Elementary and Middle School News

Curriculum Training Sessions

📕 Literacy Learning

• Peace Literacy PD Opportunities

📅 Reminders

• HERE is the link to submit Dyslexia Certificate
  

Teachers should attend BBF training sessions if they will be implementing a curriculum that is new to them in the 2026–2027 school year.

• Non-departmentalized teachers who will be teaching new Math and new ELA curricula should attend both the ELA and Math training sessions.

• Departmentalized teachers who are transitioning to a new Math curriculum should plan to attend both a morning and an afternoon Math session.

• Departmentalized teachers who are transitioning to a new ELA curriculum should plan to attend the afternoon ELA training session.

These trainings are designed to support successful implementation and ensure teachers are prepared to use new instructional materials with confidence.

Sessions will be held on May 19th for grades K-3 only and May 20th for grades 4+ only.

We will also host optional summer sessions for teachers. Those sessions will be held on June 8th for Grades 4+ only and June 10th for Grades K-3 only.

Registration links will be available on the PD website and will also be provided to teachers via the weekly C&I newsletter.

As the i‑Ready assessment window approaches, we are making an adjustment to better support K–3 students as they begin their Math and Reading assessments and benchmarks.

The i‑Ready Assessment window will now open on Monday, May 4, 2026, instead of the originally scheduled date of Monday, May 11, 2026. Schools are welcome to maintain the original administration date if that best supports their instructional plan.

Opening the platform one week earlier allows many schools, particularly at the primary grades, to benefit from additional time to initiate and complete Math and Reading assessments. This added flexibility supports student success while remaining within assessment spacing guidelines.

Please note the updated timeline:

• i‑Ready testing platform opens: Monday, May 4, 2026
• Assessment window closes: Friday, May 22, 2026

This adjustment provides schools with an additional week to administer i‑Ready Math and Reading tasks and/or complete benchmark testing while maintaining alignment with all established assessment parameters.

Reminder: All benchmark results must be reported no later than Tuesday, May 27, 2026 (the day BEFORE the last day of school).

Action Required:
Please upload your testing schedules no later than Friday, May 1, 2026, using the link below:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0197d161639673828d316277e84177bc

Have questions about Dyslexia or the online course? Click here to submit your question.

OST Fall Grade 3 Scores

• OST scores for the Fall 2025 Grade 3 ELA assessment have been received. Please check Performance Matters and Powerschool for scoring information. It is recommended but not required to add any third graders to RIMPs who did not pass the OST (scored below 700) and were not previously on a RIMP.

• RIMP Training Decks
• i-Ready Cut Scores
• Progress Monitoring Probes (student facing in one file)
• K-3 Important Dates
• SY 25-26 Signature Pages
• 4-6th Grade RIMP Important Dates
• i-Ready School SY 25-26 Diagnostics and Assessment Guidance (Cut Scores for ELA and Math)

As we approach the end of the reporting year, please ensure that all required RIMP components are fully completed and properly closed out for every student currently on a RIMP. Incomplete or missing documentation—including progress monitoring, interventions, and signature pages—may place the school and district at risk for state noncompliance.

Thank you for your continued attention to fidelity and compliance as we work together to support students and meet state expectations.

Updated Math Assessment windows click HERE

Below are optional opportunities for K-8 social studies teachers to participate in. If you'd like further information or how you can implement anything below in your classroom, please reach out to Amanda De La Rosa at amanda.delarosa@clevelandmetroschools.org.

Give your students a powerful, real-world learning experience with Project Penalty Awareness, a dynamic guest speaker program led by professionals from the U.S. Pretrial Services and Probation Office in the Northern District of Ohio.

This interactive session goes beyond the textbook, helping students understand the real consequences of federal drug and firearm offenses through engaging, age-appropriate discussions. Presenters include judges, attorneys, and federal staff who bring authentic perspectives and experiences directly to your classroom.

Designed to support students in making informed decisions, this program connects to social-emotional learning, civic awareness, and real-life application—making it especially impactful for middle school learners.

Why bring this to your classroom?

• Engaging, interactive presentation with real-world relevance
• Supports student decision-making and awareness
• Connects to social studies, SEL, and civic learning
• Opportunity for students to hear directly from professionals in the justice system

Click here to register for this 1 hour session: Project Penalty Awareness – Fill out form

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 10:00 AM - Tue, Jun 16, 5:00 PM EDT

Register Here

Attention middle and high school educators! Here is an opportunity to participate in the Cleveland State University Center for Civics, Culture and Society’s Summer Teacher Institute focused on our nation’s founding documents in honor of the country’s 250th anniversary. The Institutes take place the week of June 8 and June 22, 2026 at the ESC of Northeast Ohio and are led by renowned scholars. Educators who complete the Institute requirements can earn a $3500 stipend. See the registration flyer below. For additional information, contact j.j.paladino@csuohio.edu.