Jordan School District
WIDA Scores will be available in early May. As you are reviewing data and preparing to send home letters to families, consider the following resources:
If you have any questions, please reach out to your school’s Language Teacher Specialist - lcs.jordandistrict.org/language.
Make sure your True Time is ready to be paid.
Employees should look at the True Time History to make certain all True Time has been submitted and approved before they leave for summer break. Attached below are instructions for employees using True Time to monitor their payroll status:
Reviewing your True Time status will help avoid a delay in receiving your paycheck.
If you have questions or concerns, please call 801-567-8154 or visit payroll.jordandistrict.org.
Jordan School District is excited to announce the School-Based Associates (SBA) program for the 2025-26 school year. For many years, past CITES/ BYU Public School Partnership Associates participants have asked about bringing the powerful learning experiences within CITES/ BYU Public School Partnership Associates back to their colleagues in the classroom. JSD School-Based Associates will now make that desire a possibility!
The JSD School Based Associates mini grant awards will help schools nurture classroom teacher leaders (who are prior Associates alumni) as they facilitate cohort sessions for their school. The grant funds include a compensation stipend for teacher leaders. School cohorts explore ideas toward gaining a deeper understanding of education and the Partnership Commitments. Associates fosters collegial connections, exchange of viewpoints with one another, and builds lasting relationships.
The mini grant application process has been streamlined into a brief google form. Administrators or teachers can initiate this grant for a school. Use the application guide to help you keep things simple. Call Chris Richards-Khong with questions 801-567-8158.
Are you an experienced Paraeducator who would like to earn your special education teaching license? UVU has created a new licensure program that will award paraeducators credit for their experience and will work around their work schedule.
Accepted students will take classes in the afternoons/evenings and summer while working toward their bachelor's degree in special education. By awarding credit for prior learning and experience, we will accelerate the time to graduation, saving money and time. We will be allowing you to skip classes on content you already understand based on experience.
Please check out the flyers below. Use the QR codes or the links below to meet with an advisor or attend a Zoom meeting.
The JATC South Greenhouse is holding a spring sale on their wide assortment of annuals, perennials, baskets, herbs, and veggies! The sale will be begin on May 1.
If you have questions or need more information, please call 801-412-1312.
Maintaining a clear distinction between work and personal data is crucial for security and privacy. When using work devices, be mindful of settings in platforms like iCloud (Apple ID) and Google accounts that might inadvertently mix your personal and District information.
For Apple devices, using the district-managed Apple ID is the most secure option. If you use a personal Apple ID, be aware that features like automatic syncing of photos, drives, and notes could save District data to your personal iCloud, potentially exposing it – and even sharing it with family members through Family Sharing.
Similarly, with Google accounts on work devices, ensure personal account data isn't automatically backing up or syncing with your work files. This helps prevent accidental sharing and protects against the unintended disclosure of personal information in public records requests.
Please review your settings on work devices and, where possible, use District-provided accounts for all work activities. If you need assistance, contact your building technician or the Information Systems help desk at 801-567-8737.
Your vigilance is key to safeguarding our data and your personal privacy.
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:
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.
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 |
Explore 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
Due 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.
Blomquist Hale has two workshops coming up in April. See attached for the workshop flyers and details outlined below.
To register for any of the upcoming workshops, please visit our website at blomquisthale.com/workshops.
The 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.
It'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.
USBE 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.
Check 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.
Dear 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.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
We’re launching a redesigned login site for the Canvas Professional Development instance!
This new design will be implemented on March 28th, 2025. All of your existing course enrollments and progress will remain unchanged.