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Are you interested in becoming an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and working in Early Childhood Special Education or Early Intervention (Birth-3 Home Visiting) settings?  Apply for Project IPEP - the Interdisciplinary Preparation of Early Childhood Professionals for Mental Health Promotion, Prevention, and Intervention (IPEP) from the The University of Utah College of Education Department of Special Education.

• Students must be working toward a Master’s Degree in Special Education and initial licensure in Early Childhood Special Education.
• The grant, Project IPEP, provides $14,500 per year in stipends and travel support for two years -total of $29,000!!
• Graduate students might be eligible for a tuition waiver in addition to the stipend (Fall and Spring Semesters -50% max and varies by year and number of benefits available/not guaranteed).

Gain specialized knowledge in:

• Interprofessional collaboration through coordinated coursework and special internship opportunities
  with social workers (specialized coordinated practicum in year two during spring break)
• Infant mental health, early social emotional development, and how to support families and young
  children with or at risk of disabilities
• Evidence-based practices for supporting the early development and education of young children
  receiving services in early intervention and early childhood education settings
• Competencies in leadership and systems change in early childhood education, Etc.!

APPLICATIONS & PROGRAM INFORMATION (Apply today!)

• Project IPEP
• EI/ECSE Program
• Admissions Processes

DEADLINES
March 1, 2024 at 4 p.m. for Summer and Fall Semester

INFORMATION
Sondra Stegenga, Ph.D., M.S.OTR/L -EI/ECSE Faculty & Project IPEP Lead/PI sondra.stegenga@utah.edu | 801-581-3318
Susan Johnston, Ph.D., SLP-EI/ECSE Program Area Coordinator and Project IPEP Leadership/Co-PI  susan.johnston@utah.edu | 801-581-5187

• University of Utah IPEP Grant Information Flyer

Training in the Science of Reading, or LETRS training, is an ongoing expectation of all teachers, administrators, and psychologists in K-3. Teachers, administrators, and psychologists who began LETRS training in 2021-22 should be complete with all unit classes and bookwork. Those who began training in 2022 should have completed unit classes and bookwork by the end of 2023.

Any teacher or psychologist who has been working through LETRS training this year (including those with license extensions) and is interested in receiving a stipend will need to have completed the required classwork and bookwork and submitted this Google Form by May 24, 2024.

After May 24, 2024, only teachers and psychologists who began LETRS training in 2023-24 will be eligible for a stipend upon completion of the next set of units and bookwork during the 2024-25 school year.

K-12 teachers and higher education faculty across the country can apply to attend professional development programs funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Selected educators will develop new teaching methods while delving deeply into a humanities topic through one- to four-week residential, virtual, and combined format programs.

This summer, NEH is offering 44 programs on a variety of humanities topics ranging from Shakespeare to the Space Age. These programs are highly competitive, but successful applicants receive an invaluable experience for educators to deepen their understanding of the humanities and learn new ways to incorporate that knowledge into their teaching. The application deadline for all 44 programs is March 5.

• NEH Summer Professional Development Program Information & Application

DTL Winter Tech Classes can help you improve your technology skills by learning about one of the following programs: Adobe Creative Cloud Express, Google Workspace, Nearpod, Canva, Mastery Connect, Canvas, and SchoolAI. These classes are online, with coursework completed online through Canvas.

There are stipends available as you complete the technology courses and integrate the tools in your classrooms and buildings. Teachers can earn $200 by completing the technology course and certification. There is an additional $350 stipend for working with your Digital Learning Specialist to teach a tech-enhanced lesson in your classroom. Finally, you can earn an additional $250 by leading a Tech PD training in your building. Limits Apply*

Contact Jared Covili, Digital Teaching and Learning Consultant, at jared.covili@jordandistrict.org or 801-587-8191 with questions.

Apply for participation today.

*Classes are limited to 20 participants. Must have an active teaching license. Teachers cannot already have a certification in the desired technology program. Applicants can only take one class for the stipend program and cannot have participated in our previous rounds (2022, 2023) of courses. Stipends only apply to classes taken in Jordan School District during the 2023-24 school year.

Do you take any of these medications? Get These Brand Name Medications for $0 Copay through CRX International.

• Spiriva Respimat
• Xigduo XR
• Linzess
• Brilinta
• Glyxambi
• Janumet XR

Getting started is super easy!

1. Check to see if a medication is offered. Call CRX at 1-866-488-7874 or visit www.crxintl.com (WebID: JORDANSD) to view the complete formulary and enroll online (or download an enrollment form)
2. Ask your doctor for a prescription with a 3-month supply, and 3 refills.
3. Submit documentation (completed enrollment form, prescription and a copy of your photo ID)
4. Sit back and relax... medication will be mailed direct to your home within 4 weeks!

CRX International is a voluntary international mail order prescription program that is available to eligible employees, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their dependents of Jordan School District currently enrolled in the Traditional Health Plan or Value Health Plan.

Brand name medications, in the original factory-sealed manufacturers packaging, are delivered DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR from certified pharmacies in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. YOU PAY NOTHING thanks to the savings CRX brings to your plan.

Free URS Seminars are being held across Utah. Take the first step toward a more financially secure future! Learn more about free URS seminars and see location and registration details at www.urs.org/us/seminars.

• 2024 URS Seminar Schedule

The following are new administrative assignments:

• New Appointments effective January 2, 2024:
  • Holly Bagley, administrative intern at Silver Crest Elementary appointed assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary.
  • Kasey Dahl, administrative intern at Ridge View Elementary appointed assistant principal at Ridge View Elementary.
• New Appointments and Transfers effective January 16, 2024:
  • Kaleb Yates, principal at Jordan Hills Elementary appointed principal at the New Herriman Elementary.
  • Baylee Lansford, assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary appointed principal at Jordan Hills Elementary.
  • Josh Brothers, assistant principal at Terra Linda Elementary appointed assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary.
  • Kirt Davis, administrative intern at West Jordan High appointed assistant principal at Terra Linda Elementary.
  • Katelyn Jenson, administrative intern at Copper Hills High appointed assistant principal at Southland Elementary.
  • Samantha Robinson, administrative intern at Oquirrh Hills Middle and West Hills Middle appointed assistant principal at Aspen Elementary.
  • Betsy Lopez, administrative intern at Aspen Elementary assigned administrative intern at Oquirrh Hills Middle and West Hills Middle.

Wit & Wisdom training is still available for teachers who have not yet had the opportunity to attend. Teachers and coaches at the elementary level who have not attended the training are asked to sign up on JPLS by January 22nd. Reserving training dates now will help the Teaching & Learning department get an accurate count of training needs and ensure that all teachers have access to the training. All teachers and coaches are asked to attend the training this current school year.

There are two remaining implementation windows with corresponding training dates.  Please work with your school principal to determine which set of dates you should choose from.  All upcoming training dates are active in JPLS.  

Training Notes

• All teachers who are planning to return for the 2024-25 school year should attend training at some point during the 2023-24 year. 
• Training will be offered by grade level with 30 slots in each session.
• Additional training dates may be added if demand requires more offerings.
• Teachers who are required to do LETRS training this year should still sign up for a training date, but should be sure it is not on their already scheduled LETRS training date. 

Wit and Wisdom Spring Implementation Training Dates (Subject to Change)
Full Day Training

• Feb. 2 | K - Lori & Melanie | 6th - Megan Toni
• Feb. 7 | 2nd - Stacy & Lori | 4th - Toni & Karen
• Feb. 8 | 1st - Jaclyn & Melanie | 3rd - Karen & Stacy
• Feb.12 | K - Lori & Melanie | 5th - Megan & Jaclyn
• Feb. 13 | 1st - Jaclyn & Melanie | 3rd - Karen & Stacy
• Feb. 15 | 4th - Toni & Karen | 5th - Megan & Jaclyn
• Feb. 20 | 2nd - Stacy & Lori | 6th - Megan Toni

*Additional training dates may be added based on teacher/school interest

Wit and Wisdom 2024-25 Implementation Training Dates (Subject to Change)
Full Day Training

• April 1 | K - Lori & Melanie | 6th - Megan Toni
• April 2 | 2nd - Stacy & Lori | 4th - Toni & Karen
• April 3 | 1st - Jaclyn & Melanie | 6th - Megan Toni
• April 4 | 3rd - Karen & Stacy | 5th - Megan & Jaclyn
• April 8 | 1st - Jaclyn & Melanie | 2nd - Stacy & Lori
• April 10 | 3rd - Karen & Stacy | 5th - Megan & Jaclyn
• April 11 | K - Lori & Melanie | 4th - Toni & Karen
• April 12  (No subs required - with principal permission) (Do not sign up for this date if you are required to complete LETRS training) 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 5th | 6th This is the date for the 6th grade math kick-off; please have 6th grade teachers attend a W&W training before this date. 

*Additional training dates may be added based on teacher/school interest

Check out the attached flyer for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for January.  Learn Tips and Tricks, Sign Up for Upcoming PD, and Learn about Important Updates from the T & L team.

• Teaching & Learning
  T & L Newsletter
• Digital Teaching and Learning
  Level up with the ISTE standards Webinar
  Digital Discovery
• Math
  Secondary Math
  Elementary Math
• English Language Arts
  Secondary ELA
  Elementary ELA
• Health & PE
  Look What’s Happening in Health and PE
• Social Studies
  Elementary Social Studies
• Gifted & Talented
  What’s new in GT
• Fine Arts
  Fine Arts News

Mark your calendar and save the date to attend the Literacy Promise Conference on March 20-22 at the Utah Valley Convention Center. There are some fantastic presenters in attendance this year that you will not want to miss. Use the QR code on the attached flier to register.

• 2024 Literacy Promise Conference Brochure

SeniorBenefits Insurance Services is presenting a Simplifying Medicare & Social Security Workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 9 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Presentation Room at the Auxiliary Services Building.

Don’t Tackle Medicare & Social Security Alone
You have a team of experts ready to remove obstacles, answer questions, and help you through Medicare & Social Security enrollment... for free.

Come with Questions, Leave with Answers
Attend this 90-minute live workshop for an interesting way to learn about Medicare & Social Security, and how to use them.

Most common Questions

• How much does Medicare cost?
• Who is eligible and when do I apply?
• How does it work with Social Security?
• What are Parts A, B, C, & D?
• What are the differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans?

• Simplifying Medicare & Social Security Workshop Flyer

Effective Teacher Training (ETT) is available for two more cohorts this school year! Seats are limited and fill quickly, so learners need to register on JPLS as soon as possible.

Beneficial for: All general education and special education teachers Also welcome: Specialists, mental health providers, ESPs

Topics include:
Antecedents, behavior basics, class-wide and individual interventions, increasing academic effectiveness, data-based decision making, students with unique needs, and personal wellness.

Format:
This 7-week course will be offered online in an asynchronous format. Learners will engage with content and activities via Canvas. *Although pacing is flexible, participants must complete the first module within the first week, or their spot will go to someone on the waitlist.

1 USBE credit is available at no cost for licensed employees who complete the course.

Note for instructional coaches: You can request to be an observer in the course instead of registering as a learner.

Please email Melanie Dawson or Katie Jarvis if you are interested.

• ETT Winter & Spring 2024 Memo & Flyer

REMINDER: There is a 30 day window at the beginning of the school year and then the window shortens to 10 school days for your school to begin the "Task Manager" process and for Language & Culture Services and Evaluation, Research & Accountability to test and enter scores into Skyward.

The attached cards are for quick reference but as always please reach out to Nicole Woodburn at 801-567-8124 if you have questions.

• ML Identification Booklet

Blomquist Hale has three workshops coming up in January! See attached for workshop flyers and details outlined below. 

• Topic: Mental Health for Men and Prevention of Depression
  Date: Jan. 15
  Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
  Location: Online!
• Topic: EMDR 101 Basics
  Date: Jan. 29
  Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
  Location: Online!
  
• Topic: Manhood and How to Find That Identity
  Date: Jan. 31
  Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
  Location: Online! 

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

• Jan. 2024 Blomquist Hale Workshop Flyers

Sign up for a free educator well-being course and earn re-licensure hours and college credit! Space is limited! 

Jordan District educators are invited to participate in our 2024 FREE Educator Well-Being Continuing Ed Courses for administrators, teachers, counselors, and specialists. This course is an opportunity for all JSD employees to address their own well-being by exploring practical strategies associated with connection, happiness, self-care, conflict resolution, growth mindset, problem-solving, and more! Participants will collaborate, learn from, and connect with other educators throughout the District as they work towards meeting their own wellness goals.

This course is FREE for JSD employees and Winter, and Summer sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited for this great opportunity!

The class will meet on Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 over Zoom:

• Jan. 11, 18, 25
• Feb. 1, 8, 15, 20
• March 7, 14, 21

Participants can earn continuing education, lane-change, and re-licensure hours from SUU (up to 3 college credits).

Sign up using the link below and share this information with professionals in your schools who may be interested in this opportunity.

• Focus Education Group In Focus Educator Well-Being Course Signup Form
• Focus Education Group In Focus Educator Well-Being Course Flyer

The Jordan Ethnic Advisory Committee and Language and Culture Services cannot wait to see you at the annual "What I Wish You Knew Conference." This year the conferences will be acknowledging and highlighting our amazing administrative assistants.

• Where: Bingham High
• Time: 8 a.m. -12 p.m.
• Date: Jan.16, 2024
• What: To gain an understanding of what our EL/ML and students of color need from us as educators.

• RSVP for the 2024 What I Wish You Knew Conference
• 2024 What I Wish You Knew Flyers (English & Español)

If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before or after President’s 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.

• Licensed employees submit their request to licensedpersonalleave@jordandistrict.org
• Education Support Professionals submit their request to classifiedpersonalleave@jordandistrict.org

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.

• Licensed Annual/Personal Leave Taken Before or After a Holiday
• ESP Annual/Personal Leave Taken Before or After a Holiday

Special Education is excited to announce an in-person, Special Education Transition Fair for 2024 and would love for you to join us! There will be over twenty community resources attending to help answer any post-secondary questions for our students and families.

The Transition Fair will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 4 - 7 p.m. at West Jordan Middle School. We hope that you will be able to attend! For questions please contact Ashley Calhoun at 801-567-8208 or ashley.calhoun@jordandistrict.org.

• 2024 Special Education Transition Fair Flyers (English & Español)

6th-Grade Curriculum Reminder:
We have adopted Illustrative Mathematics housed on the Imagine Learning Platform for the 2024-25 school year. It is the same curriculum content as our current Open Up Resources program, but on a new and improved platform. All 6th-grade teachers will engage in a full-day professional learning experience on the district professional development day, April 12, 2024. 

K-5 Curriculum Reminder:
Due to the adoption and implementation of Wit & Wisdom, we have postponed the adoption of a new mathematics curriculum and extended our contract with Math Expressions for the 2024-2025 school year. As part of the extension plan, schools will receive consumable math books for students in grades K-2. A downloadable PDF of instructional materials will be made available for grades 3-5. Students will no longer have access to the digital platform; however, teachers will be provided a digital license and will have access to the digital components of Math Expressions. Because our current contract expires we will adopt a new K-5 mathematics curriculum in the 2025-26 school year. 

We hope that spreading these changes over two years will make implementation more manageable for teachers.