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To assist all users logging in jsd.instructure.com Canvas, a Google single sign-on authentication has been enabled. When navigating to jsd.instructure.com the landing page will have the option to login as a student, teacher, or parent. When logging in as a teacher or student you will use your JSD provided email username and password. With this change, a new site has been set up for all
https://digitallearning.jordandistrict.org/canvaslogin/ If you are already logged into your JSD email and navigate to jsd.instructure.com you will be automatically signed in. Additionally, as a Google user, you will be able to access jsd.instructure.com by clicking on the Google waffle icon and locating the Canvas icon.

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During this past summer, JSD teachers created curriculum content to use while teaching in the online option for Fall 2020. This content is available to all teachers. To access the content created, follow the directions on the website Instructions for Online Content. As you have questions or need further assistance, please contact your school Coach or Digital Learning Specialist.

 

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The Instructional Coaching Institute is intended to create a united vision and purpose in Jordan School District in order to better support teachers. All district and school instructional leaders, including instructional coaches, Title I coaches, BYU/UVU facilitators, and T&L specialists and consultants are considered part of the Instructional Coaching Institute and attend meetings.

Originally, these meetings were scheduled from 10:00-2:00 every Friday with an adjusted schedule of 8:00-12:00 for the August 7th and August 14th meetings.  In an effort to prioritize coaches being available to support the Professional Learning Communities and PD at the school with the new Friday schedule, we have changed the time to 11:00-2:00 beginning August 28th.  We will keep the original 10:00-2:00 schedule for the meeting on August 21st.  Participants are welcome to bring lunch and eat during the meetings as well as take a 30 min. lunch prior to the start time or after we dismiss.

This weekly communication is intended to inform you about topics and discussions that will be covered in the weekly meetings.  If you would like to attend and receive the information alongside your coach(es) you are welcome to do so.  Parts of the meetings will be recorded and links to the recordings will be included each week in this communication. We will do our best to have the agenda ready each Thursday for you to preview prior to the meeting on Friday.  Please click the link to see the agenda.  Elementary Instructional Coaching Institute (ICI) Weekly Agenda

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DATE:   
Thursday, August 13, 2020

TO:    
Elementary Principals

FROM:    
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:  
Changes in School Acadience Reading Assessment Dates

With the change in schedule approved by the Jordan School District Board of Education, the dates previously set for testers to come administer Acadience Reading benchmarks to K-3 students are no longer valid. USBE approved an extension of the beginning of the year testing window for Acadience Reading in their board meeting last week and will be releasing specific dates in the near future. Evaluation, Research & Accountability will contact each principal directly with a new Acadience Reading assessment date as soon as we confirm the testing window with the state.

Please contact Shannon Johnson at 801-567-8873 or shannon.johnson@jordandistrict.org  with any questions.

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DATE: 
Thursday, August 13, 2020

TO: 
High School Principals

FROM:  
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT: 
Fall ACT Voucher Release

High school test coordinators received the last round of ACT vouchers to be used for this fall’s national testing dates. Here is the information school administrators need to know about these vouchers:

  • They may only be used by students who were 11th graders during the 2019-20 school year that did not take the ACT with the rest of the district in March and who did not take advantage of the vouchers distributed in June.
  • Students must register for the ACT test at a national testing site. They may use the voucher as the form of payment.
  • Your test coordinators received the fall vouchers for your school on August 10th.
  • Test coordinators may send vouchers to eligible students along with the cover letter and supplemental instructions included with this memo.

Please contact Brooke Anderson or Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability with any questions.

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Attached are all forms and documents distributed during the level meetings at the annual Administrative Leadership Conference held August 5, 2020

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Attached are all forms and documents distributed during the level meetings at the annual Administrative Leadership Conference held August 5, 2020

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DATE: 
August 6, 2020

TO: 
Principals
All Special Education Staff

FROM: 
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education

SUBJECT:     
Update Contact Information for Office of Special Education

Please be advised that all questions and concerns regarding Special Education are to be directed to Amanda Hamblin effective immediately. Amanda may be contacted via phone at 801-567-8176 or by email at amanda.hamblin@jordandistrict.org. You may also contact the teacher specialist assigned to your school with any questions. Please work with your teacher specialist for your materials requests as well as any equipment needs or requests. The current teacher specialist assignments are attached here for your reference.

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We are offering ongoing training for existing programs. Teachers can register in JPLS. If you have a larger number of teachers who have not been trained in these programs and would like to request a school training please contact Michelle Lovell or Mandy Thurman.

Heggerty
Wednesday, August 12 4:30 - 7:30
Monday, August 17 5:00 - 8:00

MSRC
Thursday, August 13 4:00 - 7:00
Thursday, August 20 1:00 - 4:00
Thursday, August 20 4:00 - 7:00

 

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We have received the following information from the USBE regarding safety in administration of the KEEP Entry for kindergarten.

  • All kindergarten students will need to take the KEEP Entry in an in-person, one-on-one setting.
  • Schedule time with parents for individual testing appointments and follow school safety protocols that are in place (cleaning of materials, social distancing, etc.).
  • Optional safety protocols:
    • Have test administrators download a virtual copy of the Student Materials and project them on the white board to allow distancing while administering the assessment.
    • Use disposable manipulatives (lima beans, dried goods, etc.) as a way to cut down on time between testing appointments.

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Some schools were using the Follett system to inventory and track the books in the guided reading libraries. The technology for this system is no longer supported. Old computers may have been removed by the school tech. If you have a manual check out system (clothespins or popsicle sticks), this does not affect you. If you were using the Follet system, and would like to continue to use an electronic checkout system, please contact Michelle Lovell or Mandy Thurman.

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Think Central licenses for literacy have expired (math is not affected).  After using the program for several years, we know that there are teachers who use Think Central regularly and that there are some who don’t use it at all. In an effort to spend funds wisely we need to know how many licenses to purchase. Please forward this survey, Elementary Literacy Survey to teachers so that we can get their feedback and purchase the needed licenses.

 

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As you know, our district-wide PD day this year will take place on Tuesday, August 11th in each of your individual schools.  A preparation packet is provided with a sample schedule, a detailed agenda and an overview of each section of the day.

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DATE: 
July 1, 2020

TO:  
Principals
Special Education Teachers (Preschool and School-Age) Speech-Language Pathologists

FROM:  
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education

SUBJECT:  
Extended Year Special Educator Stipends 2020-21

Please read the attached information and instructions carefully. There is a different procedure for submitting Extended Days for payment than previously used.

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DATE:
August 5, 2020

TO:
Secondary Principals
Secondary Media Specialists

FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Shelley Nordick, Administrator, Curriculum/Staff Development
Norman Emerson, Instructional Support Services/Fine Arts Consultant

SUBJECT:
Networking Meetings for Secondary Media Specialists

In order to prepare and train secondary library media specialists to effectively provide services to their schools and to build consistency across the District’s library programs, several networking meetings have been scheduled for the 2020-21 school year. The participation of your media specialists in these meetings is appreciated.

The meetings will be held on the following dates from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.:

  • September 9, 2020
  • October 14, 2020 (Viridian Center)
  • November 18, 2020
  • January 13, 2021
  • February 17, 2021
  • March 2020 (UELMA Conference)
  • April 14, 2021
  • May 19, 2021

Please feel free to contact Norman Emerson (801-567-8364) if further information is needed. Thank you for your continued support of the library media programs in Jordan District.