District Updates: NIE Mid-Year Conference - Flu Shot Appointments - TSLA Certifications

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January 4, 2024

NIE Mid-Year Conference

The Mid-Year Conference container is now open in PLZ! The deadline to complete all NIE Mid-Year Conferences in PLZ is Feb. 23.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

All required fields should be completed in their entirety before finalizing.
The Goal Setting Conference should be completed within 30 days of an NIE employee’s hire/contract start date and should be completed before completing the Mid-Year Conference in PLZ.
The Mid-Year Conference is not required for NIE Partial plans and will not appear as a container to complete.

Need a refresher? The following resources are also found in PLZ under the Resources tab.

Questions? Please reach out to eps@scsk12.org.

Get Your FREE Flu Shot

Schedule an appointment to get your flu shot TODAY! There is no charge for MSCS employees with the Cigna Health Plan. However, there is $20 charge for dependents and non-insured employees.

Call 901-416-6079 to schedule your appointment.

TSLA Certification Requirement

Summary of the Foundational Literacy Skills Course Requirement: The Tennessee Literacy Success Act (TLSA) requires that teachers in the state of Tennessee demonstrate knowledge of foundational literacy skills instruction. The law outlines both training and licensure requirements.

Training Requirements: Beginning Aug. 1, 2023, all current teachers in Tennessee with a TLSA qualifying endorsement (listed here) must complete a foundational literacy skills training course. To satisfy this requirement, educators can complete Course 1 of either the Early Reading Training or Secondary Literacy Training.

Licensure Requirements: Beginning Aug. 1, 2023, candidates seeking to obtain, renew, or advance a teaching license with at least one qualifying endorsement (listed here) must demonstrate compliance with TLSA requirements when submitting licensure transactions. Educators may elect to demonstrate compliance using one of the below pathways. The trainings and assessment are free. Educators who do not complete this requirement will not be able to renew or advance the license, and it will become inactive.

Foundational Literacy Skills Training: Complete Course 1 of either the Early Reading Training or Secondary Literacy Training.

Assessment: Pass the Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA) now available online.

The TLSA requirement deadline is quickly approaching! All MSCS educators, school leaders, and district staff must meet this requirement deadline by March 31, 2024. If you have completed this requirement and submitted your certificate as requested, you may disregard this message.

Please upload your course completion certificate to TN Compass and to the MSCS form: forms.office.com/r/Gs1YWkcY1Q

Please note the step sheet detailing how to upload to TN Compass: Steps to Upload the Literacy Success Act Certificate of Completion

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at HRCompliance@scsk12.org.

How Healthy Are You?

It's time to complete the online health assessment again! Click HERE to get started.

Stay Active & Fit with Cigna

Start the New Year with a flexible fitness program with Cigna health! Click HERE to learn more.

Stay updated on all things health and wellness by visiting our website!

Stress Management Workshop

As we navigate the demands of our dynamic work environment, it's crucial to prioritize our well-being. Join us for our upcoming Stress Management Workshop on Jan. 11 at 4:30PM.

These sessions offer valuable tools and strategies to cope with workplace stress, enhancing both your professional and personal life. Your well-being matters, and we look forward to seeing you there! Click HERE to learn more and to sign up.

MSCS Employee Grizzlies Ticket Discount

MSCS employees can now purchase discounted tickets to Memphis Grizzlies games! Click HERE to get your tickets and use the code "MSCS23".

2023-24 Mileage Schedule

The MSCS Mileage Schedule is now available for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Click HERE to download and print the schedule for your records.

Safety Reminders: Stow It, Don't Show It!

The District's Safety and Security Team is committed to measures that will keep students and staff safe and reduce any opportunities for crime on District property.

Please read and follow these important safety tips and do your part to reduce vehicle theft and other incidents at your school or office site.

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