting students with dyslexia, English language learners (ELLs), and students with exceptionalities. Knowledge and application is supported through personalized coaching throughout the course. The course is aligned with Standards 5, 6, and 7 of the Kansas Elementary Education (PK-6) Educator Preparation Program Standards and the International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.   

What Can Educators Expect: 

• Synchronous Instruction from an university literacy expert 
• Literacy Coaching (group and/or individual) 
• Opportunity to use what you’re already doing in your classroom to demonstrate application of Structured Literacy Principles 
• Tuition covered by The Kansas Blueprint for Literacy 
• $500 Stipend* 
• Earn KSDE Seal of Literacy* (for additional information from KSDE, please click here) 
• Earn six credit hours for completion of the work* 

*subject to successful completion of coursework and an 85% or higher on the course summative assessment and key performance assessments for each module

Who is This Professional Development For? 

This training is for PreK - 6 educators looking to deepen their understanding and application of Structured Literacy. Educators who do not yet have the Seal of Literacy on their license can use this pathway as a qualifying option to earn it. Educators that have successfully completed, or are enrolled in, LETRS, AIMS Pathways, or Keys to Literacy should not enroll in this professional development opportunity.

Scholarship Eligibility

Kansas practicing and licensed PreK - 6 Elementary, Special Education, ESOL, and Early Childhood Educators are eligible for a $1,800 scholarship to pay for tuition for the Foundations I & II courses. Educators who successfully complete both Foundations courses by achieving a 85% or higher on Key Performance and Summative Assessments, are eligible for a $500 stipend.

Educators that are currently enrolled or have already completed LETRS training are not eligible for the scholarship or stipend at this time. 

Scholarship and Stipend Disbursement

Educators who are believe they are eligible for the scholarship and stipend are encouraged to contact the university or college offering the course for enrollment information. Contact information or enrollment links for each institution can be found below. 

Scholarship money will be paid by the Kansas Board of Regents directly to the institution, upon verification of the educator's eligibility. In addition, the stipend will be paid directly to the educator by the institution, after successful completion of both Foundations I and II. 

Once an educator has successfully completed Foundations I and II, the institution will notify the Kansas State Department of Education's licensure office to issue the seal of literacy. 

The following universities will be enrolling candidates in this professional development for Summer 2025.

The following universities will be enrolling candidates in this professional development for Fall 2025.

The following universities will be enrolling candidates in this professional development for Summer 2026.

Download a flyer with more information on the Foundations courses here: Foundations Course Flyer

Each year, colleges and universities in system update their Systemwide General Education Master Course lists (MCLs). Archived versions of prior years' MCLs are available below.

• AY 2025 Archived Systemwide General Education Master Course List

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Location: Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas
Directions and Parking: The Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center is located at 17th St. and Jewell Ave. Please reference the Washburn University Campus Map for additional information and parking.

Materials

Full Slide Presentation:

• CCA Alliance Launch: Kansas (pdf)

Attendees should reference the slides below for the table discussions:

• Data + Inquiry (Identifying State Needs) (pdf)
• Collaborating for Corequisite Success: Sharing Models and Metrics (pdf)