MSCS offers a four-week summer learning experience for rising kindergarten students to engage in basic early literacy skills. This is a great teaching opportunity for Pre-K certified educators!

Kinder Camps will be hosted at 19 elementary sites from June 21 to July 15. If you are interested in teaching, please complete this interest form.

Registration for the Summer Learning Academy (SLA) is open for families, and positions for SLA are open until May 13! If you are interested in earning some extra money for the summer, apply for SLA on the MSCS Careers website.

Interested in teaching CLUE? Apply for the Full Steam Ahead Gifted & Talented Summer Camp. You will have the chance to learn more about our program without having to deal with observations and evaluations.

Share this opportunity with colleagues who are interested, too!

Join us to learn more about pathways to become a licensed educator in MSCS during our Pathways to Teaching Expo.

Whether you are a secretary, paraprofessional, nutrition specialist, or serve in another school-based role, we have a classroom teaching opportunity for you! All you need is a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and a passion for educating the next generation of leaders.

Join us for an hour of power at the New Teacher Academy TOMORROW, April 28, 5 p.m. Register here.

Looking to make additional income this summer? Apply for MSCS's Promotional Summer School opportunities by clicking here.

The Secondary Literacy Training is a new series that will include two courses, one asynchronous and the second in-person. Designed for 6th -12th grade teachers, these courses will focus on literacy strategies for using primary sources texts and supporting struggling readers for literacy-based lessons. Teachers who successfully omplete both weeks, will be eligible for a $1,000 stipend. View the flyer for more important details.

Questions? Email ci_ela_team@scsk12.org.

Would you like to enter the Amazing Race to ensure that 100% of your students are registered for the 2022-23 school year? Here's how it works:

STEMscopes is here for the 2022-23 school year! Virtual training will occur on Tuesday, May 10, 4-5 p.m. Register TODAY using PLZ Course #30592.

Contact Kimberly Jackson at jacksonkd@scsk12.org or Terilyn McChriston at mcchristontj@scsk12.org for more information.

Reminder: If professionalism is not finalized by both the administrator and the educator, the educator WILL NOT receive an LOE for

SY2021-22.

In collaboration with TDOE, Early Reading Trainings (ERT) will be offered again this summer for MSCS. Early Reading Trainings are designed to develop knowledge & application of foundational skills for Pre-K- 5th grade teachers, including Special Education and English Language Learners teachers.

The sessions include an asynchronous training (Course 1), and an in-person, weeklong training (Course 2).

Questions? Email ci_ela_team@scsk12.org.

Did you know that you could compare the District CFA with data from your formative assessments in your Mastery Connect trackers?

It's a great tool that gives a comparison and the ability to see discrepancies between your formative data and the district benchmark data that can help you evaluate your instruction.

Missed the PD or need to review the topics discussed? Watch the recording here!

Nominate an aspiring educator for the Relay Teaching Residency cohort in 2022! Nominators can earn $500 for referrals.

Relay works in partnership with MSCS to train educators using a rigorous, supportive program where they can earn a teaching license and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. Eligible educators receive financial support from the district to help offset tuition costs.

Teachers, do you have families that want to be more involved with their children's mental health? The Parent Avengers Group gives families the tools they need to foster their child's social and emotional well-being.

Parents can join a live session Thursday, May 5 from 5:30-6:15 p.m. here!

What can you expect at the New Memphis Teachers' Lounge? Curated happy hours and a casual and safe space for teachers to discuss pressing topics in today's education landscape and grow together.

Join the conversation on Tuesday, May 3, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Ghost River Brewing Co. on Beale -- food and drinks provided! Chalkbeat will be there to help celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week.

Register here!

Librarian feedback is extremely valuable in assisting Library Services in making the necessary adjustments to meet the needs of students and Librarians. Please complete this survey to share your feedback on the 2021-22 Library curriculum.

As we plan for next year, we want your input around ELA curriculum resources. Complete your grade band curriculum survey, and you will be entered to win new MSCS Swag! The survey can be accessed by clicking the appropriate link below: 

  

K-2   |    3-5   |    6-8   |   9-12 

  

Additionally, live virtual feedback sessions will be conducted throughout May. Let your voice be heard by registering for your grade band session using the following PLZ course #30501.

Your feedback is valuable to us! Please take a moment to complete this survey on your thoughts about the HPELW Curriculum map, so we can better support you.