Here are the 4/6/26 MTSS Lead Weekly Updates.

Building Principals and Regional Superintendents This 20-minute microlearning experience is designed to support Building Principals and Regional Superintendents in understanding and strengthening the alignment of literacy in science, phenomena-driven instruction, and inquiry-based learning. The session also emphasizes support for all learners and highlights how the CISD instructional model is reflected within the online McGraw-Hill platform and its alignment to the Tennessee Science Standards for Biology and all other high school science courses. 

This recorded voiceover session may be utilized during PLC meetings to deepen understanding of these instructional components and to address questions that you or your staff may not have initially identified. If you have additional questions after viewing the session, please contact the Curriculum and Instruction Science Manager: 

Ms. Terilyn McChriston, Ed.S K–12 Manager, Science Curriculum & Instruction Email: mcchristontj@scsk12.org 

I look forward to partnering with you as we work together to strengthen high-quality science instruction for all students.

Biology Micro-Learning Link

Principals, please ensure all portfolio educators log into their TeachAll Account.  The deadline for Portfolio submissions is 5 p.m. Friday, May 8.   

Educators must use their state single sign on to log into the platform.  If educators are unsure of their State SSO ending in @tneducation.net they may reach out to:  

• District Portfolio Lead, Floresha Smith   
• Subject/Grade Specific Content Advisors listed below:  
  • Physical Education-Jeremiah Bland or Jim Harbin   
  • Visual Arts and Theater-Jennifer Shiberou   
  • World Language-Patrick Fraser   
  • General Music-Bethany Mayahi   
  • Secondary Music and Dance-Dena Vaughan   
  • Pre-K-Christopher Spratlin   

To view Portfolio Educators that have been rostered, please utilize the Evaluation KPI Dashboard.  If you have questions about the educators listed or realize educators are missing, please reach out to the District Portfolio Lead, Floresha Smith. 

The Spring Student Perception Survey window has officially closed. Building Administrators will have access to survey results beginning April 27, 2026. To view results, Administrators should use their District single sign-on to log in to Panorama. 

All questions about the Student Perception Survey should be directed to Ayodele Hall, hallam@scsk12.org.

The Professionalism component of the TEM framework accounts for 5% of educators' Level of Overall Effectiveness (LOE) score and must be completed by both the educator and administrator.

The initial step of the process should be completed by educators on or before April 24, 2026, and requires the educator to:

1. Upload 3-5 artifacts in the Self-Score activity in PLZ to support each indicator.
2. Create evidence statements that explain how the uploaded artifacts support the indicator.
3. Assign a rating to each indicator.

Administrators should complete Professionalism conferences by May 13, 2026.

All questions about Professionalism should be directed to Ayodele Hall, hallam@scsk12.org.

The deadline to certify as an NIE Evaluator for the 2025-2026 school year is April 10! New NIE Evaluators can request access to the Self-Paced Canvas course by registering in PLZ for course #48336. 

For questions or support, please reach out to eps@scsk12.org. 

The deadline to complete 100% of all TEM Observations is Friday, May 8. School Administrators (Principals, VP, and APs) and District Leaders may access their school's data using the following link:  

Evaluation KPI Dashboard SY2025-2026  

Questions? Contact EPS by phone, 901.416.2475, or via email  eps@scsk12.org.  

The Performance and Leadership Department of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is excited to invite proposals for the 2026 MSCS Leadership Institute, scheduled for June 2-4, 2026, at Southwind High School. We are seeking engaging, innovative, and high-impact sessions that are intentionally aligned to the MSCS 5As Framework – Academics, Attendance, Attitude, Athletics, and Arts – as well as TEAM Administrator
standards.

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Attention Principals and Aspiring Leaders!

Your leadership journey is a continuous path of growth. Building your capacity is the most critical investment you can make to enhance your knowledge, experience, and readiness for high-impact leadership. If you are serious about your leadership aspirations, we invite you to take full advantage of our weekly development opportunities at the Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA).

These sessions are uniquely facilitated by seasoned practitioners with proven records of effectiveness in our district’s most urgent work. To support your growth for the remainder of this school year and your intentional planning for the next, we have curated a high-leverage lineup for April:

📍 April Session Calendar

Why These Labs Matter for Your Journey:

• Refine Your Lens: Master the art of looking at student work to drive real-time instructional shifts and close achievement gaps.
• Fortify Your Culture: Go beyond the surface to build robust, resource-backed frameworks that support both the "whole child" and your staff.
• Expert Mentorship: Learn directly from peers and leaders who are successfully navigating these challenges every day.

Action Item: Secure your spot and register your leadership team via PLZ today. Space is limited, and the collaboration in these labs is unmatched!

Let’s continue our collective journey of building capacity and rewriting the story of success for every student we serve. 

We’ll see you at the TLA in W115/116!

Attention: ILT Content Leads

Come join us on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for the end-of-the-year celebration for fun, food, and fellowship!

ILT EOY May Celebration.pdf