September 11, 2026
This mini-PD walks through the five phases of the 5E science instructional model — Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. For each phase, we'll look at three things: Its purpose, what it looks and sounds like (teacher moves and student moves), and a short real-classroom video that shows them in action. https://canva.link/the5einstructionalmodelminilessonsept2026
We will understand what it means during a walk-through from a teacher’s perspective and leaders’ perspective. As well as understanding common missteps and how to overcome them.
Directions: Allow the voiceover to play, then click the YouTube video to watch the 4- to 5-minute video (+ have quick debrief) = roughly 45-50 minutes total, plus 5-10 minutes for the closing discussion.
Contact:
Terilyn McChriston, Ed.S
Curriculum and Instruction K-12 Science Manager
As part of our District's effort to support new and newly hired Social Studies teachers, we are asking building leaders to help us identify any teacher on your staff who is new to teaching Social Studies (0–3 years of experience) so that the District can provide targeted coaching and support visits. Please submit their name, school, grade level, years of experience, and email address using the form below: New Teacher Social Studies Support – Information Form. This information will allow our team to reach out directly and schedule support visits tailored to each teacher's needs. Thank you for helping us ensure our newest Social Studies teachers receive the resources and support they need to be successful.
Principals, here are the week of 9/8/26 MTSS Lead Weekly Updates.
Fine Arts, Physical Education (2nd and 5th grades), Pre-K, and World Language (French and Spanish) educators will submit TEAM Student Growth Portfolios for SY2026-27. Please complete the TEAM Student Growth Portfolio Teacher Information form by Friday, September 25.
Questions or concerns? Please email eps@scsk12.org.
The deadline to complete TEM New Observer Certification is Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
Administrators pursuing TEM certification for the first time can register for the course below:
Self-Paced Canvas Course PLZ Course #50074 OR 2-Day Virtual PLZ Course #50075
For questions or support, please email eps@scsk12.org.
The TEM TEACHer Training Series is open for ALL teachers. This series supports educators with identifying teacher and student actions that guide effective instruction at performance levels 3-5 of the TEACH indicators.
Fall Sessions:
- Indicators 1 & 2: September 14, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Indicators 3 & 4: September 21, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Indicators 5, 6, & 7: October 5, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Register in PLZ, course #50609.
For questions or support, please reach out to eps@scsk12.org.
The Office of Employee Performance and Support is excited to offer a new Professionalism Professional Development designed to deepen teachers’ understanding of the Professionalism component of the TEM evaluation framework.
Foundations of Professional Practice, offered September 24, 2026, is intended for teachers who are new to the Professionalism Rubric or would benefit from a refresher. Participants will explore the rubric indicators, performance expectations, and examples of evidence and artifacts that demonstrate professional practice.
Register today!
- PLZ Course#: 50664, Section: 92259
Questions? Please contact eps@scsk12.org.
School leaders, please designate a Student Perception Survey Site Coordinator for your school by completing the Student Perception Site Coordinator Designation Form by Friday, September 11, 2026.
The designated coordinator will serve as the school’s primary point of contact and support survey communication, scheduling, technology preparation, participant verification, and participation monitoring throughout the fall survey administration.
Note: If a coordinator is not designated, the principal will receive coordinator communications.
Student Perception Site Coordinators will be required to attend a mandatory training session in October.
All SY26-27 evaluation plans have rolled out successfully and are now available in PLZ.
For employees assigned to NIE or TEAM evaluation plans, an evaluator must be selected before the employee will appear in the evaluator's Staff Evaluation tab in PLZ. School leaders should monitor evaluator selections and follow up with staff members who have not yet completed this step.
Evaluation Track Assignments
At the beginning of the school year, educators are assigned to one of two evaluation tracks:
Novice Track
Educators are assigned to the Novice Track if they:
- Do not have a prior-year Level of Overall Effectiveness (LOE) score; or
- Have missing or incomplete evaluation components from the previous year, including observations, professionalism, or student growth measures.
Proficient Track
Educators who are expected to generate a Level of Overall Effectiveness (LOE) score during the current school year are assigned to the Proficient Track.
New MSCS Educators with Pending Tennessee LOE Scores
If your school has educators who transferred from another Tennessee district and are expected to receive a SY25-26 LOE score, please encourage them to notify Employee Performance & Support once their score becomes available.
Upon verification of the score in TN Compass, EPS will update the educator's evaluation track, as appropriate.
Future Evaluation Track Adjustments
Evaluation tracks will be automatically updated in mid-January to reflect verified SY25-26 LOE scores.
School leaders may monitor updated track assignments through:
- PLZ
- Evaluation KPI Dashboard
Questions or Concerns
Please review evaluation plans and track assignments for your staff. If you identify discrepancies or have questions regarding an educator's evaluation plan or track assignment, contact Employee Performance & Support for assistance.
The SY26-27 Growth & Achievement selection window will be open in PLZ from September 11 through October 2, 2026.
School Leader Action Required
Building leaders should collaborate with teachers to ensure an achievement measure is selected that aligns as closely as possible to each educator's primary teaching assignment.
Please ensure:
- All required Growth & Achievement selections are completed by October 2, 2026.
- Educators receive support in identifying the most appropriate achievement measure.
- Evaluators monitor completion progress throughout the selection window.
Guidance documents and step-by-step resources are available in PLZ under the Resources tab.
Need Assistance?
Employee Performance & Support is available to support schools throughout the selection process.
Phone: 901-416-2475
Email: Support-EPS@scsk12.org
The NIE Goal Setting Conference is open in PLZ!
IMPORTANT: NIE Employees will need to select their evaluator first, in order for the evaluator to have access to their NIE plan in PLZ. In addition, the evaluator must be NIE Certified.
View the flyer below for important information, key dates, and resources to help you get started.
Goal Setting Conferences are due by October 23, 2026.
Questions? Contact EPS@scsk12.org
Leaders,
Thank you for your active engagement during Leadership Development Week. We appreciate your continued commitment to professional learning and leadership development across the District.
As a follow-up, please access the Leadership Development Week Resource Folder below for session materials, tools, and resources. This folder will serve as the central location for LDW resources throughout the year.
Leadership Development Week Resource Folder: Resource Folder for Leaders
For questions or additional support, please contact performanceandleadership@scsk12.org.
Thank you for your continued leadership and engagement.
Highlighted Reports:
- The Student Discipline dashboard has been updated to include data from the Student Intervention Platform (SIP) in PowerApps. These updates include the release of a new Student Intervention Report. With this report, you can see the number and rate of students with intervention plans and occurrences, by referral reason, plan type, and provider. It also contains student-level intervention plan and occurrence data. This report is designed to assist School and District staff in identifying trends to provide targeted support. Click here to see the user guide for the new report. Updates have also been made to include intervention plan and occurrence data in the District Quick Report, Raw Data, and Student Report pages. For all the Student Discipline user guides, click here.
- TCAP data from the 2025-2026 school year is now available within the Student Assessment dashboard. This data can be found in the TCAP Report, Raw Data, Student Report, and District Quick Report - Summative pages. Click here for the TCAP Report user guide. And here for all guides in the Student Assessment dashboard.
- The During the Day ELA Tutoring Compliance Report in the Tutoring Dashboard has been updated to include K-5 student. K-2 are retained students from the prior year. 3-5 are students who require tutoring based on the Literacy Commitment process. You can use this report to track students who are required to enroll, their enrollment status, and attendance rate. The report also now includes Charter School students by default for staff with District-Level access. Charter School data is available to identify students required to enroll. The enrollment status and attendance of these students is not tracked. Charter School students can be filtered out using the Filter Pane on the right side of the screen. For more information about the DLD ELA Tutoring Compliance Report, click here.
- Data for the 1st 20-Day Attendance Period is available within the Show Up for Greatness Report in the Student Attendance dashboard. Data in this report will update the day after each 20-day period ends. Note that due to inclement weather and school closures, some schools may be on different 20-day schedules. This report is based on the number of instructional days. Click here for the user guide.
- The 1:1 Devices Dashboard has been sunset and is no longer available within the MSCS Compass. This includes all reports within the dashboard. User guides for these reports have also been archived and are no longer available on the DAIM Support Hub.
Coming Soon:
Student Attendance will soon include updated at-risk levels for Chronic Absenteeism. This will replace the High, Medium, and Low Risk levels currently available. The new levels will include: Less Than 10 Days Enrolled, Low Risk (attendance rates of 95.1-100%), Medium Risk (90.1-95%), High Risk (Recovery Possible) (90% or less, but there are enough days in the year left to recover), and High Risk (Recovery Not Possible) (90% or less, and there are not enough days in the year left to recover). This will be available in the Student Attendance dashboard and Student Snapshot. For the Student Attendance user guides, click here.
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Upcoming Training Sessions:
Virtual Office Hours this week (9/15 and 9/17) will be a review of the updated Chronic Absenteeism Risk Status business rules and metrics.
For more information on Virtual Office Hours, check out this flyer! Sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.
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Check out our Training Calendar for all upcoming District Trainings.
| Dates | Training | Sign Up |
9/15, 9/17 | Virtual Office Hours: Student Attendance: Chronic Absenteeism Risk Status Updates | Click here to sign up. |
| 10/1 | New PLC Coach Training | Click here to sign up. |
| 10/6 | Power BI: MSCS Compass New User Training | Click here to sign up. |
| 10/8 | Power BI: MSCS Compass Refresher Training | Click here to sign up. |
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Monthly Newsletter:
Check your inbox! On the second 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.
Learn the essentials of MSCS' new online curriculum, as well as how to enroll students, and run reports in Edgenuity. This session is recommended for PSCs, Graduation Coaches, and all District personnel who support students using Edgenuity for Grade Repair, Credit Recovery, Credit Accrual, or Homebound instruction. The VSOL Department is hosting multiple in-person trainings on Monday and Tuesday, September 14 and 15. Reference this flyer for training details and PLZ sign up information.
(flyer link: https://scsk12-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/griffinrj_scsk12_org/IQBcYGKI_fVYQoiUwbowh5wAAY-zv7WxUoxmIFB-Sucz4X8?e=aHOrBQ )
Enrollment Procedures and Reminders
Reminder: Policy 6002 Revisions & Compliance
Please take a moment with your team to review the updated Policy 6002 guidelines:
- General Choice Transfers: Ensure strict adherence to transfer rescission timing (end-of-semester only), mandatory written warning letter procedures, and review grounds for revoked transfers to protect due process.
- Shared Residency: Confirm you have three valid address verification documents on file (excluding promotional mail) and that the required shared residency notice is prominently posted in your front office. Ensure administrative and front office staff are fully aligned with these requirements.
Homeschool Guidance for Families
- Information & Inquiries: For questions regarding homeschooling options, parents can contact mscshomeschool@scsk12.org.
- Ready to Apply: Families can submit their formal application directly through the MSCS Homeschool Application Portal.
- Re-Enrolling in MSCS: Parents interested in re-enrolling students from homeschool back into the district can view the Re-Enrollment Information Flyer for details and next steps.
Kindergarten Enrollment & Eligibility Guide
- Age Cut-off: Student must be 5 years old on or before August 15, 2026.
- Registration Deadline: Per state law, new kindergarteners cannot be enrolled after the first 30 days of the school year (September 15, 2026).
Attendance Procedures and Reminders
- As the school year progresses, driving daily attendance continues to be a key priority for our district. Thank you for your ongoing efforts to encourage regular attendance and support meaningful student engagement.
- Our focus is to increase Average Daily Attendance (ADA), reduce Chronic Absenteeism, and lower truancy rates. Attendance Liaisons will collaborate with truancy prevention teams, RTI-B frameworks, and counseling services to address barriers early. Please explore the MSCS Student Attendance Pact Guide to see how students, families, and staff can team up to make every day count.
Partner with Our Office for Your Next Title I Meeting!
Elevate your upcoming Title I parent meeting with an engaging presentation on our new Attendance PACT. The Office of Attendance, Enrollment, and Truancy is eager to connect directly with your school community to highlight how daily, consistent attendance drives student success.
To schedule a presentation for your families, contact our team at studentservices@scsk12.org.
Action Required: Daily Attendance Compliance
Principals, accurate daily attendance tracking is critical to student safety, truancy monitoring, and our district compliance under MSCS Policy 6014. Please ensure your teaching staff follows these required procedures:
- Teachers must submit attendance electronically in Power Teacher Pro within the first 10 minutes of every class period or homeroom.
- Paper rosters or offline forms are strictly prohibited.
- Office staff and attendance administrators must review and fully reconcile all daily attendance discrepancies before the end of the school day.
- Daily record-keeping is a legal and district mandate. Unsubmitted or falsified attendance directly impacts state funding and places your school out of compliance.
Thank you for your leadership in keeping your building on track and maintaining 100% daily compliance across all classrooms.
District Advisory: EOY Planning & Senior Protocols (2026–2027)
Please review the following end-of-year timelines and protocols for the 2026–2027 school year. This early guidance is provided to help school leaders align master schedules, plan senior activities, and communicate attendance expectations to families well in advance.
1. Graduating Senior (GS) Protocol & Key Dates
- The official last day of school for seniors is Monday, May 7, 2027.
- The authorized window to utilize the GS (Graduating Senior) attendance code is May 10-20, 2027. This code will be applied for any seniors remaining in the building or completing requirements during this timeframe.
- GS coding updates are managed exclusively by the Office of Enrollment, Attendance, and Truancy in PowerSchool. Schools must not make independent adjustments to ensure state reporting compliance.
- Schools must maintain a logged schedule of all senior events. Any activities scheduled outside the May 10-20, 2027, authorized window will not qualify for GS designation.
2. Promotional Ceremonies & End-of-Year Celebrations
- All promotional ceremonies (Kindergarten, 5th grade, and 8th grade) and end-of-year celebrations must be scheduled during the final week of school, beginning Monday, May 17, 2027.
- School leaders must clearly communicate to families that daily attendance remains mandatory through the final day of school. Early disengagement is not permitted, as every instructional day is essential.
3. Attendance Compliance & Family Communication
- Full-day instruction and daily attendance tracking remain mandatory through the final day of school. Early disengagement is not permitted.
- Teachers must record daily attendance accurately in PowerSchool. Falsification of attendance records violates district policy and state law.
- "Senior Skip Day" is strictly non-sanctioned; regular attendance is required of all students through their official end dates.
- High school families (Grades 9-12) will receive automated calls and texts regarding student absences to reinforce real-time attendance tracking through the end of the year.
Action Item for Principals: Incorporate these key dates into your school calendar and parent handbooks. Families will receive a general summary of these expectations later in the school year.
For questions or assistance, please contact the Office of Enrollment, Attendance, and Truancy at 901-416-2989.
Student Withdrawal & No-Show Reminder
- No-Show Withdrawals: Please clear all attendance entries before processing a no-show withdrawal, and backdate the exit date to August 3, 2026.
- Ensure you select the correct exit code when withdrawing a student, and update any existing codes promptly to maintain accurate records.
- Always include a detailed comment explaining the reason for the withdrawal.
- For questions or guidance, reach out to our office at studentservices@scsk12.org.
Student Absence Form via PowerSchool Parent Portal
- Encourage parents to regularly verify and update their contact details via the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
- Parents can submit and track absence notifications directly from their mobile devices or computers using the Student Absence Form in the portal.
- Attendance Pact Guide Infographic.pdf
"Show Up for Greatness" District Initiative
We are continuing the Show Up for Greatness initiative to support our regional service model and tiered interventions:
- Tier 1: Show Up for Greatness
- Tier 2: Everyday Counts
- Tier 3: Be Present. Be Great.
Schools will continue using the Show Up for Greatness tracking application to monitor progress and log student supports. Supports must be logged for every 20-day period, with all entries recorded promptly at the end of each cycle.
Truancy Procedures and Reminders
Administrative Action Items
- Update Team Contacts: Complete the 26-27 Attendance Team School Contact List promptly to ensure your school receives critical truancy updates and support this year.
Digital Truancy Clearances
The MSCS Truancy Clearance process is officially moving online.
- Families can submit clearance requests directly via a direct web link or QR code, streamlining the process and reducing campus paperwork.
- Digital clearance posters featuring the link and QR code will arrive on campuses soon. Please display and share these resources with families as needed.
SART Meeting & Truancy Clearance Guidance
As we strengthen our attendance practices, please ensure schools and attendance teams hold SART meetings for all students with five (5) or more unexcused absences in PowerSchool.
When a student receives a Truancy Clearance to enroll, complete the following:
- Conduct a SART meeting with the student and parent/guardian.
- Complete the Parent Student Support Plan (PSSP).
- Record the appropriate PSSP log entry in PowerSchool.
Access the PowerSchool PSSP Step Sheet
These steps help us address absences, identify barriers, provide support, and accurately document our efforts to improve attendance.
Reminder: Immediate Enrollment Under McKinney-Vento
Please ensure students and families experiencing housing instability are enrolled immediately, as required by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and district guidelines.
- Allow the student to start school right away—do not delay enrollment for missing residency documents, transcripts, immunizations, or a Truancy Clearance.
- Complete and submit the McKinney-Vento/Displaced Student Referral so the family receives support as quickly as possible.
- A Truancy Clearance should never be used as a prerequisite or reason to delay enrolling a student.
If you have questions about eligibility or procedures, please contact Dr. Karen Ball-Johnson or the FACE/Special Populations team.
Student Support Services Resource Guide
Student Support Services Resource Guide
Please save and reference this guide to support your staff, students, and school community throughout the year:
Please review the attached 2026-2027 Principals' Calendar for your scheduled Health & Wellness Day. The screenings include hearing, vision, height, weight, blood pressure, and scoliosis screenings for eligible students.
09.07.26.Principal Health Screening Calendar.pdf
If you have any questions regarding the schedule or the screening process, please contact the Health Promotions Department at 901-416-6432.
Immunization Plan
Please review the Immunization Plan for 2026-2027.
Handwashing Advisory
Please review the Handwashing Advisory for 2026-2027.
09.07.26.HandwashingAdvisory.26.27.pdf
Medication Training
Please review the Medication Training for 2026-2027.
09.07.26.MedicationTraining.pdf
CPR/AED/NARCAN Training
Please review the CPR/AED/NARCAN Training Flyer.
09.07.26.CPR.AED.Narcan Classes.pdf
School Care and Immunization Training
Please review the School Care and Immunization Training Flyer.
09.07.26.SchoolCareImmunizationTraining.pdf
Healthy Teams
Please review Healthy Teams for 2026-2027.
District Approved Medical Service Vendors
Please review the list of approved vendors.
09.07.26.DistrictApprovedMedicalServiceVendors.pdf
Assigned School Nurse Absence
Please review the information regarding assigned school nurses' absence.
Physical Education Survey
Please review the proper procedures for completing the Medical Emergency Log. The log must be completed and submitted by the last school day of each month.
Please be sure to review Student Government (Policy 6065).This policy applies to middle and high schools.
Each school shall establish an elected student council. The council shall be governed by its own constitution which shall be approved by the school principal. Defining the council’s jurisdiction shall be a joint and cooperative effort of the council, students, and the student government constitution.
Please provide the contact information for your school's Student Council or Student Government Association by Friday, September 25, 2026.
Sign-Up Link: MSCS Student Council and Student Government Advisors 2026-27 – Fill out form
PLZ Information Student Council Advisor Training | Student Government Association & Student Council Advisor Workshop
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Course #47247; Section # 92621
Location: Central High School 306 S. Bellevue Memphis, TN 38104
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Billy J. Walker, II <Walkerbj@scsk12.org>.
The Office of Student Experience is pleased to invite your school to participate in the 2026 Student Leadership Workshop on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the University of Memphis Student Center.
Theme: Ignite Your Impact: Where Student Leaders Shape Tomorrow
This conference will bring together student leaders from across the district for a day of inspiration, learning, and collaboration. Students will explore leadership, mental wellness, advocacy, and community engagement while developing the skills needed to make a positive impact in their schools and communities.
Event Details
- Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Location: University of Memphis Student Center
- Transportation: Provided and bus schedule will be sent after confirmation of attendance.
What We Need From You
- Select ten (10) students who demonstrate leadership potential or would benefit from this experience.
- Assign one staff member to serve as the group chaperone.
- Complete the registration form by September 23, 2026
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/0zp1kFb337
Should you have any questions, please contact Dr. Tarol Clements < CLEMENTSTP@scsk12.org> and Dr. Billy J. Walker, II < WALKERBJ@scsk12.org>.
Use of ESL Staff for Substitute Coverage
To maintain compliance with state and federal requirements, ESL teachers should not be utilized for substitute coverage.
Schools are responsible for scheduling ESL teachers and English Learners appropriately to ensure that all required daily service hours are provided. ESL teacher positions are funded to deliver direct explicit ESL instruction, create and maintain Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) and monitoring forms, and collaborate with content teachers. ESL staff should not be assigned to cover general education, content-area, or proximity courses during times they are scheduled to provide ESL services.
ESL Screening and Parent Notification Requirements
Per TDOE Rule 0520-01-19 and Program Policy 3.207, after the start of the school year, newly enrolled NELB students must be screened with 14 days of enrollment. Please contact your ESL advisor if you need support with this process.
ESL Exit Ceremony Celebration
We are proud to celebrate students who exited ESL services in the 2025–2026 school year.
Please join us for the Exit Ceremony on Thursday, September 24, from 6:30–7:30 PM at Greater Imani Church, 3824 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128.
Let’s honor our students' hard work and achievements together!
ESL Course Code Assignments
Please ensure that all ESL students are correctly assigned an ESL and/or ELD course code in PowerSchool. Accurate course coding is required for compliance, as it provides evidence of the delivery model the ESL teacher is implementing. Additionally, assigning the correct course codes also allows teachers to receive monitoring forms in compliance with the TDOE.
Co-Teaching and Sheltered ESL services require an ESL course code in addition to the content course code. Reference the course code documents linked below to find the specific co-teaching ESL codes by grade level. For scheduling support, contact your assigned ESL advisor.
K-5 ESL Course Codes 6-8 ESL Course Codes 9-12 ESL Course Codes
October 1 Deadline
October 1st is the deadline to finalize the student count for the TDOE. The district’s EL count will not include students who are not identified and properly coded in EIS by Oct.1. Please work with your ESL teachers to ensure students are identified and screened by this date.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities & Key Dates
In-Person PDs are offered at the Office of Multilingual Learners (OML) unless otherwise indicated – 5151 Scottsdale Ave, Memphis, TN 38118
September 16- Flashlight360 1st Grade Teacher Training, Virtual, 3:00-4:00p
September 17 - Nat Geo Lift Training (9-12 only), Virtual on Teams, 3:00-4:30 PM
September 18- ILP Monitoring Forms Open in ELLevation
September 29- ESL 101 for New and Novice Teachers, "What Does Effective ESL Teaching Look Like?", Wooddale High School, 4-5:30 PM
October 7 – October ESL Monthly Meeting for all ESL Teachers, Self-Paced; available on Nearpod
Use of ESL Staff for Substitute Coverage
To maintain compliance with state and federal requirements, ESL teachers should not be utilized for substitute coverage.
Schools are responsible for scheduling ESL teachers and English Learners appropriately to ensure that all required daily service hours are provided. ESL teacher positions are funded to deliver direct explicit ESL instruction, create and maintain Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) and monitoring forms, and collaborate with content teachers. ESL staff should not be assigned to cover general education, content-area, or proximity courses during times they are scheduled to provide ESL services.
ESL Screening and Parent Notification Requirements
Per TDOE Rule 0520-01-19 and Program Policy 3.207, after the start of the school year, newly enrolled NELB students must be screened with 14 days of enrollment. Please contact your ESL advisor if you need support with this process.
ESL Exit Ceremony Celebration
We are proud to celebrate students who exited ESL services in the 2025–2026 school year.
Please join us for the Exit Ceremony on Thursday, September 24, from 6:30–7:30 PM at Greater Imani Church, 3824 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128.
Let’s honor our students' hard work and achievements together!
ESL Course Code Assignments
Please ensure that all ESL students are correctly assigned an ESL and/or ELD course code in PowerSchool. Accurate course coding is required for compliance, as it provides evidence of the delivery model the ESL teacher is implementing. Additionally, assigning the correct course codes also allows teachers to receive monitoring forms in compliance with the TDOE.
Co-Teaching and Sheltered ESL services require an ESL course code in addition to the content course code. Reference the course code documents linked below to find the specific co-teaching ESL codes by grade level. For scheduling support, contact your assigned ESL advisor.
K-5 ESL Course Codes 6-8 ESL Course Codes 9-12 ESL Course Codes
October 1 Deadline
October 1st is the deadline to finalize the student count for the TDOE. The district’s EL count will not include students who are not identified and properly coded in EIS by Oct.1. Please work with your ESL teachers to ensure students are identified and screened by this date.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities & Key Dates
In-Person PDs are offered at the Office of Multilingual Learners (OML) unless otherwise indicated – 5151 Scottsdale Ave, Memphis, TN 38118
September 16- Flashlight360 1st Grade Teacher Training, Virtual, 3:00-4:00p
September 17 - Nat Geo Lift Training (9-12 only), Virtual on Teams, 3:00-4:30 PM
September 18- ILP Monitoring Forms Open in ELLevation
September 29- ESL 101 for New and Novice Teachers, "What Does Effective ESL Teaching Look Like?", Wooddale High School, 4-5:30 PM
October 7 – October ESL Monthly Meeting for all ESL Teachers, Self-Paced; available on Nearpod