Superintendent's Bi-Weekly Report to the Board of Education

Link to Ingham County Common Calendars

The school year calendar is a negotiated topic with our teachers’ union. While we are in negotiations, we want to provide you with the Ingham County Common Calendar that shows winter break and spring break weeks through 2027-28. ELPS often has the Friday before spring break off, but that day is negotiated as part of the calendar. Here is a link to the Ingham County Common Calendar: https://www.inghamisd.org/thelatest/public-information-and-reports/common-calendar/

February 14 Professional Learning Recap

Our most recent day of professional learning for staff was held on Friday, February 14, 2025. Here is a highlight of some of the courses we offered in the morning: MoveMindfully: Introduction to Mindfulness, Movement, and Social-Emotional Learning Trauma and an Introduction to the Neurosequential Model in EducationAED/CPR TrainingEmpowering Success: An Overview of Special Education Maximizing Potential: Navigating and Implementing Unique Learning Systems School AI Training for Teachers (District Pilot) Restorative MindsetUnderstanding the ELPS Religious and Cultural CalendarWhen Bias Gets in the Way: How to Recognize and Address Barriers to Supporting LGBTQ+ Students and Families

Upcoming Dates to Know

March 4, 6 (and 11 for elementary only) – ½ day of school for conferences
March 7 – No school for students – Staff Professional Learning Day #4
March 21 – 28 – No school – Spring Break
April 25 – No school – Staff Professional Learning Day #5 (last one)