Category: Administrators’ Desk

Communications

Parents as Partners Workshops

Hello Principals,

We want to make you aware of the upcoming Virtual Parents as Partners Workshops we are hosting this year to address many of the questions parents have had about remote learning.

There will be a workshop in English and Spanish from 6:00 pm to 7:30 on Thursday, January 21st (English) and Wednesday, January 27th (Spanish).

We ask parents to register online at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdeqtqDkiE9ck4jk03W2bzRGZpJBfU3UQ and to select the breakout sessions they want to attend in advance. After registering, they will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Communications Team is promoting the Virtual Parents as Partners Workshop through all of our communications platforms. We will be sending out another communication to parents this week through BrightArrow and want to make sure you all were aware of the upcoming workshops in case you receive calls from parents inquiring about the initiative.

Please feel free to contact the communications office if you have any questions.

DERA

As a reminder, the current KAP Interim Window goes from 1/13/2021-1/26/2021.

The FastBridge window will run from 1/25 – 2/12.

Pre-ACT (9^th grade) materials ordering window is open in the CCRIS system; the testing window runs from 2/1 – 3/5.

Please refer to the Kansas Schedule of Events for all deadlines and further logistics concerning the ACT, WorkKeys, and Pre-ACT as we near testing dates: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/state-and-district-solutions/kansas/the-act.html.

Human Resources

We will be having our next zoom session January 28, 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.  We also have notes available from our last meeting on Thursday, January 14^th. .

HR Power Hour

Time: Jan 28, 2021 09:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85608986246?pwd=TXVQekgvNU5oN0xmWFIzREptMTN3QT09
Meeting ID: 856 0898 6246
Passcode: vt7RRK

We would also like to share the link to our HR Admin Guide.  This is a useful resource for supervisors.  You must be logged into your google account to access the link.

*Link:    https://sites.google.com/view/kckpshrguide/home

*Link is available on the kckps.org website under staff links

Unlimited Possibilities

Hello All,

In partnership with the Communications Department, the KCKPS Human Resources Department is happy to introduce you to our new podcast titled:  UNLIMITED POSSIBLITIES. This podcast is designed to inform, educate, and inspire those within our district and potential future employees. Our first topic on “Winter Depression and Coping Mechanisms” has been completed and is ready for streaming. Each month we will deliver at least one new topic with a variety of special guests to communicate their expertise. Some topics to look forward to:

1. Organization Tips & Tricks
2. Working & Connecting  with Colleagues
3. Building on Personality Traits
4. Setting Long- & Short-term Goals
5. What Makes Someone Artistic
6. Love What you are Reading

These podcasts will be varying in length and are meant to be consumed easily during your daily commute, snack/lunch time, or when you just have a few minutes of downtime. We have made it easy for you to gain access to the content by utilizing popular streaming services. We are still working on connecting to I HEART RADIO and AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE at this time. If you do not have a designated service to listen to your Podcast, please select a streaming service below. 

Some of the podcasts will also be available in video form on the KCKPS Youtube Channel and KCKPS-TV (Spectrum Cable Channel 18, Google Fiber channel 145, and the front page of kckps.org).

 Please do not forget to like and subscribe to our channel so that you can be notified when a new episode is uploaded. 

IARC (Fine Arts)

Student Services

Education in Neuroscience Training Opportunities – please share this with your staff

The Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) School Mental Health Initiative (SMHI) is

proud to provide this four-part Neuroscience in Education eCoaching Series to accompany the Neuroscience in

Education eLearning Modules. With scheduled online coaching sessions led by Dr. Lori Desautels, Assistant

Professor at Butler University, participants will receive supplemental coaching to improve implementation of

the concepts within the Neuroscience in Education eLearning Modules. For more information and to register please see the linked flyer here: Neuroscience in Education Training Series

KCTC Updates – MS/HS 

We currently have 699 total responses to the KCTC Survey, with a special shout out to the following schools for having the highest return rate to date: Wyandotte (206), Argentine (163), Sumner (109), and Rosedale (105). Thank you so much to each MS and HS school team for working hard to ensure that we have a great turnout for this survey.  If you have any questions or need support in implementing the KCTC in your school, please contact Tracie Chauvin.

Family Advocacy (Propio)

Family Advocacy is rapidly approaching and we are pleased to announce that we will continue to provide interpreter support during Family Advocacy scheduled for Friday, February 12. Due to  COVID-19, we are still unable to provide schools with student volunteers and/or on-site interpreters.  However, we will be providing interpretation services via over-the-phone,  and interpreters will be available for video calls upon request. 

Please share the attached instructions to utilize Propio over-the-phone services with your building staff.  We understand some conferences might happen outside of the designated date, so please know that the code will be active all FA week for additional support. For all video/zoom call requests be sure to fill out this Interpreter Request Form. It is imperative that interpreters are provided with the zoom information, Link and password prior to the meeting. Please make sure all interpreter requests for video calls are submitted by Friday, February 5th.

The Principals’ Office newsletter has a new name:

Communications

Parents as Partners Workshops

Hello Principals,

We want to make you aware of the upcoming Virtual Parents as Partners Workshops we are hosting this year to address many of the questions parents have had about remote learning.

There will be a workshop in English and Spanish from 6:00 pm to 7:30 on Thursday, January 21st (English) and Wednesday, January 27th (Spanish).

We ask parents to register online at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdeqtqDkiE9ck4jk03W2bzRGZpJBfU3UQ and to select the breakout sessions they want to attend in advance. After registering, they will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Communications Team is promoting the Virtual Parents as Partners Workshop through all of our communications platforms. We will be sending out another communication to parents this week through BrightArrow and want to make sure you all were aware of the upcoming workshops in case you receive calls from parents inquiring about the initiative.

Please feel free to contact the communications office if you have any questions.

Curriculum & Instruction

All Administrators
Attached/Linked are the locations for the District Inservice on Monday, January 25th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.  Please share this with your staff.  Also, please note:  the locations for district in-service may now also be found on the Staff Links page of the district website AND on the scrolling calendar on the main district web page near the bottom.

The Grading Window for Second Quarter is now open and will close at 11:30 pm on Monday, January 25th. Therefore, all grades must be entered by then. Reports cards will be printed at Central Office and sent to families. Principals will be notified when Report Cards have been sent out. 

We will continue to post grades on January 25th for the second quarter, and those grades will appear on the students’ report cards. However, to help ensure students have an opportunity to make up missing work or to allow for more time to master content standards, we are allowing for assignment/activity grades to be adjusted starting on January 26th. At this time, we will extend that adjustment window to 4-weeks (Monday, February 22nd, 2021). Students who return missing work or improve their grade/score on a previous second quarter assignment can have the second quarter grade/score adjusted to reflect that change. Teachers will need to ensure that they are not creating a new assignment but modifying the assignment/activity grade in the second quarter window on Infinite Campus.

Elementary Principals

Re: Elementary GVC Survey

The Curriculum and Instruction Department is seeking input from elementary staff in order to improve our current elementary GVC to ensure that it is accessible for all stakeholders and determine needed adjustments. Please forward the survey to all elementary staff. 

To access the survey, use the following link: https://forms.gle/o4R6hWL7xaWPZ2mG9

Thank you in advance for your participation. If you have additional questions please do not hesitate to contact the Elementary C & I team (allison.rice@kckps.org– ELA, marica.rhone@kckps.org– Math, and cheryl.beyer@kckps.org– Science/Soc. Studies) for additional support.

DERA

–High Schools Only:  -Corrections to ACT and WorkKeys enrollment lists were due to Ben on Wednesday.  There is still time to add any new students who might still enroll in your buildings, but they won’t have bar-code labels.  To verify your lists are correct, and all corrections have been posted, please login to testadmin.act.org. Select reports, operational reports, and students.  The “student org enrollment report” is best, but you can choose any number of reports to run.  Please see the Kansas ACT website, which contains the schedule of events, and additional information: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/state-and-district-solutions/kansas/the-act.html.  This website also has links to WorkKeys testing schedules, and instructions for ordering Pre-ACT materials also.

Equity and Inclusion

ESOL

Student Services

First Call 

KCKPS has partnered with First Call to bring their prevention services to our KCKPS community!  For a list of services provided, scope and sequence of their school based educational programs, and a permission form that can be used to gain parent permission prior to implementing a program visit this folder: First Call School Based Programs

Additionally, they have a great resource finding tool on their website: https://www.firstcallkc.org/resources. Please share this information with your school community for their own resource bank.

KSDE Safe and Secure Schools Conference

KSDE is hosting a FREE virtual Safe and Supportive Schools Conference January 25th-29th featuring  keynote speakers Adam Holden, Brian Mendler, and Dr. Randy Watson. Breakout Session descriptions and presenter bios can be found here. To register for the keynotes and breakout sessions please go here.

Kansas School Social Work Association 

KSSWA is accepting nominations for School Social Worker of the Year and Champion for Children. The Champion for Children Award recognizes a non-school social worker, who supports the school social work profession and has demonstrated dedication promoting social work services in the school. You and your schools are encouraged to nominate as many people as you believe deserve recognition for these awards! To nominate please use the following linked forms: Champion For Children Nomination and School Social Worker Nomination.

Attend to Achieve – for All  Administrators

A2A is committed to support your school with any attendance needs. Please see some important updates below:

1. Attendance Meetings and ongoing support
   • Mandatory Attendance Clerk training will take place soon. Please know that anyone who supports attendance is welcome to attend, including all principals. Access information to the meeting is below:   We also are sending it directly to all Attendance Clerks.  Please share with any additional staff:

Attendance Clerk Meeting

Time/Date: January 25th, 1:00pm

 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85755844641

Meeting ID: 857 5584 4641 / Passcode: D1MG6X

• We will continue to host a biweekly check-in with Attendance Clerks and anyone who supports attendance (anyone is welcome!). During this time, we will share important updates on attendance, answer any questions, as well as provide ongoing support. Information is below;

Attendance Clerk Bi-Weekly Check-in

First and Third Wednesday of the month 

Secondary: 10:00 am

Elementary : 11:00 am 

• We are also available to meet with any building that needs additional support. If you want us to facilitate a meeting about attendance at your building, please contact me (naomi.tolentino@kckps.org) to coordinate.

2. A2A Team

• Last semester we welcomed a new staff member to our team and we are getting ready to welcome another one. Jonathan Wilson joined our team as our first Full-Time Truancy Monitor.   He will be the point person for any question related to truancy. Soon we will be welcoming our new Social Worker, also Full Time! More information about that coming soon. Feel free to reach out to Jonathan Wilson or me if you have any questions related to attendance. Please know that Brynn Wardado is no longer part of our team.

The Principals’ Office newsletter has a new name:

Communications

Parents as Partners Workshops

Hello Principals,

We want to make you aware of the upcoming Virtual Parents as Partners Workshops we are hosting this year to address many of the questions parents have had about remote learning.

There will be a workshop in English and Spanish from 6:00 pm to 7:30 on Thursday, January 21st (English) and Wednesday, January 27th (Spanish).

We ask parents to register online at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdeqtqDkiE9ck4jk03W2bzRGZpJBfU3UQ and to select the breakout sessions they want to attend in advance. After registering, they will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Communications Team is promoting the Virtual Parents as Partners Workshop through all of our communications platforms. We will be sending out another communication to parents this week through BrightArrow and want to make sure you all were aware of the upcoming workshops in case you receive calls from parents inquiring about the initiative.

Please feel free to contact the communications office if you have any questions.

Curriculum & Instruction

Elementary Principals

Re: Amplify Reading Pilot

The publisher for CKLA, Amplify, has offered our district a free trial of their adaptive reading program, Amplify Reading. This is available for all students K-5 and is already set up in Clever. Teachers and students should look for the orange Amplify tile. All students will begin with a diagnostic. Then, their first task is to create a “curioso” character to interact with the program. Once established, this program functions much like Moby Max or Freckle where students work independently and asynchronously. Teachers are able to monitor student progress in their teacher dashboard and can also access instructional resources. Please see the Google Doc below for additional information: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I5p2ZU_e8K2T5ml1OihzDo4ip8zF329qEmSETVw8_bA/edit?usp=sharing

Please contact allison.rice@kckps.org if you need additional information.

DERA

• The KAP Interim Window will run from 1/13 – 1/26.  Please see the email from Samantha Bradshaw that contains information pertaining to logistics, and other details on this Interim testing.  Please email samantha.bradshaw@kckps.org with any questions.
• The FastBridge screening window will now run from 1/25-2/12.  Please see the FastBridge PD Folder link from this fall that was also shared in Thursday’s meeting for general information, and training materials from the October principal’s meeting.  Nathan Harris also sent out documents related to this winter administration last week.  Please email nathan.harris@kckps.org with any questions.
• Please note that ACT, WorkKeys, and Pre-ACT tests will all need to be conducted on-site.  Enrollment verification lists for ACT and WorkKeys tests were sent out last week.  Any corrections (additions, deletions) are due Wednesday, 1/13 to Ben.  Please see the Kansas ACT web-site at https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/state-and-district-solutions/kansas/the-act.html for more information pertaining to testing, schedules, deadlines, and additional links to the WorkKeys and Pre-ACT sites. Emails have also been sent out from ACT concerning this administration.  Please email benjamin.price@kckps.org with any questions.

Human Resources

Virtual Interview Day

Principals, Assistant Principals, and Supervisors!

Our KCKPS Recruitment Team is pleased to announce our next monthly Virtual Interview Day which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  We will interview teachers, substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, special education, and other immediate openings for the Spring 2021 semester and for the 2021/2022 school year simultaneously. If you are willing to assist in the interviews around your work schedule, please call Aaron Watkins, HR Recruiter at 913.706.5283 or Eric Tyler, HR Recruiter at 913.549.0153 and we can confirm the appointment times you may be available for our applicants. Thank you in advance for your assistance with these applicants.

Power Hour Reminder

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

Instructional Technology

KCKPS Mobile Minute – Live learning sessions, Edulastic Common Assessments, Designing Learning Module and much more!

Student Services

KCTC Updates – MS/HS 

Thank you to each of you and your amazing staff as you continue to administer the KCTC survey through January 29th. We currently have 288 responses to the KCTC Survey, with 183 of those being from Wyandotte High School. If you have any questions or need support in implementing the KCTC in your school, please contact Tracie Chauvin.

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Opportunity 

KDHE is offering free, virtual Mental Health First aid training! MHFA is a skills based course that teaches about mental health issues. It focuses on how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health concerns. The Youth MHFA training is on February 2nd with registration required. Details for registration can be found here: Mental Health First Aid Training Flyer More information on the course can be found here: Youth Mental Health First Aid overview 

Resources for Discussing Current Events 

Please review and if you believe that these will be helpful in supporting our community, please feel free to share these with your building teams.

Responding to the Insurrection at the US Capitol How can I reflect on this and create a space to support students in reflecting on this event? 

Resources for Teachers on the Days After the Attack on the US Capitol What should I do if…. Is a question that is often asked when we are put in positions that we may not feel fully equipped to manage. There is no one answer, but these resources may be useful in providing guidance. 

10 Tips for Talking about News Politics and Current Events in Schools How might teachers facilitate a classroom discussion that allows students to express their perspectives and work through emotional distress?

Making the Most of Hot Moments in the Classroom A “hot moment” is a sudden eruption of tension or conflict in the classroom. How might you handle such a moment? How can it be used as an opportunity to advance our students’ learning?

Caring for Students in the Wake of a Traumatic News Event How can we help students unpack emotions in the wake of troubling news events in a way that clears space for learning?

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.
• 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.  

Slide Presentation 

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 12^th. This is a non-negotiable date as it has been set by the state and is required for compliance.

KELPA testing window is February 15^th through March 31^st. 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

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