The Kansas State Board of Education convened on September 9, 2025, to discuss the release of state assessment score reports, a topic of significant interest for educators and families across the state. Beth Fultz, the director of career standards and assessment services, acknowledged the delay in releasing the assessment results, attributing it to the complexity of preparing new individual student reports and the necessary building and district reports that depend on this data.

Fultz expressed gratitude for the district administrators who spoke at the meeting, emphasizing their confidence in the teachers involved in the assessment process, despite not having seen the results prior to their comments. This highlights a strong belief in the educational community's commitment to improving student outcomes.

The meeting revealed that the results for the 2025 assessments are now available on a secure site for authorized personnel, with public reporting expected in October. This includes individual student reports, building and district reports, and a performance index that will aid in accountability measures. The reports are designed to be more user-friendly, featuring a new color palette and clearer performance level descriptors to help parents and educators understand student performance better.

In addition to the individual reports, the board introduced a new parent portal that will allow families to access their children's assessment scores. This portal is set to be updated with the latest results, providing a comprehensive view of student performance over the years. The board is eager to gather feedback from parents and educators to enhance this tool further.

Another key topic discussed was the concordance tables that compare the new assessment scores to those from previous years. These tables will help educators and stakeholders understand the relationship between the old and new assessments, although it was noted that direct comparisons should be approached with caution.

Overall, the meeting underscored the board's commitment to transparency and improvement in educational assessments, aiming to provide better resources for families and educators alike. As the state prepares for the public release of these results, the focus remains on fostering a supportive environment for student growth and achievement.