Portfolios Reminder: 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 NIE Mid-Year Conference deadline has been extended. You now have until February 25 to complete the NIE Mid-Year Conference in PLZ. 

Helpful Resources: 

• 2021-22 NIE Step Guide (Evaluator Perspective)
• 2021-22 NIE Step Guide (Employee Perspective)

Questions? Reach out to the Employee Performance and Support Department at 901-416-2475 or 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: 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.

The final opportunity to attend professionalism training this academic year will be March 23. Please be reminded that professionalism MUST be completed and finalized by the administrator and educator to receive a Level Of Effectiveness (LOE) score for SY2021-22. 

Professionalism 2021-22: Completing the Professionalism Component of the TEM Rubric  

Section #57671 March 23, 4 - 5 p.m.

Note: Professionalism artifacts can be uploaded in PLZ until April 22. All professionalism conferences must be completed and finalized by May 13.

• Section 60735      February 22     9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
• Section 60736      February 22    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
• Section 60737      February 24    9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
• Section 60738      February 24    1:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Only one section attendance required. Survey Window is March 7 - 25.