Hawthorn District 73 October 15, 2020 One District, One Mission - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Hawthorn District 73 October 15, 2020

One District, One Mission “ Inspire all students to embrace learning in an ever-changing world.”

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● Prioritize health and safety ● Ensure a smooth transition back to in-person schooling for all students, staff, and families. District 73 ● Prepare for multiple scenarios ● Remain nimble and fl flexible , acting in Goals for accordance with guidelines from the Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Department Reopening Schools of Public Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ● Provide a remote learning option for families uncomfortable sending their child(ren) to school for in-person learning. ● Promote collective responsibility and kindness throughout the Hawthorn community.

Potential District 73 Return to In-Person Learning Plan Foundational Understandings ● A 100% return to in-person learning will not occur until there is broad access to a safe and effective vaccine, a highly effective treatment and/or when there are no new cases over a sustained period of time (Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan). ● Plans will be subject to change based on local health conditions and revised guidance provided through ISBE, IDPH and LCHD. ● Families opting for remote learning will continue to have that option throughout the pandemic. ● We will need to be prepared to move back and forth between remote, hybrid and in-person based on local health conditions and staffing availability.

Tentative Phase-in Timeline October 26: Early Childhood Students Return to Learning (Hybrid Model) November 9: Pre-K Students and K-2 Students in Self-Contained Special Education Return to Learning (Hybrid Model) November 12: Board Update (Hybrid Model Outlined for All K-2 Students and 3-8 Students in Self-Contained Special Education) November 30: All K-2 Students and 3-8 Students in Self-Contained Special Education Return to Learning (Hybrid Model) December 10: Board Update (Hybrid Model Outlined for All 3-8 Students) January 4: All 3-8 Grade Return to Learning (Hybrid Model)

Next Phase Planning Metrics ● Virtual: All learning is remote for all learners as community spread is substantial. ● Hybrid: Some learning can and should occur in-person based on student need while minimizing risk as community spread is moderate. ● Full In-Person: All learning can occur in-person as community spread is minimal. Decisions are made in consultation with the health department. Full in-person learning for all can only take place when restrictions are lifted (6 feet social distancing).

ISBE and IDPH Guidance | Planning | Instruction Recommendations | Health and Safety Protocols | ● Districts must prepare for an alternative structure to in-person learning for students with elevated health risks. ● Districts must plan for a return to remote instruction pending a resurgence of the virus. ● Districts must follow IDPH guidelines for Phase 4. These include: ○ Requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks; ○ Prohibiting more than 50 individuals from gathering in one space; ○ Requiring that social distancing (6 feet) be observed, including on buses; ○ Requiring that schools conduct symptom screenings , or require that individuals self-certify that they are free of symptoms before entering school buildings; and ○ Requiring an increase in schoolwide cleaning and disinfection .

District 73 Recommended Learning Models Full Remote Learning ● Continue with current schedule ● Attend all school days remotely with current teacher(s) Hybrid Learning ● Continue with current schedule ● Attend two school days per week in-person with current teacher(s) ● Attend three school days per week remotely with current teacher(s) Students participating in hybrid learning are assigned to one of two cohorts. Each cohort attends school on different days to limit the number of in-person students on campus.

District 73 Remote and Hybrid Learning ● All students continue learning with their current teacher(s) and peers. ● All students continue to follow their current instructional schedule. ● Remote learners continue to use Zoom to access live streamed instruction. ● Hybrid learners attend school in-person two days, and remotely use Zoom to access live streamed instruction three days during a typical school week. ○ In grades K-2, students attend school in-person on either M/T or Th/F. ○ In early childhood and pre-kindergarten, students attend school in-person on either M/W or T/F. ● Classroom communities, robust instruction, and access to special programs or services are maintained for both remote and hybrid learners. ● Teachers use instructional practices that mirror those in full remote learning to maintain social distancing to the greatest extent possible, avoid sharing materials, and ensure high levels of learning for all students.

District 73 Hybrid Learning ● Class sizes are dependent upon student enrollment numbers and square footage per classroom, with an estimated maximum of 9-15 students per class. ● Classroom seating will be configured with maximum allowable space (6 feet) in between students. ● Some classes may be moved to larger rooms or settings to accommodate the number of students per class. ● Operational adjustments include: ○ Enhanced health and safety protocols ○ Enhanced schoolwide cleaning and disinfecting protocols ○ Preventative procedural changes

Hybrid Learning Remote Learning Delivery Model 10 min Staggered Arrival & Health/Wellness Transition 15 min. Class Meeting /Large Group Time Synchronous (Live Streaming) 45 min Choice Time Asynchronous (SeeSaw) 5 min Health/Wellness Break 15 min Snack Time Synchronous (Live Streaming) 5 min Health/Wellness Break 20 min Small Group Time Synchronous (Live Streaming) 5 min Health/Wellness Break 20 min. Gross Motor Time Asynchronous (SeeSaw) 10 min. Health/Wellness & Staggered Dismissal Transition

Morning Meeting 30 minutes English Language Arts 40 minutes ELA Groups 30 minutes ELA Pods 20 minutes Math 40 minutes Math Groups 30 minutes Math Pods 20 minutes Science or Social Studies 30 minutes Art, Music, or Second Step 30 minutes Physical Education 30 minutes

● Students follow their current schedule with their current teacher(s). ● Instructional supports and services are provided within our EC, Pre-K, and K-2 self-contained classrooms to the greatest extent possible. ● While on campus, students in K-2 self-contained special education classes participate remotely in any general education classes. ● Pending the approval of plans to transition additional students and programs on-campus, students may participate in general education classes in-person. ● Breaks provide time for additional health and safety measures. ● Teachers use instructional plans practices that mirror those in full remote learning to maintain social distancing, avoid sharing materials, and ensure high levels of learning for all students.

EC and PreK K-2 Self-Contained Special Education Remote Art and music activities are Art, Music, and P.E. are delivered Learners delivered asynchronously and/or synchronously (status quo). synchronously throughout the day (status quo). Gross motor activities are delivered asynchronously (status quo). In-Person Art and music activities are 11/9 - Art, Music, and P.E. are delivered Learners delivered in-person throughout the synchronously (status quo) while day. students are on campus. Gross motor activities are delivered Students may join their homeroom in-person; students participate classes for in-person instruction, either outdoors or in the gym. pending approval of future transition plans.

● Completion of a COVID-19 self-screener is required for all staff and students prior to arriving at school or District offices. ● Verification of self-certification for all staff and students is completed prior to entry into any facility. ● Face coverings are required to be worn by all individuals while inside district schools and facilities. ● PPE supplies, including masks, face shields, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant are provided to staff. ● Social distancing is required as much as possible in all areas. ● No gatherings of 50 or more individuals in one space. ● Buses adhere to 6 feet social distancing.

● Nonessential visitors, volunteers, and activities involving external groups are not permitted on campus. ● All essential visitors (bus drivers, contractors, district administration, etc.) complete a Symptoms Screening Survey upon arrival. Accurate records of all visitors are maintained for contact tracing purposes. ● Essential visitors to facilities have restricted access. ● Multiple safety training modules were completed by staff. ● All facilities have an isolated waiting room reserved for individuals demonstrating COVID-19 symptoms during the course of the school day.