Memphis City Schools - Curriculum and Instruction
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'First Steps to Excellence'
New Teacher Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

MCS Overview (pdf)

Welcome Letter from Dr. Alfred Hall, Chief Academic Officer
Welcome Letter from Aubrey Bond, Executive Director NCLB/Accountability
Welcome Letter from Memphis Education Association (MEA)
Memphis City Schools Vision, Mission, Goals and Core Beliefs                                    
A Brief History of MCS
Board of Commissioners by District
Academic Superintendents by Area
Common Characteristics and Best Practices of High Quality Schools
MCS Administrative Directory
MCS Directory of Schools


Dates & Calendars (pdf)

2008 – 2009 Memphis City Schools Calendar


Employment Information (pdf)

Human Resources Staff and Quick Reference Guide
Compensation and Benefits
Understanding Your Pay Information
What New and Veteran Teachers Need to Know about Sexual Harassment
Employee Assistance Program
Conflict of Interest Policy
Smart Find Express System for Absences
 Who at MEA Can Answer Your Questions?


Professional Development (pdf)

Welcome Letter from Myra Whitney, Associate Superintendent of C & I
Tennessee Framework for Evaluation and Professional Growth
Diversity Training and Development
Registration using Professional Development Online (PDO)
School Library Media Programs and Professional Services
Beginning the First Year of Teaching – Quality Teaching
Study Skillful Teaching Course Information


Curriculum and Instruction (pdf)

Curriculum and Instruction District Support Staff by Content Areas
National Staff Development Council Standards
Learning Village – Lesson Plans
Memphis City Schools Instructional Delivery Model - Lesson Design


For additional information visit the MCS Website: http://www.mcsk12.net

Click here to download the complete handbook:
First Steps to Excellence Complete New Teacher Handbook (pdf)

 
 
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