Newsletter
The TransACT Communicator: Issue 3, Volume 4 - May 2010 Edition
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Service in Action
TransACT Federal Updates: ESEA Reauthorization
Stay current and up-to-date with federal updates by subscribing to the TransACT Federal Updates blog. This past month we attended Brustein and Manasevit's Annual Spring Conference in Washington D.C. where the session on ESEA Reauthorization was standing room only. To learn more about when ESEA Reauthorization will happen and what it will look like visit and subscribe to: blog.transact.com.
We've got you covered for ESEA Reauthorization! Within 90-days of reauthorization, legally-reviewed updates to the English versions of the TransACT ESEA/NCLB Parent Notifications will be available for immediate use. Translations will follow shortly thereafter. For more information or to add the ESEA/NCLB Parent Notices to your existing subscription contact us at: support@transact.com or (425) 977-2100.
Know Before You Go! 5 Essential Forms for Success
Before you turn out the lights and head out the door for a well deserved summer break, take 5 minutes to review the 5 forms that will make your life easier when you return. This list of documents will prepare you for a successful start of the year in 2010 – 2011.
- Registration Forms (4 Versions)
- Welcome to Our School Parent Letter
- Home Language Survey
- Notice of English Language Development Program Placement
- Annual Parent Notice, Right to Request Teacher Qualifications
Update: New Collection – Section 504-OCR Essentials
Train your staff and keep your district in compliance with the Office for Civil Rights with the new Section 504-OCR Essentials. This latest addition to the TransACT collections will train you and your staff through a series of comprehensive and situational RoadMaps that provide proper documentation.
This collection will be available late-summer 2010. If you would like further information about this collection, please contact Emily Passovoy: (425) 977-2118 or emily@transact.com.
Customer Interest
My TransACT Rewards: Campus Starter Kits
Creating more value for you, one year at a time. Now when you activate your district's rewards account, you will have the option to send personalized Campus Starter Kits to all the schools in your district.
Each starter kit includes:
- Personalized Office Sign
- TransACT Training Toolkit flyer
- TransACT Registration Cards
Getting started is easy. After you register your account, follow the instructions on the following screen. Simply download the excel sheet and email your completed campus directory to rewards@transact.com.
All campus kits will be sent to the account activator between June and August 2010.
What are you waiting for? Activate your rewards account today to take advantage of all the great rewards!
Early Renewal
Why renew your TransACT subscription early? Here are the top 3 reasons why:
- Lock in your 2010 renewal rate for 2011.
- Guarantee consistent communication and compliance to all students and parents, in a language they understand.
- Better rewards!
Renewing early makes sense. Contact your Account Manager today to learn how to renew your 2010 subscription and lock in your current rate for 2011.
TransACT Customer Care:
support@transact.com
425.977.2100
Live Help
Fall Planning: TransACT Training Toolkit
During your back-to-school planning, we have one resource that will save you time, the TransACT Training Toolkit. This 10-minute training toolkit will give your staff a quick introduction to TransACT and have them registered for their own username and password in less than 60-seconds.
How do you get the toolkit? It's always available as a free download in the TransACT Compliance and Communication Center. Login today and click on the "TransACT Training Toolkit" button on your welcome page. If you want a hard copy of the materials to pass around to your staff, hard copy Toolkits are available for a nominal fee. To purchase a hard copy toolkit, visit: http://www.transact.com/toolkit/order/
Want more information? Contact your Account Manager to find out how you can become a TransACT trainer in your district.
TransACT Customer Care:
support@transact.com
425.977.2100
Live Help
TransACT Cook-off Competition
Introducing the first TransACT Cookbook and cook-off competition! Submit your favorite recipe and be automatically entered in the competition for a chance to win a free trip to Seattle during Summer 2011 for the ultimate cook-off.
Every staff member is eligible to participate in the Cookbook and cook-off competition. All recipes must be submitted by December 31, 2010 to be eligible for the 2011 cook-off challenge. The TransACT Cookbook will be available for purchase in Spring 2011.
Let the competition begin!! All recipes submitted will be entered in the following categories: Breakfast, Entrée and Dessert. When you are ready to submit your recipe, email a word document (or similar) to: cookbook@transact.com.
When you submit your recipe:
- Please note what country your recipe comes from.
- Please add the category you would like your recipe to be placed in; Breakfast, Entrée or Dinner.
- Please only submit 1 recipe per category. If you submit more than 1 per category, the first one receive will be the one entered in the competition.
- If you would like to submit your recipe in a language other than English, we encourage you to do so, but it must also be submitted with an English version.
- Deadline: All recipes must be submitted by December 31, 2010 to be included in this year's cookbook and to be entered in the cook-off competition.
Want to get your students involved? The top recipe submitted by a classroom (teacher and students must be involved) in each of the categories will receive a deluxe pizza party on the day of their choice. Please submit the recipe with "Classroom Recipe Entry" in the subject.
Ready to submit your lucky recipe or have additional questions? Email them to: cookbook@transact.com. Good luck!
Featured GenEd Parent Notices
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Weekly Academic Progress Report: This form includes information for parents regarding the progress their child is making in school for a given week. The report includes progress on attendance, assignment completion, and grade for the week.
- Notice of Student At-Risk: This notice alerts a parent/guardian that their child is academically at-risk and may need to repeat a grade level or certain classes. The notice establishes a date and time for a meeting with school staff to discuss their child's progress and possible actions.