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The Men of Promise Conference will be held Oct. 6 at the Zions Technology Center, 159 W. Center Street in Midvale for students in grades 9-12. If you are looking for an opportunity in growing leadership within our young males, particularly, the young males of color, the Black Success Center (through the Black Chamber of Commerce) is focused on programming to develop and connect this part of our future.

The Men of Promise (MOP) conference inspires students by speaking to their hearts and providing them with professional experiences designed to shift their life trajectories. The conference’s approach encourages students to change their path by shifting their habits and disciplines, thus helping them to help themselves…to achieve goals. Another aspect of the conference was to connect students with role models to help them develop their VISION, DISCIPLINE, and CHARACTER.

Contact event organizers:
l.ward@dreambuildersuniversity.com
james@j3motivation.com

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DATE:   
Thursday, September 22, 2022

TO:  
Middle and High School Administrators

FROM:  
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:  
Utah Aspire Plus Individual Student Reports Uploaded to Skyward

Utah Aspire Plus Individual Student Reports (ISRs) have been uploaded into Skyward Family Access student portfolios by the Information Systems Department. These ISRs include all of the subscores for English, Reading, Math, and Science as well as predicted ACT scores. Each ISR has a code and instructions for parents to access the parent portal for more information.

Included with this memo are step-by-step instructions for parents on how to access these ISRs. Principals are encouraged to disseminate this information to parents via Skylert or by any other means deemed appropriate. Principals may also consider keeping copies of the step-by-step instructions in the main office to distribute to parents as needed.

Please contact Brooke Anderson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability with any questions about the Utah Aspire Plus ISRs.

You can find additional information about reporting and scores in the score interpretation guides – go to “score interpretation guides” http://utah.pearsonaccessnext.com/additional-services/ and in the TAM starting on page116: http://utah.pearsonaccessnext.com/resources/training/UT1130483_SummSp21TAN_WebTag.pdf. 

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Utah State Senate Bill 150 requires schools to assess students three times per school year (fall, winter, & spring) and inform first, second, and third grade parents/guardians of whether or not their child is reading on grade level. Please use the attached letter templates to send information home to all parents/guardians of students in first, second, and third grades by October 31, 2022.

Acadience (English On-Level)

Acadience (English-Below Level)

Acadience (Spanish-On Level)

Acadience (Spanish-Below Level)

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All teachers who facilitate elementary physical education are invited to the first 2022-23 PLC that will be held Oct. 14  in the Terra Linda Elementary Gym at 1:30 p.m.

*Compensation & participation is a site-based decision

Upcoming PLCs will be held on the following dates:

  • Nov .11
  • Dec. 9
  • Jan. 13
  • March 10
  • April 14
  • May 12

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There will be two PLC sessions. Please see the attachment for your session assignment. Sessions will be held in the Presentation Room of the Auxiliary Services Building (entrance C). If there is a conflict with your scheduled time, please contact your Administrator of Schools (AOS).

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School Administrators:

You now have access to your 2022-23 FTE Audit. Please review the report with your staff. The report will include verification of faculty/staff, FTE, title and budget code(s). Please refer to the “Instructions” sheet in the document for assistance in completing the audit.

  • October 3, 2022 – DUE DATE for the FTE Audit Report to be completed for HR to process. Check the “yellow” box on the front page to indicate audit completion.

Any corrections made on the FTE Audit Report will be made by HR. Change forms will not be required; however, new hires not listed on the report will require the submission of a hire sheet to HR in Frontline.

If you are interested in meeting with HR to review/assist with your audit, a link will be available on the Instructions sheet in your audit documents to schedule a time to meet. You are welcome to invite your administrative assistant and/or Assistant Principal to the meeting. We ask that you review the audit and come prepared to the meeting with needed changes to your audit.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

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DATE:    
Thursday, September 22, 2022

TO:  
High School Principals
High School Heath Teachers

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Staff Assistant, Teaching & Learning
Jane Harward, Administrator of Science/STEM/Health/PE/Dance

SUBJECT:   
Required CPR/AED Training in Schools

CPR Training is now codified as 53G-10-408 and is written into USBE Rule as R277-465. This requires LEAs to provide CPR instruction to all students consistent with the Health Education Core Standards and as required in Subsection 53G-10-408(5):

  • using a certified CPR instructor
  • following Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines for CPR; and
  • using cognitive and psychomotor skills training (virtual schools are exempt from the hands-on training portion of requirement)

An LEA shall provide the CPR instruction using the following ratios as closely as possible: a student to instructor ratio of no greater than 15:1; and a mannequin to student ratio no greater than 1:6.

Fortunately, there are some options for JSD principals and health teachers to choose from to meet the criteria at your school:

  • Contract with the local EMS for a certified instructor to train students
  • Certify an LEA school employee as an instructor to train students
  • Contract with a third party who specializes in CPR/AED instruction to provide the instruction

Health students do not need to be CPR certified, but are required to receive CPR training as outlined above. Teaching & Learning will be utilizing a state grant to reimburse the costs of training teachers and/or contracted services at a maximum of $6/per student. Principals, please coordinate with your health teachers and complete the Google form to let us know how your school will meet this legal requirement.

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You are invited to the Learning Edge Conference on November 15, 2022, at the Provo Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The theme is "Find the Fun - Fall in Love with Your Job Again". Several Jordan School District administrators will be presenting in addition to some nationally known educators and artists.

See attached flyer for more information.

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UEN is offering several different online courses for principals looking to enhance their leadership with
technology. The first class begins in November. Visit the UEN Catalog  to register today!

For questions contact Jared Covili, Consultant for Digital Teaching and Learning.

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DATE:
Thursday, September 22, 2022

TO:  
All Administrators

FROM:  
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT: 
Updated Reports in the State’s Data Gateway

The state’s Data Gateway contains official assessment, early college, graduation, and early learning data. Administrators must have an account that they sign into on the Data Gateway to be able to drill down in the reports to see teacher and student level data.

The Data Gateway may be accessed here: https://datagateway.schools.utah.gov/Login

Here are the reports that have been recently updated:

Compare Schools: This report, updated with 2022 RISE and Utah Aspire Plus results, compares proficiency and growth (MGP) for demographically similar schools from across the state.

Utah Aspire Plus: This report contains Utah Aspire Plus data, updated with 2022 assessment results, for districts and schools.

WIDA Access Individual Student Reports: This report allows school administrators to download 2022 WIDA Access individual student reports based on current enrollment for students in your building right now.

The student proficiency, student growth, ACT, and early college reports will all be updated over the next few weeks as well.

Data Gateway accounts for school administrators should already be updated based on current school assignments. However, if an administrator needs an account in the Data Gateway, or your account has been locked or deleted, please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

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This is the most recent training materials for the School LAND Trust Program. Please take note of important information and training dates.

Important Take-Aways from this information:
October 20, 2022 Deadlines:

  • Hold your first SCC Meeting
  • Update the State website with your council members
  • Electronically sign the Principal Assurance portion (on the page where you update the council members)
  • Update your school website with the required information (see information below)

Information from the State LAND Trust Office:

  1. What's New Video: this 6-minute video goes through the minor changes to our program and includes important reminders as the year begins. It will be uploaded to our YouTube channel over the week and will include subtitles at that time. But in the meantime, you can use this link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFMI6taHi0/jK3iNqCa8eQctd-rwM50Ng/watch?utm_content=DAFMI6taHi0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
  2. Timelines: Attached are the suggested timelines. Remember, districts must set district-wide deadlines ahead of the March and May state deadlines to allow for school board review before submission. The timelines are attached to this email and will also be uploaded to the website within the week.
  3. Creating a Website Log-In: Many administrators are new to our program this year and will need a login to the website. The attached instructions should walk them through the process of signing up for a username and password. Please share as needed.
  4. Live online council training: save the date! Our annual online council member training will be held on the following dates. Email invites will be sent out to all council members on October 21st (following the Oct. 20th deadlines)
    1. Nov. 9 (12 pm)
    2. Nov. 9 (7 pm)
    3. Nov. 14th (12 pm)
    4. Nov. 14th (7 pm)
  1. Book a Training: If your school/district/charter is in need of live training, use the following link to book a training. If you are looking for in-person training, please wait for a confirmation email. Book a Training

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DATE:   
September 14, 2022

TO: 
All Principals, Jordan School District

FROM:  
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Jordan District Nurses

SUBJECT:  
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Jordan School District requires that at least 3 employees in each building be certified in CPR and First Aid. Most certifications are valid for 2 years. It is also recommended that employees who will have direct responsibility for student health and safety be CPR/First Aid certified. This may include front office staff, playground aides, hall monitors, P.E. teachers, etc. It is also recommended that you keep a list of current CPR/First Aid certified staff members by all main phone lines where calls for emergency help may originate. A template is attached.

CPR, First Aid, and AED training and certification is now available to district employees in an online format through the National Safety Council (NSC). The attached document will outline the steps necessary to complete the online portion of the course. Information can also be accessed by going here: CPR & First Aid. The cost of the course is $29.95 and should be paid by the employee at the time of registration. Schools may provide reimbursement for the course, if funds are available, by following appropriate pre-approval and reimbursement procedures.

Once the online course is completed, employees may sign up to complete their certification by attending a 2 hour skills check session with our district nurses. To sign up for a skill check, you will need to register with JPLS under CPR/First Aid/AED skill check. All skill checks must be completed within 45 days of sign-up for the online course. The dates and times for the skill check sessions are listed on the attached flyer.

Please complete the attached CPR/First Aid certification form and return it to the Nursing Services office (Nadine Page) by November 16, 2022.

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Principals may provide newly hired teachers with three (3) preparation days when hired AFTER the start of a new contract year. The principal will pay for the substitute with school funds and the newly hired teacher will be paid according to the funding source of the teacher he/she is replacing.

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Principals:

Please invite your SCC Chair to attend this important Jordan Parent Advisory Committee (JPAC) meeting with the Jordan District Board Members.

October 18, 2022
JATC-S in the auditorium
6:30-8:00 pm

Thank you!

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DATE:   
September 15, 2022

TO: 
Principals
Assistant Principals

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services

SUBJECT:
Panorama Student Success Training Opportunity

There will be a Student Success training and overview opportunity held on Friday, September 23, 2022. This training is for any Panorama Student Success user in your building/location that needs an introduction or refresher using Student Success. A recording of the training will be made available afterwards. The Positive Behavior system will NOT be included in the training.

The Student Success training is scheduled for:

Friday, September 23, 2022
1:30-3:30pm
Zoom link: https://panoramaed.zoom.us/j/2595167292

Participants may attend at any point during the training opportunity.

Reminder:

If there are technical problems of any kind – including passwords, student numbers, dashboard issues, survey problems, etc. – you or someone from the school will need to contact Panorama Support at support+utahjordan@panoramaed.com. Info Systems and Student Services cannot assist with technical issues in Panorama. Teachers may contact support+utahjordan@panoramaed.com as well.

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Effective Teacher Training (ETT) is back and better than ever!

Beneficial for: All teachers!
Also welcome: Specialists and mental health providers.

Topics include: antecedents, behavior basics, class-wide and individual interventions, increasing academic effectiveness, data-based decision making, students with unique needs, and personal wellness.

This optional 7-week course will be offered online in an asynchronous format. Learners will engage with content and activities via Canvas.

Register on JPLS no later than Sept. 30th.
Course code: 101914
1 USBE credit or 14 relicensure points are available at no cost for those who complete the course, however the Special Education department will not be providing compensation for this optional course.

For questions please contact:
Melanie Dawson at melanie.dawson@jordandistrict.org
or

Katie Jarvis at katie.jarvis@jordandistrict.org

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DATE:
September 6, 2022

TO:
All Principals
All Special Education Staff

FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Melanie Dawson, Principal of River's Edge

SUBJECT:
ASPEN Training for Special Education Personnel 2022-2023

ASPEN training will continue to be required for all licensed special education teachers, SLPs, school psychologists, elementary school counselors, and for all instructional assistants in SEB and Autism self-contained support classrooms during the 2022-2023 school year. (Exception: Staff with a current Mandt certification will not need to be ASPEN trained).

Please see the attached Memo for more information and training schedule.

Please contact Cassidy Hansen at cassidy.hansen@jordandistrict.org or Daveed Goodrich at daveed.goodrich@jordandistrict.org with any questions.