​**ALL Non-Instructional containers will be archived Monday, June 24, by 8am. 

Once these plans are archived, no further edits, updates, or changes can be made. 

TEM Certification SY2024-25: According to Tennessee State Board of Education Policy5.201, all educators must be evaluated annually by a certified evaluator.  

For SY2024-25, there are three options offered in attaining TEM Certification:  

- Returning Observers   

• Self-Paced (Canvas) - Manual Registration ONLY 

- New Observers 

• Canvas Self-Paced 
• 2-Day Live Virtual Session

Course numbers and date information can be found HERE.  

 *Note: ALL Returning Observer participants must complete their TEM coursework and calibration by August 30.  

The NIE Self-Paced Recertification window for the 2024-2025 school year opened June 12. Identified Returning NIE Evaluators who were certified during the 2023-24 school year were automatically placed in the Recertification Self-Paced course in Canvas. Therefore, self-registration is not necessary and will not be accessible in PLZ.  

• Please check your Canvas dashboard for this course.  

NEW NIE Evaluators  

Registration is open to Evaluators that are NEW to the Non-Instructional Evaluation process. For SY2024-25, there are 2 options offered in attaining NIE Evaluator Certification.  

• Self-Paced (Canvas) – PLZ Course #36779   
  • Canvas course goes live July 8th   
• Live/Virtual - PLZ Course #36378 

Additional information regarding NIE Certification for SY 2024-25, including course numbers and date information, can be found on the NIE Evaluator Training Calendar.  

The district completion deadline for ALL RETURNING EVALUATOR Certifications is August 30.  

Questions/Concerns? Send an email to eps@scsk12.org.  

The State is excited to announce that TEAM training is transitioning to the TeachALL platform. This transition will make accessing TEAM trainings simpler and more user-friendly. TeachALL features include: 

• No more hassle with course registrations! 
  • With TeachALL, evaluators can now self-enroll in initial evaluator courses at their convenience. 
  • Certified evaluators will continue to receive a recertification email with log in information.  
• Upon completion of certification courses and passing assessments, TeachALL automatically awards you with a certificate, that will automatically connect to TNCompass to upload your credentials. 

TeachALL is an intuitive and user-friendly platform designed to empower evaluators. The new platform is easy to access with your Single Sign On (SSO).   

• Recertification courses are open from June 3, 2024, to August 31, 2024.  
• Initial certification courses are open from June 3, 2024, to March 31, 2025.  

​**All TEAM evaluator completion certificates should be forwarded to Employee Performance and Support via email:  eps@scsk12.org.  

For more information about TEAM training and certification, please visit the TEAM website. 

Contact the State at team.questions@tn.gov should you have any questions or concerns regarding TEAM certification for 2024-2025.

The 2024-25 Curriculum Maps will be available on the Curriculum & Instruction webpage on July 8, 2024, so that teachers can begin their instructional planning.

Please see content specific updates below:

ELA:  During the 2024-25SY the district will transition from utilizing Reading Prescriptions to the use of ELA Curriculum Maps which will align to the scope and sequence of the adopted ELA curricula.  Schools will focus on instruction as outlined in Wonders (K-5) and or myPerspectives (6-12), aligned with the district provided Curriculum Maps.  Resources previously noted on the Reading Prescriptions such as Ready Reading and or CommonLit can still be accessed virtually and used to supplement instruction. 

Math:  Stay tuned for more information regarding the high school Mathematical Reasoning course.

Science:  The online STEMscopes tool for middle school will be unavailable for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please join us in celebrating the fantastic accomplishment of the "Backoff Brigade!" a sixth-grade student team from White Station Middle School who qualified to participate as National Finalists in the eCYBERMISSION National STEM Competition.  Their amazing team, led by their Team Advisor, Chaka Carter Picha, has developed an innovative solution to combat tailgating accidents in our community. Their groundbreaking invention, the **ATLAS (Anti-Tailgating Lifesaving Automated System)** device, leverages cutting-edge Lidar technology and warning signals to prevent tailgating accidents and enhance road safety.

Out of over 2,000 student teams that participated in this year's e-CYBERMISSION competition, only 20 student teams qualified to compete as National Finalists at the National Judging & Educational Event (NJ&EE)! This event takes place from June 27-28 in Chantilly, Virginia, and there are plenty of ways to join in from home.

June 27, 1-4 PM ET:** Watch the National Showcase livestream in 2024 eCYBERMISSION National Showcase (youtube.com) to see this year's National Finalists present their nationally ranked projects. You can even vote for your favorite team to win the People's Choice Award! Use the following link to vote: 2024 NJ&EE People's Choice Award (google.com).

June 28, 10 AM-12 PM ET:** Tune in for the National Awards Ceremony livestream, where the winners of this year's

e-CYBERMISSION competition, including the People's Choice Award, will be announced. (170) 2024 eCYBERMISSION National Showcase - YouTube

Again, congratulations to White Station Middle School and their 6th-grade national finalists, the "Backoff Brigade!"

We are pleased to provide you with an opportunity to select the professional scope and sequence for your Specialized Education Assistants!  Multiple district departments have collaborated to present a menu of professional learning options designed specifically for SEAs.  Principals can select sessions for each month that align with the needs of their school and students.

To create your individualized SEA plan, please complete the following:

1. Review the menu of professional learning options for each month.
2. Complete the survey by selecting a professional learning session for each month provided.  Please note that Principals have the option to provide their own school-based professional learning sessions on topics of their choice.

Surveys must be completed by Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Survey:  https://forms.office.com/r/m8ydxViKQF 

Menu of professional learning options SEA Individualized Professional Learning Plan. 

We are excited to announce the Professional Learning & Support series, "Enhancing Your Classroom Skills: Building Your Teacher Toolbox," taking place from June 25 to June 27. This three-day event is designed to equip central office staff with a solid foundation in curriculum planning and execution. 

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/EYCS2024.

Please contact Dr. Tiffany Boyle at boyletd@scsk12.org. We look forward to seeing you there!