May District Learning Day (DLD) is a school-based professional learning day for teachers. It involves a variety of school-based training sessions, workshops, and collaborative activities aimed at enhancing teaching skills, improving educational practices, and aligning with district priorities. These days are designed to provide educators with the tools and knowledge they need to effectively support student learning and development. 

May 28, 2025 – ½ Admin Day ½ PD Day

May 29, 2025 – Full PD Day

Outcome: By the end of the District Learning Day, teachers will have gained valuable insights and practical strategies to reflect on their past year's experiences, celebrate their achievements, and prepare for the upcoming school year.  

Action Required: School leaders are to submit agendas outlining their day including professional learning opportunities teachers will engage in for the day using the link provided below. School leaders should submit this form by Friday, May 16, 2025.

Link: School-Based Agenda Submission

Contact: PerformanceLeadership@scsk12.org

This folder contains the status of Portfolio completion for educators by schools.

Status updates will be uploaded daily.

All Pre-K, Elementary PE, Fine Arts, and 6-12 French and Spanish Teachers should be rostered.  If a teacher is not listed, please have the educator complete this form.

Reasons for Exemption:

• Regularly teaches at 3 or more schools
• Present 120 instructional days or fewer (PYE)

The deadline for Portfolio completion is 5 p.m. Monday, May 5. After this time, the platform will no longer accept submissions.

Educators with missing collections will receive an Incomplete, and an LOE for SY24-25 will not be generated.

Questions?  Contact the District Portfolio Lead, Ayodele Hall, by email: hallam@scsk12.org or phone: (901) 416-2913.

100% of all TEM Observations should be completed by Friday, May 2. Please use the evaluation dashboard

to check your location's status. 

Professionalism represents 5% of an educator's final evaluation score and must be finalized by the educator and administrator by May 9. Please use the evaluation dashboard to check your location's status. 

100% of TEAM Cycle 2 Observations should be completed and finalized by Friday, May 23.

Questions? Contact EPS by email: eps@scsk12.org or phone:(901) 416-2475.

Dear Principals,

We hope that you have had a productive week. As we continue to strive for excellence in our educational practices, we are pleased to inform you about the upcoming Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) support sessions organized by Performance & Leadership Development. These sessions are designed to provide ILT members with the necessary tools and strategies to enhance instructional leadership within your schools. 

1. Upcoming Support Sessions & End of Year Celebration:
   • Leveraging Data for a Successful Year: Strategic Planning for Future Growth
   • Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
   • Time:
     • 3:15pm-4:15pm (High School, CCTE ILT Members Only)-Auditorium
     • 3:30pm-4:30pm (Middle School ILT Members Only)-Multipurpose Room
     • 4:30pm-5:30pm (Elementary School, K-8 School ILT Members Only)-Auditorium
   • Location: Teaching & Learning Academy Auditorium/Multipurpose Room located at 2485 Union Avenue, Memphis TN, 38112
2. Save the Dates: ALL ILT Documentation May 2, 2025

Spring 2025 ILT Teacher Logs and ILT Stipend Excel Sheet: Due by May 2, 2025                

 (Any schools submitting documents after this deadline will waive their semester stipends.)

Documentation Deadlines:

To ensure we are all aligned and prepared for Spring 2025 ILT Stipend Submission, please be reminded of the following documentation deadlines:

• Spring 2025 Teacher Log dates should reflect: January 6-May 2, 2025
  • *The ILT Support Session, Data Driven Instruction Cycle that occurred on December 5, 2024, can be included as (1) hour on the ILT Content Teacher Log for the Spring 2025 semester.
• ILT Semester Hours: ILT Content Lead Teachers must complete and submit to their respective principal by the deadline at least (22) hours per semester conducted and logged outside of the allotted (contractual) school day to be eligible for the semester stipend.
• Mandatory Attendance: ILT Content Lead Teachers must attend all Instructional Leadership Team meetings and all District-level Content Support Session meetings to be eligible for the semester stipend.

Below is a link to our ILT Principal Resource Folder for your reference:

Principal Resources 2024-25

Your timely submission of these documents and attention to due dates is crucial for the success of our collaborative efforts. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at iltstipends@scsk12.org.

Thank you for your continued dedication and hard work. We look forward to supporting you and your ILT teams by working together to achieve our district’s priority goals.

Best regards,

Performance & Leadership Development Team

Dear Principals,

Ensure that your respective PLC Coach or Instructional Facilitator are entering their weekly data via the PLC Tool each Thursday by 5:00pm. The PLC Tool allows our district to capture the number of teachers supported, identify areas of refinement, and trends in instruction. PLC Coaches and Instructional Facilitators may access the link below. If you or your team should need support, contact Ron Clark at clarkr@scsk12.org.

PLC Tool Link:

https://org25f1fe79.crm.dynamics.com/main.aspx?appid=3e48c7b3-3977-ed11-81ab-00224809cc5f&pagetype=entitylist&etn=kmstest_facilitatorsupportlog&viewid=ce92ab5f-d7a9-45c2-ba19-4aeaaa5e6dbe&viewType=1039

Nominate for 2025 Principal & Supervisor of the Year

It's time to celebrate the exceptional leaders within MSCS! Nominations are officially open for the 2025 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year Awards.

This is your chance to nominate a principal or supervisor who has made a real difference in the lives of our students, supported our families, and positively contributed to our community. Let's recognize their hard work and dedication!

You can find all the information you need to nominate a superb educational leader through the links below:

Principal of the Year Nominations

Supervisor of the Year Nominations

Best regards,

Performance and Leadership Development 

The Performance and Leadership Department of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is excited to invite proposals for the 2025 MSCS Leadership Institute, scheduled for June 11-13, 2025, at Southwind High School. This year's theme, "Great Leaders Grow Here," focuses on five key conference learning strands: Student Outcomes, Teacher Effectiveness, Leader Effectiveness, Instructional Core, and Operational and Financial Optimization. 

We encourage proposal submissions that submit proposals that urge others to think critically and creatively to:

• Unlock the Full Potential: Harness the abundant capabilities within the organization to drive excellence.
• Inspire Innovation: Encourage, inspire, and motivate employees to innovate and create transformative changes that will shape the future of our schools.
• Cultivate Leadership: Cultivate and motivate leadership through innovative strategies that will propel the students of the Mid-South towards collective success.

To submit proposals, please follow the steps below:

• Begin by reviewing the conference strand titles and descriptions. 
• Next, use the link below to download the document or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
  • Link: https://bit.ly/2025MSCSProposalFile
• Complete the document in its entirety. 
• Then submit your proposal using the submission link below. 
  • Link: https://bit.ly/2025MSCSProposal

For additional details visit www.scsk12.org/ls. 

For any inquiries, feel free to reach out via email at mscsleadershipinstitute@scsk12.org. We look forward to your innovative contributions to the conference! 

As we prepare to close-out the school year, here are a few reminders and requests to help us end the year!
 

End of Year Celebration

Ensure you have submitted your RSVP to attend our end of the year celebration on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, using the link below.

NTM End of Year Celebration

Dates to Remember:

*Past Due: Wednesday, April 25, 2025​

Final Informal Observation Submitted​

Wednesday, May 7, 2025​

Final CAL Submitted to CAL Forms Link​

Friday, May 9, 2025​

Deadline for ALL Spring documents due for Spring stipend

Friday, May 9, 2025

Deadline for End of Year Survey
 

Close-Out Survey

As our year comes to a close, your feedback is needed! As we strive to improve our efforts to support mentors, we'd like to capture your thoughts. Please complete the survey here by Friday, May 9, 2025.

NTM Close-Out Survey

The deadline to complete all TEM Observations is Friday, May 2.  While there is no extension offered, Administrators may continue to complete observations until May 23.  After this date, ALL SY24-25 TEM plans will be archived.  Once plans are archived, no further edits can be made. Please use the evaluation dashboard to check your location's completion percentage.

This folder contains the status of Portfolio completion for educators by schools.

Status updates will be uploaded daily.

All Pre-K, Elementary PE, Fine Arts, and 6-12 French and Spanish Teachers should be rostered.  If a teacher is not listed, please have the educator complete this form.

Reasons for Exemption:

• Regularly teaches at 3 or more schools
• Present 120 instructional days or fewer (PYE)

The deadline for Portfolio completion is 5 p.m. Monday, May 5. After this time, the platform will no longer accept submissions.

Educators with missing collections will receive an Incomplete, and an LOE for SY24-25 will not be generated.

Questions?  Contact the District Portfolio Lead, Ayodele Hall, by email: hallam@scsk12.org or phone: (901) 416-2913.

Professionalism represents 5% of an educator's final evaluation score and must be finalized by the educator and administrator by May 9. Please use the evaluation dashboard to check your location's status. 

100% of TEAM Cycle 2 Observations should be completed and finalized by Friday, May 23.

Questions? Contact EPS by email: eps@scsk12.org or phone:(901) 416-2475.

The DEADLINE to complete ALL NIE End-Of-Year Conferences are as follows:

• School-based - May 16th 
• Central Office – June 13th 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:   

• The Goal Setting Conference AND Mid-Year Conference should be completed in its entirety BEFORE completing the End-of-Year Conference in PLZ.

Note: Staff who have not completed the Goal-Setting Conference will need to do so.

The Mid-Year Conference is NOT required for NIE Partial plans and will not appear as a container to complete.

Please use the evaluation dashboard to check your location's status.

Questions? Reach out to Evaluation and Support via email (EPS@scsk12.org) or phone (901) 416-2475.

Please find the MTSS Lead Updates for 4/28/25.

The 7th graders will once again engage in the Algebra I Placement Assessment, May 6th - 19th.  The assessment will occur via a Microsoft Form that will be shared with each school Tuesday morning, May 6.  An overview meeting will be held Monday, May 5th, for those Principals, Building Test Coordinators, or Counselors unfamiliar with the process.  The informational letter and meeting materials are available in the following OneDrive folder:  Algebra I in 8th Grade.

Contact Curriculum & Instruction Math Manager, Antronette Brown (416-5250), with any questions.

Retention Prevention/Retention Meetings: In accordance with state and federal policies (Section I, Part G, Guidelines to Satisfy Legal Requirements of Lau v. Nichols), MLs cannot be retained solely due to English language proficiency. Please review the guidelines for retention prevention with your content and ESL teacher(s). Any ML who is at risk of retention or course failure must have a documented meeting held with guardians, school administration, at least one content teacher, and an ESL Teacher/Specialist. Meeting documentation is required for all MLs being considered for retention regardless of interventions such as tutoring, summer school, etc. In addition to meeting documentation, teachers who assigned failing grades were to provide 3 pieces of documentation to demonstrate evidence of linguistic scaffolds and accommodations per the student’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Please see link below to access documents and contact your advisor with questions. 

Retention Meeting Documents 

ELPA21 Summative Scores: Scores will be available electronically in the TIDE platform beginning May 23rd. BTCs have access to view and download score reports. A copy of each ML student's score report is required to be placed in the student's ESL folder. Resources for educators and families are linked below. 

ELPA21 Score Reports - Quick Guide for Educators 

Parent Guides to Student Score Reports 

Professional Development Opportunity: MTSU ELL Collaborative for Administrators, Sept 19, 2025. Registration will open on July 24th at noon. TASL approval pending.  

The end of the school year is fast approaching, and we want to be sure to align our planning efforts to promote a positive experience for our students and all who are celebrating grade level promotions alongside them. While promotional programs are not required, we understand that many schools have a tradition of celebrating students by recognizing their accomplishments in Kindergarten, 5th grade, and 8th grade. 

Planning Notes:

1. Coordinate with nearby feeder schools to avoid overlapping event dates.
2. Ensure there is adequate parking space for all guests (families, staff, etc.), especially if the event is held at an external venue.
3. Plan for comfortable seating that accommodates the anticipated number of guests, including any necessary seating for students, staff, and families. Ensure there are enough seats for elderly guests and people with mobility challenges.
4. If planning an outdoor event, have a backup plan for inclement weather (such as renting a tent or moving the event indoors).
5. Choose a venue that is neutral and inclusive for all students, regardless of their religious, cultural, or socioeconomic backgrounds.
6. Provide translation or interpretation services for families who may not speak the primary language of the school, ensuring all families can engage and participate fully.
7. Involve students in the planning process where possible (e.g., allowing them to help choose the theme, décor, or music).
8. Think about creating a welcoming and festive environment through visuals (e.g., banners, posters, and flowers). Ensure that decorations represent all cultures and identities within the school.
9. Ensure that the program is designed to be engaging and meaningful for all students. Programs should include accommodation students with special needs and those with limited English proficiency.
10. Be sure to celebrate the success of the event with your team, thank volunteers, and acknowledge any special contributions from the community or other stakeholders.

Please use the link below to share information about any planned celebrations by Friday, May 2, 2025.  https://forms.office.com/r/bxYbPR28Px

The Shelby County Youth Council is a representative body for all 13 districts within Shelby County that aims to ensure that government representatives listen and respond to youth voices. As well as include high school aged youth in decision-making processes, solve issues that youth have identified in the community, and strengthen youth engagement in the county government.

Earlier this spring SCYC hosted a Youth Voice Summit where over 250 youth were in attendance that came together to create solutions to issues around Mental Health, Violence and Public safety,  Education, and Things for youth to do in Memphis and Shelby County. You can read about the summit here from our local media outlets, WREG and WMC.

Following this Summit, SCYC took the findings from this event and Went before the County Commission and the School Board to share some of those recommendations, during their scheduled meetings.    

Now the council is gearing up for the next year, and they are looking for youth to join them. We have open spots for Shelby County districts  2,4,5,6,7, 8, 9, 11, and 12! Please share this information with young people in your networks! The deadline to apply has been extended to accept applications on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. 

More Information Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J5Y68jOAEOEk1jWwfBkAll4n-gRHTO9g/view?usp=sharing

The yearly TCAP testing window is approaching. Starting April 14th, all MSCS students will take the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) test.

To maintain proper test security, it is ideal test security protocol to have a second adult (proctor) in each testing room, such as a second teacher or a volunteer proctor who assists the test administrator. While volunteer proctors cannot handle test materials, they can help monitor the room during testing. Each school will have its own testing schedule, so please coordinate accordingly.

To ensure we are following all security protocols, it is important that all volunteer proctors are screened appropriately. Please have your volunteer proctors follow these steps:

Visit: https://scsk12.org/face/level2

Click on the link in Step 2 and watch the 6-minute orientation video

Click the APPLICATION tab to begin the online volunteer application

Select the school building that you will report to.

Under Volunteer Function, select Test Monitor/Proctor (Level 2)

Once approved, the volunteer will receive an automated email notification. 

School leaders recently received a package of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) resources from The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). Please share these resources with team members who will benefit from them most. 

From CASEL: “SEL advances educational equity and excellence through authentic school-family-community partnerships to establish learning environments and experiences that feature trusting and collaborative relationships, rigorous and meaningful curriculum and instruction, and ongoing evaluation. The five broad, interrelated areas of competence are: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.”

Social Emotional Learning Resources

CASEL Guide to Schoolwide SEL (download)

The CASEL 5 Poster Collection

CASEL DRC: Essentials (download)

Shelby County Government, through Mayor Harris' Office of Innovation & Strategic Communications, will offer Art for All: Summer Pass (formerly 901 Student Passport) this summer from May 26-August 1. This is a FREE program that provides K-12 students + one accompanying adult unrestricted access to several participating museums in Shelby County during the 10-week 2025 Summer Break period. 

Please share with students and families.

Memphis Public Libraries (MPL) will be encouraging summer reading again this year!  The focus is on children and teens reading, but all ages are welcome to participate. Children will read 100 minutes a week and check in at their library to earn a prize each week of the summer.  Students will maintain a reading log and submit it to win a grand prize drawing at the end of the summer.  Each of the 18 locations will have one child win a grand prize!

The official dates for summer reading are June 1- July 31.

Consider encouraging teachers to loop this in with their Summer Reading List, so students feel more motivated to read over the summer. Also, if your school would like to send over your reading lists by May 23, MPL will collect and distribute to branches so for students to easily access.

Christa Ogier Christa.Ogier@memphistn.gov 

Education Liaison Coordinator 

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 

901-415-2856

For more information, visit https://www.memphislibrary.org/explorememphis/

The TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association) will be introducing a one-time transfer rule for the next school year that allows high school and middle school student-athletes a single transfer to another school without losing eligibility, but only if the transfer is not for athletic reasons. 

This rule is designed to address the needs of students experiencing significant academic, social-emotional, environmental, or mental health challenges. There are exceptions, including cases where a coaching link exists between the new school and the former school within the past 12 months, or if the student is under disciplinary suspension at their former school.  The school the student is transferring from must verify that the move is not due to athletic or disciplinary reasons. 

Currently, the TSSAA is working on additional messaging and FAQs for schools to support this bylaw change.  The TSSAA's one-time transfer rule has been the subject of legislative debate, with lawmakers initially considering codifying the rule into state law, but the process has been paused until 2026. 

India Weaver, Athletics Director

weaveri@scsk12.org

We request your assistance with identifying all school bus riders (GenEd and SPED). To ensure a seamless process, the ridership reporting will take place in PowerSchool. Attached is a step-by-step guide that should be followed to identify all bus riders. 

This required reporting process has substantial budgeting implications for our district. It is imperative that we complete the reporting timely to ensure transmission to the State. We request that all schools with bus riders complete the process by May 9, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the process or need assistance, please contact Stacy Lurry at 901-416-7899 or lurrys@scsk12.org. 

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Enrollment & Registration:

• Registration for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open for both new and returning students. Parents/guardians are required to update student contact information, health records, and opt-in/out preferences.
• Detailed registration information can be accessed at: https://registration.powerschool.com/admin/login/login.rails
• Choice transfer options remain available and should be strategically utilized for student recruitment, retention, and reclamation efforts.

      (Recruit, Retain and Reclaim.)

• To ensure accessibility of information, post registration times for parents in highly visible locations and at all school entrances.
• Schedule Registration Night(s) to support families through the enrollment process. Contact the Office of Enrollment and Attendance for assistance as needed.
• The Registration Team is required to attend refresher training sessions available on PLZ.
• Review the "Enrolling New Student Document" for guidance.
• Online Registration for the 25-26 school year is required for all students.  No Paper Forms will be Accepted.

End-of-Year Attendance Procedures and Reminders

• Graduating Seniors: Effective the day following their last date of attendance through the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year (SY), mark all graduating seniors with the attendance code E0 (Excused Absence).
• Teachers must continue to record daily attendance accurately through the last day of school, Friday, May 23rd.
• Generate the Attendance Today Report to identify and resolve any data entry discrepancies.
• Generate the MSCS Absent by Minutes Present Report to further identify and resolve any data entry discrepancies.
• Print and retain the Absentee Report for official record-keeping purposes.
• Retain the student check-in log for official record-keeping purposes.
• Retain the student check-out log for official record-keeping purposes.

Note: All reconciliation processes, reports, and records must be completed, appropriately labeled, and securely stored by Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Recommendations:

• When preparing to store all 2024-2025 attendance records, it is recommended to separate and clearly label the student check-in log from the student check-out log.
• Retain all substitute teacher rosters.
• Print the Smart Find Report to verify substitute rosters.

End-of- Year Enrollment Procedures and Reminders

• Registration for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open for both new and returning students. Parents/guardians are required to update student contact information, health records, and opt-in/out preferences.
• Detailed registration information can be accessed at: https://registration.powerschool.com/admin/login/login.rails
• Choice transfer options remain available and should be strategically utilized for student recruitment, retention, and reclamation efforts. (Recruit, Retain and Reclaim.)
• To ensure accessibility of information, post registration times for parents in highly visible locations and at all school entrances.
• Schedule Registration Night(s) to support families through the enrollment process. Contact the Office of Enrollment and Attendance for assistance as needed.
• The Registration Team is required to attend refresher training sessions available on PLZ.
• Review the "Enrolling New Student Document" for guidance.
• Online Registration for the 25-26 school year is required for all students. No Paper Forms will be Accepted.

End-of-Year Attendance Procedures and Reminders

• Graduating Seniors: Effective the day following their last date of attendance through the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year (SY), mark all graduating seniors with the attendance code E0 (Excused Absence).
• Teachers must continue to record daily attendance accurately through the last day of school, Friday, May 23rd.
• Generate the “Attendance Today Report” to identify and resolve any data entry discrepancies.
• Generate the “MSCS Absent by Minutes Present Report” to further identify and resolve any data entry discrepancies.
• Print and retain the “Absentee Report” for official record-keeping purposes.
• Retain the student check-in log for official record-keeping purposes.
• Retain the student check-out log for official record-keeping purposes.

Note: 

• All reconciliation processes, reports, and records must be completed, appropriately labeled, and securely stored by Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Recommendations:

• When preparing to store all 2024-2025 attendance records, it is recommended to separate and clearly label the student check-in log from the student check-out log.
• Retain all substitute teacher rosters.
• Print the “Smart Find Report” to verify substitute rosters.

General Choice Transfer Rescinds

• General Choice rescind notifications will be issued to parents of students who are not eligible to return to your school for the 2025–26 school year.  As outlined in Policy #6002, all General Choice transfers are approved through the student’s terminal grade level.  However, transfers may be rescinded if a student fails to meet expectations in attendance, behavior, and/or academic performance. 
• Please use the link below to submit your request electronically by Friday, May 16.  Once verified, you will be notified by email regarding the outcome.  Official parent notifications will be issued by the district, and all rescinded transfers will take effect May 23, 2025.

School Rescind Link:

https://forms.office.com/r/t0Sufb9jKg

The new Scholarship & GPA report in High School Progress is now available. You can use this report to track scholarships offered and amounts awarded, as well as weighted and TN Lottery GPA information. See the user guide for more information.

The Grad Tracker report in High School Progress has been updated with Grad Plan information. See the user guide for that report here.

The District Quick Report in High School Progress has been updated with scholarship, GPA, Student Intervention and Grad Plan information. See the user guide here.

We’re making updates to the Ready Graduates Dashboard and we need your feedback! If you use the Ready Graduates dashboard, please fill out this survey.

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Upcoming Training Sessions:

We’re back this week (4/29 and 5/1) with sessions on the RTI-A Screener Reports.

Next week (5/6 and 5/8), we will cover the new Scholarship & GPA report in High School Progress.

For more information on Virtual Office Hours, check out this flyer! Sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 PM on Microsoft Teams.

Check out our Training Calendar for all upcoming District Trainings.

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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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MSCS Compass Access: 

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

2025-26 School Planning in InformTN has been postponed and will not open for school planning until June 1, 2025.  Additional information regarding training and work sessions will be forthcoming.

As the end of the school year quickly approaches, it’s time to begin preparing for the Title I closeout process. Please ensure that the End-of-Year Closeout Form and all required documentation are uploaded to Title1Crate by May 30, 2025.

Required Documentation:

• 2025–2026 Family Engagement Plan and supporting documentation
• 2025–2026 School-Parent Compact and supporting documentation
• Summer Equipment Checkout (include location of stored equipment)
• School-Level Monitoring Form (completed and signed)
• Summer 2025 Extended Learning Documentation (if applicable)

Thank you for your attention to this important deadline!

PLC Coaches and school-level planning teams for Title I and non-Title I schools will engage in learning and/or receiving a refresher on the requirements and updates for completing the Explore Data, Analyze Needs & Root Cause Analysis, Reflect to Plan, and Develop Plan sections of the school improvement plan. Sign up via the link below for one of the two offerings.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: TBA

Attendees will need their InformTN single sign-on (SSO) account login and charged device. Title I schools contact your Federal Programs Advisor if you do not have this information prior to your training session; Non-Title I schools contact Chrystal Burton - burtoncp@scsk12.org.

Registration link:  School Improvement Plan (SIP) Training

Attention Principals and Assistant Principals:

This is a friendly reminder to begin the renewal process for any administrative license that is set to expire on August 31, 2025. Starting early will help ensure a smooth transition into the new school year without any disruptions.

License Expiration Date: August 31, 2025
To avoid any last-minute stress or interruptions, we encourage you to begin the renewal process early.

Action Steps:

Verify your license status through the TNCompass.

Gather all required documentation in accordance with the renewal guidelines (TASL Link).

Submit your renewal application promptly to avoid delays or last-minute issues.

 Attached: A step-by-step guide is attached to assist you with uploading your TASL credits and Tennessee Literacy Success Act here: Tennessee Literacy Success Act, if applicable.

By August 1, 2023, all current teachers in Tennessee with a TLSA qualifying endorsement (listed here) must complete a foundational literacy skills training. To satisfy this requirement, educators can complete Course 1 of either the Early Reading Training or Secondary Literacy Training. 

Deadline: Please have all renewals submitted on or before June 30, 2025. All licenses must be in active and renewed prior to the start of the 25/26 SY (July 28, 2025).

TNCompass Educator & Administrator Notifications:

Did You Know?
TNCompass automatically sends monthly reminders to educators and administrators whose licenses are set to expire!

Starting January 1, TNCompass begins emailing reminders on the first of every month to individuals with licenses expiring on August 31. These notifications are sent to the email address associated with your TNCompass account.

To ensure you receive these important updates, the Licensure and Compliance Department encourages all educators and administrators to verify that they can access the email linked to their TNCompass profile.

Need to update your email address? Contact support@tncompass.org to request a change.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Licensure and Compliance Department at HRCompliance@scsk12.org.

Q4 (Semester 2) Report Card Checklist and Instructions: Quarter 4 Report Card period ends Friday, May 23, 2025 and the Checklist document is available on SharePoint. 

The 2024-2025 End of Year Procedures documents are available on SharePoint.

A critical piece in determining graduation rate is ensuring graduate rosters are submitted to EIS. With the exception of Summer School graduates, the rosters must be complete and accurate by June 26, 2025. 

Procedures on completing and submitting EIS Grad data for the 2024-2025 school year are available on SharePoint. Please share the memo with the Senior Counselors & Graduation Coordinators. Final graduate rosters, including Summer School, must be submitted to the SDE by August 14, 2025.

Instructions on how to distribute cumulative folders to the 2024-2025 graduates can be found on SharePoint. The title of the document is Distributing Cumulative Folders to Graduates. DO NOT distribute cumulative folders to students who are not graduating or students who will receive a Special Education, Occupational or Alternate Academic diploma. Special education students, who are aging out, can receive their cumulative folders.

The deadline to complete your school's 25-26 master schedule is May 9. Schedules are not complete until all students are scheduled with students without conflicts to be at least 92% as indicated on the PowerScheduler home page for the 2025-2026 Build Scenario.