Jordan School District
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DATE:
Thursday, September 21, 2023
TO:
All School Administrators
All Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
2023-24 Stakeholder Input Survey – Preparation and Administration Details
The 2023-24 Stakeholder Input Survey will be administered to parents, school employees, and students in grades K-12 beginning Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and ending Tuesday, November 21, 2023. All parents, licensed educators, education support professionals and students should be invited and encouraged to participate in the survey.
Survey respondents have the opportunity to take part of the survey for school individual principals, assistant principals, classroom teachers and licensed support staff (i.e., instructional coaches, counselors, school psychologists, speech language pathologists, library media coordinators, cluster leaders, etc.). Thus, we need to ensure that the survey contains an accurate list of each school’s licensed educators for whom respondents can take the survey.
The table below contains a unique link for each school that will direct viewers to a list of licensed staff that has been downloaded from Skyward. Administrative assistants are asked to verify the accuracy of that list, adding or deleting licensed educators as necessary. Staff verification lists need to be verified by Friday, October 13, 2023. This will allow enough time for Evaluation, Research & Accountability to upload the staff lists into the survey. Once the survey begins, we will be unable to add or delete any staff, so it is essential that administrative assistants carefully verify the accuracy of these lists.
The staff verification list should contain all licensed educators:
Please see the table below to access your school’s staff verification list.
Administrative assistants, please click the link next to your school to view and verify your staff list for accuracy. Contact Ben Jameson (ben.jameson@jordandistrict.org) with questions. Please check the following items for accuracy:
Elementary Schools
| School | Link to Staff Verification List |
| Antelope Canyon Elementary | Link |
| Aspen Elementary | Link |
| Bastian Elementary | Link |
| Blackridge Elementary | Link |
| Bluffdale Elementary | Link |
| Butterfield Canyon Elementary | Link |
| Columbia Elementary | Link |
| Copper Canyon Elementary | Link |
| Daybreak Elementary | Link |
| Eastlake Elementary | Link |
| Elk Meadows Elementary | Link |
| Falcon Ridge Elementary | Link |
| Foothills Elementary | Link |
| Fox Hollow Elementary | Link |
| Golden Fields Elementary | Link |
| Hayden Peak Elementary | Link |
| Heartland Elementary | Link |
| Herriman Elementary | Link |
| Jordan Hills Elementary | Link |
| Jordan Ridge Elementary | Link |
| Majestic Elementary | Link |
| Midas Creek Elementary | Link |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Link |
| Mountain Point Elementary | Link |
| Mountain Shadows Elementary | Link |
| Oak Leaf Elementary | Link |
| Oakcrest Elementary | Link |
| Oquirrh Elementary | Link |
| Ridge View Elementary | Link |
| Riverside Elementary | Link |
| Riverton Elementary | Link |
| Rocky Peak Elementary | Link |
| Rosamond Elementary | Link |
| Rose Creek Elementary | Link |
| Silver Crest Elementary | Link |
| South Jordan Elementary | Link |
| Southland Elementary | Link |
| Terra Linda Elementary | Link |
| Welby Elementary | Link |
| Westland Elementary | Link |
| Westvale Elementary | Link |
Middle Schools
| School | Link to Staff Verification List |
| Copper Mountain Middle | Link |
| Elk Ridge Middle | Link |
| Fort Herriman Middle | Link |
| Hidden Valley Middle | Link |
| Joel P. Jensen Middle | Link |
| Kelsey Peak Middle | Link |
| Mountain Creek Middle | Link |
| Oquirrh Hills Middle | Link |
| South Hills Middle | Link |
| South Jordan Middle | Link |
| Sunset Ridge Middle | Link |
| West Hills Middle | Link |
| West Jordan Middle | Link |
High Schools
| School | Link to Staff Verification List |
| Bingham High | Link |
| Copper Hills High | Link |
| Herriman High | Link |
| JATC North | Link |
| JATC South | Link |
| Kings Peak High | Link |
| Mountain Ridge High | Link |
| Riverton High | Link |
| Valley High | Link |
| West Jordan High | Link |
Special Schools
| School | Link to Staff Verification List |
| Kauri Sue Hamilton School | Link |
| River’s Edge School | Link |
| South Valley School | Link |
The following are reminders to keep in mind when completing evaluations.
Full UETS-based JPAS -- Educators on a full UETS-based JPAS will upload student growth with data and stakeholder directly into the Perform system. Educators can upload the documents directly from their computer by logging into Perform and choosing “My Folder” -- “Evidence” -- “Add Artifact.” Educators are asked to name the file and can then choose to upload a document from the computer or add a URL.
Student growth with data must include the following:
Stakeholder input could include climate survey information with reflection, teacher initiated email chain with parents or other stakeholders, or descriptive phone logs (must include date, who talked with, summary of discussions). The intent is to show personalized communication with parents.
Administrators may access evidence by logging into Perform and selecting “My Staff” -- “Staff” -- the individual teacher’s folder -- “Evidence.”
The first cycle for provisional teachers is due December 22, 2023.
Please contact the JES office as soon as possible when you know you may have trouble meeting deadlines.
Interim -- Educators on an Interim JPAS will complete a self evaluation and 3 required goals at the beginning of the year and reflect on the 3 required goals at the end of the year. Educators can access the evaluation by logging into Perform and choosing “My Folder” -- “Tasks” -- “Beginning of Year Interim Form.” Educators must click on the “Save and Submit” button once they have completed the beginning of the year form so that the evaluator can access the form for approval.
Administrators may access and approve Interim Evaluations by logging into Perform and selecting “Signatures.” Evaluations will not be available for approval until after the educator has “Saved and Submitted.”
Beginning of the year requirements and approval are due October 31, 2023.
Educators on an Interim JPAS will complete an end-of-year reflection by logging into Perform and choosing “My Folder” -- “Tasks” -- “End of Year Interim Form.” Student growth with data and stakeholder input are uploaded at this time.
Student growth with data must include the following:
Stakeholder input could include climate survey information with reflection, teacher initiated email chain with parents or other stakeholders, or descriptive phone logs (must include date, who talked with, summary of discussions). The intent is to show personalized communication with parents.
Deadline for completion of End of the Year Interim Evaluations is May 31, 2024.
Please use the attached flyer(s) to promote the upcoming clinic at your school. If you want to show the list of all available clinics, use the one with the QR code. If you want to be more specific to your clinic, use the editable English and Spanish versions.
Please take note of the attached newsletter and forward it to your School Community Council members.
DATE:
September 13, 2023
TO:
Principals and Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Cody Curtis Middle School Level AOS
Brad Sorensen High School Level AOS
SUBJECT:
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences for Secondary Schools
The dates for Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences for secondary schools are Wednesday, September 27, 2023, and Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Here is the schedule that the schools will follow:
Digital Teaching and Learning is looking to provide your school with technology integration data about your school. To accomplish this goal, we need your help. This week we are distributing our beginning-of-year Fall 2023 DTL Survey through your digital coach. We ask that you encourage your teachers to complete the survey by the end of September. Your teachers' input helps us analyze the impact of technology, professional learning, and digital coaching across the district. It will also provide you with a better understanding of how technology is being used in your school. This will help you track improvements in student learning with technology.
Thank you again for providing us with this important information, and we hope that we can continue to support you in your technology integration efforts this year. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me or any of our digital learning specialists. Jared Covili, Admin DTL
DATE:
September 12, 2023
TO:
All Principals
All Certified and ESPs
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Melanie Dawson, Program Administrator of Behavior
SUBJECT:
ETT: Cultivating Classroom Management Skills
Beneficial for: All general education and special education teachers.
Also welcome: Specialists, mental health providers, ESPs.
Please see attached Memo for registration information!
For questions please contact: melanie.dawson@jordandistrict.org or katie.jarvis@jordandistrict.org
Greetings!
We are anticipating a HIGH volume of substitute requests for the following date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023. To increase coverage for those absences we ask that teachers who will be absent, enter their absences AS SOON AS POSSIBLE in Skyward and Frontline.
Thanks!
The Business and Auxiliary Services Training is helpful for office and administrative staff of schools and District departments.
The final session of the optional training for office and administrative staff of schools and District offices will be held Thursday, October 12, 2023, beginning at 8:00 a.m. There is space available for an additional 50 attendees. If you would like to participate, please send an email to Lisa LeStarge at lisa.lestarge@jordandistrict.org and let her know you would like to sign up to attend. Attendees will receive an email the day prior to the training with instructions for connecting to the Zoom meeting. The agenda is attached.
DATE:
Thursday, September 14, 2023
TO:
All School Administrators and District Department Directors/Consultants
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
2023-24 Required Testing Ethics Professional Development Procedures for Education Support Professionals
Just a reminder from the August 17th JAM:
Licensed teachers will do their testing ethics training as part of their annual crucial policies and procedures review. School administrators do not need to train their teachers on testing ethics for the 2023-24 school year; however, administrators will need to conduct a training for any education support professionals (classified employees) who will assist with district, state or federally-mandated testing. This will include computer lab assistants who function as the school’s test coordinator, any classroom aides that assist with testing, literacy aides who assist with Acadience Reading testing or progress monitoring, or any office staff that assist test coordinators with district, state or federally-mandated testing.
The three required procedures for completing this testing ethics professional development are listed on the “2023-24 Principal’s Testing Ethics Checklist for ESPs” form, which is due to the Evaluation, Research & Accountability Department by Friday, September 22, 2023.
As has been done in the past, administrators may provide in-person training on testing ethics using the pdf slide deck attached with this memo. Alternatively, administrators may refer education support personnel to the YouTube video that provides the same ethics training. Once education support personnel have been trained, either in-person or using the video, they are required to sign the “2023-24 Standard Test Administration and Testing Ethics Policy Training Signature Form.” Administrators are asked to keep these signed forms on file at the school.
There are several materials attached with this memo for your use:
Please contact Ben Jameson or Gaylene Miller in Evaluation, Research & Accountability with any questions.
DATE:
September 6, 2023
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
Wellness Representatives Training 9-19-2023
The wellness team is excited to announce the in-person Educator Wellness Training for your school or department’s designated Educator Wellness Representatives on September 19, 2023 at JATC-S from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Administrators are invited to attend with their school wellness representative, if you plan to attend, please RSVP using this link. Schools will need to cover the cost of a sub for their rep, if required.
The Wellness Rep Training will be full of great information that you won’t want to miss! We’re excited to welcome Amy Miner, Founder and Owner of In Focus Education Group as our guest speaker, as well as presentations from PEHP, JSD Insurance Services, and Blomquist Hale. Lunch will be provided and attendees will participate in practical workshops where they’ll connect with other Wellness Reps and work together to build an Employee Wellness Plan for your school. Let’s start the year off WELL!
Review the attached flyer and share it with your school or department’s representative so they can RSVP!
Still need to designate a rep for your school or department? No problem! Fill out this brief form and send them to the training! Keep in mind the following:
Optional training will be provided by the Business and Auxiliary Services Departments on September 19 (1:00-4:00 pm) and October 12 (8:00-11:00 am) via Zoom. This training opportunity is for school or department personnel including principals, assistant principals, administrative assistants, clerks, aides or others with responsibilities correlating with the Business or Auxiliary Services Departments. The draft agenda is attached. If you would like to participate in one of the sessions, please send an email to Lisa LeStarge at lisa.lestarge@jordandistrict.org and let her know which date you prefer to attend. The total number of participants in each session will be capped at 80 (plus presenters). Because we want the sessions to have the same interactive environment as in-person sessions, attendees will be able to submit questions via Zoom Chat. Attendees will also be provided with a link to handouts provided by the presenters so they can be viewed during the training or downloaded for future use. We hope you will take advantage of this training opportunity.
Dear Principals,
Please share the following Strategic Planning Participation Survey with all of your parents. The survey can be sent separately or as part of other communications to your community tomorrow, Friday, September 1, 2023. The survey closes Wednesday, September 6th at midnight.
Thank you.
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Strategic Planning Participation Survey for Employees, Parents & Students
We are excited to partner with parents and community members to make Jordan School District the very best it can be for the families and students we serve. As we begin work on updating the District’s comprehensive strategic plan for the future, we invite you to be a part of the process.
The strategic planning process will help define our vision and prioritize our resources. We are committed to developing a plan that is inclusive of the strengths, hopes, beliefs, and values of our community.
Please take a moment to share your thoughts and experiences through the survey below, which should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Additionally, students in grades 7-12 will have the opportunity to take the survey at their school buildings.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we embark on this important process.
DATE:
August 30, 2023
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator
SUBJECT:
Optional Unique & Inspire Professional Development
We are excited to be able to provide two new curricula for our special education teachers this year. Unique provides a convenient, cloud‑based platform for educators to deliver differentiated, standards‑aligned content enhanced by powerful assessments, data tools, and evidence‑based instructional support. Inspire provides a research- and evidence-based intervention curriculum to supplement the core curriculum. There are two optional trainings available on our September 22 Professional Development Day.
Unique Professional Development (all grade levels for self-contained teachers)
Inspire Professional Development (All elementary resource teachers)
Please sign up on JPLS to confirm your attendance.
Unique:
Course- 101963
Section- 127735
Inspire:
Course- 101964
Section- 127736
Staff members working in any other special education setting may choose to attend ASPEN at the discretion of their building administrator and at the cost of their school. For questions please contact: cassidy.hansen@jordandistrict.org or daveed.goodrich@jordandistrict.org.
Please see the memo below for all the details.
DATE:
Thursday, August 21, 2023
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Parent Invitation to Participate Volunteer List
The Parent Invitation to Participate Survey was disseminated to parents throughout the district earlier this month. Parents had the opportunity to indicate their willingness to participate in school community councils and PTA/PTSA organizations for their students’ schools. Parents provided their contact information as part of their survey response.
A list of parent volunteers for each school has been made available in a Tableau dashboard. There is a separate dashboard for each level (elementary, middle and high). Those dashboards may be accessed here.
School administrators are encouraged to provide the PTA/PTSA contact list to their parent organization presidents.
Please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability for questions about the survey or the dashboard.
As was discussed in principal meeting, this is the survey that all 7-12 grade students should take as a part of our district's strategic planning process. The survey contains 12 questions with additional subquestions plus a couple of demographic questions and one free response. It should take between 5 and 10 minutes for a student to take the survey.
Please pick a time during one period to have all students in your building take the survey. The deadline for survey administration is Thursday, September 7th, 2023.
There are two sessions available on Tuesday September 19 so that your campus monitors may attend separate sessions. An Assistant Principal is invited but not required to attend with the campus monitors.
When:
Tuesday September 19, 2023 7:30-9:00 AM or 2:00-3:30 PM
Where:
ASB PDC Room 102, Entrance B 7905 S. Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84084
Please see the zoom link below. A PDF of the presentation used in these trainings is attached for use in training your entire School Community Council.
All new principals and new SCC Chairs need to attend one of the SCC Trainings for this year. Two trainings will be held in a Zoom format. In order to better coordinate with Parent Teacher Conferences and the election process, we've changed one of the meetings to a later date. For specific questions or topics you would like to have covered, please submit them through email to Nadine Page (nadine.page@jordandistrict.org) before the meeting dates. For any other questions contact Nadine Page, nadine.page@jordandistrict.org or 801.567.8182 (x88182).
September 27, 2023 - 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting LINK
November 1, 2023 - 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting LINK
