ELPA21 Technology System Updates
The ELPA21 Summative testing window opens on February 2! All testing devices to be used for the administration of the ELPA21 Summative must be updated to the latest version of the Secure Browser. Please ensure that all devices are updated before the testing window opens on February 2.
Windows: Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Currently, Cambium's Secure Browser 18 will support all Windows 10 and 11 versions released after May 2025. Windows 10 devices will not be supported for testing in school year 2026-2027.
ChromeOS: Cambium has introduced a new Secure Browser (Progressive Web App) for ChromeOS for the 2025–26 school year. The current Kiosk app (8.0) for ChromeOS will remain valid during the 2025-26 school year, but only for ChromeOS version 138. The new PWA will be required starting from version 139 and will continue to be supported on all future ChromeOS versions.
Grades 9-12 ML ASAP
ESL Data Meetings
All high schools are encouraged to hold quarterly ESL data meetings in support of the ML Academic Success Assurance Protocol (ML ASAP). Recommended participants include the ESL Teacher(s), PLC Coach and/or Instructional Facilitator, and Content Area Leads. Counselors and Administrators are encouraged to participate as well. The Q3 ESL Data Meeting Template can be found here. For questions, reach out to Michael Cortez, cortezl@scsk12.org, or Ms. Melissa Basel, delahuntym@scsk12.org.
Semester 1 Course Failure Review
If an English Learner or Waived student received a failing grade for a 0.5 credit course in Semester 1, a Course Failure Review needs to be completed and submitted to the Office of Multilingual Learners by February 11.
Click here to view the Course Failure Review Roles and Responsibilities.
Click here to view and download the Course Failure Review Form.
ML ASAP Resources can be found here: 
Resources for Content Teachers - 9-12 ML Academic Success Assurance Protocol.
If you have questions or need support, please reach out to your assigned ESL Instructional Advisor.
ESL Family Nights
Multilingual Family Nights are required to be held twice per year, preferably one per semester, and attendance must be recorded. PowerPoint presentations are available in multiple languages in the ESL Teacher SharePoint. For questions or additional support, please contact the Office of Multilingual Learners at 901-416-5411.
Interpretation & Translation Guidance
We are pleased to inform you that the District is now using a new interpretation service for oral communication with families, RTT Mobile Interpretation. This service provides live interpretation support for phone calls and includes a dedicated hotline for Spanish as well as a separate hotline for all other languages.
All staff will use the same 5-digit access code, 20050, when accessing this service. Instructions for utilizing RTT Mobile Interpretation are outlined below for your reference.
Please follow the instructions to access an interpreter:
DIAL:
Spanish Hotline: 866-218-2224
Multi-language Hotline: 888-218-3544
PROVIDE: District ID 83893 followed by #
PROVIDE: 5-digit access code assigned -20050 and #
Please remember to only use the district-approved interpretation and translation service or in-person interpreters. Even when families bring an interpreter to meetings, we must provide either our telephonic interpretation service (RTT Mobile Interpretation) or an in-person interpreter.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities & Key Dates
February 2: ELPA21 Summative Assessment Window Opens
February 11: ESL Monthly Meeting 8:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., or 3:30 p.m.
February 12: PAC Meeting at Belle Forest Community School
February 13: District Learning Day (ESL) – Virtual
March 25: ELPA21 Summative Assessment Window Closes
May 25: ELPA21 Summative & ALT ELPA Assessment Scores Released