Face shields may be worn but are not considered an adequate substitute for face masks, according to CDC guidelines. Teachers will provide intervention or enrichment as needed. Does my child have to complete district and/or state assessments? The borrower is responsible for ensuring the hotspot is not damaged, lost, or stolen. By taking an âasset-based mindsetâ, teachers can nurture two-way partnerships with Use the provided supplies to spray desks, chairs, and any common materials that are needed before new students transition into the room. Virtual Learning Academy will be taught by Pickerington School teachers. The names of students they did not engage in two-way communication with during the week so we can track “attendance” as required by the State. If monitoring in the cafeteria, insure that students are sitting in designated areas. Flexible Learning is a set of educational philosophies and systems, concerned with providing learners with increased choice, convenience, and personalisation to suit the learner. The district will also periodically update the Board of Education and the community on the numbers of COVID-19 incidents/cases in the district. The goal of Beaumont ISD is to ensure the continuity of instruction during the district closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Flexible Learning 2.0 plan also gives greater detail for what instruction will look like, what safety precautions the district is taking and what are the expectations for students, staff and parents. The flexible learning moulds the learner to plan their activities according to their interest and enthusiasm. to address needs that arise along the way. There may be a staggered release at the end of the school day. Currently based on homeschool rules, students would be able to attend extracurricular activities, Virtual Learning Academy students would only be permitted to attend after school events, not classes, within normal school hours. Follow the syllabus and monitor the progress of your child. If your student is currently a 4th grader or 5th grader, as long as there are spaces available, he/she would be re-invited to Gateway. A return to school will look very different. Seniors will still have access to senior pass (flash in/flash out). Virtual Instruction will be held through synchronous live instruction or through Google Meet. Once the students are identified for the KLIP program, those students will attend school on two full days as scheduled by their cohort in infinite campus. Classroom teachers in grades K-8 (with the exception of grades 7 / 8 electives) are working in the VLA 100%. Students have flexibility in their schedule to complete learning tasks within the day. Parents should notify the transportation office if their student intends to utilize an alternative transportation method other than district-provided transportation. Pickerington, Ohio 43147 In some cases, due to staffing availability, students had to be shared among buildings to fill a class. Monitor hallways and common areas to ensure students are reporting immediately to class and are not congregating in the hallways or common areas. Support the Grade Band Instructional Models through Teacher Based Teams, Use the provided supplies to spray desks, chairs, and any common materials as needed. Traditional attendance will be taken during face-to-face on learning days. Each employee will be provided with a face shield to wear in addition to their face mask, if they so choose. Kindergarten student device distribution is still being determined. The remaining days of the week will be virtual learning days. Yes. Can the Hybrid Model Be Every Other Week Versus Mixing Up the Days Within the Week? More grab and go items will be available at some buildings, with limited choices. Prepare to shift between delivery models at any time due to COVID-19. Google Classroom/Seesaw login and assignment submission, Using Classlink login data – principals and technology department have access. Teachers will post all assignments through SeeSaw. No. The learning environment may impact service options available through an IEP or 504 as well as services for EL and gifted students, among others. Finally the study concludes that flexible learning in classroom helps to promote quality education. Follow the posted guidelines and read all signage whenever entering the building. Not everything requires grading. Hotspots must be returned to Pickerington Schools at the end of the renewal period, upon the request of district administration, or upon withdrawal from the district. Grading should focus on the continuation of learning and prioritize the connectedness and care for students and staff. Work with custodian staff to determine the process for cleaning tables and benches/chairs in the cafeteria. Work with the Department of Teaching and Learning and Instructional Technology to deliver a consistent message across all buildings. Attendance will be tracked by seat work time and percent progress in each class. Avoid, when possible, placing students into physical groups where they have to come in close contact. Also JH students can take the following high school courses if they have met the conditions needed: Utilize the PLSD Parent University for support with technology, curriculum or social emotional resources. Create rational procedures for use of facilities, transportation, child nutrition, and student activities, We will continue to follow guidance by ODH, ODE, OHSAA, and health departments, All students and families will have access to quality educational materials that align to State standards and the supports and equipment needed to successfully access those materials, Students will have access to meaningful/high-quality educational materials. Yes services and accommodations will be provided in the Hybrid Model. Traditional attendance will be taken during face to face learning days. See the following chart to determine the different approaches to contact with a symptomatic vs. asymptomatic individual: Note: This is irrespective of whether the person with COVID-19 or the contact was wearing a cloth face covering or whether the contact was wearing respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE). We additionally have many teachers who already have Google Classroom set up for their courses. The district reserves the right to loan devices to any student who shows a need. Students will have access to meaningful/high-quality educational materials that align to State standards. The general framework is typically one whole group Google Meet a week, up to two small group sessions, and individual check-ins as appropriate. er Sub. The coronavirus remains with us, and Ohio will likely not return to normalcy until there is a vaccine or a cure. Students will be enrolled in at least five courses to be considered full-time. TBTs will determine formative assessments. Additionally, offering a course is always contingent on enrollment and available staffing. Grades K-5 will utilize Seesaw and the current curriculum frameworks and complete and submit assignments. Provide clear expectations for grading criteria of learning standards. 4. The programming is self-paced; however, students must maintain appropriate progress in each course. What Would Instruction Look Like? Monitor students entering the buildings in the morning and exiting the building in the afternoon. Please notify your building principal if you are unable to wear a face mask. 2019-20 Flexible Learning/E-Learning Plan E-Learning Day refers specifically to weather-driven closing days where classes are held on-line and learning is continued with the support of classroom teachers and in collaboration with teachers and other students. Meticulously documenting the best efforts possible being made under the current emergency conditions with regard to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans and EL plans. In particular, flexible learning provides learners with choices about where, when, and how learning occurs. How Does the Hybrid Model Compare to the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) in Terms of Instruction for English Learners (EL)? If We Move Levels, Will It Be the Entire District or an Individual Building? Students will use new touchless scanners for food purchases, which have replaced all pin pads. No, students are still tied to their home school. Teachers will use a lesson plan template selected by T&L on which they will share instruction and assignments with students and parents. Utilize the Grade Band Instructional Models through Teacher Based Teams, Middle School/Junior High School Instructional Model. Examples – Lab work in science classes, introduction to technology tools, diagnostic and summative assessment, teacher-led instruction, intervention and/or enrichment with the teacher. Please see the, Commonly touched items will be disinfected, Hand sanitizer and soap dispensers will be checked for daily use, Buses will be cleaned in preparation for the morning route, High traffic touch points will be cleaned numerous times throughout the day, Hand sanitizing stations and soap dispensers will be refilled as needed, Buses will be cleaned in preparation for the afternoon routes, Areas used for extracurricular activities will also be cleaned after usage. Some IEPs may need to be amended if the IEP indicates a daily time that is not able to be met face to face, other options may include providing virtual and face to face services. This would not count as gifted services and your child would not have a WEP (written education plan) or a WAP (written acceleration plan). Discussing remote learning experiences and needs and communicating these with our staff. All students and families will have access to quality educational materials and to the supports needed to successfully access those materials. Ensure that all students have access to WIFI – if not direct them to the PLSD Every-1 Connected Program. 2. Any changes to the plan or district wide updates will come from the Superintendent’s Office and the Public Relations Department. Teachers will host Meets’ with the whole class, small group, and individual students. We need to value the time we have in front of students and make sure we are using that time to the best of our abilities. Teachers should consider that online activities need to be self-directed, as teacher availability is limited through the four days of face-to-face instruction. What Is the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA)? This is a secure Staff Intranet content page and cannot be viewed by the public. Provide your students with a water bottle (non-glass) as water fountains will not be available for use. Take some time before school starts and practice with your students wearing a mask. One teacher on the team should make a copy of the template and share it with each teacher on the team, Each teacher will add lessons for the week, Each teacher will post the template in his/her Google Classroom (VIEW ONLY). Sample Flexibility Plan for Beginners Stretching the bodyâs muscles provides freedom of movement to do the things you need to do and the things you like to do. Ensure that proper signage is installed in hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, and common areas. Students will have the opportunity to interact virtually with teachers during Wednesday afternoons. If certain supplies/equipment must be shared, then it will be cleaned in between student uses. Teachers will create a “Welcome Video” that will give students an overview of the expectations for the hybrid model, including how to navigate Google Classroom and to explain the online and on-site classroom routines. It is recommended that teachers work in their grade level/content area TBTs to create virtual lessons and videos. This will not look like a traditional day. Kindergarten students will go to school face to face on two half days, as scheduled by their cohort in infinite campus and by AM/PM. Improve airflow in the clinic (Air Purifiers). The latest information on the number of positive, probable and quarantined cases can be found on our COVID-19 Dashboards page. Gateway services will still be offered in the hybrid model. Flexible Learning Plan. Setting sensible time limits for students’ technology use. Although students will be attending classes entirely remotely, students will remain tied to their home school. Will My Child Have a Teacher From Their Home School? Post appropriate health and safety signage around the building (hand washing, symptoms of COVID19, etc). Conduct a wellness check including temperature prior to reporting for work. Grading procedures are consistent with a traditional grading system. For example, elementary students will need more frequent support and scaffolding with foundational skills compared to a high school student that can work more independently and self-paced. While we understand that a particular cohort (assigned learning group) might work better with a parent’s work schedule, we simply do not have the ability to accommodate requests to change a student’s cohort. Brief interactions are less likely to result in transmission; however, symptoms and the type of interaction (e.g., did the infected person cough directly into the face of the exposed individual) remain important. New expectations and processes will be put in place to improve: Staff members in a building that is closed in consultation with the local health department(s) will work from home, Staff members in the other buildings that remain open would be expected to report to school during their normal work hours, unless determined otherwise by the Superintendent or Human Resources Director, This change could be an immediate change depending on orders from the local health department(s), Families are encouraged to develop a plan for their families if this status level would need to be implemented, Red Status Level would result from an executive order from the governor, the Ohio Department of Health, local health department(s) or the superintendent, Virtual learning would be instituted to provide a consistent delivery of educational content to students. Some students with intensive and complex special educational needs may attend school four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday), a team meeting will be held to determine their placement. that could not be solved during the week. Collaborate with colleagues (Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Librarians, etc.) Students and Staff have access to the PLSD Every-1 Connected Program with 200 hotspots. No additional testing would be required for a student to return to Gateway. How and How Often Will the District Re-Evaluate Status Levels? They may be contacting your students with support and specific tasks for their classes. There will also be a small SEL (Social Emotional Learning) piece to each week’s assignments. 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