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Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Chris Richards-Khong, Associate Administrator of Teaching and Learning

Utah State Board of Education and the AP Program invite interested AP educators to a day of observation and collaboration this summer at Salt Lake City’s AP Reading event on Monday, June 2nd from 8:00am-4:00pm (breakfast available starting at 7:00am).

During the event, AP educators will get the opportunity to participate in a variety of immersive experiences that showcase the rigorous assessment scoring and calibration process that takes place at our AP readings. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for the day.

The event is open to AP teachers of all subject areas and AP district administrators who are interested in learning about how participation in AP Assessment Reading events can benefit their AP staff and students. Below is a list of the subjects that will be having assessment readings in Salt Lake City:

Art and Design
Art History
Comparative Government and Politics
English Literature
Research (current & prospective teachers are welcome to fill out the form)
Seminar (current & prospective teachers are welcome to fill out the form)
US Government and Politics

Please encourage any interested educators to fill out the interest form no later than Friday, April 25th. They will have a max capacity for each subject, so they will be reviewing all interested attendees and ensuring that they have a diverse number of schools, districts, and experience levels in the final attendee list. If they are not able to accommodate you, they will create a wait list and notify you of any last-minute opportunities as they arise.

The reading will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center, SLC.

Interest Form

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DATE: 
Thursday, April 17, 2025

TO:  
Middle and High School Administrators

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

SUBJECT:   
Research Project

The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.

Project Title: Effective Collaborative Practices in Transition (Secondary) IEP Meetings: A General Educator’s Perspective

Applicant: Christopher Liechty, Grand Canyon University

The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project and to solicit your participation in a survey. Participation in the study is at your discretion. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.

Your teachers will receive an email invitation to participate in either a survey or interview that will solicit information about how they collaborate as part of an IEP meeting.

Thank you for your assistance.

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DATE:  
Thursday, April 17, 2025

TO:
All School Administrators

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

SUBJECT:   
Research Project

The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.

Project Title: Exploration of the Male Student Achievement Gap

Applicant: Korie Bellamy, Weber State University

The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project and to solicit your participation in a survey. Participation in the study is at your discretion. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.

The research will involve 20-minute one-on-one interviews with language arts, math, science and social studies teachers.

Thank you for your assistance.

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All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Mike Haynes - Director, Jordan Education Foundation

The Challenge Obstacle Run is a family-friendly fundraising obstacle course run open to all ages and created to make a difference in Jordan District Classrooms! Sponsored by local businesses and Jordan Education Foundation, 100% of proceeds go directly toward Classroom Grants benefiting students & teachers in Jordan District!

The Challenge Run is open to the community with participation from all of our schools.

The run begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 and ends with a (free), fun family festival with lots of free giveaways. You can participate in any one of the events (Obstacle Run, Festival, Fundraising) or in all three! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a super fun day!

  • Saturday, May 10
  • 9 a.m.
  • Veterans Memorial Park, West Jordan
  • A T-shirt is included in registration

Come see what all the fun is about!  For more details and to register online, please visit jefchallenge.org.

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Middle School Principals
High School Principals

FROM:
Jason Skidmore, CTE Director

It's time to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Jordan School District! The "Jordan At-A-Glance 23-24" report showcases impressive graduation rates and highlights the district's robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. These initiatives empower students with valuable certifications in fields like Health Science, Engineering, Computer Science, and Digital Media. Dive into this data to see how our Jordan District CTE sets the stage for student success and leads the way in educational excellence.

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TO:
Principals

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Hello There,

I wanted to reach out to share some exciting resources that are available to Salt Lake County schools! Jordan Valley Water is thrilled to be offering free school tours of both our Water Treatment Plant and Conservation Garden Park to Grades 3 and up. High school tours are also available—if interested please reply to the email below and I will send you a specific high school tour flyer. We believe that these tours will provide valuable learning experiences for staff and students alike, and we would love to have your school district represented!

We would greatly appreciate it if you could help spread the word by sharing the attached flyer with teachers and educational staff within your district. These flyers contain all the necessary details and information on how to register for a tour. It’s a great opportunity for teachers to learn about resources they can incorporate into their classrooms, as well as to provide hands-on experiences for their students.

Thank you for your support and we hope to see you on a tour soon!

Madeline Sueltz
Community Outreach Coordinator
madelines@jvwcd.org

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All Administrators
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator

Attached is the Special Ed Newsletter for April 2025.

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DATE: 
April 10, 2025

TO: 
All Principals and All Counselors

FROM:  
Michael Anderson, Ph.D., Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Stacee Worthen, School Counselor Consultant

SUBJECT:  
2025-2026 Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) Calendar

Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) dates are planned so that individual counseling teams may include them in their school and CSCP calendars. It is essential that counselors prioritize and attend CSCP meetings as they work to perform their other duties and tasks. This allows counselors to enhance their skills, understand responsibilities and expectations, gain mastery on compliance-related items, and improve upon best practices and positive workflow.

See the full schedule on the memo below.

 

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DATE:    
April 7, 2025

TO:  
All Principals

FROM: 
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator

SUBJECT: 
DSPD Training

Special Education is partnering with the Department of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) and the Utah Parent Center to host a virtual information session on April 15, 2025. This event is for anyone with a student that has a disability. DSPD provides community resources to students with disabilities. It is important that students get on the waitlist early!

The training will include information such as: What exactly is DSPD, and why should I be on the waitlist? What are the benefits for people waiting for services? Join us to answer these questions and more! Hosted by Amber Beck, Jordan School District Parent Consultant, and Calleen Kenney, Family to Family Network Coordinator, with guest Anna Dees DSPD Intake Specialist.

Please distribute the attached flyer to your community.

For more information or questions about the event, please contact Ashley Calhoun at 801-567-8208 or ashley.calhoun@jordandistrict.org

 

JSD DSPD Training Flyer - English

JSD DSPD Training Flyer - Spanish

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Chris Richards-Khong, Associate Administrator of Teaching and Learning

We will be hiring instructors of asynchronous virtual courses for original credit, grade replacement credit, and credit recovery. Number of instructors will be based on fluctuating student enrollment. Only internal JSD candidates will be considered. Accepting only current licensed, contracted educators. See complete Frontline listing for more detail (JobID: 11839). Applicants must start an application profile and state they are current employees before they will be able to see the posting.

Date applications close: 04/14/2025
Date positions begin: June 2025

For general information about Jordan Credit Center, please visit our website.

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All Administrators

FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Brandon Conti, Risk Management Coordinator

Awkward postures are deviations of body parts from their neutral position. Working in these postures is a contributing factor to musculoskeletal disorders and can cause discomfort. Please see tips and hints below.

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TO:
All Principals

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning

Principals,

As a school leader you are key to the success of instructional coaching, a powerful and evolving tool in education!

Please mark your calendars to attend our final Instructional Coaching Institute with your coaching team. You will be provided time to review your current coaching plan, collaborate with other schools on coaching, and begin to discuss plans for next year.

SECONDARY ICI:
DATE: Wednesday, April 16th
TIME: 8:00-11:00 a.m.
PLACE: ASB Auditorium

ELEMENTARY ICI:
DATE: Friday, April 18th
TIME: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
PLACE: ASB Auditorium

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DATE:        
March 27, 2025

TO:  
Administrators
Survey Coordinators

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

SUBJECT:
Navigating Panorama Survey Results

Below you will find resources to help you navigate and use Panorama Survey Results.

  1. Navigating Panorama Survey Results [Video]: 5-minute video guiding school leaders into your survey results
  2. Winter 2025 Key Insights Report [PDF]: High level insights from Winter 2025 survey results

Additionally, there are several resources in Panorama Academy that may be helpful to you. These are available anytime in Panorama.

  1. Navigating Survey Reports Video [34-minutes]
  2. Reviewing Survey Data and Taking Action
  3. PDF of all results, click "Save as PDF" from main survey page [DIstrict Elementary example]

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All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager

We're launching a redesigned login site for the Canvas Professional Development instance!

This new design will be implemented on March 28th, 2025. All of your existing course enrollments and progress will remain unchanged.

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DATE: 
March 26, 2025

TO:  
Administrators
All Panorama Users

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

SUBJECT:  
Intervention Plans in Panorama: Communicating with Families

As we strive to increase trust and further deepen MTSS within your school, communication with a student’s respective parent/guardian is critical. Schools may keep parents/guardians informed about their student’s intervention plan and progress by generating a secure link directly from a student’s profile in Panorama’s Student Success.

Any educator with access to a student’s intervention plan may share the plan by generating a secure link that parents/guardians may access for 45 days.

Instructions are found in Panorama Academy or by using this link. Educators may select from a list of pre-populated guardian emails or create a custom message.

Parents/guardians will be able to view intervention plan details, current or updated progress notes and strategies, and frequently asked questions about intervention plans.

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DATE:  
March 26, 2025

TO:  
Administrators
School Safety Specialists
Threat Assessment Team Members

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

SUBJECT:   
Proactive Strategies to Prevent Youth Violence **OPPORTUNITY**

School leaders are facing an alarming rise in violence, threats, and behavioral challenges. The pressure to respond to crises is overwhelming, but reactive measures alone won’t create lasting change.

Join an online training for Breaking the Cycle: Strategies for Youth Violence Prevention on Tuesday, April 15 at 2 PM (ET) to explore how intervention, behavioral threat assessment, and a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework can help you break the cycle of violence.

Gain insights from Michele Gay and Ben Fernandez of Safe & Sound Schools, along with Thom Jones from Navigate360 (who provides our curriculum for CSTAG), as they share actionable strategies to help you:

  • Recognize early warning signs of potential threats
  • Implement sustainable, effective prevention measures
  • Empower your staff with the confidence and tools to act

Click HERE to save your spot.

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TO:
Principals

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Description

The Principalooza Leadership Conference is an annual conference hosted by the Utah State Board of Education for school-level administrators and those who support them to both receive leadership development and critical information.

Please note: The $20 fee is not refundable. Only Visa and MasterCard payments are accepted. Space is limited to the first 400 registrations.

Your attendance will provide you with a toolbox of program information, resources, tools, research, or other section information that is pertinent to you. For any follow-up questions, you can reach out directly to quinn.kellis@schools.utah.gov.

Date of Conference: April 22, 2025
Time: 8:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Utah Valley Convention Center
Registration Closes: March 31, 2025 11:59 pm

Register HERE