Welcome to CCSD

2013-2014 New Teacher Guide Book

Employee Onboarding and Development Department

Welcome to CCSD

1

Table of ContentsSection ONE Get Ready

bull CCSD at a Glance Fast Factsbull District Policies and Regulations bull District Organizationbull Board of Trustees and Officials bull ldquoReady by Exitrdquo - Growth Model and Framework

Section TWO Get Set

bull Employee Onboarding amp Development Departmentbull 2013-2014 Onboarding Programbull StandardsCurriculumbull 2013-2014 School Year Calendar

Section THREE Go

bull Licensed Appraisal amp Performance Rubricbull InterActbull Professional Development amp Pathlorebull Requesting a Substitutebull Parent LinkedlineEasyGrade Probull VIN - Very Important Numbers

Section FOUR The Basics

bull Salary amp Payroll bull Benefits amp Approved Vendorsbull Licensed Employee Negotiated Agreementbull Nevada Licensure amp Department of Educationbull Employee Services - Badges amp Address Updates

Section FIVE Tips

bull Start the Year Off Rightbull Resources for Success

Welcome to CCSD

2

bull CCSD at a Glance Fast Facts

bull District Policies and Regulations

bull District Organization

bull Board of Trustees and Officials

bull ldquoReady by Exitrdquo - Growth Model and Framework

Section ONE Get Ready

Welcome to CCSD

3

We are thrilled you chose the Clark County School District (CCSD) to begin or continue your teaching career We want to make this transition as smooth as possible Teaching is a complex job and the Employee Onboarding and Development Department is dedicated to supporting your growth so that every student has access to a highly effective teacher

Onboarding is a process that eases new employeesrsquo transition into the workforce lessens apprehension decreases the learning curve and allows the new employees to easily integrate into a new culture and social environment while building new informal and formal relationships

This New Teacher Guidebook is a resource for teachers new to Clark County School District In it you will find information to help you become familiar with the District and assist with the first few days as well as resources to ensure your success as a new teacher to CCSD

Our role in the Employee Onboarding and Development Department is to support you throughout your early years as a teacher

We are a collaborative team you are not alone Please donrsquot hesitate to call or email for any questions andor clarifying information Together we will make a difference for the students of the Clark County School District

Sincerely

Meg Nigro Directormnigrointeractccsdnet702-799-1092

Welcome amp Congratulations

ldquoAll our efforts have one purpose It is to ensure all students are ready by exitrdquo-Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky

Welcome to CCSD

1

Table of ContentsSection ONE Get Ready

bull CCSD at a Glance Fast Factsbull District Policies and Regulations bull District Organizationbull Board of Trustees and Officials bull ldquoReady by Exitrdquo - Growth Model and Framework

Section TWO Get Set

bull Employee Onboarding amp Development Departmentbull 2013-2014 Onboarding Programbull StandardsCurriculumbull 2013-2014 School Year Calendar

Section THREE Go

bull Licensed Appraisal amp Performance Rubricbull InterActbull Professional Development amp Pathlorebull Requesting a Substitutebull Parent LinkedlineEasyGrade Probull VIN - Very Important Numbers

Section FOUR The Basics

bull Salary amp Payroll bull Benefits amp Approved Vendorsbull Licensed Employee Negotiated Agreementbull Nevada Licensure amp Department of Educationbull Employee Services - Badges amp Address Updates

Section FIVE Tips

bull Start the Year Off Rightbull Resources for Success

Welcome to CCSD

2

bull CCSD at a Glance Fast Facts

bull District Policies and Regulations

bull District Organization

bull Board of Trustees and Officials

bull ldquoReady by Exitrdquo - Growth Model and Framework

Section ONE Get Ready

Welcome to CCSD

3

We are thrilled you chose the Clark County School District (CCSD) to begin or continue your teaching career We want to make this transition as smooth as possible Teaching is a complex job and the Employee Onboarding and Development Department is dedicated to supporting your growth so that every student has access to a highly effective teacher

Onboarding is a process that eases new employeesrsquo transition into the workforce lessens apprehension decreases the learning curve and allows the new employees to easily integrate into a new culture and social environment while building new informal and formal relationships

This New Teacher Guidebook is a resource for teachers new to Clark County School District In it you will find information to help you become familiar with the District and assist with the first few days as well as resources to ensure your success as a new teacher to CCSD

Our role in the Employee Onboarding and Development Department is to support you throughout your early years as a teacher

We are a collaborative team you are not alone Please donrsquot hesitate to call or email for any questions andor clarifying information Together we will make a difference for the students of the Clark County School District

Sincerely

Meg Nigro Directormnigrointeractccsdnet702-799-1092

Welcome amp Congratulations

ldquoAll our efforts have one purpose It is to ensure all students are ready by exitrdquo-Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky

Welcome to CCSD

2

bull CCSD at a Glance Fast Facts

bull District Policies and Regulations

bull District Organization

bull Board of Trustees and Officials

bull ldquoReady by Exitrdquo - Growth Model and Framework

Section ONE Get Ready

Welcome to CCSD

3

We are thrilled you chose the Clark County School District (CCSD) to begin or continue your teaching career We want to make this transition as smooth as possible Teaching is a complex job and the Employee Onboarding and Development Department is dedicated to supporting your growth so that every student has access to a highly effective teacher

Onboarding is a process that eases new employeesrsquo transition into the workforce lessens apprehension decreases the learning curve and allows the new employees to easily integrate into a new culture and social environment while building new informal and formal relationships

This New Teacher Guidebook is a resource for teachers new to Clark County School District In it you will find information to help you become familiar with the District and assist with the first few days as well as resources to ensure your success as a new teacher to CCSD

Our role in the Employee Onboarding and Development Department is to support you throughout your early years as a teacher

We are a collaborative team you are not alone Please donrsquot hesitate to call or email for any questions andor clarifying information Together we will make a difference for the students of the Clark County School District

Sincerely

Meg Nigro Directormnigrointeractccsdnet702-799-1092

Welcome amp Congratulations

ldquoAll our efforts have one purpose It is to ensure all students are ready by exitrdquo-Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky

Welcome to CCSD

3

We are thrilled you chose the Clark County School District (CCSD) to begin or continue your teaching career We want to make this transition as smooth as possible Teaching is a complex job and the Employee Onboarding and Development Department is dedicated to supporting your growth so that every student has access to a highly effective teacher

Onboarding is a process that eases new employeesrsquo transition into the workforce lessens apprehension decreases the learning curve and allows the new employees to easily integrate into a new culture and social environment while building new informal and formal relationships

This New Teacher Guidebook is a resource for teachers new to Clark County School District In it you will find information to help you become familiar with the District and assist with the first few days as well as resources to ensure your success as a new teacher to CCSD

Our role in the Employee Onboarding and Development Department is to support you throughout your early years as a teacher

We are a collaborative team you are not alone Please donrsquot hesitate to call or email for any questions andor clarifying information Together we will make a difference for the students of the Clark County School District

Sincerely

Meg Nigro Directormnigrointeractccsdnet702-799-1092

Welcome amp Congratulations

ldquoAll our efforts have one purpose It is to ensure all students are ready by exitrdquo-Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky

Welcome to CCSD

4

CCSD at a Glance

Welcome to CCSD

5

CCSD at a Glance

Welcome to CCSD

6

To view a complete list of the Districtrsquos policies and regulations please visit httpccsdnetdistrictpolicies-regulations

District Policies and Regulations

Welcome to CCSD

5

CCSD at a Glance

Welcome to CCSD

6

To view a complete list of the Districtrsquos policies and regulations please visit httpccsdnetdistrictpolicies-regulations

District Policies and Regulations

Welcome to CCSD

6

To view a complete list of the Districtrsquos policies and regulations please visit httpccsdnetdistrictpolicies-regulations

District Policies and Regulations

Welcome to CCSD

7

All CCSD schools are organized within one of several Performance Zones (PZs) Most schools are assigned to one of sixteen PZs Most are by geographic region but some are specialized Turnaround Schools Career and Technical Schools etc This structure allows for vertical alignment by grade-level ldquofeederrdquo schools facilitates collaboration among educators in similar communities and serves as a means of communication for parents and other family members

Each PZ is led by an Academic Manager whose primary focus is student achievement and instructional leadership but they also serve as liaisons to central office departments and divisions as they work to ensure compliance with district statefederal procedures regulations and laws

See the following two pages for a complete list of schools by PZ and Academic Manager

District Organization

Welcome to CCSD

8

Welcome to CCSD

9

10

Dr13 Linda13 EYoung13 Member

Lorraine13 AldermanVice-shy‐President

Deanna13 WrightClerk

13 Erin13 E13 CranorMember

Carolyn13 EdwardsPresident

Chris13 GarveyMember

Pat13 SkorkwskySuperintendent

Patrice13 TewMember

Mike13 BartonAssistant13 Superintendent13

of13 Instruction13

Board of School Trustees amp District Officials

11

Nevada Growth Model

Nevada Growth Model

CCSD PerformanceLearning Center Support

The Nevada Growth Model measures how much a student improves in academic performance over time rather than simply whether he or she passed a test It answers the question How much progress on statewide assessments did a student or group of students make in one year as compared to academic peers across the state Examining student academic growth will help districts and schools to better plan learning experiences to help more students achieve higher levels of academic performance Results are currently based on the Criterion-Referenced Tests (CRTs) in Reading and Mathematics for students in grades 4-8 Student reports will soon be available to parents and teachers

View more detailed information on the Nevada Growth Model

View annual Nevada Accountability Reports

View the updates about Nevadas Standards and Assessments

View the growth and achievement data for Clark County public schools at CCSD Performance Model

Welcome to CCSD

8

Welcome to CCSD

9

10

Dr13 Linda13 EYoung13 Member

Lorraine13 AldermanVice-shy‐President

Deanna13 WrightClerk

13 Erin13 E13 CranorMember

Carolyn13 EdwardsPresident

Chris13 GarveyMember

Pat13 SkorkwskySuperintendent

Patrice13 TewMember

Mike13 BartonAssistant13 Superintendent13

of13 Instruction13

Board of School Trustees amp District Officials

11

Nevada Growth Model

Nevada Growth Model

CCSD PerformanceLearning Center Support

The Nevada Growth Model measures how much a student improves in academic performance over time rather than simply whether he or she passed a test It answers the question How much progress on statewide assessments did a student or group of students make in one year as compared to academic peers across the state Examining student academic growth will help districts and schools to better plan learning experiences to help more students achieve higher levels of academic performance Results are currently based on the Criterion-Referenced Tests (CRTs) in Reading and Mathematics for students in grades 4-8 Student reports will soon be available to parents and teachers

View more detailed information on the Nevada Growth Model

View annual Nevada Accountability Reports

View the updates about Nevadas Standards and Assessments

View the growth and achievement data for Clark County public schools at CCSD Performance Model

Welcome to CCSD

9

10

Dr13 Linda13 EYoung13 Member

Lorraine13 AldermanVice-shy‐President

Deanna13 WrightClerk

13 Erin13 E13 CranorMember

Carolyn13 EdwardsPresident

Chris13 GarveyMember

Pat13 SkorkwskySuperintendent

Patrice13 TewMember

Mike13 BartonAssistant13 Superintendent13

of13 Instruction13

Board of School Trustees amp District Officials

11

Nevada Growth Model

Nevada Growth Model

CCSD PerformanceLearning Center Support

The Nevada Growth Model measures how much a student improves in academic performance over time rather than simply whether he or she passed a test It answers the question How much progress on statewide assessments did a student or group of students make in one year as compared to academic peers across the state Examining student academic growth will help districts and schools to better plan learning experiences to help more students achieve higher levels of academic performance Results are currently based on the Criterion-Referenced Tests (CRTs) in Reading and Mathematics for students in grades 4-8 Student reports will soon be available to parents and teachers

View more detailed information on the Nevada Growth Model

View annual Nevada Accountability Reports

View the updates about Nevadas Standards and Assessments

View the growth and achievement data for Clark County public schools at CCSD Performance Model

10

Dr13 Linda13 EYoung13 Member

Lorraine13 AldermanVice-shy‐President

Deanna13 WrightClerk

13 Erin13 E13 CranorMember

Carolyn13 EdwardsPresident

Chris13 GarveyMember

Pat13 SkorkwskySuperintendent

Patrice13 TewMember

Mike13 BartonAssistant13 Superintendent13

of13 Instruction13

Board of School Trustees amp District Officials

11

Nevada Growth Model

Nevada Growth Model

CCSD PerformanceLearning Center Support

The Nevada Growth Model measures how much a student improves in academic performance over time rather than simply whether he or she passed a test It answers the question How much progress on statewide assessments did a student or group of students make in one year as compared to academic peers across the state Examining student academic growth will help districts and schools to better plan learning experiences to help more students achieve higher levels of academic performance Results are currently based on the Criterion-Referenced Tests (CRTs) in Reading and Mathematics for students in grades 4-8 Student reports will soon be available to parents and teachers

View more detailed information on the Nevada Growth Model

View annual Nevada Accountability Reports

View the updates about Nevadas Standards and Assessments

View the growth and achievement data for Clark County public schools at CCSD Performance Model

11

Nevada Growth Model

Nevada Growth Model

CCSD PerformanceLearning Center Support

The Nevada Growth Model measures how much a student improves in academic performance over time rather than simply whether he or she passed a test It answers the question How much progress on statewide assessments did a student or group of students make in one year as compared to academic peers across the state Examining student academic growth will help districts and schools to better plan learning experiences to help more students achieve higher levels of academic performance Results are currently based on the Criterion-Referenced Tests (CRTs) in Reading and Mathematics for students in grades 4-8 Student reports will soon be available to parents and teachers

View more detailed information on the Nevada Growth Model

View annual Nevada Accountability Reports

View the updates about Nevadas Standards and Assessments

View the growth and achievement data for Clark County public schools at CCSD Performance Model

12

In July 2012 Nevadas ESEA Flexibility request was approved officially marking an end to the school accountability system known as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) AYP has now been replaced by the Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) The NSPF is an integral component of the Educator Performance System that defines the States shift away from AYP to a five-star classification

approach with schools earning a rating of 1 2 3 4 or 5 starsHow is the Nevada School Performance Framework Reported

Nevadas public schools will receive an index score and a star rating under the NSPF The search feature and drop-down menus on the Nevada School Performance Framework website allow users to find the NSPF for any school in the state

For elementary and middle schools star ratings in the NSPF are based on student growth proficiency subgroup performance gaps and average daily attendance High school ratings are based on student proficiency

subgroup performance gaps growth graduation rates college and career readiness and other indicators For all schools the NSPF will provide actionable feedback to schools and districts to help determine if current practices are aligned to improve educational outcomes for all studentsPlease click on the hyperlinks below for more information on the NSPF

1) About NSPF for elementarymiddle schools and high schools

2) Overview Performance and Other Data and Trends Reports

3) Video detailing the Overview and Performance reports for elementarymiddle schools and high schools

Nevada School Performance Framework

13

bull Employee Onboarding amp Development Department

bull 2013-2014 Onboarding Program

bull StandardsCurriculum

bull 2013-2014 School Year Calendar

Section TWO Get Set

14

As mentioned previously the role of EOD is to support you throughout these early years of teaching One of our goals is to get new teachers excited about teaching and learning

In addition to support provided from your site-based mentor and administrator there are six project facilitators (PFs) in the EOD department Support via a PF may come in the form of modeling lessons observations assisting with lesson plans classroom management providing professional resources etc You are welcome to initiate a request for support via InterAct at EODinteractccsdnet or phone (799-1092) or a supervising administrator may recommend that you contact us

PFs are licensed teachers therefore they do not act in a supervisory capacity They are available to assist in areas related to the CCSD Professional Domains but do not give advice regarding conflicts with administratorscolleagues the Negotiated Agreement or personal disciplinary matters Each PF is assigned to specific Performance Zones so you will get to know your designated PF quite well throughout the year

Other responsibilities that come under EOD are onboarding new support staff and administrative personnel placing pre-service teachers (observations practicum and student teaching) and facilitating professional development for the Districtrsquos Alternative Routes to Licensure (ARL) Program Meet Meg Nigro EOD Director Devin Heintz and Dena Durish EOD Coordinators the six PFs Support Staff Trainers and our fantastic support staff employees on the next page We are all willing to assist in any way possible and If we are not able to answer to your questions we will certainly find someone who is

Employee Onboarding and Development (EOD) Department

14

As mentioned previously the role of EOD is to support you throughout these early years of teaching One of our goals is to get new teachers excited about teaching and learning

In addition to support provided from your site-based mentor and administrator there are six project facilitators (PFs) in the EOD department Support via a PF may come in the form of modeling lessons observations assisting with lesson plans classroom management providing professional resources etc You are welcome to initiate a request for support via InterAct at EODinteractccsdnet or phone (799-1092) or a supervising administrator may recommend that you contact us

PFs are licensed teachers therefore they do not act in a supervisory capacity They are available to assist in areas related to the CCSD Professional Domains but do not give advice regarding conflicts with administratorscolleagues the Negotiated Agreement or personal disciplinary matters Each PF is assigned to specific Performance Zones so you will get to know your designated PF quite well throughout the year

Other responsibilities that come under EOD are onboarding new support staff and administrative personnel placing pre-service teachers (observations practicum and student teaching) and facilitating professional development for the Districtrsquos Alternative Routes to Licensure (ARL) Program Meet Meg Nigro EOD Director Devin Heintz and Dena Durish EOD Coordinators the six PFs Support Staff Trainers and our fantastic support staff employees on the next page We are all willing to assist in any way possible and If we are not able to answer to your questions we will certainly find someone who is

Employee Onboarding and Development (EOD) Department

Welcome to CCSD

15

EOD Team

Fawn CanadyProject Facilitator

Reneacute EtheridgeProject Facilitator

Devin HeintzCoordinator

Meg Nigro Director

Dena DurishCoordinator

Julie DeckerProject Facilitator

Kym Morris-MartinProject Facilitator

Olivia GrantProject Facilitator Matthew Lopes

Project Facilitator

Welcome to CCSD

16

EOD Team

Jennifer MorejonSecretary III

Kyisha Holloway Personnel Clerk

Art Gingras Support Staff Trainer

Frank ValdezSupport Staff Trainer

Brian GarciaSupport Staff Trainer

Lily MaresSupport Staff Training Supervisor

Welcome to CCSD

17

The research is clear - the single most important factor contributing to student success is the classroom teacher Many and varied research studies have confirmed these findings One of the most influential studies is the Widget Effect (The New Teacher Project) which can be found at wwwtntpwidgetorg To ensure all students have access to an effective teacher the 2013-2014 Onboarding Program for teachers new to the profession is designed to minimize the time it takes to become a highly effective teacher Per the Negotiated Agreement (wwwcceanet) beginning teachers have two years to complete an onboarding (induction) program Experienced but new to CCSD teachers are welcome to participate but are not required to do so

Pending contract negotiations all new teachers will move to Step 2 on the Salary Schedule beginning with the 2014-2015 school year Those who successfully complete the Onboarding Program will move through the steps uninterrupted Those who do not complete will remain at Step 2 for an additional two school years

For example Jennifer and Ryan are beginning teachers for the 2013-2014 school year and both are placed on Step 1 For the 2014-2015 school year both move to Step 2 Ryan completes the program within two years Jennifer does not Therefore Ryan moves to Step 3 for the 2015-2016 school year but Jennifer stays on Step 2 for two additional years Jennifer will not move to Step 3 until the 2017-2018 school year Ryan will move through the steps uninterrupted

2013-2014 Onboarding Program

2013-2014 Onboarding Program Requirementsbull Onboarding Kick-Off Attendance (August 14-15 or within 30 days of hire)bull Successful completion of 45 hours of professional development (PD) within two

years which must be reflected on Pathlore transcript andor PD logWhat can the 45 hours of PD include

bull Of the 45 hours Pathlore transcript andor PD log must reflect at least one PD session in each of the five CCSD Professional Domains on the Licensed Employee Appraisal AND an additional session related to ldquoTechnology in the Classroomrdquo

bull The remaining hours of PD necessary to reach the 45 hours can be at the teacherrsquos discretion but must be directly related to improving effectiveness in hisher current position

What doesnrsquot count for the 45 hoursbull Universitycollege coursesbull Professional development that occurs during the contracted work day (staff development

days attending PD that required a substitute meeting with grade-level colleagues during preparation periods etc)

bull Mentoring sessions Revised 08282013

Welcome to CCSD

16

EOD Team

Jennifer MorejonSecretary III

Kyisha Holloway Personnel Clerk

Art Gingras Support Staff Trainer

Frank ValdezSupport Staff Trainer

Brian GarciaSupport Staff Trainer

Lily MaresSupport Staff Training Supervisor

Welcome to CCSD

17

The research is clear - the single most important factor contributing to student success is the classroom teacher Many and varied research studies have confirmed these findings One of the most influential studies is the Widget Effect (The New Teacher Project) which can be found at wwwtntpwidgetorg To ensure all students have access to an effective teacher the 2013-2014 Onboarding Program for teachers new to the profession is designed to minimize the time it takes to become a highly effective teacher Per the Negotiated Agreement (wwwcceanet) beginning teachers have two years to complete an onboarding (induction) program Experienced but new to CCSD teachers are welcome to participate but are not required to do so

Pending contract negotiations all new teachers will move to Step 2 on the Salary Schedule beginning with the 2014-2015 school year Those who successfully complete the Onboarding Program will move through the steps uninterrupted Those who do not complete will remain at Step 2 for an additional two school years

For example Jennifer and Ryan are beginning teachers for the 2013-2014 school year and both are placed on Step 1 For the 2014-2015 school year both move to Step 2 Ryan completes the program within two years Jennifer does not Therefore Ryan moves to Step 3 for the 2015-2016 school year but Jennifer stays on Step 2 for two additional years Jennifer will not move to Step 3 until the 2017-2018 school year Ryan will move through the steps uninterrupted

2013-2014 Onboarding Program

2013-2014 Onboarding Program Requirementsbull Onboarding Kick-Off Attendance (August 14-15 or within 30 days of hire)bull Successful completion of 45 hours of professional development (PD) within two

years which must be reflected on Pathlore transcript andor PD logWhat can the 45 hours of PD include

bull Of the 45 hours Pathlore transcript andor PD log must reflect at least one PD session in each of the five CCSD Professional Domains on the Licensed Employee Appraisal AND an additional session related to ldquoTechnology in the Classroomrdquo

bull The remaining hours of PD necessary to reach the 45 hours can be at the teacherrsquos discretion but must be directly related to improving effectiveness in hisher current position

What doesnrsquot count for the 45 hoursbull Universitycollege coursesbull Professional development that occurs during the contracted work day (staff development

days attending PD that required a substitute meeting with grade-level colleagues during preparation periods etc)

bull Mentoring sessions Revised 08282013

Welcome to CCSD

17

The research is clear - the single most important factor contributing to student success is the classroom teacher Many and varied research studies have confirmed these findings One of the most influential studies is the Widget Effect (The New Teacher Project) which can be found at wwwtntpwidgetorg To ensure all students have access to an effective teacher the 2013-2014 Onboarding Program for teachers new to the profession is designed to minimize the time it takes to become a highly effective teacher Per the Negotiated Agreement (wwwcceanet) beginning teachers have two years to complete an onboarding (induction) program Experienced but new to CCSD teachers are welcome to participate but are not required to do so

Pending contract negotiations all new teachers will move to Step 2 on the Salary Schedule beginning with the 2014-2015 school year Those who successfully complete the Onboarding Program will move through the steps uninterrupted Those who do not complete will remain at Step 2 for an additional two school years

For example Jennifer and Ryan are beginning teachers for the 2013-2014 school year and both are placed on Step 1 For the 2014-2015 school year both move to Step 2 Ryan completes the program within two years Jennifer does not Therefore Ryan moves to Step 3 for the 2015-2016 school year but Jennifer stays on Step 2 for two additional years Jennifer will not move to Step 3 until the 2017-2018 school year Ryan will move through the steps uninterrupted

2013-2014 Onboarding Program

2013-2014 Onboarding Program Requirementsbull Onboarding Kick-Off Attendance (August 14-15 or within 30 days of hire)bull Successful completion of 45 hours of professional development (PD) within two

years which must be reflected on Pathlore transcript andor PD logWhat can the 45 hours of PD include

bull Of the 45 hours Pathlore transcript andor PD log must reflect at least one PD session in each of the five CCSD Professional Domains on the Licensed Employee Appraisal AND an additional session related to ldquoTechnology in the Classroomrdquo

bull The remaining hours of PD necessary to reach the 45 hours can be at the teacherrsquos discretion but must be directly related to improving effectiveness in hisher current position

What doesnrsquot count for the 45 hoursbull Universitycollege coursesbull Professional development that occurs during the contracted work day (staff development

days attending PD that required a substitute meeting with grade-level colleagues during preparation periods etc)

bull Mentoring sessions Revised 08282013

Welcome to CCSD

18

2013-2014 Onboarding Program Additional Support Availablebull Professional learning communities based on common needs

bull Mentor(s) identified by site administrators to work directly with you at your school to provide ongoing support assistance and encouragement on a regular basis

bull Coachingmentoring from project facilitators

bull 2013-2014 New Teachers group on Edmodo

bull Professional learning opportunities both face-to-face and online that are unique to beginning teachers

bull Additional professional learning opportunities designed as a result of surveys evaluations andor special requests from administrators teachers andor project facilitators

Welcome to CCSD

19

2013-2014 Onboarding Program Edmodo

What is EdmodoEdmodo is a secure social learning platform for teachers students schools and districts that provides a safe and easy way for your class to connect and collaborate share content and access homework grades and school notices Edmodorsquos goal is to help educators harness the power of social media to customize the classroom for each and every learner

Why use EdmodoWe are using Edmodo for a variety of reasons it serves as an online professional learning community to build a network of support with both CCSD and world wide colleagues to have 24-hour access to a range of teaching strategies to participate in peer discussions online and to be linked to a network of teaching resources

What am I expected to do on EdmodoOur hope is that you will reach out to colleagues to offer and ask for support and to access various communities which serve as a ldquoDIYrdquo source of professional development

How do I use EdmodoIf you are reading this you must already be registered for an account Feel free to explore features watch some webinars and basically have FUN During the Onboarding Kick-Off we will go through some of Edmodorsquos features and we also plan to offer additional professional development throughout the year - a 101 and a 201 for more advanced users

Welcome to CCSD

19

2013-2014 Onboarding Program Edmodo

What is EdmodoEdmodo is a secure social learning platform for teachers students schools and districts that provides a safe and easy way for your class to connect and collaborate share content and access homework grades and school notices Edmodorsquos goal is to help educators harness the power of social media to customize the classroom for each and every learner

Why use EdmodoWe are using Edmodo for a variety of reasons it serves as an online professional learning community to build a network of support with both CCSD and world wide colleagues to have 24-hour access to a range of teaching strategies to participate in peer discussions online and to be linked to a network of teaching resources

What am I expected to do on EdmodoOur hope is that you will reach out to colleagues to offer and ask for support and to access various communities which serve as a ldquoDIYrdquo source of professional development

How do I use EdmodoIf you are reading this you must already be registered for an account Feel free to explore features watch some webinars and basically have FUN During the Onboarding Kick-Off we will go through some of Edmodorsquos features and we also plan to offer additional professional development throughout the year - a 101 and a 201 for more advanced users

Welcome to CCSD

20

Common Core State Standards is the ldquohomerdquo of the standards Here you will find the standards their appendices and corresponding resources to help create a foundational understanding of the CCSS (httpwwwcorestandardsorg)

Implementation Tools and Resources developed by CCSSO and other leading organizations provides a comprehensive list of resources related to the CCSS (httpwwwccssoorgDocumentsCommon_Core_Resources_May202013_Finalpdf)

Common Core State Standards

Welcome to CCSD

21

Curriculum EngineBeginning with the 2013-2014 the District will no longer print copies of content area standards Teachers can access this information via the Curriculum Engine an online curriculum and lesson planning tool

To be used along with the Curriculum Engine Wiki-Teacher is a forum for teachers to share their collective intelligence through lesson plans unit plans demonstration videos and unwrapped standards

The lesson plans unit plans centers textbook supplements and other resources found on Wiki-Teacher are created and shared by educators Resources contributed to the site are reviewed by content experts and peer-rated by all of the members of Wiki-Teacher

The demonstration videos on Wiki-Teacher give educators an opportunity to see how other teachers implement best practices in their classrooms Demonstration video topics include whole group and small group reading math and writing instruction along with classroom management and professional development videos

The K-5 CCSD Math and English Language Arts (ELA) Standards have been unwrapped to support standards-based teaching by breaking down each standard into its component parts The unwrapped standards include learning targets student-friendly learning targets vocabulary terms and sample mastery assessmentsand peer-rated by all of the members of Wiki-Teacher

For questionsfeedback you may contact the Curriculum amp Professional Development Division by clicking HERE

Welcome to CCSD

22

School Calendar

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2013-2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR

2013 Monday July 1 Twelve-Month Administrators Support Staff and School Police Officers

Begin Work Year Thursday July 4 Independence Day (No School) Thursday August 1 Eleven-Month Administrators Support Staff and School Police Officers Begin Work Year Monday August 12 Ten-Month Administrators and Support Staff Begin Work Year Wednesday August 14 New Licensed Employees Begin Work Year Wednesday August 21 All Other Licensed Employees Begin Work Year Wednesday August 21 Licensed Employees on Leave of Absence Begin Work Year Thursday August 22 Nine-Month Support Staff Employees Begin Work Year Monday August 26 Classes Begin Monday September 2 Labor Day (No School) Thursday October 24 End of First Grading Period (43 days) Thursday October 24 Staff Development Day (No School for Students) Friday October 25 Nevada Day Observed (No School) Monday November 4 Staff Development Day (No School for Students) Monday November 11 Veterans Day (No School) Thurs-Fri November 28 29 Thanksgiving Day and Family Day (No School) Friday December 20 Winter Break Begins ndash End of Day

No School December 23 ndash January 3 Winter Break for Non-Assigned Support Staff

Tues-Wed December 24 25 Winter Break ndash Two-Day Holiday for Administrators Support Staff and School Police Officers

2014 Wednesday January 1 New Yearrsquos Day ndash Holiday for Administrators Support Staff and

School Police Officers Monday January 6 Classes Resume Non-Assigned Support Staff Return from Winter Break Friday January 17 End of Second Grading Period (47 days) End of First Semester (90 days) Monday January 20 Martin Luther King Jr Day Observed (No School) Tuesday January 21 Second Semester Begins Friday February 14 Staff Development Day (No School for Students) Monday February 17 Presidentsrsquo Day Observed (No School) Friday March 21 End of Third Grading Period (43 days) Friday April 11 Spring Break Begins ndash End of Day No School April 14 ndash April 18 Spring Break for Non-Assigned Support Staff Friday April 18 Spring Break Holiday for Administrators Support Staff and

School Police Officers Monday April 21 Classes Resume

Non-Assigned Support Staff Return from Spring Break Monday May 19 Staff Development Day (No School for Students) Monday May 26 Memorial Day (No School) Wednesday June 4 End of Fourth Grading Period (47 days) End of Second Semester (90 days) End of School Year (180 days) Nine-Month Support Staff Employees End Work Year Thursday June 5 Licensed Employees End Work Year Thurs Fri Mon Contingency Days (if needed) June 5 6 9 Wednesday June 11 Ten-Month Administrators and Support Staff End Work Year Monday June 30 Eleven and Twelve-Month Administrators Support Staff and School Police Officers

End Work Year

Subject to change April 26 2012

WORK DAYS

Returning Licensed Employees 184 days 10-Month Administrators amp Support Staff 206 days New Licensed Employees 189 days 11-Month Administrators amp Support Staff 226 days 9-Month Support Staff 182 days 12-Month Administrators amp Support Staff 248 days

Welcome to CCSD

23

bull Licensed Employee Appraisal amp Performance Rubric

bull InterAct

bull Professional Development amp Pathlore

bull Requesting a Substitute

bull Parent LinkedlineEasyGrade Pro

bull VIN - Very Important Numbers

Type to enter text

Section THREE Go

Welcome to CCSD

24

Licensed Employee Appraisal amp Performance Rubric

CCSD uses five Professional Domains (Planning amp Preparation Learning Assessment of Student Achievement Learning Environment Instruction and Professional Responsibilities) and 25 specific Standards to identify and measure teacher effectiveness

All teachers new to CCSD are considered ldquoprobationaryrdquo for three years and all probationary teachers are formally evaluated three times a year on December 1 February 1 and April 1 using the Performance Appraisal Report

The Levels of Performance Rubric includes descriptive criteria for teacher performance related to each professional domain standards Descriptive criteria for each performance level indicate the degree to which the teacherrsquos performance has met the established expectancies It is recognized that every teaching situation is unique and each day in each classroom a particular combination of factors defines the events that occur And yet beneath the unique features of each situation are commonalities that can be identified as ldquobest professional practicerdquo

The performance rubric provides teachers and administrators a context for describing and discussing excellence Having a common understanding of what represents effective teaching assists both the novice and experienced teacher to grow professionally and fosters professional dialogue among colleagues and supervisors

Welcome to CCSD

23

bull Licensed Employee Appraisal amp Performance Rubric

bull InterAct

bull Professional Development amp Pathlore

bull Requesting a Substitute

bull Parent LinkedlineEasyGrade Pro

bull VIN - Very Important Numbers

Type to enter text

Section THREE Go

Welcome to CCSD

24

Licensed Employee Appraisal amp Performance Rubric

CCSD uses five Professional Domains (Planning amp Preparation Learning Assessment of Student Achievement Learning Environment Instruction and Professional Responsibilities) and 25 specific Standards to identify and measure teacher effectiveness

All teachers new to CCSD are considered ldquoprobationaryrdquo for three years and all probationary teachers are formally evaluated three times a year on December 1 February 1 and April 1 using the Performance Appraisal Report

The Levels of Performance Rubric includes descriptive criteria for teacher performance related to each professional domain standards Descriptive criteria for each performance level indicate the degree to which the teacherrsquos performance has met the established expectancies It is recognized that every teaching situation is unique and each day in each classroom a particular combination of factors defines the events that occur And yet beneath the unique features of each situation are commonalities that can be identified as ldquobest professional practicerdquo

The performance rubric provides teachers and administrators a context for describing and discussing excellence Having a common understanding of what represents effective teaching assists both the novice and experienced teacher to grow professionally and fosters professional dialogue among colleagues and supervisors

Welcome to CCSD

24

Licensed Employee Appraisal amp Performance Rubric

CCSD uses five Professional Domains (Planning amp Preparation Learning Assessment of Student Achievement Learning Environment Instruction and Professional Responsibilities) and 25 specific Standards to identify and measure teacher effectiveness

All teachers new to CCSD are considered ldquoprobationaryrdquo for three years and all probationary teachers are formally evaluated three times a year on December 1 February 1 and April 1 using the Performance Appraisal Report

The Levels of Performance Rubric includes descriptive criteria for teacher performance related to each professional domain standards Descriptive criteria for each performance level indicate the degree to which the teacherrsquos performance has met the established expectancies It is recognized that every teaching situation is unique and each day in each classroom a particular combination of factors defines the events that occur And yet beneath the unique features of each situation are commonalities that can be identified as ldquobest professional practicerdquo

The performance rubric provides teachers and administrators a context for describing and discussing excellence Having a common understanding of what represents effective teaching assists both the novice and experienced teacher to grow professionally and fosters professional dialogue among colleagues and supervisors

Welcome to CCSD

25

Professional DevelopmentSeveral CCSD DepartmentsDivisions such as the ones below offer a wide variety of professional development (PD) opportunities related to best practices Pathlore is the Districtrsquos online platform used to advertise search and register for District-sponsored professional development To access Pathlore follow the directions on the next page You will need your InterAct login and password Once registered for PD Pathlore will send email reminders

Curriculum and Professional Development Department (CPD)bull Mathematics bull Englishlanguage artsbull Sciencebull Foreign languagebull Social studiesbull Fine artsbull Career amp Technical Education

Student Support Services Division (SSSD) bull IEPsbull Co-teachingbull Behavioral supportsbull Physical environment

Equity and Diversity Education (EDE) Department bull cultural proficiencybull celebrating culturally diverse classroomsbull developing respect among and between students (bullying prevention)

English Language Leaners (ELL) Department bull language acquisitionbull assessmentbull curriculum and strategies

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26

Pathlore Registration

Welcome to CCSD

27

Pathlore - Registration

Welcome to CCSD

28

InterAct InterAct is the CCSD email system that all employees have access to free of charge Once you receive your InterAct login information you will notice several icons on your desktop When a new message appears next to any icon there will be a red flag next to it One you will use regularly is your school icon Most principals expect InterAct to be checked daily Below are some helpful features strategies and tips

Work-related - As your employer CCSD owns and has rights to view all emails sent from work computers

Subject line - Provide clear detail in the subject line to help your audience find sort and respond to emails with a clear and concise subject line- donrsquot leave it blank

Create a professional signature - Signatures should include only the most useful contact and professional information and caution should be used when including quotes andor pictures Note that some schools have site-specific formats to be used for signatures

Greeting and closings - Sign your first name if you greeted them by first name (and vice versa)

Efficiency- Emails that short and to the point are generally much more effective than lengthy-worded emails

Bandwidth and memory - Itrsquos a good idea to check with your recipient prior to sending large files or attachments without permission To increase your own memory itrsquos a good idea to print andor export important emails to your computer

Mistakes can be fixed most of the time - Emails sent to other InterAct users can be unsent corrected and re-sent hopefully before being read by recipients However this only works for in-District recipients

Respond in a timely manner - Answer within 24-48 business hours within the same working day if possible If the response requires follow up on your end or will take awhile to draft itrsquos a good idea to send a brief email notifying the person that you are working on it

Prevent future questions by answering in advance - If you do not respond to all questions you will probably get more Use the ldquoReply with Quoterdquo feature to be sure you answer every question Do not forward chain mail or spam

Spelling and Grammar- Make a good impression be sure to use spell check which can be set as a default before sending

Take care with abbreviations and emoticons - Avoid emoticons abbreviations (LOL or BTW) etc

NO SHOUTING - Using all caps is construed as shouting

Assume goodwill - Assessing the tone of an email is difficult Donrsquot assume the sender is angry or being rude When in doubt maybe a phone call follow up is a better choice so clarifications can be made as needed

Remember the ldquopersonrdquo - Without the use of tone body language or inflection written words can be misinterpreted So keep in mind if you would say what you are writing to the personrsquos face

Use think time when needed - Sometimes itrsquos a good idea to wait to send your emails until yoursquove had time to think and reflect on the content Remember that once you hit send it can be printed and forwarded to anyone

Welcome to CCSD

29

InterAct Download Instructions

Welcome to CCSD

30

InterActtrade Tutorial 01 Reading and Replying to Email Being able to send email is one of the greatest benefits of connectivity Email is fast virtually free and unlike conventional mail it can often even be unsent Since email will play such an important role in this class were going to devote our first lesson to helping you master the basics of opening and sending email With just a bit of practice youll be sending email to friends and coworkers and be ready to take part fully in the InterActtrade online learning community Opening Email 1 On your desktop double-click the mailbox icon 2 The large white field is your mailbox Any entry with a red flag in front of it is a message to you

that is unread In order to open this message you need to position your cursor anywhere on the entry and double-click

3 To close your mailbox using the menu bar click on File and select Close On a computer

running Windows you can click the X in the upper right corner On a Mac click inside the close box See the graphics below This works for other program windows as well

InterAct Tutorial

Welcome to CCSD

31

Requesting a SubstituteSmartFind Express is the system used for the assignment and deployment of substitute personnel within the Clark County School District If your position requires a substitute when you are absent an ACCESS ID has been mailed to you You will need to register for a PIN by calling the SmartFind automated line at 799-7827 (799-SUBS) and follow the prompts to record your name and select a PIN

Once registered employees may access SmartFind Express by phone or web browserYour ACCESS ID and PIN are required for access If you forget or misplace your ACCESS ID andor PIN you may obtain this information from your school office manager or you may call the Substitute Help Desk at 799-5420 Help Desk hours are 600 am to 500 pm

The web address is httpssemshrdccsdnet For further instructions and additional information regarding SmartFind please visit InterAct - District Link

Welcome to CCSD

26

Pathlore Registration

Welcome to CCSD

27

Pathlore - Registration

Welcome to CCSD

28

InterAct InterAct is the CCSD email system that all employees have access to free of charge Once you receive your InterAct login information you will notice several icons on your desktop When a new message appears next to any icon there will be a red flag next to it One you will use regularly is your school icon Most principals expect InterAct to be checked daily Below are some helpful features strategies and tips

Work-related - As your employer CCSD owns and has rights to view all emails sent from work computers

Subject line - Provide clear detail in the subject line to help your audience find sort and respond to emails with a clear and concise subject line- donrsquot leave it blank

Create a professional signature - Signatures should include only the most useful contact and professional information and caution should be used when including quotes andor pictures Note that some schools have site-specific formats to be used for signatures

Greeting and closings - Sign your first name if you greeted them by first name (and vice versa)

Efficiency- Emails that short and to the point are generally much more effective than lengthy-worded emails

Bandwidth and memory - Itrsquos a good idea to check with your recipient prior to sending large files or attachments without permission To increase your own memory itrsquos a good idea to print andor export important emails to your computer

Mistakes can be fixed most of the time - Emails sent to other InterAct users can be unsent corrected and re-sent hopefully before being read by recipients However this only works for in-District recipients

Respond in a timely manner - Answer within 24-48 business hours within the same working day if possible If the response requires follow up on your end or will take awhile to draft itrsquos a good idea to send a brief email notifying the person that you are working on it

Prevent future questions by answering in advance - If you do not respond to all questions you will probably get more Use the ldquoReply with Quoterdquo feature to be sure you answer every question Do not forward chain mail or spam

Spelling and Grammar- Make a good impression be sure to use spell check which can be set as a default before sending

Take care with abbreviations and emoticons - Avoid emoticons abbreviations (LOL or BTW) etc

NO SHOUTING - Using all caps is construed as shouting

Assume goodwill - Assessing the tone of an email is difficult Donrsquot assume the sender is angry or being rude When in doubt maybe a phone call follow up is a better choice so clarifications can be made as needed

Remember the ldquopersonrdquo - Without the use of tone body language or inflection written words can be misinterpreted So keep in mind if you would say what you are writing to the personrsquos face

Use think time when needed - Sometimes itrsquos a good idea to wait to send your emails until yoursquove had time to think and reflect on the content Remember that once you hit send it can be printed and forwarded to anyone

Welcome to CCSD

29

InterAct Download Instructions

Welcome to CCSD

30

InterActtrade Tutorial 01 Reading and Replying to Email Being able to send email is one of the greatest benefits of connectivity Email is fast virtually free and unlike conventional mail it can often even be unsent Since email will play such an important role in this class were going to devote our first lesson to helping you master the basics of opening and sending email With just a bit of practice youll be sending email to friends and coworkers and be ready to take part fully in the InterActtrade online learning community Opening Email 1 On your desktop double-click the mailbox icon 2 The large white field is your mailbox Any entry with a red flag in front of it is a message to you

that is unread In order to open this message you need to position your cursor anywhere on the entry and double-click

3 To close your mailbox using the menu bar click on File and select Close On a computer

running Windows you can click the X in the upper right corner On a Mac click inside the close box See the graphics below This works for other program windows as well

InterAct Tutorial

Welcome to CCSD

31

Requesting a SubstituteSmartFind Express is the system used for the assignment and deployment of substitute personnel within the Clark County School District If your position requires a substitute when you are absent an ACCESS ID has been mailed to you You will need to register for a PIN by calling the SmartFind automated line at 799-7827 (799-SUBS) and follow the prompts to record your name and select a PIN

Once registered employees may access SmartFind Express by phone or web browserYour ACCESS ID and PIN are required for access If you forget or misplace your ACCESS ID andor PIN you may obtain this information from your school office manager or you may call the Substitute Help Desk at 799-5420 Help Desk hours are 600 am to 500 pm

The web address is httpssemshrdccsdnet For further instructions and additional information regarding SmartFind please visit InterAct - District Link

Welcome to CCSD

27

Pathlore - Registration

Welcome to CCSD

28

InterAct InterAct is the CCSD email system that all employees have access to free of charge Once you receive your InterAct login information you will notice several icons on your desktop When a new message appears next to any icon there will be a red flag next to it One you will use regularly is your school icon Most principals expect InterAct to be checked daily Below are some helpful features strategies and tips

Work-related - As your employer CCSD owns and has rights to view all emails sent from work computers

Subject line - Provide clear detail in the subject line to help your audience find sort and respond to emails with a clear and concise subject line- donrsquot leave it blank

Create a professional signature - Signatures should include only the most useful contact and professional information and caution should be used when including quotes andor pictures Note that some schools have site-specific formats to be used for signatures

Greeting and closings - Sign your first name if you greeted them by first name (and vice versa)

Efficiency- Emails that short and to the point are generally much more effective than lengthy-worded emails

Bandwidth and memory - Itrsquos a good idea to check with your recipient prior to sending large files or attachments without permission To increase your own memory itrsquos a good idea to print andor export important emails to your computer

Mistakes can be fixed most of the time - Emails sent to other InterAct users can be unsent corrected and re-sent hopefully before being read by recipients However this only works for in-District recipients

Respond in a timely manner - Answer within 24-48 business hours within the same working day if possible If the response requires follow up on your end or will take awhile to draft itrsquos a good idea to send a brief email notifying the person that you are working on it

Prevent future questions by answering in advance - If you do not respond to all questions you will probably get more Use the ldquoReply with Quoterdquo feature to be sure you answer every question Do not forward chain mail or spam

Spelling and Grammar- Make a good impression be sure to use spell check which can be set as a default before sending

Take care with abbreviations and emoticons - Avoid emoticons abbreviations (LOL or BTW) etc

NO SHOUTING - Using all caps is construed as shouting

Assume goodwill - Assessing the tone of an email is difficult Donrsquot assume the sender is angry or being rude When in doubt maybe a phone call follow up is a better choice so clarifications can be made as needed

Remember the ldquopersonrdquo - Without the use of tone body language or inflection written words can be misinterpreted So keep in mind if you would say what you are writing to the personrsquos face

Use think time when needed - Sometimes itrsquos a good idea to wait to send your emails until yoursquove had time to think and reflect on the content Remember that once you hit send it can be printed and forwarded to anyone

Welcome to CCSD

29

InterAct Download Instructions

Welcome to CCSD

30

InterActtrade Tutorial 01 Reading and Replying to Email Being able to send email is one of the greatest benefits of connectivity Email is fast virtually free and unlike conventional mail it can often even be unsent Since email will play such an important role in this class were going to devote our first lesson to helping you master the basics of opening and sending email With just a bit of practice youll be sending email to friends and coworkers and be ready to take part fully in the InterActtrade online learning community Opening Email 1 On your desktop double-click the mailbox icon 2 The large white field is your mailbox Any entry with a red flag in front of it is a message to you

that is unread In order to open this message you need to position your cursor anywhere on the entry and double-click

3 To close your mailbox using the menu bar click on File and select Close On a computer

running Windows you can click the X in the upper right corner On a Mac click inside the close box See the graphics below This works for other program windows as well

InterAct Tutorial

Welcome to CCSD

31

Requesting a SubstituteSmartFind Express is the system used for the assignment and deployment of substitute personnel within the Clark County School District If your position requires a substitute when you are absent an ACCESS ID has been mailed to you You will need to register for a PIN by calling the SmartFind automated line at 799-7827 (799-SUBS) and follow the prompts to record your name and select a PIN

Once registered employees may access SmartFind Express by phone or web browserYour ACCESS ID and PIN are required for access If you forget or misplace your ACCESS ID andor PIN you may obtain this information from your school office manager or you may call the Substitute Help Desk at 799-5420 Help Desk hours are 600 am to 500 pm

The web address is httpssemshrdccsdnet For further instructions and additional information regarding SmartFind please visit InterAct - District Link

Welcome to CCSD

28

InterAct InterAct is the CCSD email system that all employees have access to free of charge Once you receive your InterAct login information you will notice several icons on your desktop When a new message appears next to any icon there will be a red flag next to it One you will use regularly is your school icon Most principals expect InterAct to be checked daily Below are some helpful features strategies and tips

Work-related - As your employer CCSD owns and has rights to view all emails sent from work computers

Subject line - Provide clear detail in the subject line to help your audience find sort and respond to emails with a clear and concise subject line- donrsquot leave it blank

Create a professional signature - Signatures should include only the most useful contact and professional information and caution should be used when including quotes andor pictures Note that some schools have site-specific formats to be used for signatures

Greeting and closings - Sign your first name if you greeted them by first name (and vice versa)

Efficiency- Emails that short and to the point are generally much more effective than lengthy-worded emails

Bandwidth and memory - Itrsquos a good idea to check with your recipient prior to sending large files or attachments without permission To increase your own memory itrsquos a good idea to print andor export important emails to your computer

Mistakes can be fixed most of the time - Emails sent to other InterAct users can be unsent corrected and re-sent hopefully before being read by recipients However this only works for in-District recipients

Respond in a timely manner - Answer within 24-48 business hours within the same working day if possible If the response requires follow up on your end or will take awhile to draft itrsquos a good idea to send a brief email notifying the person that you are working on it

Prevent future questions by answering in advance - If you do not respond to all questions you will probably get more Use the ldquoReply with Quoterdquo feature to be sure you answer every question Do not forward chain mail or spam

Spelling and Grammar- Make a good impression be sure to use spell check which can be set as a default before sending

Take care with abbreviations and emoticons - Avoid emoticons abbreviations (LOL or BTW) etc

NO SHOUTING - Using all caps is construed as shouting

Assume goodwill - Assessing the tone of an email is difficult Donrsquot assume the sender is angry or being rude When in doubt maybe a phone call follow up is a better choice so clarifications can be made as needed

Remember the ldquopersonrdquo - Without the use of tone body language or inflection written words can be misinterpreted So keep in mind if you would say what you are writing to the personrsquos face

Use think time when needed - Sometimes itrsquos a good idea to wait to send your emails until yoursquove had time to think and reflect on the content Remember that once you hit send it can be printed and forwarded to anyone

Welcome to CCSD

29

InterAct Download Instructions

Welcome to CCSD

30

InterActtrade Tutorial 01 Reading and Replying to Email Being able to send email is one of the greatest benefits of connectivity Email is fast virtually free and unlike conventional mail it can often even be unsent Since email will play such an important role in this class were going to devote our first lesson to helping you master the basics of opening and sending email With just a bit of practice youll be sending email to friends and coworkers and be ready to take part fully in the InterActtrade online learning community Opening Email 1 On your desktop double-click the mailbox icon 2 The large white field is your mailbox Any entry with a red flag in front of it is a message to you

that is unread In order to open this message you need to position your cursor anywhere on the entry and double-click

3 To close your mailbox using the menu bar click on File and select Close On a computer

running Windows you can click the X in the upper right corner On a Mac click inside the close box See the graphics below This works for other program windows as well

InterAct Tutorial

Welcome to CCSD

31

Requesting a SubstituteSmartFind Express is the system used for the assignment and deployment of substitute personnel within the Clark County School District If your position requires a substitute when you are absent an ACCESS ID has been mailed to you You will need to register for a PIN by calling the SmartFind automated line at 799-7827 (799-SUBS) and follow the prompts to record your name and select a PIN

Once registered employees may access SmartFind Express by phone or web browserYour ACCESS ID and PIN are required for access If you forget or misplace your ACCESS ID andor PIN you may obtain this information from your school office manager or you may call the Substitute Help Desk at 799-5420 Help Desk hours are 600 am to 500 pm

The web address is httpssemshrdccsdnet For further instructions and additional information regarding SmartFind please visit InterAct - District Link

Welcome to CCSD

29

InterAct Download Instructions

Welcome to CCSD

30

InterActtrade Tutorial 01 Reading and Replying to Email Being able to send email is one of the greatest benefits of connectivity Email is fast virtually free and unlike conventional mail it can often even be unsent Since email will play such an important role in this class were going to devote our first lesson to helping you master the basics of opening and sending email With just a bit of practice youll be sending email to friends and coworkers and be ready to take part fully in the InterActtrade online learning community Opening Email 1 On your desktop double-click the mailbox icon 2 The large white field is your mailbox Any entry with a red flag in front of it is a message to you

that is unread In order to open this message you need to position your cursor anywhere on the entry and double-click

3 To close your mailbox using the menu bar click on File and select Close On a computer

running Windows you can click the X in the upper right corner On a Mac click inside the close box See the graphics below This works for other program windows as well

InterAct Tutorial

Welcome to CCSD

31

Requesting a SubstituteSmartFind Express is the system used for the assignment and deployment of substitute personnel within the Clark County School District If your position requires a substitute when you are absent an ACCESS ID has been mailed to you You will need to register for a PIN by calling the SmartFind automated line at 799-7827 (799-SUBS) and follow the prompts to record your name and select a PIN

Once registered employees may access SmartFind Express by phone or web browserYour ACCESS ID and PIN are required for access If you forget or misplace your ACCESS ID andor PIN you may obtain this information from your school office manager or you may call the Substitute Help Desk at 799-5420 Help Desk hours are 600 am to 500 pm

The web address is httpssemshrdccsdnet For further instructions and additional information regarding SmartFind please visit InterAct - District Link

Welcome to CCSD

30

InterActtrade Tutorial 01 Reading and Replying to Email Being able to send email is one of the greatest benefits of connectivity Email is fast virtually free and unlike conventional mail it can often even be unsent Since email will play such an important role in this class were going to devote our first lesson to helping you master the basics of opening and sending email With just a bit of practice youll be sending email to friends and coworkers and be ready to take part fully in the InterActtrade online learning community Opening Email 1 On your desktop double-click the mailbox icon 2 The large white field is your mailbox Any entry with a red flag in front of it is a message to you

that is unread In order to open this message you need to position your cursor anywhere on the entry and double-click

3 To close your mailbox using the menu bar click on File and select Close On a computer

running Windows you can click the X in the upper right corner On a Mac click inside the close box See the graphics below This works for other program windows as well

InterAct Tutorial

Welcome to CCSD

31

Requesting a SubstituteSmartFind Express is the system used for the assignment and deployment of substitute personnel within the Clark County School District If your position requires a substitute when you are absent an ACCESS ID has been mailed to you You will need to register for a PIN by calling the SmartFind automated line at 799-7827 (799-SUBS) and follow the prompts to record your name and select a PIN

Once registered employees may access SmartFind Express by phone or web browserYour ACCESS ID and PIN are required for access If you forget or misplace your ACCESS ID andor PIN you may obtain this information from your school office manager or you may call the Substitute Help Desk at 799-5420 Help Desk hours are 600 am to 500 pm

The web address is httpssemshrdccsdnet For further instructions and additional information regarding SmartFind please visit InterAct - District Link

Welcome to CCSD

31

Requesting a SubstituteSmartFind Express is the system used for the assignment and deployment of substitute personnel within the Clark County School District If your position requires a substitute when you are absent an ACCESS ID has been mailed to you You will need to register for a PIN by calling the SmartFind automated line at 799-7827 (799-SUBS) and follow the prompts to record your name and select a PIN

Once registered employees may access SmartFind Express by phone or web browserYour ACCESS ID and PIN are required for access If you forget or misplace your ACCESS ID andor PIN you may obtain this information from your school office manager or you may call the Substitute Help Desk at 799-5420 Help Desk hours are 600 am to 500 pm

The web address is httpssemshrdccsdnet For further instructions and additional information regarding SmartFind please visit InterAct - District Link

Welcome to CCSD

32

What to do if a substitute is needed

Welcome to CCSD

33

Parent LinkedlineEasyGrade Pro

CCSD uses Parent Linkedline to facilitate ongoing and up-to-date communication between teachers and family members Family members use Parent Link to access grades attendance school lunch account balances important school announcements etc Teachers use edline to access EasyGradePro a web-based gradebook platform to update student academic information on a dailyweekly basis and ClassXP for daily attendance Ask your site-based mentor or the school office manager about obtaining log-in credentials (activation code password etc) for each as well as site-specific usage guidelines and standards

Welcome to CCSD

33

Parent LinkedlineEasyGrade Pro

CCSD uses Parent Linkedline to facilitate ongoing and up-to-date communication between teachers and family members Family members use Parent Link to access grades attendance school lunch account balances important school announcements etc Teachers use edline to access EasyGradePro a web-based gradebook platform to update student academic information on a dailyweekly basis and ClassXP for daily attendance Ask your site-based mentor or the school office manager about obtaining log-in credentials (activation code password etc) for each as well as site-specific usage guidelines and standards

Welcome to CCSD

34

VIN - Very Important Numbers

CCSD13 Administrave13 OfficesEmployee13 Onboarding13 and13 Development13 13 13 799-shy‐1092Administrave13 Center13 13 13 13 13 799-shy‐5000Benefits13 (Employee)13 13 13 13 13 13 799-shy‐5418Curriculum13 amp13 Professional13 Development13 13 13 799-shy‐5119English13 Language13 Learner13 Programs13 13 13 799-shy‐2137GiOed13 and13 Talented13 Educaon13 13 13 13 799-shy‐8601Homework13 Hotline13 13 13 13 13 13 799-shy‐5111Human13 Resources13 13 13 13 13 13 799-shy‐0008InternetInterAct13 Help13 Desk13 13 13 13 799-shy‐1071Payroll13 Informaon13 13 13 13 13 13 799-shy‐5351Regional13 Professional13 Development13 Program13 13 799-shy‐3832Substute13 Services13 13 13 13 13 13 799-shy‐5420Student13 Data13 Services13 13 13 13 13 799-shy‐2487

Other13 Useful13 NumbersChild13 Protecve13 Services13 13 13 13 13 399-shy‐0081Clark13 County13 Educaon13 Associaon13 13 13 733-shy‐3063Teachers13 Health13 Trust13 13 13 13 13 794-shy‐0272Nevada13 Department13 of13 Educaon13 (Las13 Vegas)13 13 486-shy‐6458Silver13 State13 Schools13 Credit13 Union13 13 13 13 733-shy‐8820Ulity13 Companies13 LV13 Water13 Authority13 13 13 13 13 258-shy‐393013 Nevada13 Power13 13 13 13 13 367-shy‐500013 Southwest13 13 13 13 13 13 365-shy‐1555Telecommunicaons13 Device13 for13 the13 Deaf13 (TDD)13 13 13 799-shy‐5202

Emergency13 NumbersAmbulance13 Medical13 Response13 13 13 13 384-shy‐340013 Civil13 Defense13 13 13 13 13 13 13 361-shy‐121213 EMERGENCY-shy‐METRO-shy‐FIRE-shy‐PARAMEDICS13 13 13 911Henderson13 Police13 Department13 13 13 13 13 267-shy‐500013 North13 Las13 Vegas13 Police13 Department13 13 13 13 649-shy‐911113 x13 913 Poison13 Informaon13 Center13 13 13 13 13 13 732-shy‐498913 POLICE13 CCSD-shy‐EMERGENCY13 13 13 13 13 799-shy‐5411736-shy‐167213 Police13 Metro13 13 13 13 13 13 13 795-shy‐311113 Student13 Threat13 Evaluaon13 and13 Crisis13 Management13 13 799-shy‐744913

13 13 13 13

Welcome to CCSD

35

bull Salary amp Payrollbull Benefits amp Approved Vendors

bull Licensed Employee Negotiated Agreement

bull Nevada Licensure amp Department of Education

bull Employee Services - Badges amp Address Updates

Section FOUR The Basics

Welcome to CCSD

36

Salary How to Calculate

Welcome to CCSD

37

Teacher Salary Schedule

Welcome to CCSD

38

Salary Schedule Including Benefits

Welcome to CCSD

39

Salary Schedule Additional Information

Welcome to CCSD

40

Employee Self-ServiceEmployee Self-ServiceDistrict employees do not get a hard copy of paychecks Electronic copies are posted securely on the Districtrsquos website For paycheck information leave balances andor copies of your W2 please follow directions below

Welcome to CCSD

41

Benefits Available via Payroll Deduction

Welcome to CCSD

42

Approved Vendors

Welcome to CCSD

43

Negotiated AgreementThe District and Clark County Education Association have a Negotiated Agreement (teacher contract) in place that details procedures and processes including but not limited to the following teacher qualifications medical leave work year Nevada Public Employeesrsquo Retirement System (PERS) transferring to another school etc

Per the Negotiated Agreement Article 20bull Teachers earn 15 sick days per month for 10 months Sick leave may be accrued year to

year without limit bull Teachers will earn one day for universal leave per year This universal day will be deducted

from accrued sick leave bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts and who commenced

their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who used five days or less sick leave exclusive of universal and bereavement leave (in the prior school year) through July 31 of the current contract year shall be entitled to two days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts who commenced their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who use NO sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave through July 31 in the prior school year shall be entitled to a total of four days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year used more than five days sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave are not entitled to earned personal leave

bull Earned personal leave shall be in addition to the day of universal leave bull Employees who receive a paycheck for the September 25 pay distribution shall be credited

with and may use up to six (6) days of sick leave at the beginning of the school year which are earned at 15 days per month for a maximum of ten (10) months not to exceed fifteen (15) days

bull However an employee must report to the teaching assignment as required by the contract in order to have sick leave credited

bull In the event an employee does not complete the number of days required by contract the number of sick days used in excess of the number of prorated days earned will be deducted when the final pay of the terminating employee is computed

bull Employees who begin service later in the school year shall be credited with the number of days sick leave that may be earned at the rate of 15 days for each month of service that may be completed by the end of the school year

To access the full Negotiated Agreement please visit

Welcome to CCSD

44

Nevada Licensure

Nevada Department of Education9890 S Maryland Parkway

Suite 231 Room 234Las Vegas Nevada 89183702-486-6458

httpteachersnvgov

All teachers must hold a license endorsed in the subject area for which they teach The District collaborates with the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding teacher licensure issues and will provide some guidance to teachers However since the NDE is the license-granting authority it is each employeersquos responsibility to ensure that they maintain a current active license at all times Licensure status is public information so teachers may look up their expiration date provisions etc by clicking on the Find a Teacher link on the NDE website

Be sure to also visit the NDE site for information about licensure renewal endorsement requirements state-approved collegeuniversity programs National Board Certification and many other resources and FAQrsquos

Welcome to CCSD

35

bull Salary amp Payrollbull Benefits amp Approved Vendors

bull Licensed Employee Negotiated Agreement

bull Nevada Licensure amp Department of Education

bull Employee Services - Badges amp Address Updates

Section FOUR The Basics

Welcome to CCSD

36

Salary How to Calculate

Welcome to CCSD

37

Teacher Salary Schedule

Welcome to CCSD

38

Salary Schedule Including Benefits

Welcome to CCSD

39

Salary Schedule Additional Information

Welcome to CCSD

40

Employee Self-ServiceEmployee Self-ServiceDistrict employees do not get a hard copy of paychecks Electronic copies are posted securely on the Districtrsquos website For paycheck information leave balances andor copies of your W2 please follow directions below

Welcome to CCSD

41

Benefits Available via Payroll Deduction

Welcome to CCSD

42

Approved Vendors

Welcome to CCSD

43

Negotiated AgreementThe District and Clark County Education Association have a Negotiated Agreement (teacher contract) in place that details procedures and processes including but not limited to the following teacher qualifications medical leave work year Nevada Public Employeesrsquo Retirement System (PERS) transferring to another school etc

Per the Negotiated Agreement Article 20bull Teachers earn 15 sick days per month for 10 months Sick leave may be accrued year to

year without limit bull Teachers will earn one day for universal leave per year This universal day will be deducted

from accrued sick leave bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts and who commenced

their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who used five days or less sick leave exclusive of universal and bereavement leave (in the prior school year) through July 31 of the current contract year shall be entitled to two days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts who commenced their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who use NO sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave through July 31 in the prior school year shall be entitled to a total of four days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year used more than five days sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave are not entitled to earned personal leave

bull Earned personal leave shall be in addition to the day of universal leave bull Employees who receive a paycheck for the September 25 pay distribution shall be credited

with and may use up to six (6) days of sick leave at the beginning of the school year which are earned at 15 days per month for a maximum of ten (10) months not to exceed fifteen (15) days

bull However an employee must report to the teaching assignment as required by the contract in order to have sick leave credited

bull In the event an employee does not complete the number of days required by contract the number of sick days used in excess of the number of prorated days earned will be deducted when the final pay of the terminating employee is computed

bull Employees who begin service later in the school year shall be credited with the number of days sick leave that may be earned at the rate of 15 days for each month of service that may be completed by the end of the school year

To access the full Negotiated Agreement please visit

Welcome to CCSD

44

Nevada Licensure

Nevada Department of Education9890 S Maryland Parkway

Suite 231 Room 234Las Vegas Nevada 89183702-486-6458

httpteachersnvgov

All teachers must hold a license endorsed in the subject area for which they teach The District collaborates with the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding teacher licensure issues and will provide some guidance to teachers However since the NDE is the license-granting authority it is each employeersquos responsibility to ensure that they maintain a current active license at all times Licensure status is public information so teachers may look up their expiration date provisions etc by clicking on the Find a Teacher link on the NDE website

Be sure to also visit the NDE site for information about licensure renewal endorsement requirements state-approved collegeuniversity programs National Board Certification and many other resources and FAQrsquos

Welcome to CCSD

36

Salary How to Calculate

Welcome to CCSD

37

Teacher Salary Schedule

Welcome to CCSD

38

Salary Schedule Including Benefits

Welcome to CCSD

39

Salary Schedule Additional Information

Welcome to CCSD

40

Employee Self-ServiceEmployee Self-ServiceDistrict employees do not get a hard copy of paychecks Electronic copies are posted securely on the Districtrsquos website For paycheck information leave balances andor copies of your W2 please follow directions below

Welcome to CCSD

41

Benefits Available via Payroll Deduction

Welcome to CCSD

42

Approved Vendors

Welcome to CCSD

43

Negotiated AgreementThe District and Clark County Education Association have a Negotiated Agreement (teacher contract) in place that details procedures and processes including but not limited to the following teacher qualifications medical leave work year Nevada Public Employeesrsquo Retirement System (PERS) transferring to another school etc

Per the Negotiated Agreement Article 20bull Teachers earn 15 sick days per month for 10 months Sick leave may be accrued year to

year without limit bull Teachers will earn one day for universal leave per year This universal day will be deducted

from accrued sick leave bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts and who commenced

their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who used five days or less sick leave exclusive of universal and bereavement leave (in the prior school year) through July 31 of the current contract year shall be entitled to two days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts who commenced their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who use NO sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave through July 31 in the prior school year shall be entitled to a total of four days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year used more than five days sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave are not entitled to earned personal leave

bull Earned personal leave shall be in addition to the day of universal leave bull Employees who receive a paycheck for the September 25 pay distribution shall be credited

with and may use up to six (6) days of sick leave at the beginning of the school year which are earned at 15 days per month for a maximum of ten (10) months not to exceed fifteen (15) days

bull However an employee must report to the teaching assignment as required by the contract in order to have sick leave credited

bull In the event an employee does not complete the number of days required by contract the number of sick days used in excess of the number of prorated days earned will be deducted when the final pay of the terminating employee is computed

bull Employees who begin service later in the school year shall be credited with the number of days sick leave that may be earned at the rate of 15 days for each month of service that may be completed by the end of the school year

To access the full Negotiated Agreement please visit

Welcome to CCSD

44

Nevada Licensure

Nevada Department of Education9890 S Maryland Parkway

Suite 231 Room 234Las Vegas Nevada 89183702-486-6458

httpteachersnvgov

All teachers must hold a license endorsed in the subject area for which they teach The District collaborates with the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding teacher licensure issues and will provide some guidance to teachers However since the NDE is the license-granting authority it is each employeersquos responsibility to ensure that they maintain a current active license at all times Licensure status is public information so teachers may look up their expiration date provisions etc by clicking on the Find a Teacher link on the NDE website

Be sure to also visit the NDE site for information about licensure renewal endorsement requirements state-approved collegeuniversity programs National Board Certification and many other resources and FAQrsquos

Welcome to CCSD

37

Teacher Salary Schedule

Welcome to CCSD

38

Salary Schedule Including Benefits

Welcome to CCSD

39

Salary Schedule Additional Information

Welcome to CCSD

40

Employee Self-ServiceEmployee Self-ServiceDistrict employees do not get a hard copy of paychecks Electronic copies are posted securely on the Districtrsquos website For paycheck information leave balances andor copies of your W2 please follow directions below

Welcome to CCSD

41

Benefits Available via Payroll Deduction

Welcome to CCSD

42

Approved Vendors

Welcome to CCSD

43

Negotiated AgreementThe District and Clark County Education Association have a Negotiated Agreement (teacher contract) in place that details procedures and processes including but not limited to the following teacher qualifications medical leave work year Nevada Public Employeesrsquo Retirement System (PERS) transferring to another school etc

Per the Negotiated Agreement Article 20bull Teachers earn 15 sick days per month for 10 months Sick leave may be accrued year to

year without limit bull Teachers will earn one day for universal leave per year This universal day will be deducted

from accrued sick leave bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts and who commenced

their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who used five days or less sick leave exclusive of universal and bereavement leave (in the prior school year) through July 31 of the current contract year shall be entitled to two days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts who commenced their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who use NO sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave through July 31 in the prior school year shall be entitled to a total of four days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year used more than five days sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave are not entitled to earned personal leave

bull Earned personal leave shall be in addition to the day of universal leave bull Employees who receive a paycheck for the September 25 pay distribution shall be credited

with and may use up to six (6) days of sick leave at the beginning of the school year which are earned at 15 days per month for a maximum of ten (10) months not to exceed fifteen (15) days

bull However an employee must report to the teaching assignment as required by the contract in order to have sick leave credited

bull In the event an employee does not complete the number of days required by contract the number of sick days used in excess of the number of prorated days earned will be deducted when the final pay of the terminating employee is computed

bull Employees who begin service later in the school year shall be credited with the number of days sick leave that may be earned at the rate of 15 days for each month of service that may be completed by the end of the school year

To access the full Negotiated Agreement please visit

Welcome to CCSD

44

Nevada Licensure

Nevada Department of Education9890 S Maryland Parkway

Suite 231 Room 234Las Vegas Nevada 89183702-486-6458

httpteachersnvgov

All teachers must hold a license endorsed in the subject area for which they teach The District collaborates with the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding teacher licensure issues and will provide some guidance to teachers However since the NDE is the license-granting authority it is each employeersquos responsibility to ensure that they maintain a current active license at all times Licensure status is public information so teachers may look up their expiration date provisions etc by clicking on the Find a Teacher link on the NDE website

Be sure to also visit the NDE site for information about licensure renewal endorsement requirements state-approved collegeuniversity programs National Board Certification and many other resources and FAQrsquos

Welcome to CCSD

38

Salary Schedule Including Benefits

Welcome to CCSD

39

Salary Schedule Additional Information

Welcome to CCSD

40

Employee Self-ServiceEmployee Self-ServiceDistrict employees do not get a hard copy of paychecks Electronic copies are posted securely on the Districtrsquos website For paycheck information leave balances andor copies of your W2 please follow directions below

Welcome to CCSD

41

Benefits Available via Payroll Deduction

Welcome to CCSD

42

Approved Vendors

Welcome to CCSD

43

Negotiated AgreementThe District and Clark County Education Association have a Negotiated Agreement (teacher contract) in place that details procedures and processes including but not limited to the following teacher qualifications medical leave work year Nevada Public Employeesrsquo Retirement System (PERS) transferring to another school etc

Per the Negotiated Agreement Article 20bull Teachers earn 15 sick days per month for 10 months Sick leave may be accrued year to

year without limit bull Teachers will earn one day for universal leave per year This universal day will be deducted

from accrued sick leave bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts and who commenced

their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who used five days or less sick leave exclusive of universal and bereavement leave (in the prior school year) through July 31 of the current contract year shall be entitled to two days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts who commenced their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who use NO sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave through July 31 in the prior school year shall be entitled to a total of four days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year used more than five days sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave are not entitled to earned personal leave

bull Earned personal leave shall be in addition to the day of universal leave bull Employees who receive a paycheck for the September 25 pay distribution shall be credited

with and may use up to six (6) days of sick leave at the beginning of the school year which are earned at 15 days per month for a maximum of ten (10) months not to exceed fifteen (15) days

bull However an employee must report to the teaching assignment as required by the contract in order to have sick leave credited

bull In the event an employee does not complete the number of days required by contract the number of sick days used in excess of the number of prorated days earned will be deducted when the final pay of the terminating employee is computed

bull Employees who begin service later in the school year shall be credited with the number of days sick leave that may be earned at the rate of 15 days for each month of service that may be completed by the end of the school year

To access the full Negotiated Agreement please visit

Welcome to CCSD

44

Nevada Licensure

Nevada Department of Education9890 S Maryland Parkway

Suite 231 Room 234Las Vegas Nevada 89183702-486-6458

httpteachersnvgov

All teachers must hold a license endorsed in the subject area for which they teach The District collaborates with the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding teacher licensure issues and will provide some guidance to teachers However since the NDE is the license-granting authority it is each employeersquos responsibility to ensure that they maintain a current active license at all times Licensure status is public information so teachers may look up their expiration date provisions etc by clicking on the Find a Teacher link on the NDE website

Be sure to also visit the NDE site for information about licensure renewal endorsement requirements state-approved collegeuniversity programs National Board Certification and many other resources and FAQrsquos

Welcome to CCSD

39

Salary Schedule Additional Information

Welcome to CCSD

40

Employee Self-ServiceEmployee Self-ServiceDistrict employees do not get a hard copy of paychecks Electronic copies are posted securely on the Districtrsquos website For paycheck information leave balances andor copies of your W2 please follow directions below

Welcome to CCSD

41

Benefits Available via Payroll Deduction

Welcome to CCSD

42

Approved Vendors

Welcome to CCSD

43

Negotiated AgreementThe District and Clark County Education Association have a Negotiated Agreement (teacher contract) in place that details procedures and processes including but not limited to the following teacher qualifications medical leave work year Nevada Public Employeesrsquo Retirement System (PERS) transferring to another school etc

Per the Negotiated Agreement Article 20bull Teachers earn 15 sick days per month for 10 months Sick leave may be accrued year to

year without limit bull Teachers will earn one day for universal leave per year This universal day will be deducted

from accrued sick leave bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts and who commenced

their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who used five days or less sick leave exclusive of universal and bereavement leave (in the prior school year) through July 31 of the current contract year shall be entitled to two days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts who commenced their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who use NO sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave through July 31 in the prior school year shall be entitled to a total of four days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year used more than five days sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave are not entitled to earned personal leave

bull Earned personal leave shall be in addition to the day of universal leave bull Employees who receive a paycheck for the September 25 pay distribution shall be credited

with and may use up to six (6) days of sick leave at the beginning of the school year which are earned at 15 days per month for a maximum of ten (10) months not to exceed fifteen (15) days

bull However an employee must report to the teaching assignment as required by the contract in order to have sick leave credited

bull In the event an employee does not complete the number of days required by contract the number of sick days used in excess of the number of prorated days earned will be deducted when the final pay of the terminating employee is computed

bull Employees who begin service later in the school year shall be credited with the number of days sick leave that may be earned at the rate of 15 days for each month of service that may be completed by the end of the school year

To access the full Negotiated Agreement please visit

Welcome to CCSD

44

Nevada Licensure

Nevada Department of Education9890 S Maryland Parkway

Suite 231 Room 234Las Vegas Nevada 89183702-486-6458

httpteachersnvgov

All teachers must hold a license endorsed in the subject area for which they teach The District collaborates with the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding teacher licensure issues and will provide some guidance to teachers However since the NDE is the license-granting authority it is each employeersquos responsibility to ensure that they maintain a current active license at all times Licensure status is public information so teachers may look up their expiration date provisions etc by clicking on the Find a Teacher link on the NDE website

Be sure to also visit the NDE site for information about licensure renewal endorsement requirements state-approved collegeuniversity programs National Board Certification and many other resources and FAQrsquos

Welcome to CCSD

40

Employee Self-ServiceEmployee Self-ServiceDistrict employees do not get a hard copy of paychecks Electronic copies are posted securely on the Districtrsquos website For paycheck information leave balances andor copies of your W2 please follow directions below

Welcome to CCSD

41

Benefits Available via Payroll Deduction

Welcome to CCSD

42

Approved Vendors

Welcome to CCSD

43

Negotiated AgreementThe District and Clark County Education Association have a Negotiated Agreement (teacher contract) in place that details procedures and processes including but not limited to the following teacher qualifications medical leave work year Nevada Public Employeesrsquo Retirement System (PERS) transferring to another school etc

Per the Negotiated Agreement Article 20bull Teachers earn 15 sick days per month for 10 months Sick leave may be accrued year to

year without limit bull Teachers will earn one day for universal leave per year This universal day will be deducted

from accrued sick leave bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts and who commenced

their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who used five days or less sick leave exclusive of universal and bereavement leave (in the prior school year) through July 31 of the current contract year shall be entitled to two days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts who commenced their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who use NO sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave through July 31 in the prior school year shall be entitled to a total of four days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year used more than five days sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave are not entitled to earned personal leave

bull Earned personal leave shall be in addition to the day of universal leave bull Employees who receive a paycheck for the September 25 pay distribution shall be credited

with and may use up to six (6) days of sick leave at the beginning of the school year which are earned at 15 days per month for a maximum of ten (10) months not to exceed fifteen (15) days

bull However an employee must report to the teaching assignment as required by the contract in order to have sick leave credited

bull In the event an employee does not complete the number of days required by contract the number of sick days used in excess of the number of prorated days earned will be deducted when the final pay of the terminating employee is computed

bull Employees who begin service later in the school year shall be credited with the number of days sick leave that may be earned at the rate of 15 days for each month of service that may be completed by the end of the school year

To access the full Negotiated Agreement please visit

Welcome to CCSD

44

Nevada Licensure

Nevada Department of Education9890 S Maryland Parkway

Suite 231 Room 234Las Vegas Nevada 89183702-486-6458

httpteachersnvgov

All teachers must hold a license endorsed in the subject area for which they teach The District collaborates with the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding teacher licensure issues and will provide some guidance to teachers However since the NDE is the license-granting authority it is each employeersquos responsibility to ensure that they maintain a current active license at all times Licensure status is public information so teachers may look up their expiration date provisions etc by clicking on the Find a Teacher link on the NDE website

Be sure to also visit the NDE site for information about licensure renewal endorsement requirements state-approved collegeuniversity programs National Board Certification and many other resources and FAQrsquos

Welcome to CCSD

41

Benefits Available via Payroll Deduction

Welcome to CCSD

42

Approved Vendors

Welcome to CCSD

43

Negotiated AgreementThe District and Clark County Education Association have a Negotiated Agreement (teacher contract) in place that details procedures and processes including but not limited to the following teacher qualifications medical leave work year Nevada Public Employeesrsquo Retirement System (PERS) transferring to another school etc

Per the Negotiated Agreement Article 20bull Teachers earn 15 sick days per month for 10 months Sick leave may be accrued year to

year without limit bull Teachers will earn one day for universal leave per year This universal day will be deducted

from accrued sick leave bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts and who commenced

their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who used five days or less sick leave exclusive of universal and bereavement leave (in the prior school year) through July 31 of the current contract year shall be entitled to two days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts who commenced their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who use NO sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave through July 31 in the prior school year shall be entitled to a total of four days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year used more than five days sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave are not entitled to earned personal leave

bull Earned personal leave shall be in addition to the day of universal leave bull Employees who receive a paycheck for the September 25 pay distribution shall be credited

with and may use up to six (6) days of sick leave at the beginning of the school year which are earned at 15 days per month for a maximum of ten (10) months not to exceed fifteen (15) days

bull However an employee must report to the teaching assignment as required by the contract in order to have sick leave credited

bull In the event an employee does not complete the number of days required by contract the number of sick days used in excess of the number of prorated days earned will be deducted when the final pay of the terminating employee is computed

bull Employees who begin service later in the school year shall be credited with the number of days sick leave that may be earned at the rate of 15 days for each month of service that may be completed by the end of the school year

To access the full Negotiated Agreement please visit

Welcome to CCSD

44

Nevada Licensure

Nevada Department of Education9890 S Maryland Parkway

Suite 231 Room 234Las Vegas Nevada 89183702-486-6458

httpteachersnvgov

All teachers must hold a license endorsed in the subject area for which they teach The District collaborates with the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding teacher licensure issues and will provide some guidance to teachers However since the NDE is the license-granting authority it is each employeersquos responsibility to ensure that they maintain a current active license at all times Licensure status is public information so teachers may look up their expiration date provisions etc by clicking on the Find a Teacher link on the NDE website

Be sure to also visit the NDE site for information about licensure renewal endorsement requirements state-approved collegeuniversity programs National Board Certification and many other resources and FAQrsquos

Welcome to CCSD

42

Approved Vendors

Welcome to CCSD

43

Negotiated AgreementThe District and Clark County Education Association have a Negotiated Agreement (teacher contract) in place that details procedures and processes including but not limited to the following teacher qualifications medical leave work year Nevada Public Employeesrsquo Retirement System (PERS) transferring to another school etc

Per the Negotiated Agreement Article 20bull Teachers earn 15 sick days per month for 10 months Sick leave may be accrued year to

year without limit bull Teachers will earn one day for universal leave per year This universal day will be deducted

from accrued sick leave bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts and who commenced

their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who used five days or less sick leave exclusive of universal and bereavement leave (in the prior school year) through July 31 of the current contract year shall be entitled to two days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts who commenced their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who use NO sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave through July 31 in the prior school year shall be entitled to a total of four days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year used more than five days sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave are not entitled to earned personal leave

bull Earned personal leave shall be in addition to the day of universal leave bull Employees who receive a paycheck for the September 25 pay distribution shall be credited

with and may use up to six (6) days of sick leave at the beginning of the school year which are earned at 15 days per month for a maximum of ten (10) months not to exceed fifteen (15) days

bull However an employee must report to the teaching assignment as required by the contract in order to have sick leave credited

bull In the event an employee does not complete the number of days required by contract the number of sick days used in excess of the number of prorated days earned will be deducted when the final pay of the terminating employee is computed

bull Employees who begin service later in the school year shall be credited with the number of days sick leave that may be earned at the rate of 15 days for each month of service that may be completed by the end of the school year

To access the full Negotiated Agreement please visit

Welcome to CCSD

44

Nevada Licensure

Nevada Department of Education9890 S Maryland Parkway

Suite 231 Room 234Las Vegas Nevada 89183702-486-6458

httpteachersnvgov

All teachers must hold a license endorsed in the subject area for which they teach The District collaborates with the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding teacher licensure issues and will provide some guidance to teachers However since the NDE is the license-granting authority it is each employeersquos responsibility to ensure that they maintain a current active license at all times Licensure status is public information so teachers may look up their expiration date provisions etc by clicking on the Find a Teacher link on the NDE website

Be sure to also visit the NDE site for information about licensure renewal endorsement requirements state-approved collegeuniversity programs National Board Certification and many other resources and FAQrsquos

Welcome to CCSD

43

Negotiated AgreementThe District and Clark County Education Association have a Negotiated Agreement (teacher contract) in place that details procedures and processes including but not limited to the following teacher qualifications medical leave work year Nevada Public Employeesrsquo Retirement System (PERS) transferring to another school etc

Per the Negotiated Agreement Article 20bull Teachers earn 15 sick days per month for 10 months Sick leave may be accrued year to

year without limit bull Teachers will earn one day for universal leave per year This universal day will be deducted

from accrued sick leave bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts and who commenced

their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who used five days or less sick leave exclusive of universal and bereavement leave (in the prior school year) through July 31 of the current contract year shall be entitled to two days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year completed their contracts who commenced their contracts by October 1 of the prior school year and who use NO sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave through July 31 in the prior school year shall be entitled to a total of four days earned personal leave with pay

bull Employees who in the prior school year used more than five days sick leave exclusive of universal personal and bereavement leave are not entitled to earned personal leave

bull Earned personal leave shall be in addition to the day of universal leave bull Employees who receive a paycheck for the September 25 pay distribution shall be credited

with and may use up to six (6) days of sick leave at the beginning of the school year which are earned at 15 days per month for a maximum of ten (10) months not to exceed fifteen (15) days

bull However an employee must report to the teaching assignment as required by the contract in order to have sick leave credited

bull In the event an employee does not complete the number of days required by contract the number of sick days used in excess of the number of prorated days earned will be deducted when the final pay of the terminating employee is computed

bull Employees who begin service later in the school year shall be credited with the number of days sick leave that may be earned at the rate of 15 days for each month of service that may be completed by the end of the school year

To access the full Negotiated Agreement please visit

Welcome to CCSD

44

Nevada Licensure

Nevada Department of Education9890 S Maryland Parkway

Suite 231 Room 234Las Vegas Nevada 89183702-486-6458

httpteachersnvgov

All teachers must hold a license endorsed in the subject area for which they teach The District collaborates with the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding teacher licensure issues and will provide some guidance to teachers However since the NDE is the license-granting authority it is each employeersquos responsibility to ensure that they maintain a current active license at all times Licensure status is public information so teachers may look up their expiration date provisions etc by clicking on the Find a Teacher link on the NDE website

Be sure to also visit the NDE site for information about licensure renewal endorsement requirements state-approved collegeuniversity programs National Board Certification and many other resources and FAQrsquos

Welcome to CCSD

44

Nevada Licensure

Nevada Department of Education9890 S Maryland Parkway

Suite 231 Room 234Las Vegas Nevada 89183702-486-6458

httpteachersnvgov

All teachers must hold a license endorsed in the subject area for which they teach The District collaborates with the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) regarding teacher licensure issues and will provide some guidance to teachers However since the NDE is the license-granting authority it is each employeersquos responsibility to ensure that they maintain a current active license at all times Licensure status is public information so teachers may look up their expiration date provisions etc by clicking on the Find a Teacher link on the NDE website

Be sure to also visit the NDE site for information about licensure renewal endorsement requirements state-approved collegeuniversity programs National Board Certification and many other resources and FAQrsquos

Welcome to CCSD

45

Employee ServicesIdentification BadgesWith an increased emphasis on safety and security all Clark County School District (CCSD) employees are required to display prominently a photo identification badge during work hours District employees must obtain a Photo Authorization Card (yellow) from their school office manager and all sections of the card must be complete

All new employees MUST obtain a photo ID badge at the CCSD Edward A Greer Education Center 2832 E Flamingo Road Badges are issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 700 am to 500 pm All employees must provide a picture identification and their Photo Authorization Card (yellow)

Current District employees may also obtain a replacement identification badge from Area Service Centers throughout the District For more information on Area Service Center Office schedules please contact the Education Center Photo Station at 799-2846 option 2

Change of AddressComplete a CCF-153 Personal Information Card or a signed request and fax or mail to Clark County School DistrictHuman Resources Division2832 E Flamingo RoadLas Vegas NV 89121Fax (702) 799-2816

Welcome to CCSD

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Start the Year OffYear Right

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Welcome to CCSD

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Start the Year Off Right1 Build relationships Introduce yourself to the entire team in your building including the school secretaries

custodians and bus drivers

2 Establish rules If you want discipline to work during the year establish class rules at the beginning Let the students have a role in establishing them and they will have a tendency to follow them Rules should be posted

3 Check the Districtrsquos andor schoolrsquos policy Know what the rules of the road are as it applies to your responsibilities as a teacher Also be sure to review District policy on the use of the internet including social networking sites such as Facebook MySpace or Twitter Keep personal views on religion and politics to yourself

4 Keep records It helps you be more organized ndash you never know when you may have to produce a document related to your job During the year you may have expenditures that could be deductions on your income tax Set aside a place to keep track of them

5 Develop resources Develop sources of information Know where to get help when you need it How can you deal with the lack of instructional materials Keep your eyes open for free or inexpensive materials

6 Communicate with parents If you teach primary send a note home early informing parents that you need to get to know pupils before you can comment on them List the process and times for parents to get in touch with you Introduce yourself and include your policy on homework Consider writing a fun newsletter once a month and sending it home with students (Always have someone else proofread it before you send it out)

7 Set a positive tone You have the opportunity to help your students realize that school can make a difference for each of them Extend the positive tone by communicating with home also

8 Keep these three qualities of good teaching in mind be flexible be patient and have a sense of humor

9 Document everything and let administrators in the school know about problems before they get out of hand

10 Take care of yourself Block off time in your calendar to take care of yourself physically mentally emotionally and spiritually Renew your energy Cut yourself some slack Treat yourself the way you treat your students with patience compassion and respect

11 Love learning love your students and love teaching

These tips offered by both first-year and veteran teachers are taken from an article in What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching Office of Educational Research and Improvement US Department of Education For more details see the public publication at httpwwwedgovpubsFirstYearindexhtml

Welcome to CCSD

46

Start the Year OffYear Right

Section FIVE Tips amp Resources

Welcome to CCSD

47

Start the Year Off Right1 Build relationships Introduce yourself to the entire team in your building including the school secretaries

custodians and bus drivers

2 Establish rules If you want discipline to work during the year establish class rules at the beginning Let the students have a role in establishing them and they will have a tendency to follow them Rules should be posted

3 Check the Districtrsquos andor schoolrsquos policy Know what the rules of the road are as it applies to your responsibilities as a teacher Also be sure to review District policy on the use of the internet including social networking sites such as Facebook MySpace or Twitter Keep personal views on religion and politics to yourself

4 Keep records It helps you be more organized ndash you never know when you may have to produce a document related to your job During the year you may have expenditures that could be deductions on your income tax Set aside a place to keep track of them

5 Develop resources Develop sources of information Know where to get help when you need it How can you deal with the lack of instructional materials Keep your eyes open for free or inexpensive materials

6 Communicate with parents If you teach primary send a note home early informing parents that you need to get to know pupils before you can comment on them List the process and times for parents to get in touch with you Introduce yourself and include your policy on homework Consider writing a fun newsletter once a month and sending it home with students (Always have someone else proofread it before you send it out)

7 Set a positive tone You have the opportunity to help your students realize that school can make a difference for each of them Extend the positive tone by communicating with home also

8 Keep these three qualities of good teaching in mind be flexible be patient and have a sense of humor

9 Document everything and let administrators in the school know about problems before they get out of hand

10 Take care of yourself Block off time in your calendar to take care of yourself physically mentally emotionally and spiritually Renew your energy Cut yourself some slack Treat yourself the way you treat your students with patience compassion and respect

11 Love learning love your students and love teaching

These tips offered by both first-year and veteran teachers are taken from an article in What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching Office of Educational Research and Improvement US Department of Education For more details see the public publication at httpwwwedgovpubsFirstYearindexhtml

Welcome to CCSD

47

Start the Year Off Right1 Build relationships Introduce yourself to the entire team in your building including the school secretaries

custodians and bus drivers

2 Establish rules If you want discipline to work during the year establish class rules at the beginning Let the students have a role in establishing them and they will have a tendency to follow them Rules should be posted

3 Check the Districtrsquos andor schoolrsquos policy Know what the rules of the road are as it applies to your responsibilities as a teacher Also be sure to review District policy on the use of the internet including social networking sites such as Facebook MySpace or Twitter Keep personal views on religion and politics to yourself

4 Keep records It helps you be more organized ndash you never know when you may have to produce a document related to your job During the year you may have expenditures that could be deductions on your income tax Set aside a place to keep track of them

5 Develop resources Develop sources of information Know where to get help when you need it How can you deal with the lack of instructional materials Keep your eyes open for free or inexpensive materials

6 Communicate with parents If you teach primary send a note home early informing parents that you need to get to know pupils before you can comment on them List the process and times for parents to get in touch with you Introduce yourself and include your policy on homework Consider writing a fun newsletter once a month and sending it home with students (Always have someone else proofread it before you send it out)

7 Set a positive tone You have the opportunity to help your students realize that school can make a difference for each of them Extend the positive tone by communicating with home also

8 Keep these three qualities of good teaching in mind be flexible be patient and have a sense of humor

9 Document everything and let administrators in the school know about problems before they get out of hand

10 Take care of yourself Block off time in your calendar to take care of yourself physically mentally emotionally and spiritually Renew your energy Cut yourself some slack Treat yourself the way you treat your students with patience compassion and respect

11 Love learning love your students and love teaching

These tips offered by both first-year and veteran teachers are taken from an article in What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching Office of Educational Research and Improvement US Department of Education For more details see the public publication at httpwwwedgovpubsFirstYearindexhtml