Elementary and Middle School News

📅 Reminders

• Grades K–1 are to administer the Literacy Task Benchmark only.
• Grades 2–3 are to administer the i‑Ready Reading Diagnostic AND the Literacy Task Benchmark.
• HERE is the link to submit Dyslexia Certificate
  
• Click HERE to register for BBF training. (See below)

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.

Click HERE to register.

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

• 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.