College & Career Readiness
PREP-KC is looking forward to growing our work to KCKPS elementary schools using the Connector (powered by Nepris). The platform is a unique, web-based tool for teachers that makes it easy to connect with industry professionals virtually. Through the Connector, industry professionals can share their expertise and experience with students and teachers and help integrate academic skills with the soft skills and industry-specific competencies that drive the 21st-century workforce. Through virtual matches, the Connector can link students and teachers to the world of work. Please email Dr. Bilbo-Ervin by August 20, 2020 with the names of your team members and the date and time you are choosing for training and a Zoom link will be sent to you and your team. The elementary school team should consists of the Principal, Counselor, and 2-3 teachers that will be the early adopters of this program and train other teachers on the campus.
Training Dates and Times:
August 24th- 12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (Washington/Schlagle ES Clusters only)
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Washington/Schlagle ES Clusters only)
August 25th – 9:00 a.m.- 10:30 p.m.
12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Wyandotte/Harmon ES Clusters only)
Curriculum & Instruction
Elementary School Principals
Re: 4th & 5th Grade CKLA Teacher Log-ins
Please click on this link for information around how teachers will access the Amplify CKLA digital resources needed prior to professional learning on August 19th. Please reach out to allison.rice@kckps.org and cheryl.beyer@kckps.org with any questions.
Re: Eureka Math in Sync Professional Learning Registration
Eureka Math in Sync has been purchased to enhance the district’s current math resource, Eureka Math. Eureka Math in Sync provides standards-aligned short and digestible videos along with aligned student resources, such as fillable pdfs and virtual manipulatives. Standards-aligned assessments and practice are also incorporated into Eureka Math in Sync. As students complete asynchronous work utilizing Eureka Math in Sync, teachers will be able to utilize the data to focus synchronous learning on priority standards to better meet students’ needs, thus maximizing instructional time and improving student achievement. Each building will need to designate a representative to attend a virtual training on Thursday, August 20th from 2:30-4:00 p.m. The designee (teacher, instructional coach, etc.) will be responsible for bringing the learning back to individual buildings and providing training for the staff. Use the Google Form to register your designee and school for the Eureka Math in Sync training. Please complete registration by August 18th.
Marica Rhone
EC-5 Math Curriculum Instructional Coach
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
(913)-279-2284
Re: Amplify CKLA Professional Learning Registration for SPED & ESL Co-Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators
There are a limited number of additional seats available for the August 19th Amplify CKLA Curriculum Resource and Digital Platform Training sessions for 4th and 5th grade teachers. We are requiring registration to be completed by any SPED & ESL Co-Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators interested in attending the session. The content of the 4th and 5th grade sessions will generally be the same, so attendance is needed at only one of the sessions. Priority will be given to SPED & ESL Co-Teachers when assigning available seats. Please note that an asynchronous session will also be available the following week for those that we are not able to accommodate in the ‘live’ session. Additionally, a separate training session for Instructional Coaches and Administrators will be scheduled in late September geared specifically for building leaders. This information is also communicated within the session information on the Professional Learning Calendar. Please complete registration no later than noon on August 18th.
Please reach out to allison.rice@kckps.org and suzie.legg@kckps.org with any questions.
Equity & Inclusion
- Representation: The experiences of women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are central to E&I work, and their perspectives must be centered. Of course, this does not mean that race should be a factor to exclude individuals from consideration. Many effective diversity leaders across race categories are actively involved in diversity work.
- Relationships/Respectability: Consider building colleagues who others respect and look to as leaders and guides. Identifying persons who have the respect of their peers and the ability to move the masses is essential.
- “Folks who play nicely together in the sandbox.” Undoubtedly, the nature of E&I work can cause sand to be tossed a bit, but being collegial as we work to determine what’s most essential and timeless in our values and plans is critical.
Facilities
Attached is a “sample” document which is a required form for inspection of backflow prevention devices. These have apparently been sent to schools, and we have received a couple via inter-office mail and email.
I need to ask if you have received one of these or any other paper work that you think pertains to building issues that they be forward to me, Doug Clements.
Fine Arts (IARC)
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPALS – ART SUPPLIES
When we all met via Zoom with Wayne Correll for the Purchasing Department meeting, there was discussion about the free supply kits for kids.
Please order one per student through the Store Room to distribute during the Family Advocacy week. This will allow us to teach our art classes with integrity.
This is not a special art kit. This is simply the basic, pre-packaged supply kit Wayne offered to you for each student.
If you have questions, please reach out.
All principals
Many buildings have itinerant art, music, PE and/or strings/orchestra teachers. As your building creates student and teacher schedules, it is important to ensure the itinerant staff are able to fulfill obligations in all assigned buildings. Keeping true to the original, assigned times will guarantee the itinerant team members will have no conflicts. If you are making adjustments, please check in with the itinerant staff before moving forward with changes.