Again, this semester, we have partnered with the I am a Voter (IAAV) Strategic Collaborative On Voter Education, Registration, Mobilization & Reform to bring opportunities for voter registration and information to our students and their families this year. The IAAV Collaborative has offered to host voter registration drives for our students at school at your request. 

We are excited to invite you to review the Sign-Up linked below to select a date and time for a Voter Registration Drive at your school. Please sign up by Monday, May 1. This opportunity is being offered for any student who will be 18 years old by October 5, 2023. 

If you have any questions or need assistance obtaining the list for your school, please contact us at lewisk6@scsk12.org.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxbjcPOFUghjpnIcWKo8g0_9Q281mUdiQx6Bfd5t80jLTyUg/viewform

Monitoring i-Ready Diagnostic Completion:  The i-Ready testing window opens next week on April 24th.  During the window, you can use the Diagnostic Status report (School) and (Class)to track assignment and completion, expiring assessments, and Rush flags. The window closes May 12th. 

Attention All Pre-K to 5th grade Teachers and Leaders 

In collaboration with TDOE, Early Reading Trainings (ERT) will once again be offered this summer to PreK-5th grade Memphis Shelby County Schools' teachers and teacher types. Early Reading Trainings are designed to develop knowledge & application of foundational skills. The sessions include an asynchronous training (Course 1), and an in-person, weeklong training (Course 2).  

• Course 1 of the ERT counts as an approved course for the new licensure requirements as outlined in the TN Literacy Success Act.   
• Use this link to access and begin Course 1: https://bestforall.tnedu.gov/binder/reading-360-modules 
• Teachers that complete both Course 1 and Course 2 will receive a $1000 dollar stipend. 
• Click HERE to sign-up for ERT Course 2 and learn more about Course 1 and other ERT details! 

Questions? Email ci_ela_team@scsk12.org.

Attention Secondary (6-12) Teachers and Leaders

In collaboration with TDOE, MSCS will once again host Secondary Literacy Trainings (SLT). The Secondary Literacy Training series includes asynchronous Course I and in-person Course II.  This course is designed for grades 6-12 teachers and focuses on using literacy strategies that can help support students in tackling complex text and becoming successful readers and thinkers.  

• Teachers in grades 6-12 who successfully complete both Course 1 and Course 2 will be eligible for a $1,000 dollar stipend.  
• Use this link to access and begin SLT Course 1: https://bestforall.tnedu.gov/resource/secondary-literacy-training
• Click HERE to sign-up for SLT Course 2 and learn more about Course 1 and other SLT details! 

 Questions? Email  ci_ela_team@scsk12.org.

WHEN:      MAY 2, 2023  6:00PM - 7:30PM

WHERE:    PYRO'S PIZZA - 2035 UNION AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104

REGISTER ON PLZ - COURSE# 33622   SECTION# 67814

DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL REGISTRANTS!

• LEAVE WITH TOOLS TO EVALUATE OUR GROWTH AS MALE TEACHERS OF COLOR
• PLAN FOR TREMENDOUS IMPACT IN THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR AS AN IRREPLACEABLE EDUCATOR IN MEMPHIS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FLYER!

Elementary and K-8 principals,

There will be a mandatory meeting for all elementary and K-8 principals by zones beginning next week concerning the expectations for the TCAP retake window for 3rd grade students, as outlined by the TDOE.  The meetings will be conducted after school via Microsoft Teams.  Please prepare yourselves accordingly, as the meeting will last at least 45 minutes.  A flyer, including the meeting dates and the Microsoft links, will be sent via email. 

We look forward to your attendance! 

Greetings Principals,

Effective steps to ensure the safety of students and staff should be taken when schools hear about threats through social media or other electronic means.  The AOSS Manual provides schools with guidance to use when handling  Threats via Social Media and Other Electronic Means. Please familiarize yourself with this information and share it with your team.

Teachers are required to fulfill at least 64 professional learning hours during the 2022-2023 school year.   Hours are broken down into 21 hours for District Learning Days; 23 hours for required school-based in-service days and other school based professional learning opportunities; and 20 choice hours.  

This information is available in infographic format in the monthly Professional Learning Catalog published by PL&S.  The April edition is linked here. 

You should prepare to discuss with educators their total professional learning hours accrued for this school year during the TEM Professionalism Conference. You can use your discretion to amend the total hours based on time worked.  For example, an employee who was on FMLA for the entire first semester would not be expected to fulfill 64 total hours nor would an employee who has a March hire/start date.  Keep in mind that the Literacy Success Act Training required for specific license types will not appear on the PLZ transcript and will be available on a TDOE certificate of completion provided by the educator.