From the Superintendent

Your districts should have received preliminary fall third grade reading assessment results this week. I hope that you will look closely at these results and work with parents, staff and your community to make sure that your students get the support they need over the next several months to make progress by the spring.

Deadlines and Dates

Approaching deadlines or important dates mentioned in previous editions of EdConnection

For school superintendents, principals and treasurers

• Final paper licensure applications due Dec. 31; signers need to be ready for 100 percent paperless system by Jan. 1
• Criminal background check updates required for educators who have permanent and non-tax certificates

For curriculum directors, teachers and school counselors

• Registration now open for Third Grade Reading Guarantee Webcast, Thursday, Dec. 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Announcing “I am a Digital Learner” Video Contest

From the Superintendent

A total of 420 organizations submitted 570 Straight A Fund applications requesting a total of $868 million.

For school superintendents, principals and treasurers

• Discussing healthy nutrition environment in schools
• ARRA 1512 Survey open Nov. 18 through Dec. 20
• Open Enrollment Task Force convenes
• Grant money available to improve workplace safety