CSD Staff Update: June 2025

• June 10th at 7 pm - Board of Education Meeting
• June 11th - Last Student Day
• June 12-13th - Professional Development Day
• June 19th - Juneteenth: Schools and Offices Closed

It's almost time! Download our end of school year sign and get ready to celebrate another fantastic school year. Visit https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ib7mq_l_mRtbIDjqsXQf3RQacniMg2U9?usp=drive_link

• Login to DSC and go to Timesheets application

• Click the PURPLE box that says, “Submit Professional Development Timesheet”

• Submit any timesheets form this year.

• 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.

As we head into the summer months, we want to remind everyone in our school community — staff, students, and families — to take time to prioritize your health and well-being.

Summer is an opportunity to recharge and reflect. It's also a chance to practice self-care, seek support when needed, and explore activities that bring joy and relaxation. Whether it's reading a book, spending time in nature, talking with a friend, or trying something new, every small step matters.

Let’s also remember that support doesn’t end with the school year. The SafeDE Application is your one-stop shop for a range of resources as well as access to a crisis text line. If you have not done so already, we encourage you to download this app (or bookmark your school’s website). If you have questions about the app, please contact Cheri Woodall in the Health and Wellness Division.

Payroll will be switching Data Service Center over to Summer at 8am on June 23rd. You must have ALL timesheets for the 24-25 school year entered into Data Service Center no later than 4:30pm on Friday, June 20th. Once the Data Service Center has been changed to Summer, not all school year time types will be available for entry. Additionally, please do NOT submit any time for Summer until Monday, June 23rd.

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  • EdD Educational Leadership - Dr. Brenda Wynder (bwynder@desu.edu)

  • MEd Educational Leadership & Educational Leadership Adult Ed - (Principal Preparation Program - Dr. Reshid Walker (rxwalker@desu.edu)

  • MA Teaching/ARTC - Dr. Tina Mitchell (tmitchell@desu.edu)

  • MA Equitable Curriculum and Instructional Leadership - Drs. Kristin Brown-Massey (kbrownmassey@desu.edu) and Rachel Juergensen (rjuergensen@desu.edu)

  • Special Education - Dr. Rachel Juergensen (rjuergensen@desu.edu)

  • TESOL/TELL - Dr. Brody Bluemel (bbluemel@desu.edu)

We are thrilled to celebrate Jocovian Butler and Tamika Johnson as the first graduates of the Delaware Department of Education’s Grow Your Own K–12 Para to Teacher Program!

Their hard work, dedication, and passion for education have paved the way, not only for their own professional growth but also as an inspiration for others following the same path. We are so proud of their achievement and truly excited that they have answered the call to become teachers.

Congratulations, Jocovian and Tamika! Your commitment to students and to the future of education is extraordinary. 💛🍎

#GrowYourOwnDE #PowerofWEcsd

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a powerful tool in education—helping us save time, personalize instruction, and spark creativity in the classroom. Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your skills, there are several opportunities available to help you explore how AI can support teaching and learning located in our Continuous Learning Catalog.

As we explore the integration of AI into teaching and learning, we're guided by our Tech CSD Vision for AI: tools must be Safe, Education Focused, and Secure & Private. This means we only recommend AI platforms that provide protected access, are intentionally designed for educational use, and meet all federal and state compliance standards for student and staff data. Every tool we support has been vetted through this lens to ensure it enhances instruction while keeping our community safe and supported.

We’re also happy to announce a newly available AI tool that many staff have already started exploring and meets our above Vision for AI: Google Gemini. Gemini is now accessible for CSD staff and can be found by going to https://gemini.google.com while logged into your CSD Google account.

Colonial is gearing up for our Summer Food Service Program, a federal initiative that funds meals served by nonprofit organizations, school districts and public agencies to children during the summer months. Summer meals will be offered from June 23, 2025 - July 31, 2025 at the following locations: Eisenberg Elementary, Southern Elementary, Rosegate & Surrate Park, Old New Castle Library.