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License Renewal Application Process

Beginning a license renewal application

The Committee ONLY accepts paperwork from individuals during the last year of their renewal cycle. After paperwork is approved by the District Relicensure Committee and submitted into the Professional Education Licensing and Standards Board system, applications for renewal are ONLY accepted for processing by PELSB after Jan. 1 and before June 30 of the year of license expiration.

Relicensure Committee Bylaws
License Renewal Conditions

Procedures booklet is in the process of being updated.

Clock Hour Forms and Additional Resources

Helpful Links

Step-by-Step Process for External Credit Uploads
MEA Online: LearnUpon Login / Register
MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
License Lookup
Online License Renewal
Suicide Prevention Link (Enter WCDPH as your Organization Code)

Contact

Stephanie Nord
Relicensure Committee Chair
nords@stillwaterschools.org
651-275-2155

Literacy Curriculum Committee

Newsletter Tips and Tricks

Newsletters are one of the best ways to connect with families and let them know what's happening in the classroom. So what should be included to create an engaging classroom or school newsletter? Check out the outlines below!

Classroom Newsletter Outline

Teachers should plan to send a weekly classroom or grade level newsletter to families on Sunday afternoons. Things to include could be:

"Peek at the Week" including the specialist schedule, field trips, etc.
Photos of students engaged in learning
Calendar of coming classroom events
The week's learning plan: Math, literacy, etc.
Conversation starters for families: Questions or topics to ask students about

Messaging Tips

Use BrightArrow in PowerSchool to text families a link to e-newsletters
Update the "From" and subject line sections. It defaults to "A message from Stillwater Area Public Schools" on every message.
Be sure to always select the "Translate" text box when sending email or text messages to send in the family's preferred language.

For a step-by-step guide on how to create a newsletter in Smore, distribute in BrightArrow, and newsletter formatting, click the button to the right.

NEWSLETTER GUIDE

Translation Tools

When to Use

For class-wide messaging, using BrightArrow or Smore newsletters are recommended because they automatically translate to the receiver's preferred language.

For one-on-one conversations, utilize TalkingPoints for text messaging with individuals that have another preferred language other than English.

TalkingPoints

Back-and-forth conversation via TEXT that includes translation.

Example: Questions for a parent about their specific student

TalkingPoints can be used on a desktop or mobile app. To get started, see the presentation below for links to helpful resources, how to log in, and provide a "Getting Started" message with families.

TALKING POINTS RESOURCES

BrightArrow

This program through PowerSchool allows for one-way, group communication through EMAIL. BrightArrow messages automatically translate if another preferred language is set on the student profile.

Example: Class e-newsletter, reminder to pack a lunch for tomorrow's field trip, message about an upcoming event

BrightArrow message distribution can only be used on a desktop. Find a step-by-step guide on how to send a BrightArrow message at the link below.

BRIGHTARROW AND NEWSLETTER STEPS

Gmail

EMAIL when no translation is necessary. Not recommended for family communication.

Have more questions on messaging or materials? Check out the Communications and Branding page for staff to the right.

COMMUNICATIONS
AND BRANDING

Teacher Development and Evaluation Plan (TDEP)

Members of the SCEA, district administration, and Board of Education worked collaboratively for more than two years to develop the Stillwater Teacher Development and Evaluation Plan (TDEP) for the purpose of fostering professional growth and development, driven by the following Purpose Statement:

The primary purpose of teacher evaluation in ISD 834 is to foster professional growth and development, operating within a framework of collaboration and trust. The main outcome of such evaluation is improved student learning through strengthened educator practices.

Links and Resources

Links and Resources

Resources

Teacher Portfolios

Process and Maps

TDEP Process Flow Chart

5D+ Rubric Summary

5D Instructional Framework

School Psychologist Rubric

School Counselor Rubric

Occupational Therapist Rubric

Speech Language Pathologist Rubric

Student Advocate Rubric

School Nurse Rubric

Instructional Coaching Rubric