Summit Academy Middle and High School nurse Katie Pfarrkirchner and school social worker Britt Rosenquist shared a virtual visit with Summit students (and sisters) Deillyn and Hilda during the start of school to get to know each other and learn about the students' interests.
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Well-Being and Learning Surveys Launch Next Week |
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Dear Educators,
During these months of rapid change, we as educators are more dependent than ever on frequent, timely feedback so that we make the right adjustments. For example, through our spring surveys we heard from leaders, teachers and families, which led to significant improvements in our remote learning this fall, including: minimizing the number of LMS systems we use; understanding the connective power of synchronous instruction; and highlighting the importance of regular adult interaction in supporting student well-being.
Looking ahead, we are planning a coordinated series of surveys throughout the year for our families, students, teachers and leaders. By coordinating survey efforts centrally, we can streamline survey asks while amplifying stakeholder voice in decision making. Dates are still being finalized, but school leaders, teachers, students and families can expect in-depth surveys (like CollaboRATE and Whole Child) about once per quarter, with shorter, optional "pulse surveys" in between. School leaders will have rapid access to all school-level and district-level data from each survey.
To start, you can expect a Well-Being and Learning Survey this month. The purpose of this survey is to understand how remote learning is going, to check-in on well-being and to collect baseline data for crisis priorities and district strategies.
We're taking a staggered approach to these surveys. Student and team member surveys will be administered Sept. 14-25 and all students, teachers/SSPs and school leaders will receive an email on Monday, Sept. 14, with their unique link to take the survey. Stay tuned for more information about our family survey that will go out on Sept. 21.
Please plan to participate, and please encourage your students and families to as well. School leaders will be able to see school-level results following the close the survey. If you have questions, please email surveys@dpsk12.org.
Many thanks,
Tamara and Mike
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LEAP and SSP Growth and Performance System for 2020-21 School Year |
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We are working to support our educators so that all teachers and SSPs have resources, support, flexibility and information on what to expect during these unprecedented circumstances. With that in mind, we would like to share an update on changes to teacher and SSP evaluation systems for the 2020-21 school year.
This month, we will provide a required, asynchronous training session that will explain the changes to your respective evaluation systems for the 2020-21 school year. Please stay tuned to Teacher Weekly for information for registering.
Evaluators will participate in separate, required trainings regarding the changes and the new observation protocols, per the DCTA/DPS MOU. Therefore, scored observations are on hold until all educators and evaluators are trained on the new protocols.
This draft Virtual/Remote Appendix was shared with all leaders and LEAP observers on Sept. 4. Please note that this document represents the full version of this draft appendix that multiple stakeholders have reviewed and contributed to. LEAP has also created this simplified version of the appendix for teachers. Both will be referenced within all the required LEAP trainings occurring later in September.
Reminder: This year, 100% of final ratings for teachers and SSPs will be based on Professional Practice. For teachers this includes Classroom Observation, Professionalism, and Student Voice (as applies).
Find the latest updates for evaluation on this Return to School page. Please send any questions to leap@dpsk12.org.
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This Week's Top Things to Know |
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Technology Troubleshooting Resources |
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Our school technology partners (STPs) or representatives (STRs) are available as the first points of contact for computer, internet and software issues. Please see below for additional information and resources:
Technology Troubleshooting:
Broken Devices:
- STR/STP to repair device.
- If cannot repair, swap device with school inventory.
- DoTS Hardware Team can repair in-warranty Lenovo devices.
- Schools must invoice students for damaged devices in MySchoolBucks (MSB) a minimum of $25. (MyTech schools follow established processes).
Lost Devices:
- Schools indicate in Snipe if a device is lost.
- DoTS will lock the device remotely and invoice a $250 fee to student’s MSB account.
Schools may be responsible for fees not waived or paid by July 1, 2021.
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Reminder: Sign up for Free COVID-19 Tests |
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As we have shared, thanks to a partnership with Gary Community Investments, DPS is able to offer free COVID-19 tests to all members of Team DPS. We strongly encourage all team members to take advantage of this free service, keeping in mind that 40% of those who test positive have no symptoms. Plus, testing now helps us get baseline data and will help to make the decision about reopening more schools in person. Scheduling is easy and the testing process is safe and efficient. Learn more and sign up for your test today. Also, keep an eye out for email reminders from PrimaryBio, our partner in signing up team members for COVID testing.
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