Opening Up School Plan Fall 2020 Board Presentation July 23, 2020 - Revised
Agenda Review of Guiding Principles and Adopted Plan ● Distance Learning Recommendation ● Safety ● SB 98 Distance Learning Standards ● Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan ● Schedule Update ● Staff and Parent Surveys ● Professional Development Plan ● Technology ● Next Steps ● Questions ●
Our Why Health Equity & Safety Social- Emotional Academics
Opening Up Schools Plan Based on health conditions and guidance from the CDC, County ● Health Officer Traditional Model: When health conditions allow ● Blended/Hybrid Learning Model : To accommodate the four pillars: ● Physical distancing, Limit large gatherings, face coverings, health/hygiene ○ Distance Learning: When health conditions require ● Connections Distance Learning Model : Optional full-time DL ● Supports students and families with health/medical reasons who cannot or ○ do not feel comfortable returning to in-person blended learning program
What is Informing Our Plan State/CDE guidelines & legislation ● SB 98; CA Distance Learning Standards ○ Local Health Department Orders ● Pandemic Recovery Framework [SMCOE]- Updated July 21 ○ Opening Up Schools Committee ● Staff and Family Surveys ● Board Direction ●
Five Elements of the State’s School Pandemic Plan 1. Safe in-person school, based on local health data 2. Mask requirements 3. Physical distancing and other adaptations 4. Regular testing and dedicated contact tracing 5. Rigorous distance learning
Plan in June: Two Schedules for for Fall Hybrid Learning Model Full Distance Learning Model (Connections) Learning time at school and ● learning time at home Families opt in for the entire year ● Structured by student needs by Independent program following ● ● grade level span grade level standards Allows for At-Home Learning / ● Assigned teacher providing ● Intervention and Teacher daily/weekly instruction Planning Grading and report cards ● Students with urgent learning ● Attendance requirements ● needs will receive additional Multi-age classes ● support Optional in-person opportunities ●
Connections Distance Learning Program Full-time optional distance learning model for the entire year ● The Connections classes will remain together all year even if all ● students are able to return to school full time based on health orders. Grades K - 8 (Consider postponement of 6-8 if all in DL) ● Intended for students who cannot return to in-person learning due ● to health concerns Limited to core instruction ● Multi-age classes ● Extended registration to July 26 ●
Why Are We Proposing Distance Learning? In June, the Board adopted the Opening Up Schools Plan with input ● from stakeholders taking into account local health conditions at the time. The hybrid/blended schedule was planned for the fall. ● We planned to monitor local health data and update the board and ● community at the August 6 board meeting. The last several weeks have seen rising cases across San Mateo County ● and our surrounding counties.
Why Are We Proposing Distance Learning? Without rapid testing and tracing, it is not operationally realistic to open ● with a consistent educational program with the likelihood of frequent class/school closures due to cases/contacts of students and staff. Employees are at the center; in order to perform at optimal levels, they ● need to feel that health conditions are safer and need to plan now for their approach to teaching and learning A significant number of families are not comfortable with returning to ● campuses and prefer to start with Distance Learning When conditions improve we will recommend moving to in-person ● instruction to the extent possible.
San Mateo County COVID-19 Metrics Total Number of Cases in County Continues to Rise Daily number of cases includes significant spikes: the curve is NOT flattening Rates per 100K population also continue to rise- Currently at 133.9 per 100K Rates over 100 per 100K are subject to State Monitoring List
Criteria for School/Class Closures After Reopening for In-Person Instruction Schools should consult with a Public Health Officer Prior to Opening ● A classroom cohort goes home for distance learning when there is a ● confirmed case A school goes home when multiple cohorts have cases or >5% of the ● school is positive (2 or more classes or many in one class) A district closes all schools and moves to distance learning if 25% of ● their schools are closed within a 14-day period (2 school sites in SCSD) Governor’s Pandemic Plan for Learning and Safe Schools [SB 98]
Response Health Protocols Any person with temp. above 100.4 ℉ , or with symptoms Monitored isolation room/space awaiting parent pick up ● Quarantined at home for 14 days ● Can return sooner with medical clearance ● District Nurse can be at any school, as needed Communication plan for staff and school community County Health Officer/Local Health Officials/CDPH Framework conduct contact tracing consult for school closures & in-person re-opening Once re-opened to in-person instruction, schools should increase testing of staff as lab testing capacity allows
Prevention Health Protocols ● Stay home if sick or have ● Educate school any symptoms community in current best practices ● On-campus protocols ● Respond to suspected ● Deep cleaning & school community contacts, disinfection infections ● Screen all people coming on campus: ● Adapt to evolving best At Home Health practices and circumstance ● Screenings and as-needed temperature checks for Students Temperature and ● Symptom Checks for Visitors
PPE Supplies Hand Sanitizer & Sanitizer Stations ● Disinfectant & Disinfecting Wipes ● Electrostatic Sprayers ● Masks & Face Shields ● Plexiglass Partitions ● Additional Handwashing Stations for Outdoor Learning ● No-Touch Thermometers ● Gloves ● Covid-19 Related Signage (Posters & Floor Decals) ●
SB 98 Distance Learning Standards
SB 98 - Parameters for Distance Learning Daily Live Interactions with Teachers ● Minimum Instructional Minutes ● No set requirement for live instruction ● Student Attendance ● Serving Students in Need ● Preventing Disengagement ● Checking Families’ Connectivity Reference Links ● Weekly Engagement Records ● Cal Matters ● Quick Guide Full Text ●
Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (Replacing the Local Control Accountability Plan for 2020-2021)
Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP) Stakeholder Engagement ● Continuity of Learning - In Person Instructional Offerings ● Continuity of Learning - Distance Learning Program ● Mental Health and Social and Emotional Well Being ● Pupil Engagement and Outreach ● Pupil Learning Loss ● School Nutrition ● Increased or Improved Services for English Learners, pupils with ● exceptional needs, foster care, and homeless SMCOE Summary of LCP ● State LCP Draft Template ●
Schedule Update
Distance Learning Schedule Students will receive a class schedule that will work for both ● in-person instruction and distance learning. Students and teachers will follow a consistent “bell schedule”. ● Students will receive letter grades in middle school. ● Staff will communicate common expectations for assigning work, ● live instruction and providing feedback developed in consultation with SCTA. Teachers will receive training in order to access and use ● the best tech tools for instruction
Continued... Students will receive devices and connectivity so that every child ● can participate in distance learning. Students will receive daily live interaction with teachers and other ● students. Students will receive class assignments that are rigorous and ● equivalent to in-person instruction. School will provide targeted supports and interventions for English ● learners and special education students. Governor’s Pandemic Plan for Learning and Safe Schools [SB 98]
Student Supports During Distance Learning Focus on Social and Emotional Needs of Students ● Orientations for New Staff and Students ● WiFi/Technology Support ● Academic support for students in programs and with specific ● academic needs Mental health services and supports ● Food Service - Lunch ● PE and Electives ●
Transition to In-Person Learning Pending New Health Criteria ● Opening Up Schools Committee Engagement ● Students follow the same class schedule ● Connections Classes remain in Distance Learning ● Students participate in small group orientation in order to learn safety ● protocols when returning to schools Students will be phased to in-person instruction gradually ● Possible waiver for small group target support ● Governor’s Pandemic Plan for Learning and Safe Schools [SB 98]
Staff and Parent Surveys
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