Tuesday, January 5, 2021

The Principals’ Office newsletter has a new name:

Curriculum & Instruction

6-12 Secondary Principals 

KSDE and KCKPS Dyslexia Mandatory Training Module 1

As part of the KSDE and KCKPS Dyslexia Implementation Plan, we are providing three mandatory training modules across this school year.  Based on the KSDE guidelines, educators in the following instructional roles are required to receive this training: English language arts teachers, reading/ reading intervention teachers, reading specialists, special education teachers, and teachers of English language learners.  

The first module, presented to 6-12  instructional coaches on December 18, is now provided in an asynchronous format for all required educators.  The video of the presentation and the related interactive Google Slides are provided through the Secondary Dyslexia Training Canvas Course at the link below.  Each teacher will be prompted to make their own copy of the Google Slide deck and it must be accessed through the district Google (m.) account.  As teachers watch the video they will engage in the learning as prompted through the slide deck.  All the guidance for the learning process is provided in the slides, including the required exit slip. The exit slip data will be provided to IDP reps for Frontline attendance submission.   For the purpose of state reporting, the exit slip and Frontline will be used to keep a record of those who complete the training.

Teachers need to complete the asynchronous training for Module 1 by Monday, January 25, in preparation for subsequent training.  This training lasts between 60-90 minutes. 

Modules 2 and 3 will be provided during district professional development on January 25 and April 2.   

Teachers need to use this URL( https://kckps.instructure.com/enroll/R9Y9EX) to enroll in and access Module 1 for Secondary Dyslexia Training in Canvas.  All information and materials are provided. Teachers will NOT be submitting any work through Canvas.  Canvas is just providing all of the resources they need.

Please contact Tracy Cooper if you have any questions about the dyslexia training modules.  Contact Wendy Elkins with questions or concerns regarding the Canvas course. 

DERA

The Winter Universal Screener in FastBridge window begins January 25^th thru February 5^th.  Please have your building provide Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment your targeted start and end dates using the following link:  https://tinyurl.com/KCKPSWinter21FB.

High Schools only: As a reminder, requests for ACT accommodations are due in the https://success.act.org system by January 8.  Please see the ACT Schedule of Events, and other information at https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/state-and-district-solutions/kansas/the-act.html as we continue to approach the Feb. 23 date.

Diploma+

KCKPS Diploma+ Winning Wednesday Workshops

High School Principals,

The College and Career Readiness Diploma+ Department, Lead CCCs and College Advisers are excited to share a new virtual experience we have planned for our students in January and February: KCKPS Diploma+ Winning Wednesday Workshops. These workshops are designed to ensure our students have all of the information necessary to successfully complete applications, understand the eligibility requirements, and meet the expectations of a variety of opportunities available, including scholarships, internships, and special programs.

We are excited to once again partner with Prep-KC to utilize the Connector. Students will register in advance for the workshops and then login to the Connector during Advocacy to interact with a representative to learn more about the specifics of the opportunities. In addition, each 25-minute live session will be recorded and then archived.

Call to Action:

• Please share information about the Winning Wednesday Workshops with your students, teacher advocates and parents.

• Encourage students to complete the Winning Wednesday Workshops Registration Form during advocacy.

• Encourage students and teachers to attend the workshops during advocacy.

Calendar of Winning Wednesday Workshops:

Lindsey Schneider

Link to information in Google Doc

Human Resources

Thank you for attending our 3rd HR Power Hour.  We would encourage anyone who was able to attend to share with your colleagues that this is an available resource for them.  We will be having our next zoom session January 14, 2020 from 9:30am – 10:30am.  During this time any questions that Building Administrators or IIO’s may have they can ask our HR Staff.  Also, from an HR Standpoint, we will share any announcements or updates we may have.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88158392580?pwd=aytwQUFhcUw2aWcySlF3SDYwMDArZz09

Meeting ID: 881 5839 2580
Passcode: 9DSMYt