CSD Staff Update: August 2025

• Monday, August 25, 2025: 1st Day – Kindergarten, Grades 6 & 9
• Tuesday, August 26, 2025: All K-12 Students Report
• Friday, August 29, 2025- Monday September 1, 2025: No School
• Tuesday, September 2, 2025: First Day for Prek Students

Celebrate and share your first day of school photos with us!

1. Download and print these these signs when you take your first day of school photos

2. Share your photos on social media with #firstdaycsd

• Click here to download the signs

• The Delaware Education Language Line, which has been funded using federal COVID relief funds, is no longer in service. Over-the-phone interpretation services provided by Language Liaisons ceased on June 30, 2025. Pre-scheduled virtual interpretation services through Ad Astra will cease on September 30, 2025, funds permitting.

• Colonial has established a contract, with Ad Astra, effective June 15, 2025 for both On-Demand Telephonic Services and Pre-Scheduled Virtual Interpretation Services. Please discard all existing Language Line instructions in your building and replace with the new instructional flyers below. Be sure to inform all staff in your building/department of this change as well.

  
  

  If you experience any issues with this new service, please reach out to jennifer.wisowaty@colonial.k12.de.us and/or clientsuccess@ad-astranic.com (contact info on flyer).

  
  

  Ad Astra - How to Request Telephonic Interpretation Services_Colonial School District.pdf

  Ad Astra - How to Request Virtual Interpretation Services_Colonial School District.pdf

  Ad Astra Tips for a Successful Interpreting Session 1.pdf

  *The following info on doc below is not required, but may be used to help speed up the process for those who might use the service more frequently.

  Telephonic Interpretation_Keypad Language Codes_Top Languages 2.pdf

• New Math One-Stop-Shops & Curriculum Guides. These will include resources, pacing, assessment dates, and more!)

• K-5

• MS

• HS

We are excited to announce the launch of the DDOE Secondary Science of Reading Asynchronous Modules—a flexible, research-based professional learning series designed specifically for secondary educators across disciplines. We invite you to join us on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 3:30–4:30 PM for an informative and practical webinar:

• SoR in the Secondary Setting: eLearning Modules
  Zoom Link: Click here to join

  In this session, you will:

  • Gain a big-picture look at how the Science of Reading applies in middle and high school classrooms across all disciplines.

  • See how the modules are structured to create deep, lasting impact for teachers and students.

  • Explore real examples of how educators and leaders can integrate this learning into their school year.

  • Get your questions answered and leave with a plan for implementing this work in your context.

  Whether you’re a leader for the ELA, social studies, or science content areas —this webinar will give you practical tools and a clear vision for moving forward.

  Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
  Time: 3:30–4:30 PM
  Zoom Link: Join here

  We look forward to seeing you there!

  DEDOE Amy Baker-Sheridan, Carrie Evick, Michael Feldman

• We will be utilizing a SY26 State Assessment One-Stop-Shop for all communication regarding state assessment. Additional resources will be shared with STCs in the coming weeks.

• We are beginning our interest and registration for the next round of EPP, EPP Cohort 12, starting in August.
• Link to folder with dates and info (it is required to attend all sessions)
• Link to EPP/4DL website
• Contact Crystal Lancour if interested in participating. Space is limited to the first 5 people who confirm.

We hope you had a restful, rejuvenating summer and are feeling recharged for an amazing new school year! The Employee Wellness Champions are excited to start the year off with a BANG and we want YOU to be part of it.

We know that preparing for a successful school year is a team effort—it takes collaboration, encouragement, and support from those around us. That’s why we’re inviting you to take a moment to recognize the incredible colleagues who have helped you start the year strong.

Are you passionate about promoting WEllness in the workplace? If so, we’d love for you to consider becoming an Employee WEllness Champion!

It’s easy to get involved — all we ask is that you:

• Share WEllness information and updates with your colleagues
  
  

• Encourage participation in WEllness activities and initiatives
  
  

• Provide feedback on what employees need to stay healthy and happy at work
  
  

• Collaborate with the District Health & WEllness team to help achieve the goals outlined in our WEllness Plan
  
  

And if you're someone who just enjoys having fun and building community, this is definitely for you!

Interested? Complete the short survey below by September 5th to get started:
https://forms.gle/fCj1WJrtBDuSHHLw8

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