Please review the MTSS Lead Weekly Updates for the week of 11/18.

Growth and Achievement containers are open for teachers and new hires who transferred schools or started after the containers were closed but before November 4th. Impacted educators may complete or update their selections from November 11-22.  

If assistance is needed, please reach out via email:  eps@scsk12.org or by telephone:  (901) 416-2475.

Per the TDOE, Educator Level of Overall Effectiveness (LOE) scores for 2023-24 are live in the TNCompass platform. For an educator to receive an LOE score, all required component scores (depending on the evaluation type) must be present in TNCompass.  Components include Observation, Achievement, Growth, Professionalism, and/or Student Perception Survey)  

Note: Educators identified as partial year exemption (PYE) will not receive an LOE score.    

For questions regarding missing component scores or other evaluation-related questions, please submit a Ivanti ticket so that the Evaluation and Satisfaction department can research the issue (The Ivanti link is also available in PLZ under "PLZ Help").  

The deadline to complete 100% of TEM Announced Observation #1 is December 6th.   School Administrators (Principals, VP, and APs), Network Leaders, and Assistant Superintendents may access their school's data using the following link: 

Evaluation KPI Dashboard SY2024-2025

If assistance is needed, please reach out via email:  eps@scsk12.org or by telephone:  (901) 416-2475.

Portfolio educators will receive a welcome email from Teach All once they have been rostered in the platform.  To access the secure site, educators will need their State Single Sign On.  

Educators may receive their State SSO username by emailing Fredrick Strahan (strahanfc@scsk12.org) and Ayodele Hall (hallam@scsk12.org).

If you have elected to identify a Prodigy Lead Teacher, please share this information via the following form:  

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lBwpK7Bet0SJ6kuvFuzEqVSrVmi3NEZIu22kc-45jwlUNFhFMUVUQlBRSkdBSFFXWTNFSVJBVk0wUS4u

For additional information regarding the Prodigy Lead Teacher, please refer to the Welcome Kit. http://www.scsk12.org/leaderboard/#/office/2024-11-15/Academics:~:text=grades%201%2D8.-,CLICK%20HERE,-to%20access%20the

23-24 TCAP Data is now available in the Student Assessments TCAP Report. See the user guide here.

C.O.M.E. to Win has updated visuals. Updated student information for the 4th 20 Day Period will be available December 12th. See the user guide here.

Updated Cohort data is available in the ReadyGrad Cohort Details report. See the user guide here.
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Training and Support Resources:   

Check out our Training Calendar for all upcoming District Trainings.
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No Virtual Office Hours sessions will be held this week because of Thanksgiving Break. However, do not hesitate to reach out to DAIMSUPPORT@scsk12.org if you need support.

Virtual Office Hours sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30 PM on Microsoft Teams.

Sign up today! For more information on Virtual Office Hours, check out this flyer! 
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Monthly Newsletter: 

Check your inbox! On the first Wednesday of every month, the DAIM team sends out a monthly newsletter to all Power BI users. In it, you will find more information on upcoming trainings, new releases, and how-to guides. 

To see this month’s edition (and all archived editions), visit our support page. 
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Check out our page of new/updated features and releases on our DAIM Support Page! 

You can reach out to us at DAIMSUPPORT@scsk12.org if you need support.   
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Power BI Access: 

Principals can give school staff members access through the PowerBI Access App. For more information about how to use the app, see this user guide.

Student Club and Organization categories have been set up in the Student Program module of PowerSchool. Once inside the module, leaders will find that clubs and organizations are listed by general category, (e.g., Art, Mentoring, STEM/STEAM) instead of by the specific names provided in at the start of the year and for Quarter 1. Please be sure to update this information in PowerSchool by Friday, December 13. 

Link to Step Sheet: Assigning Student Programs to Students in PowerSchool

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Memphis Grizzlies STEM Forward initiative, a new grant program designed to support K-12 educators within Memphis Shelby County Schools as they bring innovative STEM projects to life in their classrooms. Through this initiative, the Memphis Grizzlies aim to empower forward-thinking educators and inspire the next generation of problem solvers, creators, and leaders in STEM.

The STEM Forward grants will provide crucial funding for teachers to develop hands-on STEM projects that engage and challenge students, preparing them for success in a technology-driven world. We believe that fostering curiosity and skills in STEM today will help shape a brighter future for our community and beyond.

Key Dates for the Memphis Grizzlies STEM Forward Initiative:

• Application Period: October 28 – December 6, 2024
• Winner Notification: January 6 – 10, 2025
• Project Completion Deadline: April 30, 2025
• Project Evaluation Submission: May 17, 2025

Educators from all K-12 levels are encouraged to apply and share their visionary project ideas that will inspire and engage students.

For more information about the application process, please visit our website www.grizzlies.com/stemforward, or reach out to me. We look forward to seeing the innovative ideas Memphis educators will bring forward to benefit our students!

Audience: Directors of Schools, School Nutrition Program Supervisors, Coordinated School Health, Culinary Programs
Contact: Lynsey.Paul@tn.gov

The 2024-25 school year Junior Chef Application is now open! Each year, the Tennessee Department of Education’s School Nutrition Program hosts the annual Junior Chef Competition for high school students. Teams will compete to develop a nutritious, student-friendly recipe that includes local foods and is easily incorporated into the school nutrition program. This culinary competition is designed to encourage students to engage with school nutrition and learn about school nutrition programs and Farm to School.

This year’s competition consists of a recipe contest and an in-person cooking competition portion. First place will have the opportunity to earn scholarship funds towards Nashville State Community College or to Sullivan University. The second and third place winning teams will receive scholarships to Sullivan University. The first-place winning team will have the opportunity to compete regionally in the Southeast Regional Junior Chef Competition in May at Sullivan University.

The 2024-25 Tennessee State Junior Chef Informational sheet is here and applications are due January 17, 2025. The competition will be held at Nashville State Community College - Southeast Campus on March 6-7, 2025. For more information about Junior Chef, please visit our website or contact Lynsey Paul at Lynsey.Paul@tn.gov.