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Category: Elementary Info
Acadience Reading Dashboards in Tableau
DATE:
Thursday, June 24, 2021
TO:
Elementary School Administrators
FROM:
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Acadience Reading Dashboard and Data Analysis Protocol
Acadience Reading assessment data have been added to administrator Tableau Viewer Accounts. School administrators may view longitudinal data from 2015 through 2021 for the entire district as well as any elementary school. Dashboards include proficiency and growth (Pathways Achieved) data as well as grade level measure performance. In addition, for the 2020-21 school year, there is also a dashboard that analyzes performance based on form of instruction (in-person vs. online).
These dashboards may be found here:
- Explore > Acadience Reading & Early Literacy > School Acadience Reading Analysis, 2015-2021 > Acadience Reading Analysis, 2015-2021
School administrators may also view student and teacher level data for their school.
Student and teacher level dashboards may be found here:
- Explore > Acadience Reading & Early Literacy > School Acadience Reading Analysis, 2015-2021 > [Your School Name] – 2021 Acadience Reading Student Level Data
To help you make sense of and analyze your Acadience Reading assessment data in terms of core instruction and tier II interventions, a data analysis protocol has been included with this memo.
Please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability with questions about the dashboards or data analysis protocol.
2021-22 Inservice Rate
Jordan School District Payroll Department
Effective July 1, 2021
2021-22 INSERVICE RATE
$28.51 PER HOUR
What Do I Do with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in My Building?
Please retain your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) until we receive further guidance. Contact your Cabinet supervisor with any questions.
“Camp Adventure”–Help Your Students Stay Connected to Reading!
The 12-Week Virtual Camp Adventure
Capstone Reading has created the “Virtual Camp Adventure,” in which students may stay connected to reading, writing, and creative experiences throughout the summer. Enrollment is free, and further information is available at https://vanmeterlibraryvoice.blogspot.com/2020/05/its-time-for-12-week-virtual-camp.html.
Kajeet Devices Disabled for the Summer 2021
Information Systems would like you to be aware that as of tomorrow, June 11, 2021, all Kajeet devices throughout the district will be disabled for the summer. They will be re-enabled on August 16th. If you have any questions, please contact Mark Sowa at 801-567-8392.
Administrative Assignments – June 10, 2021
The following are new administrative assignments:
New Assignments effective July 1, 2021:
- James Groethe, assistant principal at Copper Hills High appointed assistant principal at Bingham High School, replacing Kenneth Damron who resigned.
- Sterling Hunt, assistant principal at West Jordan High appointed assistant principal at Copper Hills High, replacing James Groethe who was transferred.
- Noelapoomaikala (Noelani) Ioane, teacher specialist in Teaching & Learning appointed assistant principal at West Jordan High, replacing Sterling Hunt who was transferred.
- Josh Sullivan, assistant principal at Channing Hall, appointed assistant principal at Bluffdale and Antelope Canyon Elementary.
- Aubri Moench, teacher at Fox Hollow Elementary, appointed assistant principal, on an open contract, at a location to be determined.
Important Back to School Documents Translated
We have translated the following forms:
Home Language Survey
Fee Waiver
Chrome Book Agreement
Student/Family Residency
ACT Letter and Consent Release Form
Discrimination Complaint
Parental Exclusion
You can access the forms in 9 (nine) translated languages here. Please contact the Language and Culture Services Department (ELS) for more questions.
2021 WIDA Access Data Dashboard
Date:
June 10, 2021
To:
All School Administrators
From:
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
Subject:
2021 WIDA Access Results and Dashboard
Results for the 2021 WIDA Access assessment administered in January-March this year are now available on your Tableau Viewer account. School administrators may access the following data:
- District level data
- School level data
- Student level data
School administrators may interact with the data using the following demographic filters:
- School year
- Grade level
- Gender
- Economically disadvantaged
- Race/ethnicity
- Students with a disability
A data analysis protocol has been provided to help school leadership and EL teams examine the assessment data and brainstorm possible responses or implementations to further support the learning of EL students.
As a reminder, if having a group of teachers work with the Tableau dashboards is something principals are interested in, temporary access to the 2021 WIDA Access results may be granted through Tableau. Please contact Ben Jameson for more information.
Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Training 2021-22
Starting Fall 2021, Utah’s K-3 educators in 69 Districts and/or charter schools will be engaging in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning to advance their knowledge and skills in the science of reading.
In light of Utah’s early reading data over the last several years, Utah State Board of Education has prioritized literacy instruction for K-3 students and has selected LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning to support teachers in advancing their knowledge about the science of reading. Based on middle of year Acadience Reading growth data from the 2020-2021 school year, 69 school districts and charters were chosen to participate in this training. Jordan District was among the 69 school districts. As part of this initiative, all K-3 classroom and special education teachers and instructional coaches serving grades K-3 in the area of literacy are asked to participate in this particular professional learning. School administrators and school psychologists will participate in a leaders training.
The professional learning sessions will be held in regional locations across the state. Actual locations and dates will be determined in coordination with each school district. Sessions will likely occur between August 2021 through September 2023. Because of the implementation of Really Great Reading and Walk to Read, we have requested to start LETRS trainings as late as possible. We are currently waiting for approval from USBE.
LETRS training consists of 8 units. Each unit includes online coursework, classroom application with students, and an in-person session. LETRS training will closely align with the training teachers will receive this summer and the work that will be taking place at your schools. An informational handout is attached.
We are sending out a brief introductory message to K-3 teachers regarding LETRS training. We understand we don’t have full information, but we would like teachers to know a little about LETRS before the Literacy Launch training that begins next week. Please feel free to reach out to Shelley Nordick with questions or concerns.
K-3 Really Great Reading Training Links 2021
The training links for teachers who are new to Really Great Reading have been sent to each teacher’s district email. Please be aware that the links come from messages@matrixlms.com. Since this is an unusual email address, teachers sometimes delete the email. If this happens, please contact Cindy Stevenson and she can have the links resent. This training can be done anytime this summer and the links will stay active for one year. Teachers will receive a $300.00 stipend for completing this training. It is not necessary to contact anyone when teachers have completed the training. The company supplies the district with a report of who has completed the training. If teachers have completed the training earlier this year, it is not necessary for them to do the training again.
2020-21 RISE Individual Student Reports in Skyward
DATE:
Thursday, June 3, 2021
TO:
School Administrators
School Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
RISE Individual Student Reports in Skyward
Summative RISE Individual Student Reports (ISRs) are being uploaded into Skyward Family Access student portfolios by the Information Systems Department. Reports for tests completed prior to May 24 are already uploaded. Score reports will continue to be uploaded as RISE testing closes out. The last reports for year-round students will be uploaded the week of June 14. Test scores will be uploaded to the test scores modules in Skyward after the testing window is completed in June.
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 Ben Jameson or Brooke Anderson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability with any questions about the RISE ISRs.
Administrative Assignments – May 25, 2021
The following are new administrative assignments:
New Assignments effective July 1, 2021:
- Michael Haynes, JEF Board Member appointed director of the Jordan Education Foundation, replacing Steve Hall who is retiring.
- Amanda Bollinger, consultant in Special Education appointed staff assistant in the Special Education Department.
- Kaye Rizzuto, Social Studies teacher at Elk Ridge Middle appointed consultant in the Teaching & Learning Department, replacing Pam Su’a who is retiring.
- Tamara Rajczyk, teacher specialist in Special Education appointed consultant in the Special Education Department, replacing Shelly Davis who is retiring.
- Audrey Fish, assistant principal at Fort Herriman Middle appointed principal at Sunset Ridge Middle, replacing Kim Searle who is retiring.
- Lisa Jackson, principal at Southland Elementary appointed assistant principal at Fort Herriman Middle, replacing Audrey Fish who was transferred.
- Garett York, assistant principal at Westvale Elementary appointed principal at Southland Elementary, replacing Lisa Jackson who was transferred.
- Tyler (TJ) Davenport, elementary teacher at Plymouth Elementary in the Granite School District, who was offered open contract in February 2021, appointed assistant principal at Westvale Elementary, replacing Garett York who was transferred.
- Frank Preston, assistant principal at Herriman and Butterfield Canyon Elementary appointed assistant principal at Herriman and Daybreak Elementary.
- Jennifer Smith, assistant principal at Foothills Elementary appointed assistant principal at Copper Canyon and Welby Elementary.
- Michelle Kilcrease, assistant principal at Blackridge Elementary appointed assistant principal at Blackridge and Foothills Elementary.
- Angela Hamilton, assistant principal at Bastian Elementary appointed assistant principal at Bastian and Butterfield Canyon Elementary.
- Allyson Stovall, assistant principal at Southland and Welby Elementary appointed part-time assistant principal at Southland Elementary.
- Kami Taylor, teacher specialist in Teaching & Learning appointed consultant for STEM and Computer Science in the Teaching & Learning Department.
- Todd Theobald, assistant principal at Daybreak Elementary, part-time, appointed part-time administrator on special assignment in the Teaching & Learning Department.
2021 Summer Hours for School Personnel
DATE:
May 26, 2021
TO:
All Principals and Administrative Assistants
FROM:
June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources
Administrators of Schools
SUBJECT:
Summer Hours for School Personnel
Please review the schedule of Summer Hours for School Personnel below, with all designated summer school personnel at your location. Extended school office/business hours are acceptable; however, other adjusted schedules are NOT acceptable because they limit public access to school personnel.
Changes in Current Technology Support – May 2021
In an effort to keep you informed about changes in current technology support, Information Systems is announcing the following:
- Information Systems is now able to support the new Apple operating system, OS 11, also called Big Sur, for devices that are capable of running it. Upgrading to this new operating system will need to be a technician assisted process. To determine if your computer is capable of accepting this upgrade, and to begin the process where applicable, please contact your building computer technician.
- The newest generation of Apple computers using the M1 chip are now supported. Please see your building computer technician for further assistance with getting these devices deployed.
- Information Systems is changing the district's antivirus from Sophos to Trend Micro. If you have any questions about this change, please consult your building computer technician.
New Early Numeracy Assessment Requirement: Introducing Acadience Math
DATE:
Thursday, May 27, 2021
TO:
Elementary Administrators
FROM:
Shelley Nordick, Ph.D., Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
Amy Kinder, Math Consultant
SUBJECT:
State-Mandated Early Numeracy Assessment: Acadience Math
In the 2020 Legislative session, the Legislature passed a law (53E-4-307.5) requiring the administration of an early numeracy assessment. Due to the pandemic, this requirement was suspended for the 2020-21 school year, but the assessment will be administered beginning with the 2021-22 school year.
Please see complete memo below.
2021 Summer Pool Hours for Elementary Head Administrative Assistants
DATE:
May 20, 2021
TO:
Elementary Principals
Elementary Head Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Jill Durrant, Administrator of Schools
SUBJECT:
Summer Pool Hours for Elementary Head Administrative Assistants
As a reminder, elementary school head administrative assistants have up to forty (40) hours to use during the summer months. These hours remain optional and flexible and are to be used in coordination with the school principal.
It is suggested the hours be spread out over the summer months and be used to keep registration current in Skyward and address other matters that typically build up over the summer months (voicemails, purchase verifications, timesheets, etc.). These hours should not be used for summer school coverage. The hope is that these summer hours will aid the school in a successful opening for the students.
The hours should be reported through True Time under the heading “Contract Pool Hours” and will be charged to account number: 10 E xxx 0050 2483 152.
JL/jc
cc:
Cabinet
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Important Information Regarding 2021 Summer School Supplies
Each school may spend up to $300 for summer school supplies from ESSER II funds. This is a per school allocation and not a per teacher allocation. The $300 summer school allocation from the ESSER II funds must have expenses coded directly to the 7215 program number. All purchases must have original documentation (scans if submitting an echeck in the Skyward system) attached for auditing purposes. Include a clear description of items purchased on the check request or on the p-card so purchases are easily identifiable. Include in the description that the supplies are being used for summer school. Purchases can include supplies and materials directly tied to summer school. Purchases cannot include food, incentives, toys, or clothing.
“NEW Behavioral and Mental Health Crisis Resource” – May 2021
DATE:
May 19, 2021
TO:
Elementary, Middle, High Schools Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
“NEW Behavioral and Mental Health Crisis Resource”
The Utah Department of Human Services has recently created the Stabilization and Mobile Response Team. This is meant to be an alternative to the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT). This resource is available for children and families from 7am-11pm. This resource can be reached by calling 1-833-SAFE-FAM (1-833-723-3326). This resource is meant for any parent or caregiver that is experiencing any of the following challenges with a child: threatens to inflict harm on self or others, is verbally or physically aggressive, uses substances, destroys or steals property, has difficulty in school, often runs away, bullies or is bullied, demonstrates severe changes in mood, experiences depression or anxiety, is withdrawn from friends and peers.
Here is a brief description of how this team will assist with these challenges.
Mobile Response Services
Provided to you in your home or at school to ease an immediate challenge and provide support.
- Minimize the impact of the challenge on you and your family
- Create safety plans
- Connect you and your family to other helpful resources
Stabilization Services
Short-term services may be provided in addition to mobile response to help ensure your family’s long-term success.
- Teach skills to improve family functioning
- Create plans that prepare you for and prevent future challenges
- Prevent the need for out-of-home services
- Equip you with ongoing resources and support
For more information visit their website and review the attached flyer.
Protect Your Child with Student Accident Insurance 2021-22
Health Special Risk, Inc. is offering two options for supplemental accident insurance, at-school coverage and 24-hour coverage. See attached flyer (English and Spanish) for additional information. Please consider including the information in your school packets.