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March 20, 2019

Next Steps for New Pay Agreement

We are excited about our new compensation agreement for teachers and SSPs, which includes a clear salary schedule and predictable, easy-to-understand options for salary growth and advancement. We understand that you may have questions about what comes next and how this new agreement will impact your individual pay. As a reminder, all educators will receive an individual letter from Human Resources by April 30 with their anticipated salary placement.   In the meantime, here are some actions you can take:  Get answers to your questions from our FAQ. Use the salary finder tool to estimate where you will be placed on the new salary schedule. If you have an advanced license or national board certification, your credentials must be active in order for HR to consider the license or certification in your new salary placement. If your credentials have lapsed, please take immediate action and reactivate them before July 1.   Questions? Please email greatteachers@dpsk12.org .

This Week's 5 Top Things to Know

Don't Miss the Self-Care Social Tonight

Join the Self-Care Social from 4:30-7 p.m. tonight at Bruce Randolph. Hosted by DPS Belong , the Self-Care Social will feature interactive well-being activities focused on emotional, social, physical, financial and spiritual well-being, with raffle prizes provided by Employee Wellness. Attendees also have the opportunity to learn about different Belong groups and how to join. For more details and to register, click here . Snacks and childcare are provided. If you have questions, email DPS_Belong@dpsk12.org .

Library Services’ Spring Into Summer Reading Contest is Open Now

Would you like to win a Scholastic Book Fair for your school where all students receive free books of their choice? What about a graphic novel or manga collection for your school library worth $2,000? Library Services is once again sponsoring OverDrive eBook reading contests this spring. The Spring Into Summer Reading contest kicked off March 18 and ends April 7 . Encourage your students to read from DPS’ OverDrive eBook collection over spring break. The OverDrive eBook collection includes audiobooks and read-alongs, and also includes DPS curriculum titles for classroom usage. Click here for important contest details and supporting materials.

Student Talk Dedicated ELD Module Now Available in Schoology

The final module in our series of self-paced Dedicated ELD modules has now been released in Schoology. Module 6: Student Talk grounds elementary and secondary teachers, school leaders and observers of ELD in the benefits of student talk for English learners. The module also provides important tools, strategies and considerations for implementation of structured student talk routines in the ELD classroom. Access this new module, plus the full series of ELD modules here .

Review ACCUPLACER Spring Administration Guidelines by March 22

ACCUPLACER spring administration guidelines are available for review here . These guidelines include important updates, assessment window dates, information on how to request testing units and more. Please review these guidelines carefully and check with your principal to ensure a request for all testing units at your school is submitted by Friday, March 22 .

Transition to a Digital Transportation 1066 Form for Students with Disabilities

The Transportation 1066 Form --which is used to request transportation services for students in center-based programs, out-of-district facilities and for students with 504 plans -- will be moving to a digital format at the end of April in preparation for the 2019-20 school year. Digital forms are easier and more accurate, leading to faster turnaround times for transportation services and better outcomes for our students. A group of 14 pilot schools is currently testing the form in a variety of school settings to provide feedback prior to a districtwide rollout April 29. For more information, please visit our Commons page . If you have any questions or concerns regarding the transition to the digital 1066 form, contact Sandy Brown or Tanya Pramatarova .

Other Resources and Information

Click here to learn more about these resources and opportunities: Order Bridges and Number Corner K-5 Math Materials New Texts for K-2 Benchmark Teachers Arriving This Week High School Science and Social Studies Teachers Needed to Help Write Illuminate Assessment Items

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