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All second-grade teachers, coaches, and administrators are invited to join the literacy team for Second-Grade Night Out on February 1st at 4:15 at South Jordan Middle School. This month we will be talking about vocabulary instruction and best practices for second-grade teachers. Please join us for this informative and fun evening! Please share the attached flier with anyone who may be interested in attending.

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DATE:
January 18, 2023

TO:
Principals

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

SUBJECT:
Panorama Student Success Implementation and Renewal

The Panorama Student Success platform is a tool to proactively identify student needs and focus on building students’ sense of belonging and relationships. This platform provides immediate and timely information to quickly identify students who may be in need of interventions. Student Success is, at its most basic function, a data-dashboard for school teams to diagnose school/student needs and areas in need of immediate attention. When used, this tool will empower your teams to identify, track, and intervene with students more effectively.

Panorama’s Student Success platform is an early warning system and the only such vendor approved by the State. Currently each elementary, middle, and high school in Jordan District is on the State approved list for the subsidized amount of $2,000. For 2022-23 school year only, Student Services covered the cost for every school to have full access to Student Success. The Student Success contract ends on June 30, 2023.

This information is being shared with you at this time so you may plan your budgets accordingly.

If you are in need of any training, whether it be a refresher or in-depth, please reach out to Travis Hamblin at travis.hamblin@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8439. Trainings can be done in-person or virtually or time can be arranged with Panorama to conduct an ‘office hours’ drop-in style training.

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Some elementary schools have an old “Special Programs” banner hanging in their halls. These banners were distributed many years ago, and some of the programs they promoted are no longer active. Schools can feel free to remove the banner from their halls.

Of note: The Teaching and Learning department still sponsors enrichment programs such as debate, Monster Math, Story Weavers, and the math tournament. More information about the enrichment programs can be found on the Gifted and Talented website  or by contacting Rebecca Smith @ 88368.

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Since the number of Walk to Read extension groups has increased, schools may need extra copies of the resources the Gifted and Talented department provided when Walk to Read began.

If your school is using the resources for more than one classroom of students in Walk to Read extensions, you can order more copies on this Google form.

You can view the cover of the resource books on this link.

Before ordering on the form---  Please verify with your grade-level teams as to the resources they are using, the number of extension groups, and the additional copies that are needed.

Please make the requests by February 1, 2023.

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Please see the attached document for registration and other information for the Elementary Math Tournament at Daybreak. Registrations are due on Friday, February 17 and can be submitted via this Google Form.

Please contact Rebecca Smith (88368) with any questions you may have.

 

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The Conference will be held March 23 & 24, 2023 at Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo. Registration fees for 1 administrator and up to 2 teachers per school will be provided by Teaching & Learning. Sign up HERE before March 8, 2023. Please contact LeAnn Nelson for questions.

District office administrators and teacher specialists interested in attending may also sign up using this LINK.

The 2023 Instructional Leadership Conference has an incredible line-up of speakers! Look for flyers in district mail or visit the website.

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Having difficulty filling an Assistant Custodian position? Approval has now been given to allow custodial staff additional hours to cover for an open, unfilled, Lane 2 Assistant Custodian position. Please see the attached memo for important details.

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Principals who are absent from work for three or more days qualify for an approved administrative substitute.

Assistant principals who are absent from work for ten or more days qualify for an approved administrative substitute.

The Approved Administrative Substitute list can be found on the Admin Only HR site under Substitutes.

For questions, please contact the respective Administrator of Schools.

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DATE:
January 3, 2023

TO:
All Certified and ESPs

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

SUBJECT:
Back by Popular Demand! ETT: Cultivating Classroom Management Skills

Effective Teacher Training (ETT) is back! Our last section filled within one day of being announced, so learners need to register ASAP to reserve their spot. We are offering two more sections this year, so participants can choose what works best for their schedule.

Dates Course Section Register by
Winter Section  Jan. 23 - March 13 101914 117557  Jan. 19
Spring Section April 3 - May 22 101914 117558 March 30

For: All general education and special education teachers
Also Welcome: Specialists, mental health providers, ESPs
Instructional coaches can request to be an observer of the course instead of registering on JPLS.

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

Format: This 7-week course will be offered online in an asynchronous format. Learners will engage with content and activities via Canvas. Participants must complete the first module within the first week, or their spot in the class will be given to someone on the waitlist.

1 USBE credit is available at no cost for those who complete the course.

For questions please contact: melanie.dawson@jordandistrict.org or katie.jarvis@jordandistrict.org.

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DATE:  
January 5, 2023

TO: 
Principals

FROM:  
Mike Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director, Student Services
Stacee Worthen, Counselor Consultant

SUBJECT: 
January/February 2023 School Counselor Trainings

School Counselor Training and Professional Development for JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2023 are as follows:

January 13, 2023 (7:30am-9:00am) -- Secondary Counselor Singleton PLC, JATC South
January 13, 2023 (1:30pm-3:00pm) -- Elementary Counselor Singleton PLC, DO Rm 129
January 26, 2023 (8am-11am) -- New Counselor Training, JATC South
January 27, 2023 (1:30pm-3:00pm) -- Elementary Counselor Singleton PLC, DO Rm 129
February 6-10, 2023 -- NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK
February 8, 2023 (8am-11:30am) -- Counselor Collaborative, DO Rm 230

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Stacee Worthen at (801) 567-8309.

 

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Language & Culture Services is inviting parents who are newcomers (refugee, immigrant, or asylee) to attend a parent orientation to receive information on how they can best help their child in school. Interpreters will be provided. To best be prepared for families attending, please fill out this RSVP form. If a parent would like to attend virtually, that is also an option.

  • Location: 7905 S Redwood Rd West Jordan, UT 84088 ASB- Auditorium- Building A
  • Upcoming Dates: Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9
  • Time: 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
  • RSVP: Parent Orientation Signup Form

For more info, call 801-567-8124 or visit lcs.jordandistrict.org.

Please distribute the attached flyers to your community.

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This training from Language & Culture Services is where you can learn to use ELLevation as an efficient program for managing your ESL Program. All Schools will begin using ELLevation to monitor ELs/MLs. School staff will have easy access to data and strategies for ELs/MLs.

This training will provide efficient program management, high quality instruction, effective collaboration with colleagues and great student outcomes.

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Black History Month is a time of reflection, recognition, and rejoicing on the achievements that African Americans have made in history. Rejoicing and celebrating in the hope for a better tomorrow for all generations and recognizing the life lessons and legacy of our ancestors and be thankful for their sacrifice.

The Black Student Union and Multicultural Clubs of Jordan District invite you to a fun celebration to kick off Black History Month on Friday, Jan. 27 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Elk Ridge Middle. Dr. Tamara Stevenson, President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & C.D.O. at Westminster College is the Keynote speaker.

 

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We hope you all had time to relax and recuperate during your winter break. Whether that means time with family, or time alone--all of us deserve the break. The December student sillies are over, and now we move into testing season. The WIDA Window is open--which means you will see your ML students being pulled out of class to participate in the yearly WIDA test. Encourage them to do their best, especially in secondary.

The full newsletter can be found at the link below. Stories include:

  • ELLevation Tips and Tricks - After pulling up an activity that you would like to try in your classroom, scroll down on the activity information page to find the "Student Support" section. This section will have a list of all your ML students and their levels. It will then show you what modifications or accommodations you should make for a student at this level and tell you which students need these modifications/accomodations.
  • Culture Corner - "Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) is an educator's ability to recognize students' cultural displays of learning and meaning-making and respond positively and constructively with teaching moves that use cultural knowledge as a scaffold to connect what the student knows to new concepts and content in order to promote effective information processing. All the while, the educator understands the importance of being in a relationship and having a social-emotional connection with the student in order to create a safe space for learning."
  • WIDA Window January 5 - March 3 - The WIDA Window is the time period in which schools administer the WIDA language test to all ML students who are a level 1-4.9. Your students will periodically be pulled from class to take this test, so be understanding if they miss some class time. The test can take a while and be tiring, so be positive and understanding if they are feeling a little burned out or tired. If they test a 5 or above they never have to take it again, which can be motivating to many students--so encourage them to do their best!
  • ELD Lead Celebration - Mountain Shadows Elementary ELD Lead, Susan Allen, has put together a "Dream Team" of students excelling at learning English. They help other students around the school. Every 15 days, their ML students are tested and placed in new Walk to Read groups. For the next cycle, they are having their ML's in a group that focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening and they will be speaking into a computer and doing the WIDA practice test.

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You all learned what students really wished we knew, now let’s continue to transform our learning environments for students to thrive. There will be amazing keynotes to challenge all Jordan District employees to lead and create positive relationships with our students.

Please attend JEAC, LCS, and EDIs 2nd annual conference on Jan. 17, 2023, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at West Jordan High. Attendees not on contract time will be paid their hourly rate. For those wishing to attend during contract time, please communicate with your supervisor regarding job coverage.

To sign up for the Know More Conference click HERE.

We also want parents to be a part of our team to KNOW More and be a part of listening to one of our powerful keynotes from our educator conference on Jan. 17, 2023, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at West Jordan High. Spanish interpreters will be present. There is no need for parents to sign up, just show up.

Please view the Know More Conference Flyers.

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DATE:
January 5, 2023

TO:
Principals

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director Student Services
Caleb Olson, Consultant, Planning and Enrollment
Scott Festin, Consultant, Planning and Enrollment

SUBJECT:
District Enrollment as of January 3, 2023

Please see the attached memo.

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DP318A Resignations – Administrators and DP318 – Resignations – Licensed both state:

“Employees resigning during the contract year will be assessed the cost of a long-term substitute for any leave days used during the last [sixty (60) days for Administrators and thirty (30) days for Licensed employees] of their employment except in the case of an immediate, verified medical reason or emergency.”

Below are some clarifications on this policy:

  • If the employee is resigning at the end of their contract year (June 30th for Administrators and June 5th for 2022-2023 school year for Licensed employees), or leaving due to retirement, a leave of absence, long-term disability, or military service the charge for the cost of a long-term substitute is not applied.
  • “Leave days” as used in this policy includes sick, personal, and annual leave days.
  • If there is an immediate, verified medical reason or emergency, the applicable days are not charged the cost of a long-term substitute.
  • Bereavement, FMLA, sick bank, jury duty, excused professional days, workers’ compensation, maternity/paternity, and military days are not included when this policy is applied.
  • Administrator vacation days are accrued days and are not included when this policy is applied. However, if the Administrator has taken more vacation days than earned when the Administrator leaves, they will need to repay their full daily rate for those days. Please see DP375 – Vacation Schedule for Administrative Personnel for questions on this policy.
  • The cost of a long-term substitute is $144 for the 2022-23 school year and is applied regardless of whether a substitute is needed or not.

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DATE:
January 3, 2023

TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
Panorama SEL Survey Coordinators

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

SUBJECT:
Mid-Year Panorama SEL Surveys

Beginning January 9, 2023 (next Monday), the mid-year SEL survey window will open. The survey window will be open until Friday, February 3, 2023. In addition to the information provided in a previous JAM (dated Dec. 8, 2022) the following information is being provided to assist you in your preparations and administration of the survey.

Accessing Surveys:

 Student Surveys: 

  • Students will use their Student ID numbers as their Access Codes.
  • Students will use their codes to access surveys at surveys.panoramaed.com/utahjordan The surveys connected to this link will go live at 6:00am EST on January 9, 2023.
  • If a student has trouble accessing their survey, have the survey administrator/proctor contact the Support team with the name of the student, their school, their grade level and their ID number at support+utahjordan@panoramaed.com

Administering Surveys:

 Student Surveys:

Tracking Response Rates:

  • You may view your school’s response rates in real-time. You can also download the completion lists to see who has and hasn't completed the surveys. Here's a walkthrough video to teach you how: Completion List Video.