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.

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.

Mid-Year Conferences must be completed by TODAY, February 25 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.

The Spring Survey Window is March 7-25.

SY2020-2021 LOE scores are calculated and the nullification process has concluded. Educators who received an LOE score of 1 or 2 and did NOT nullify will be placed on the Focus track. Please note: 2 plans will be visible in PLZ: 1 archived (old plan) and 1 new (focus plan).  

The Focus track requires 1 Announced and 2 Unannounced observations be completed. Please see container updates below:

• Classroom Educators: If Announced #1 observation was completed in the old plan, the evaluator must complete Unannounced #1 and Unannounced #2 observations in the Focus plan.  
• If Announced #1 and Unannounced #1 observations were completed in the old plan, the evaluator must complete Unannounced #2 in the Focus plan. 
• Non-Classroom Educators: If Announced #1 observation was completed in the old plan, the evaluator must complete Announced #2 and Announced #3 observations in the Focus plan. 

ICC Omission: For SY2021-2022, the ICC will be visible but will not be required for the TEM Focus evaluation plan. 

Every business in the United States is required by law to post State, Federal, and OSHA labor law notices. Labor Law notices MUST be displayed at eye level in a conspicuous area frequented by employees during the normal course of the workday. Click here for more information.