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Instructional Coaching Institute (ICI)
and
Supports for Administrators

The Instructional Coaching Institute is intended to create a united vision and purpose in Jordan School District in order to better support teachers. Meetings are held weekly at the ASB from 11:00-1:30 with the exception of a few that will be held virtually due to limited space availability. All district and school instructional leaders are considered part of the Instructional Coaching Institute and attend meetings. This includes:

  • Instructional Coaches
  • Title I Coaches
  • BYU/UVU Facilitators
  • T&L Specialists
  • T&L Consultants

This weekly communication is intended to inform you about topics and discussions that will be covered in the weekly meetings as well as on updates from Teaching and Learning. If you would like to attend and receive the information alongside your coach(es) you are welcome to do so or can join virtually. Parts of the meetings will be recorded and available after the meeting as well. Links to join virtually or to watch the recordings can be found inside the link below.

Helpful Links

  • Weekly Agenda/Zoom Link/Recording
  • Weekly T&L Updates
    • Assessment
    • Online Program
    • Literacy
    • Math
    • Science
    • GT
    • ELS
    • Other

Cultivating SEED in Diverse Environments
UTSTA 2020-21 Yearlong Virtual Conference

The virtual Utah Science Teacher Association (UtSTA) conference starts in October. This is a great opportunity for teachers to become familiar with and expand their understanding of the new SEEd standards. Funding will need to be provided through individual school however a grant opportunity is available. You can easily apply for a grant to attend this conference.

Please see flyer below for information on how to apply for a grant and registration information.

 

DATE:  
September 17, 2020

TO: 
Administrative and Office Staff of Schools and District Departments

FROM:  
John Larsen, Business Administrator

SUBJECT: 
Business Department Training for District and School Office and Administrative Staff


Please see the memo and agenda below for information about the optional training being conducted by the Business and Auxiliary Services Departments.

The Assistant Principal meetings will be held in the ASB Presentation Room in-person and also virtually. It's expected that you will attend one of the meetings each month. The room will hold 20 people. In-person slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. After those slots are filled please sign up for the virtual slots. This will provide room for a total of 50 people per meeting. The course number is: #101627. There are two section numbers for each meeting. Listed below are the JPLS section numbers for the September and November meetings. The access information for the virtual meeting will be provided for those who have signed up in JPLS before the date of the meeting. If you have any questions regarding signing up in JPLS please call Chris Westra at x88657. Other questions may be directed to Nadine Page at x88186.

September 17, 2020
Assistant Principal Meeting
1:00-3:30 pm
ASB Presentation Room
20 In-Person Slots -- Section # 116444
30 Virtual Slots -- Section #116445

September 22, 2020
Assistant Principal Meeting
8:00-10:30 am
ASB Presentation Room
20 In-Person Slots -- Section #116446
30 Virtual Slots -- Section # 116447 

November 5, 2020
Assistant Principal Meeting
1:00-3:30 pm
ASB Presentation Room
20 In-Person Slots -- Section #116448
30 Virtual Slots -- Section #116449

November 10, 2020
Assistant Principal Meeting
8:00-10:30 am
ASB Presentation Room
20 In-Person Slots -- Section #116450
30 Virtual Slots -- Section #116451

Getting a flu shot is an easy way to help protect you and your family.
No cost to you with your insurance card.
Two district clinics have been scheduled for flu shots this year (see attached schedule).
Clinics have also been scheduled at most schools.  See your individual school for dates and times.
You can also go to your physician, or any pharmacy that accepts PEHP insurance.

DATE:  
September 10, 2020

TO:  
Administrative and Office Staff of Schools and District Departments

FROM: 
John Larsen, Business Administrator

SUBJECT:
Business Department Training for District and School Office and Administrative Staff


Optional training will be provided by the Business and Auxiliary Services Departments on October 1, 5, and 15 via Zoom or Google Meet. 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. Please see the memo below for detailed information.

 

Please save these dates for the first two Assistant Principal meetings:

September 17 - 1:00-3:30 pm
September 22 - 8:00-10:30 am

November 5 - 1:00-3:30 pm
November 10 - 8:00-10:30 am

More information will be coming next week in JAM regarding in-person and virtual meetings and how to sign up for a time.

Utah Education Network is working to provide a ZOOM Pro Plan for Educators.  Within the next two weeks you will receive an email (sample below) from ZOOM with an invitation to approve a request for a new account through UEN. If you would like the Pro Plan for Zoom, you will have 30 days to approve the request. Please share this.

The flyer below was posted in JEM earlier this week. Attached below is a PDF copy that you can print and hang throughout your school or building. Let's work together to keep our schools open. What we do makes a difference.

Principal Meeting is coming up on September 15, 2020. Please take note of the following schedule:

Secondary and Special Schools Principals meet at 8:00 a.m. – ASB Auditorium

Teaching & Learning and all other District Administration housed at the DO or ASB meet at 11:00 a.m. – ASB Auditorium

Elementary Principals meet at 1:30 p.m. – ASB Auditorium

Due to group number restrictions no interns or other guests will be permitted to attend.

A beverage service of water and soda will be offered at all three meetings. Please take note that no coffee, tea or hot chocolate will be offered due to COVID restrictions.

DATE:
Thursday, August 27, 2020

TO: 
All Principals and District Department Directors/Consultants

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

SUBJECT: 
2020-21 Required Testing Ethics Professional Development Procedures for Education Support Professional (Classified) Employees


Licensed teachers will do their testing ethics training as part of their annual crucial policies and procedures review. Principals do not need to train their teachers on testing ethics for the 2020-21 school year; however, principals will need to conduct a training for any education support professionals (classified employees) who will assist with 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 (including DLM testing), literacy aides who assist with Acadience Reading testing or progress monitoring, or any office staff that assist test coordinators with state- or federally-mandated testing.

The three required procedures for completing this testing ethics professional development are listed on the “2020-21 Principal’s Testing Ethics Checklist for Classified Employees” form, which is due to Evaluation, Research & Accountability by Friday, September 18, 2020.

As has been done in the past, principals may provide in-person training on testing ethics using the pdf slide deck attached with this memo. Alternatively, principals 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 “2020-21 Standard Test Administration and Testing Ethics Policy Training Signature Form.” Principals are asked to keep these signed forms on file at the school.

There are several materials attached with this memo for your use:

  • 2020-21 Principal’s Testing Ethics Checklist – This form needs to be filled out and sent to Evaluation, Research & Accountability by Friday, September 18, 2020.
  • Testing Ethics Presentation, 2020-21 – This is the pdf slide deck if principals choose to present the training in-person.
  • 2020-21 Standard Test Administration and Testing Ethics Policy – This document should be distributed to every Education Support Professional that assists with state or federally-mandated testing.
  • ESP Testing Ethics Video – This is the training video that may be used in lieu of in-person training. The video may also be found at this link:

https://youtu.be/ZjffVcR5FkE

  • Standard Test Administration and Testing Ethics Training Signature Form, 2020-21 – Principals should retain a signed copy of this form for all Education Support Professionals who assist with state- or federally-mandated testing.

Please contact Ben Jameson or Gaylene Miller in Evaluation, Research & Accountability with any questions.

Administrators: Please take note of the 2020-21 Crucial Policy Review. All employees , with the exception of minor students, will be required to complete the crucial policy review by November 1, 2020.

Please remind your employees to complete this review. CLICK HERE for more information.