The Principals’ Office newsletter has a new name:
Curriculum & Instruction
ATTN: All Principals
Re: Student-Centered Coaching Reminder
Just a reminder that instructional coaches will participate in session 4 with Leanna Harris on Thursday, January 14 from 8:30 – 10:00. Principals are encouraged to attend.
SESSION 4: Goal Setting and Using Learning Targets
- Learn how to set goals and develop success criteria for coaching cycles
- Understand how to use student evidence to drive coaching conversations
Homework for coaches:
- Before the session, read chapter 2 fromThe Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching
- After the session, practice developing a goal and set of learning targets.
ZOOM LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88529477019?pwd=SGZPSFptT1k5RXc4SzBackN6d3ArUT09
Passcode: kckps
CANVAS course information: NOTE: you must have logged into your Canvas account at least once before enrolling in this course.
- All resources, slides, dates, zoom links, etc. can be found here in this Canvas Course.
- Go to this link and then select enroll on the right side of the page: https://kckps.instructure.com/enroll/WEHA47. Alternatively, you can sign up at https://kckps.instructure.com/register and use the following join code: WEHA4
- You may be asked to log into Canvas first
- To get to Canvas, you must go to your clever account and then select the Canvas icon.
- You may be asked to log into Canvas first
- If you have an issue logging into Clever or Canvas, feel free to contact Wendy Elkins at wendy.elkins@kckps.org
ATTN: EC – 5 Administrators
Re: Elementary Module 1 Mandatory Dyslexia Training Attendance Update
General education teachers, special education teachers, and administrators should have Module 1 completed. Each participant must complete the exit slip at the end of the module. We are providing an update to the link to the Exit Slip Google form spreadsheet to show the staff members who have completed the training since we last shared the attendance. Teachers who completed the training between December 8 and January 7 are highlighted in red.
We are also providing the Canvas link to the Module 1 training resources for those who still need to complete the process.
We will provide the attendance based on exit slips for Module 2A and 2B at the end of January.
Please contact Tracy Cooper (tracy.cooper@kckps.org) with any questions.
ATTN: K-5 Administrators
RE: Elementary ELA Cadre
The C&I Department is seeking K-3 Classroom Teachers, Reading Interventionists/Specialists, and/or Instructional Coaches to engage in a cadre that will explore comprehensive core ELA resources. This cadre will meet for multiple two hour work sessions (maximum of 24 hours) from 4:00-6:00pm beginning the first week of February and ending in late April 2021. Participants will be compensated at the negotiated hourly rate. Only 12 members will be selected. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 13th. The application can be found here https://forms.gle/ekrF7Rvzggfj1umS9 and has been shared directly with Instructional Coaches as well.
ATTN: K-5 Administrators
RE: Third Grade Social Studies GVC Revision and HGSS Classroom Based State Assessment
Please share the following information with your 3rd grade teachers.
The Social Studies GVC is in the process of being revised for grades K-5 to align with new standards and will include new Inquiry Design Models. Third grade teachers will be implementing this new GVC starting January 25th. Additionally, all 3rd graders will be participating in a field test of the History, Government, Social Studies Classroom Based State Assessment during the third quarter. The third quarter GVC has been revised to incorporate this classroom based assessment into instruction. The assessment is embedded into the unit, What Impacts My Community the Most?, which will be the first unit of the third quarter. Third grade teachers will receive an hour introduction to the revised GVC and the assessment on January 25. Further PLC support will be available as needed. Coaches will have more in depth training on January 22 to support 3rd grade teachers this year, as well as all K-5 teachers with this shift for the 2021-22 school year. This year is only a field test for 3rd grade only and information will be forthcoming as to how scores will be reported. Please see the timeline for projected dates of further implementation. Please contact Cheryl Beyer with any questions. cheryl.beyer@kckps.org
ATTN: 6-12 Secondary Principals
RE: Managing Attendance Documentation for Dyslexia Module 1
English language arts teachers, reading/ reading intervention teachers, reading specialists, special education teachers, and teachers of English language learners should complete Module 1 before Monday, January 25. Each participant must complete the exit slip at the end of the Module. By January 27, the Curriculum and Instruction department will provide the link to the exit slip Google form spreadsheet for your reference to determine if all required staff members have completed the training. At that time we will also provide the Canvas link to the Module 1 training resources for those who still need to complete the process.
Teachers will not enroll for the training module through Frontline. We will provide the same spreadsheet to your building IDP representative to use to document those who have completed the exit slip once the training is completed.
Please contact Tracy Cooper (tracy.cooper@kckps.org) with any questions.
ATTN: 6-12 Secondary Principals
RE: MyPerspectives Resource Overview
Thank you for the time to present a brief overview of the instructional routines and materials found within our new literacy program, myPerspectives.
Updated log in credentials to access materials in myPerspectives:
Go to: Savvas Realize
Username: KansascityKansas
Password: Kansascitydemo1
Diploma+
Connector Winner!!
Quindaro reached 25% FIRST! Congratulations. Not only did Quindaro reach 25% first, they are already at 45%. Close behind them is Silver City with 43%, Welborn with 23% and Lindbergh with 22%! Way to go! Let’s see who can reach 50% first.
If you have not scheduled a training for your building there is still time. Simply reach out to Renee Freers and she will get that arranged for you. Students are benefiting all over the district. Don’t let you students miss out.
Money, Money and more Money
Thank you to the Professional Engineers of KS, MO, IL, IA for the awarding KCK with $3,000 to promote STEM education in our elementary schools. This money will support the PLTW Launch program happening at Frances Willard, Hazel Grove, ME Pearson, McKinley, New Chelsea, and Stony Point South. This fantastic curriculum is offered by the Librarians at each school. Hats off to the recipients of the money!
ESOL
Onsite pre-screening testing will resume January 11, 2020. We will continue to test students utilizing testing plan and guidelines. Buildings must have pre-screening assessments completed no later than February 12th. This is a non-negotiable date as it has been set by the state and is required for compliance.
KELPA testing window is February 15th through March 31st. The KELPA scores from last year should be release by the end of January from the state. As a reminder the KELPA assessment must be taken on-site. We are still working through different plans for on-site testing. More information to come.
Federal Programs
Title I Building Principals
(K-8) – Evidence-Based Requirements for Title I Funds
The ESEA Reauthorization (12/10/2015) requires all curriculum resources purchased with Title I funds to meet the Evidenced-Based Practices standards. The ESEA Reauthorization requires resources to meet this standard via tests conducted by 3rd party evaluators, not evaluations conducted by the actual curriculum vendor or their associates. Resources on the district’s GVC approved adoptions list that do not meet the ESEA standard will need to be purchased with general budget funds. Evidenced-Based Practices lists and websites links (constantly updated) can be found in the Federal Programs shared drive. These lists include MANY excellent resources that have high effect sizes for moving student achievement levels. If needed, we can consider updating the approved adoptions lists. Call/email Lisa or Bridgette with questions.
National ESEA Conference – February 8-11, 2021 ONLINE EVENT Our very own Dr. Heather Calvert will be presenting at the #ESEAconference and you will not want to miss her session! The National ESEA Conference is fast approaching and so please take steps to register and plan to attend, if you’ve not already done so. Attending the national conference was discussed during Spring 2020 Budget Meetings and most buildings have funding available to cover these costs, especially since it will be an online event this year. If you do not have funds in your site level allocations, please call/email Lisa and Bridgette so we can procure other resources to cover your costs. Also, please CLEAR YOUR CALENDARS so you can be fully engaged in these valuable sessions that will support your School Improvement Plan goals, as well as the District KESA and Strategic Plan goals!
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
Student Services
Trauma Sensitive Tuesdays- please share with all staff
The next Trauma Sensitive Tuesday will be Tuesday, January 12th at 12pm. We will be taking a deeper dive into Restorative Circles with an amazing panel of speakers from across the district sharing their knowledge, tips, and guidance. Staff can register via Crowdcast and it can be found on Frontline. All sessions are recorded for staff to view on-demand as well. If staff need help navigating Frontline, here is a great tutorial on how to find Trauma Sensitive Tuesdays, accessing the Crowdcast from Frontline, and completing the program evaluation form.
Frontline: https://www.mylearningplan.com/LearningPlan/ActivityProfile.asp?I=3699487
Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/tst1122021