MTSS Lead Weekly Updates

The Winter Universal Screening Window opens on Monday, December 15 and closes January 23. The ELA and Math Diagnostics Assessments will be available from 7:30-3:30, Monday-Friday to all students K-8 and select students in 9-12.

If your school is not testing until after winter break, please plan to hide the ELA and Math Diagnostic Assessments for students to maintain integrity for testing. To review the steps for how to hide the Diagnostic and still allow the personalized instruction and games, please take a moment to log into iReady and then click this link for a quick tutorial: View It Here.

No Students will have access to the ELA or Math Diagnostic Assessments during Winter Break. It will be available again on Tuesday, January 6.

The Winter Universal Screening Window will open December 15-January 23. Please consider completing the Written Expression and iReady Literacy Tasks in December and holding the iReady Reading and Math Diagnostics until we return in January to allow for ultimate focus and attention.

Students in grades K-6 should complete the following:

• iReady Reading Diagnostic
• iReady Math Diagnostic
• iReady Literacy Tasks for grade level
• written expression (remember to enter scores in PowerApps-link found under quick links on On Target for Success homepage)
• screening for characteristics of dyslexia as outlined (Decision Making Crosswalk)

All students in grades 7-8 should complete the iReady Diagnostic for ELA and Math. Those enrolled in a 9-12 intervention course should complete the iReady Diagnostic for ELA or Math as aligned to the enrolled course. This ensures an updated personalized instruction path and allows schools to check progress towards typical and stretch growth.

Reference the 12/8/25 Lead Updates regarding the Technology Check if you have not yet prepared. The lockdown browser must be opened first and then iReady.

Students can access iReady Personalized Instruction MyPath over WinterBreak by logging into Clever from a laptop or iPad using their student login credentials.

Teachers are encouraged to send home the username/password over the winter break.

Curriculum & Instruction has compiled Winter Break Packets for ELA, Math, Science, Fine Arts and PE that are available on the Curriculum and Instruction webpage under our open access Parent Resources. Please encourage parents to continue to engage children over the Winter Break. This is the direct link to the packets https://www.scsk12.org/ci/?PN=963 or share the bit.ly/mscswinter2025

Here are some low or no cost activities in the 901.

🌲 Indoor & Community Program

Brooks Museum of Art: Free admission on Saturdays from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Perfect for exploring indoor galleries on a cold day.

Metal Museum Sculpture Garden: Free to explore on Tennessee Thursdays from 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Memphis Public Libraries: Holiday story times, crafts, and movie discussions for all ages.

🌲 Outdoor Experiences (Weather Permitting)

Shelby Farms Park & Greenline: Enjoy spacious trails, playgrounds, and scenic walks near the buffalo herd.

Tom Lee Park & Big River Crossing: Riverside strolls and pedestrian bridge views daily at no cost.

Memphis Zoo: Tennessee residents receive free admission on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. until closing. Winter break is a great time to visit without crowds.

Latosha Wiseman joins the RTI2A team as RTI2A Advisor today, December 15. She will be onboarding this month and at the beginning of January so look for her to join office hours, professional learning sessions this week. She and John will begin supporting in schools in January 2026 and I am so excited to have the additional support for our school MTSS Leads!

Please make sure that student plans have been updated by COB, 12/19/25 so that we can pull reports for Semester One over the break. The information in TNPulse should match the CSRS, data team minutes, and Pearson aimswebPlus progress monitoring.

iReady Personalized Instruction is available to all students K-8 who have completed a diagnostic assessment. Please encourage teachers to monitor student data and check in with students. iReady is not intended to be used as an "easy button" to keep students busy. Please ensure that implementation with fidelity is understood as we wrap up this final week in semester one.

Please remember to visit 7mindsets.com/Memphis-Shelby for updates, resources, and guidance as we prepare for the official 7 Mindsets districtwide launch beginning January 5th. This platform will serve as our main hub, and your early engagement will help set the tone for a smooth and successful rollout.