Technical Assistance System Network

What Technical Assistance System Network does

Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) is a state-funded technical assistance network created to deliver professional development, resources, and capacity-building support to Kansas K-12 school districts, educators, and families. It is funded by Kansas State Department of Education Special Education and Title Services (KSDE SETS) and administered by Pittsburg State University College of Education, operating as the structural backbone through which KSDE SETS channels IDEA-related support, improvement planning, and evidence-based practice training across the state.

TASN operates as a portfolio of coordinated sub-projects rather than a single product. The TASN Coordination Project provides network-wide oversight and organizes major conferences. The GSTAD project, run by Westat and partners (AIR, Crescent Bend Consulting, Keystone Learning Services, Limestone Education, Northern Arizona University), implements IDEA monitoring and data accountability through the Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS). TASN ATBS delivers autism training pathways, including the CAPTAIN micro-credential community of practice. Kansas LETRS, delivered through Lexia Learning's platform, provides five-year state-funded science of reading training. The Kansas MTSS and Alignment Application supports districts implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Subsidiary projects also address school mental health, evaluation, and capacity development. The technology stack is a web portal (ksdetasn.org) hosting a resource library of 2,268+ items, virtual event registration, and microsites for each project, with in-person delivery handled through five regional service centers (ESSDACK, Greenbush, Orion, Smoky Hill, Southwest Plains) and a network of Local Certified Facilitators.

TASN does not operate as a commercial business. It is funded through KSDE SETS appropriations administered by Pittsburg State University, and all services (events, resources, the MTSS Application, LETRS course licenses) are provided free to Kansas educators. Revenue in the commercial sense is therefore zero; the unit economics are public-sector appropriations, not customer-paid contracts. The customer base is effectively all Kansas school districts, special education administrators, general and special education teachers, related service providers, and paraprofessionals, with no expansion beyond the state of Kansas.

Name

Technical Assistance System Network

Legal name

Kansas Technical Assistance System Network

Website

https://ksdetasn.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TASN is a Kansas state-funded technical assistance network, administered by Pittsburg State University under KSDE SETS, delivering free professional development, curated resources, and IDEA compliance support to Kansas school districts, special education administrators, and K-12 educators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Technical Assistance

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education (SPED), IEP & Accessibility/Assistive Technology (EDAJAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism Spectrum (ASD) Academic & Social-Communication Support Tutoring (EDANAFAD), AT Funding, Procurement & Compliance Support (IEP/504 Documentation) (EDAKAIAJ)

Keywords

• Educational technical assistance
• Special education support
• Teacher professional development
• MTSS implementation services
• IDEA compliance support

Headquarters

HQ city

Ozawkie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: TASN is funded by KSDE Special Education and Title Services (SETS) to provide technical assistance, professional development, and capacity building services to Kansas school districts. The program is administered by Pittsburg State University College of Education.
2. LETRS Course Licenses: KSDE has provided full financial support for LETRS training for 5 years, making professional learning available statewide. Course licenses are provided to educators through regional service centers and in-district facilitators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TASN is a statewide educational technical assistance network that delivers professional development, curated resources, and capacity-building services to Kansas K-12 school districts. It operates as an umbrella of interconnected programs including LETRS reading instruction training, ATBS autism supports with the CAPTAIN micro-credential pathway, Kansas MTSS and Alignment tools, and the GSTAD project for IDEA monitoring and data accountability, all funded by KSDE Special Education and Title Services and administered by Pittsburg State University.

Product overview

TASN is a statewide educational technical assistance network providing coordinated support services to Kansas school districts. The network operates as a platform of interconnected programs administered by Pittsburg State University and funded by KSDE Special Education and Title Services. Core offerings include the TASN Coordination Project for network oversight, the GSTAD project for IDEA monitoring and data accountability, the ATBS autism training pathways including CAPTAIN micro-credential program, Kansas LETRS reading instruction training, and the Kansas MTSS and Alignment Application tool. Additional specialized projects address school mental health, evaluation, capacity development, and various educator training initiatives. The network delivers professional development events, resources, and technical assistance to support educators, administrators, families, and students across Kansas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kansas LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling professional learning course for Kansas educators on science of reading
• Kansas MTSS and Alignment
• CAPTAIN
• TASN ATBS
• GSTAD
• Kansas Math Project

Products and services

• Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) Statewide coordinating network through which KSDE SETS delivers resources and direct and indirect support for improvement planning and capacity building to districts across Kansas, connecting educators and families to promote student success.
• Kansas LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Science of Reading professional learning course provided to Kansas educators through KSDE, including LETRS, LETRS for Early Childhood, and LETRS for Administrators, fully financially supported by KSDE for 5 years and delivered through regional service centers and in-district Local Certified Facilitators.
• TASN Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports (ATBS) Pathways Focused series of autism trainings designed to strengthen programs and improve outcomes for students with autism, offering pathways in Foundational, Instructional and Behavioral, Communication, and Transition areas.
• CAPTAIN (Community of Autism Pathways for Training Application and Implementation Network) Community of practice network supporting educators working on micro-credential pathways with specialized TASN autism trainings, including former InSTEP and KALC members.
• Kansas MTSS and Alignment Application Application tool providing guidance and resources for Kansas administrators implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports across districts.
• TASN General Supervision, Timely and Accurate Data (GSTAD) Project supporting KSDE SETS with technical implementation of IDEA monitoring, evidence-based professional learning, general supervision, and timely data collection through the Kansas Integrated Accountability System (KIAS), administered by Westat and partners.
• TASN Coordination Project Project providing leadership, daily guidance, and support to all TASN contracts and KSDE SETS, ensuring alignment with priorities and organizing major conferences including the KSDE Summer Leadership Conference and Kansas MTSS Symposium.
• Educational Benefit Review (EBR) Toolkit Structured process toolkit to examine IEPs and evaluate special education services at individual and system levels to improve practice and outcomes for students with exceptionalities.
• TASN Resource Library Online repository of more than 2,268 professional development resources including tools, forms, presentations, webinars, and training materials for Kansas educators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides professional development to all Kansas school districts through coordinated statewide technical assistance

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• KSDE Special Education and Title Services (SETS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funder of TASN. KSDE SETS provides the funding and strategic direction for the technical assistance system, with TASN providing the structure through which resources and support are delivered to districts across Kansas.
• Pittsburg State University College of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers the TASN Coordination Project, providing leadership, daily guidance, and support to all TASN contracts. Coordinates alignment with KSDE SETS priorities and organizes major conferences.
• Westat and Partners (AIR, Crescent Bend Consulting, Keystone Learning Services, Northern Arizona University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdminister the GSTAD (General Supervision, Timely and Accurate Data) project which supports SETS with IDEA monitoring implementation, technical assistance, and LEA support through KIAS and YODA protocols.
• Lexia Learning (Lexia)majorTechnology or IntegrationProvider of the LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning program. Manages the Kansas LETRS Virtual Unit Sessions platform for make-up training sessions.
• Regional Service Centers (ESSDACK, Greenbush, Orion, Smoky Hill, Southwest Plains)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized training providers delivering LETRS and LETRS for Early Childhood courses in their regions across Kansas. Serve as Local Certified Facilitator (LCF) hubs for in-district training.
• Partner OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious partner organizations collaborate on events like the Tri-State Regional Special Education Law Conference, KSDE Annual Conference, and other joint professional development opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• WestEd: WestEd is a non-profit that actually administers the GSTAD project under TASN; more broadly, WestEd provides K-12 professional development, MTSS implementation support, and special education technical assistance — directly comparable to TASN's MTSS, GSTAD, and capacity-building offerings.
• CEEDAR Center (University of Florida): Federally funded technical assistance center supporting state personnel development and educator preparation in special education — comparable to TASN's role in building educator capacity for IDEA compliance, autism supports, and evidence-based practices across a statewide system.
• IRIS Center (Vanderbilt Peabody): Federally funded national center at Vanderbilt that provides free online resources, professional development modules, and training materials for educators serving students with disabilities — closely mirrors TASN's free resource library and PD delivery model, though operating nationally rather than state-mandated.
• Lexia Learning: Provider of the LETRS professional learning course that TASN distributes to Kansas educators; Lexia partners with state agencies to deliver literacy PD at scale — directly comparable to TASN's LETRS delivery role and a model for vendor-state TA partnerships.

Regional players

• Region 4 Education Service Center (Texas): Texas regional ESC providing professional development, special education support, and resource libraries to member districts — mirrors TASN's resource library + regional training delivery model, though serving a different state/region.
• Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) — New York: New York's BOCES system delivers shared educational services, including special education training and compliance support, to component school districts — analogous to TASN's role coordinating training, resources, and compliance assistance across Kansas districts at a regional/state level.
• Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center (MPRRC): Federally funded regional resource center serving state special education agencies across multiple states — provides TA, training, and resources analogous to TASN's IDEA-related offerings, though organized at a federal regional level rather than single-state.
• Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA) — Wisconsin: Wisconsin's network of regional Cooperative Educational Service Agencies provides professional development, special education support, and shared services to school districts — directly comparable to TASN's regional service center model and statewide SPED TA mandate, but serving Wisconsin rather than Kansas.

Others

• National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE): Membership association of state special education directors that coordinates policy, TA frameworks, and member services across states — thematically comparable to TASN's role supporting KSDE SETS in IDEA implementation and general supervision.

Broad incumbents

• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC): National professional association providing professional development, standards, and resources for special educators — broadly comparable to TASN's PD and resource-distribution mission, but operating as a membership organization rather than a state-mandated TA network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tasnsmhi
• Facebookfacebook.com/TASN.ATBS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-kansas-learning-network

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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