The SY2024-2025 TEM, TEAM and NIE Evaluator Certification periods are open for NEW and RETURNING evaluators. 

For more information, check out SY2024-2025 TEM & NIE Evaluator Certification Process. 

Returning TEM & NIE Certifications must be completed by August 30th.

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

The fall Student Voice Survey will be administered from October 21 through November 4. School Administrators should complete this form to indicate the site coordinator for their school by September 17. 

The Principal will be the default coordinator if one is not designated. 

Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Evaluation and Satisfaction office: 

Phone: 901.416.2475 | Email,  eps@scsk12.org. 

The Goal Setting Conference season is here, and Non-Instructional Evaluations are now available in PLZ! All Non-Instructional employees must complete a Goal-Setting Conference as the first step of the performance appraisal process.  

As a reminder, the NIE employee will need to select their certified NIE evaluator first in PLZ in order for the evaluator to have access to their Non-Instructional Evaluation plan.

Click HERE for more NIE Goal Setting Conference details. 

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

We are pleased to announce an upcoming Green Folder Process Informational Meeting designed specifically for Central Office personnel. This session will provide important details on the Green Folder Process, ensuring that all staff members are equipped with the knowledge needed to support our students effectively.

Session Details:

• Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
• Virtual Session: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Microsoft Teams link will be shared with registrants)
• In-Person Session: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Location: TLA Auditorium)

Reserve Your Spot:

To secure your spot, please complete the registration form using the link below:

Register Here

For additional information, feel free to contact Laura Tippit at tippitl@scsk12.org.

Administrators are required to earn TASL credits if they spend 50 percent or more of their time in direct delivery of instructional services to the following: teachers, principals, and/or other educators in administrative or supervisory positions. All principals and assistant principals are TASL mandated. Most district staff in instructional supervisor roles are TASL mandated. Teacher leaders are not TASL mandated.

The existing ELA standards, first implemented in the 2020-21 school year, are being reviewed in the public feedback survey. The public is encouraged to note whether a standard should be kept, removed, modified, or moved to a different section. All Tennesseans are invited to review the standards, and the survey will remain open through September 8. Click here for more information and to take the survey.

Whether you are a new hire or an experienced English/Language Arts teacher, there are fall ELA sessions suited just for you! Vendor-led fall PD offerings for K-5 ELA Wonders and 6-8/9-12 ELA myPerspectives are available. PLZ credit will be provided.

• K-5 Wonders Fall PD Series
• 6-12 myPerspectives Fall PD Series

Questions? Email: OfficeofLiteracy@scsk12.org

Please see the MTSS Lead Weekly Updates for the week of August 26.  https://secure.smore.com/n/anxyu

• For compliance and identification purposes, it is essential that students are coded correctly in PowerSchool SIS. Please see here for more information.
• Reminder - all students enrolling in the district for the first time must complete a Home Language Survey (HLS). All students must have a completed HLS on file. Student information in SIS must match the HLS.
• All new students with a Non-English Language Background must be screened for ESL services using the ELPA21 Screener within the first 30 days of initial enrollment. Screener Ticket requests are to be submitted via this form.
• All new and continuing Multilingual Learners must have a Parent Notification Letter sent home within the first 30 days of school. PNLs are generated in TN Pulse.
• The first official count of MLs and Ts is October 1.
• ILP Open Labs for ESL Teachers are 9/3 and 9/4 from 2:30-5:30p.m. at the Office of Multilingual Learners.
• Upcoming events include: Virtual ESL Book Study for Administrators on 9/11, and ESL Exit Ceremony at East High on 9/19.

Greetings, 

It’s time for our annual Memphis Shelby County Schools RTI Showcase! 

This year’s theme is, “Aligning RTI2-A and RTI2-B.  

The Showcase will be September 6 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the University of Memphis (University Center – Theater Room). School Counselor(s), RTI Lead/Co-Lead (RTI2-A & RTI2-B), School Social Workers, Behavior Specialist, and/or Reset Assistant are invited to attend. Each school present will receive a complimentary voucher to use at the Resource Fair that is hosted by the National Center for Youth Issues. 

Please see the Agenda and PLZ registration information below. 

RTI Showcase Agenda and Registration Information. Click the link here: this link

To support the work of connecting students to meaningful experiences through school-based clubs and organizations, school teams have been asked to host at least one Power of One Day within the first month of school. During this time, school teams will provide opportunities for students to sign-up for school-based clubs and organizations. School teams may consider structuring these opportunities in a scheduled club day, sign-up fair, during homerooms, lunches, etc. 

Please submit the date for your school’s Power of One Day here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lBwpK7Bet0SJ6kuvFuzEqVwhYSiFtilPoAZhWEVp9K1URjI1TTNLQVFIM0VZUDIxNVI4TzBBTjFTNS4u

On or before September 4, students are asked to complete the Power of One Day survey to provide feedback. 

Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=lBwpK7Bet0SJ6kuvFuzEqWgVRPpgApRLo4j8kdwWGsxUM05MS1dTVThTTFJNRk1OTk9KWElHTVZHQy4u&origin=lprLink

Sign-up today for the Tennessee Student Mock Election. The mock election is a non-partisan, educational experience that gives Tennessee students a chance to learn how elected officials are selected. All Tennessee students are welcome to participate.

1) Sign your school up online

2) Review our lesson plans and resources

Topics: Citizenship, Roles of Elected Officials, Campaigning, The Voting Process, State & Local Government, The Constitution, and Colonial Government

3) Gather resources provided by our office

Each participating school will be provided the following resources:

A PDF of a mock ballot that can be printed (which will be sent via email).

"I Voted" stickers (which will be sent via mail).

A Student Mock Election "I Voted" sign (which is available to download).

4) Conduct your mock election

The Secretary of State’s office will provide printable mock election ballots. However, schools may conduct their mock election in whatever manner works best for their students.

5) Report your school's results

Results can start to be reported when the “Early Voting” period begins on October 16, 2024, and must be submitted by October 29, 2024. Instructions for reporting will be provided to each school’s designated contact via email.

 TO:            High School Principals & Professional School Counselors

                  Middle School Principals & Professional School Counselors

FROM:     Janice McDaniel, Student Leadership Manager

Memphis Shelby County Schools Department of Student Experiences is asking each high school to select two (2) students  (11th & 12th  grade )  and each middle school one (1) 8th grade student to serve as Student Congress representatives for the 2024-2025 academic year.  Please include those students who served last year if they are still enrolled at your site.

The Student Congress is a mechanism for increasing student voice, and its primary function is to provide a platform for students to refine and build upon their leadership skills, create passionate global leaders, and empower students to create positive change.

Student Congress Retreat (High School Students - 11th & 12th graders)

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Concourse Crosstown Memphis Teacher Residency  (MTR)

1350 Concourse Ave, Suite 366

Memphis, TN 38104  

Student Congress Retreat   (Middle School Students - 8th graders)

Thursday, September 12, 2024

8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Concourse Crosstown Memphis Teacher Residency  (MTR)

1350 Concourse Ave, Suite 366

Memphis, TN 38104  

Students should dress in comfortable clothes as we will participate in team-building activities. Boxed breakfast and lunch will be provided for high school students on Wednesday, September 11th; lunch for middle school students on Thursday, September 12th.  

It is important that each school has representation on the Student Congress. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Janice McDaniel at johnsonjm2@scsk12.org or call at 416-4874.

Please have your student representatives click on the link below and complete the form by Friday, August 30, 2024.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lBwpK7Bet0SJ6kuvFuzEqcEP-PJIK7RInmVJoY29gbVUQlo5VUlNRzhVS0xZM0hIUjhRUUdSMkJYMy4u

To view the flyer please click: Student Congress Calendar (1).png