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Utah State Board of Education and the AP Program invite interested AP educators to a day of observation and collaboration this summer at Salt Lake City’s AP Reading event on Monday, June 2 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (breakfast available starting at 7 a.m.)

During the event, AP educators will get the opportunity to participate in a variety of immersive experiences that showcase the rigorous scoring and calibration process that takes place at our AP readings. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for the day.

The event is open to AP teachers of all subject areas and AP district administrators who are interested in learning about how participation in AP Assessment Reading events can benefit their AP staff and students. Below is a list of the subjects that will be having assessment readings in Salt Lake City: 

  • Art and Design
  • Art History
  • Comparative Government and Politics
  • English Literature
  • Research (current & prospective teachers are welcome to fill out the form)
  • Seminar (current & prospective teachers are welcome to fill out the form)
  • US Government and Politics

Please encourage any interested educators to fill out the interest form no later than Friday, April 25th They will have a max capacity for each subject, so they will be reviewing all interested attendees and ensuring that they have a diverse number of schools, districts, and experience levels in the final attendee list. If they are not able to accommodate you, they will create a wait list and notify you of any last-minute opportunities as they arise.

The reading will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center, SLC.

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If you are a contracted employee (Benefit eligible) and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before or after Memorial Day for any reason not listed in policy DP335NEG or DP335B, you must submit a request as follows:

How to Request
During the window, the employee must send the request through email. Please include your name, school, position and the date you are requesting the leave. Requests left on voicemail or over the phone will NOT be accepted.

The employee will receive an email confirmation within two working days after submitting the request. If the employee does not receive a confirmation email, then Human Resources has NOT received your request and your leave will not be approved.

School Holiday Date of Holiday Impacted Days Window
Memorial Day May 26, 2025 May 23 and 27, 2025 April 12 – April 22, 2025

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JEF 2025 Challenge Obstacle Course Run FlyerThe Challenge Obstacle Run is a family-friendly fundraising obstacle course run open to all ages and created to make a difference in Jordan District Classrooms! Sponsored by local businesses and Jordan Education Foundation, 100% of proceeds go directly toward Classroom Grants benefiting students & teachers in Jordan District!

The Challenge Run is open to the community with participation from all of our schools.

The run begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 and ends with a (free), fun family festival with lots of free giveaways. You can participate in any one of the events (Obstacle Run, Festival, Fundraising) or in all three! Bring your family, friends and neighbors for a super fun day!

  • Saturday, May 10
  • 9 a.m.
  • Veterans Memorial Park, West Jordan
  • A T-shirt is included in registration

Come see what all the fun is about!  For more details and to register online, please visit jefchallenge.org.

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Spring 2025 Upcoming URS Webinars FlyerExplore topics essential to your financial future from the convenience of your home or office. Come with questions! These interactive presentations will help you maximize URS benefits and retirement planning.

See all upcoming and recorded webinars at www.urs.org/us/seminars.

A Closer Look at Purchasing Service Credit
Understanding your choices.
Noon, Tuesday, April 29

URS Savings Plans and Investment Options
11 a.m., Wednesday, May 7 and Noon, Thursday, July 17

Individual Retirement Planning Sessions
How they can help you.
4 p.m., Monday, May 19

Post-Retirement Reemployment
Your Post-Retirement Reemployment options, including a new one for 2025.
Noon, Thursday, May 29

Applying for Retirement
We’ll show you how to apply for retirement every step of the way.
2 p.m., Tuesday, July 1

Saving for Retirement Late in Your Career
Strategies for catching-up.
2 p.m., Wednesday, July 9

Gaze into Your Retirement Future
Using URS Calculators.
Noon, Wednesday, July 16

Understanding Your Tier 2 Choice
Hybrid or 401(k) Option?
Noon, Wednesday, August 13

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Wit & Wisdom Round Table Discussion FlyerDue to popular demand, the Teaching & Learning department will host a second Wit & Wisdom Round Table opportunity on April 18, 2025 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the JATC South located at 12723 Park Avenue in Riverton. A panel of teachers from each grade level will share how they are making Wit & Wisdom work in their classrooms and how they are finding success with their students. Teachers attending this session will receive a stipend of $150. Teachers who were not able to attend the round table on March 14, 2025 will be given first priority. Registration is required and is available at pd.jordandistrict.org.

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April 2025 Blomquist Hale Workshop FlyersBlomquist Hale has two workshops coming up in April. See attached for the workshop flyers and details outlined below.

  • Topic: Grief Series: How to Support Others in the Workplace in a Culturally Sensitive Way
    Date: April 9
    Time: 12 – 1 p.m. MT
    Location: Online!
  • Topic: 5-Week Relationship Group (Wednesday’s)
  • Date: April 23 – May 21
  • Time: 6: – 7:30 p.m. MT
  • Location: Online!

To register for any of the upcoming workshops, please visit our website at blomquisthale.com/workshops.

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April 2025 Incidental Learning NewsletterThe JSD Teachers for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Team has created a monthly newsletter.  The full newsletter for this month can be found at the link below. Stories include:

Top 3 Things You Can Do to Enhance your understanding for DHH - Face the DHH student when speaking. Your expression, and even lip-reading abilities are essential for understanding. Make language visible. Writing things on the board, using pictures, gesturing, using models, acting, and other visual cues are a huge benefit to DHH students. Increase processing time.
Often thought of as wait time after a question is posed, letting concepts, ideas, and questions sink in before a response is expected, is important.

DHH Students are most often ELL Students - Spoken language is not as accessible for DHH students, leaving a learning gap in their native (i.e. English) language acquisition. Deaf children whose native language is a signed language (i.e. ASL), are learning English as a second language.

Closed Captioning - Just a friendly reminder to make sure all videos are accessible by turning on closed captioning or subtitles.

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Jordan Credit Center is hiring instructors of asynchronous virtual courses for original credit, grade replacement credit, and credit recovery. Number of instructors will be based on fluctuating student enrollment. Only internal JSD candidates will be considered. Accepting only current licensed, contracted educators. See complete Frontline listing for more detail (JobID: 11839). Applicants must start an application profile and state they are current employees before they will be able to see the posting.

  • Date applications close: April 14, 2025 
  • Date positions begin: June 2025

For general information about Jordan Credit Center, please see our website at tl.jordandistrict.org/secondary/credit/

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2023-24 Jordan At-A-Glance ReportIt's time to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Jordan School District! The "Jordan At-A-Glance 23-24" report showcases impressive graduation rates and highlights the district's robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

These initiatives empower students with valuable certifications in fields like Health Science, Engineering, Computer Science, and Digital Media. Dive into this data to see how our Jordan District CTE sets the stage for student success and leads the way in educational excellence.

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Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Education FlyerUSBE and Digital Teaching & Learning are gauging interest for an Artificial Intelligence training for K-12 Education. If you're interested, please use the link below and fill out the form to sign up for more information.

  • WHAT: A comprehensive learning experience designed for educators, administrators, and other K-12 education leaders. Educators who complete this learning experience may be eligible for a $200 grant.
  • WHY: Artificial lntelligence (AI) can play an essential role in Utah K-12 schools. This program is designed to support community exploration and growth in order to empower Utah educators with the skill required to use Al tools appropriately and effectively in the classroom. As well as modernize student experiences related to digital literacy and career readiness.
  • HOW:
    • Engage with the pre-work survey
    • Request or attend an initial training (1-hour)
    • Complete the post-work
    • Design an Al infused lesson plan
    • Submit your lesson materials
    • Grant awarded based on funds and rubric requirements
Fill out the link below for more information.

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April 2025 Teaching & Learning NewsletterCheck out the links below for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for the month. Learn Tips and Tricks, Sign Up for Upcoming PD, and Learn about Important Updates from the T & L team.

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2025 Show Up for Teachers Conference FlyerDear Educators and Administrators,

The Show Up Team is excited to announce that registration for the Show Up for Teachers conference is right around the corner! This annual event is designed to celebrate your profession and prioritize your well-being.

  • Thursday, July 10 at the Mountain America Expo Center
  • Theme: Igniting Resilience
  • Keynote Speaker: Ron Clark
  • Event Highlights:
    • Professional development credits
    • 150+ exhibitor booths offering prizes, giveaways, freebies, and exclusive discounts
    • Incredible breakout sessions focused on professional strength, resilient classrooms, and wellness
  • Registration opens on April 7

New for 2025: Administrator Track
A new Administrator Track has been developed in response to requests from  teacher attendees. Designed specifically for principals and vice principals, this track highlights the vital role of school leaders in shaping a positive culture. The team invites administrators to join the administrator track and return to their schools equipped to inspire meaningful change.

Initial Registration Window
Each district has a guaranteed number of spots during the first three weeks of registration. If the Jordan School District allotment fills up, you will still have the opportunity to register when additional seats are released at the end of April.

Nominate an Exceptional Educator
Deseret News has opened nominations for exceptional educators from across the state! Visit the Honors in Education page to nominate a deserving candidate and celebrate the incredible work happening in Utah’s schools.

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The USBE Digital Teaching and Learning Grant provides opportunities and tools for teachers in Jordan School District to address and close student achievement gaps through the use of high quality instruction that integrates technology. This survey will help us determine technology needs for the 2025-26 school year.

Use the link below to complete the end of year DTL Survey from USBE. Survey is due April 9, 2025.

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University of Utah Summer Reading Program FlyerThe University of Utah will be offering a summer reading camp for students who may benefit from additional reading support this summer. Please share the attached flier with families who may be interested in this event.

Summer Reading Program
All children must be assessed by the University of Utah Reading Clinic to determine if they qualify for a summer program. To schedule an assessment, please go to www.uurc.utah.edu and click on “schedule an assessment”. The assessment fee is $70, separate from the tuition fee. Enrollment is on a "first come - first served" basis.

  • Early Steps
    • For exiting kindergarteners / 1st graders, at-risk for reading difficulties.
    • June 9 - July 17, 2025 (Monday – Thursday; no clinic on June 16, and July 3) 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. OR 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
    • ONLINE VIA ZOOM
    • Kindergartener Minimized Assessment*: $10 non-refundable. OR G1 Full Assessment: $70 non-refundable.
    • Program Tuition: $75 non-refundable.
    • *This is a reduced assessment that determines if an exiting Kindergartener qualifies for the summer program. Formal results will not be sent to parents. Parents who want to know their student's reading, spelling, comprehension levels, etc. should schedule the full ($70) assessment.
  • Next Steps
    • For struggling students reading on a mid-grade-1 to end-grade-2 levels. June 12 – July 3, 2025 (Monday – Friday, no class on June 16)
    • 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. OR 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ONLINE VIA ZOOM
    • Assessment: $70 non-refundable.
    • Program Tuition: $75 non-refundable.
  • Higher Steps
    • For struggling readers who can handle early-3rd grade material, but who are still below grade-level expectations.
    • June 17 - July 17, 2025 (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)
    • 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. OR 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ONLINE VIA ZOOM
    • Assessment: $70 non-refundable.
    • Program Tuition: $75 non-refundable.

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K-6 Teachers and coaches are invited to join Teaching & Learning for a special workshop where the BTS specialists will highlight ways to integrate the arts with Wit & Wisdom. There will be time devoted to planning, collaboration, and questions.

This event will take place on April 9 in the ASB Auditorium from 4:15 - 6:15 p.m. Registration is now open in the Canvas Catalog.

 

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Important Payroll Information - April 2025Payroll Due: April 2
View Your Paycheck: April 23
Payday: April 25

Grade Transmittal Day - March 31
All 206, 242 & 245 employees must record a leave day if not in attendance.

Spring Recess
Traditional, 206 day contracts - April 1-4
242, 245 contracts - April 3-4

Critical Days - March 28 & April 7
As per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: Licensed & ESP employees who have not been approved by HumanResources for using an annual/personal day on Critical Days may be docked (licensed $161 or ESP 40% of their daily rate) unless the leave reason is listed as an exception in policy. If applicable, the reason & thepolicy exception must be written in the time off description box. View the Critical Days FAQ here.

Sub Payroll Deadlines
Pay Period: March 17 - 28
Due: April 1
Payday: April 10

Pay Period: April 7- 15
Due: April 16
Payday: April 25
SCHOOLS: Please ensure Subs are verified weekly

True Time Deadlines
Pay Period: March 3 - April 6
EMPLOYEES: Please submit your timesheets at the end of each work week
APPROVERS: Please ensure you are approving time sheets weekly for accuracy.

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2025 SchoolAI Spring Summit FlyerJoin Digital Teaching and Learning for a blended learning workshop on Using Al Effectively in the Classroom. Learn how to leverage SchoolAI elements in your classroom to enhance your teaching practice AND student learning.

* Stipend provided upon completion of both in-person and online coursework

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Registration for the 2025-26 Instructional Coaching Endorsement - Cohort 3 is now open! Priority will be given to individuals assigned to be a coach next year and additional spots will be available for teachers interested in future coaching opportunities. Teachers with a principal recommendation may complete the application.

Please see the attached document for more details and to access the coaching endorsement application link.

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4th and 5th grade teachers have only had digital access to the teacher’s manual for the Wit & Wisdom alternative modules for 4th grade (modules 3 & 4) and 5th grade (module 1).

Wit and Wisdom has provided PDF files of the teacher manual for these alternative modules. You can now print these files so that you will have a hard copy to use as needed. The files are below.