Point A and B submissions are due May 1.  

• Request for Portfolium Access: Please note, the process for obtaining access from the State is typically 2-3 weeks. Once accounts are created, an email containing a unique link from Portfolium is sent to the requestor. This link allows account activation and model and collections selection.
• Exemptions: Teachers who are requesting Portfolio exemptions should contact their Content Advisor to receive the Portfolio Exemption Request Form. Teachers should complete the form, attach required documentation, and submit the form to their Content Manager no later than February 22, or within five (5) school days upon return from leave.
  • Please note, exemption requests are submitted to the Tennessee Department of Education for approval. The Office of Employee Performance and Support does not grant portfolio exemptions. Also, any exemption request lacking documentation will not be processed.

If you are having difficulties accessing your account, mistakenly chosen collections, or have general questions about Portfolios, please reach out to the District Portfolio Lead, Ayodele Hall (hallam@scsk12.org), for assistance.    

The deadline to complete all NIE Mid-Year Conferences in PLZ is February 11.  

• ALL required fields should be completed in their entirety before finalizing.
• Need a refresher? The NIE Mid-year Conference tutorial is in Safeschools! Employees should log into their Safeschools account to search the library and view the NIE Mid-Year Conference tutorial.

 Click the links below to access printable NIE Step Guides 

• NIE Step Guide – Employee
• NIE Step Guide – Evaluator

Questions? Please reach out to eps@scsk12.org. 

Do you need extra support to pass your Praxis exam? The District's Aspiring Teacher Program is excited to offer Praxis tutoring to employees preparing to take the Praxis exam. The live sessions are facilitated by SCS teachers who have recently passed the exam and are eager to assist you! In addition to resources to prepare you for your Praxis exams, employees will receive PD Credit for each live tutoring session attended. Click HERE to register today! 

Reminder: All teachers must be enrolled in an Education Preparation Program (EPP) and pass their respective Content Assessments to become licensed educators. Emergency credentials (Permits) may be issued, but you must meet the following requirements for eligibility:

• 1st Year Requirements: Successfully completed 6 credit hours (at a regionally accredited institution) in the content area of the endorsement for the Permit Requested OR earned qualify scores on the required content assessment.
• 2nd Year Requirements: The individual earned qualifying scores on the required content assessment OR the educator is enrolled on track in or completed an approved Education Preparation Program leading to licensure with an endorsement in the area in which the permit is requested.
• 3rd Year Requirements: The individual is enrolled on track in or completed an approved Educator Preparation Program leading to licensure.