PPS PREPAREDNESS PLAN: RETURN TO LEARN 2020-2021
Portage Public Schools will fulfill our goal of academic success for all students by providing an equitable, safe, and flexible learning environment mindful of social and emotional well-being for the entire school community.
Social-Emotional Health Health & Safety Instructional Rigor
RETURN TO LEARN: THE PROCESS April: Continuity May: Return to May: Return to April: PD for Staff of Learning Plan Learn (RtL) Lead Learn (RtL) & Launch of Developed & Team Assembled Scenarios Drafted Learning Submitted Together June: RtL June: RtL Teams June: RtL Teams June: District Facilitator formed with Researched & Surveys Sent to Onboarding Multiple Drafted Parents & Staff Stakeholders Recommendations July: RtL Teams July: RtL Teams July: RtL Lead Focus Groups Finalized Scenario Teams Finalized Informed Recommendations Phase Structures Revisions
PPS and Michigan Phases Alignment Phase 1-3: Phase 4: Phase 5: PPS Instructional Plan PPS Instructional Plan PPS Instructional Plan In-Person Instruction Elementary In-Person Instruction PPS Virtual Remote Instruction CHOICE: PPS Virtual* Instruction CHOICE: PPS Virtual (*available all year, regardless of Phase) Virtual Remote Instruction In-Person Instruction Secondary PPS Virtual Remote Instruction CHOICE: Virtual In-Building CHOICE: PPS Virtual Instruction Support (*available all year, regardless of Phase) Externally Provided Virtual Remote Externally Provided Virtual Remote Externally Provided Virtual Remote KVIC County Instruction Instruction Instruction Option Y5-5 : Lincoln Learning Y5-5 : Lincoln Learning Y5-5 : Lincoln Learning 6-12: Michigan Virtual 6-12: Michigan Virtual 6-12: Michigan Virtual
Survey and Selection Results Initial Survey Modifications Parent / Student Selections ● Adjusted plans based on July 15, 2020 feedback and concerns Open Selection Window from ● Hybrid phase 4 addressed by Parents, RtL Friday - Monday. ● PPS Virtual for phase 1-4 Teams, teachers, and (*Selection Window remains ● Withdraw from PPS admin. open) ● Modified and identified
Health and Safety Protocols Staff and Student Screening Building Triage and Quarantine Positive COVID test results & Mask Wearing & Mask Breaks Prior to School Day Spaces Contact Tracing
PPS Return to Learn 2020-2021 Choices Young 5- Fifth Grade CHOICE 1: CHOICE 2: FACE-TO-FACE PORTAGE VIRTUAL ● Full-time virtual learning using PPS ● Students attend Monday through Curriculum provided by PPS Teachers Thursday, with Fridays being at home learning ● Maintain strong connection and affiliation with PPS assigned elementary school ● Complete PPS Curriculum with instruction provided by PPS Teachers ● Student remains enrolled in PPS and connected to grade level peers through ● Implement health practices and protocols online collaboration to keep students, families, and staff safe Alternative Choice for Y5-5th : COUNTY VIRTUAL (KVIC) Teacher provided through the county Lincoln Learning (Y5-5) Virtual Access to PPS extracurricular activities
CHOICE 1: FACE-TO-FACE CHOICE 1: FACE-TO-FACE HEALTH & WELLNESS ● Students attend Monday through Thursday, with Fridays being at home CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION learning ● Complete PPS Curriculum with instruction FOOD SERVICE & RECESS provided by PPS Teachers ● Implement health practices and protocols TRANSPORTATION to keep students, families, and staff safe COMMUNICATION
CHOICE 1: FACE-TO-FACE Students attend school all-day, Monday through Thursday; Fridays at home learning Arrival 8:35 & Dismissal 3:40 HEALTH & WELLNESS ● Social and Emotional Health Focus ● Collaboration with the Kalamazoo Health Department ● At-Home Self-Screening for Parents and Students ● Daily Mitigation Strategies Handwashing Schedule ○ Masks for Staff and Students ○ Built in Mask Breaks with Distancing ○ ● Protocols for Students Exhibiting Signs of Illness ● Protocol for Illness Pick Up and Return to School ● Building Triage Area and Quarantine Space ● Cleaning Protocols for School Day and Night Cleanings ● Outside Visitors Prohibited
CHOICE 1: FACE-TO-FACE CHOICE 1: ELEMENTARY FACE-TO-FACE Students attend school all-day, Monday through Thursday; Fridays at home learning CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION ● Complete High Quality PPS Curriculum ● Portage Teachers Provide Instruction ● Daily Schedule ● Attendance Required & Monitored ● Quality Instructional Strategies ● Assessment & Feedback ● Access to Technology & Resources ● Support Services Provided ● Specials/Encore Classes Provided COMMUNICATION ● Skyward Student Information System ● Google Classroom Platform ● Emails, Phone Calls, and Google Meet
CHOICE 1: FACE-TO-FACE CHOICE 1: ELEMENTARY FACE-TO-FACE Students attend school all-day, Monday through Thursday; Fridays at-home learning FOOD SERVICE & RECESS ● Breakfast and/or Lunch in Assigned Area ● Recess in Assigned Area ● Continued Allergy Protocols ● Assigned Staff Member for Lunch & Recess TRANSPORTATION ● At-Home Self-Screening Prior to Arrival at Bus Stop ● Masks Required for Students and Driver ● Hand Sanitizer Before Entrance ● Bus Windows Open, When Feasible ● Cleaning Protocols ● Distancing at Pick-Up, Travel Time, and Drop-Off
CHOICE 2: PORTAGE VIRTUAL CHOICE 2: PORTAGE VIRTUAL ● Full-time virtual learning with PPS CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Curriculum with instruction provided by PPS Teachers ● Maintain strong connection and affiliation TECHNOLOGY & ACCESS with PPS assigned elementary school ● Student remains enrolled in PPS and FOOD SERVICE connected to grade level peers through online collaboration COMMUNICATION
COMPARISON OF VIRTUAL CHOICES THE SPRING LEARNING TOGETHER 20-21 PPS VIRTUAL (CONTINUITY OF LEARNING) Student participation was optional Student participation is required Blend of live instruction learning using the PPS Curriculum Mainly pre-recorded, use of IXL, and self-paced learning and digital tools specific to standards Increased accountability through assignments, grading, Low accountability and schedule One platform for delivery of instruction, assignments, and Multiple communications, links, and platforms communications Targeted instruction using scope and sequence of PPS Emergency learning curriculum Limited assessment and feedback Ongoing assessment and personalized feedback
CHOICE 2: PORTAGE VIRTUAL Students attend virtually, Monday through Thursday; Friday am only CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION ● Complete High Quality PPS Curriculum ● Portage Teachers Provide Instruction ● Daily Schedule ● Attendance Required & Monitored ● Quality Instructional Strategies ● Assessment & Feedback ● Access to Technology & Resources ● Support Services ● Specials/Encore Classes Provided TECHNOLOGY & ACCESS Electronic Device Required ● Internet Access Needed ●
CHOICE 2: PORTAGE VIRTUAL Students attend virtually, Monday through Thursday; Friday am only FOOD SERVICE Food Service Available ● COMMUNICATION Skyward Student Information System ● Google Classroom Platform ● Email Responded to within 24 hours ● Teacher/Student/Parent Meetings as Needed ● Check In Phone Calls/ Google Meet Calls as ● Needed
PPS Return to Learn 2020-2021 Options Sixth Grade - Twelfth Grade ALL STUDENTS: CHOICE: PPS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION IN-BUILDING SUPPORT ● Full-time virtual learning ● Students have the choice to be in the school ● Live lessons and teacher directed work building while participating in virtual instruction Monday through Thursday Monday through Thursday ● Time to complete assigned work ● Transportation via PPS busing independently on Friday ● Wi-FI and Internet Access ● Complete PPS Curriculum with instruction provided by PPS Teachers ● Supports for academic and social-emotional ● Virtual learning follows school bell schedule needs ● Access to PPS extracurricular activities Alternative Choice for 6th-12th : COUNTY VIRTUAL (KVIC) Teacher provided through the county Michigan Virtual (6-12) Virtual Curriculum Access to PPS extracurricular activities
All Students : PPS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION All Students: CHOICE 1: PPS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION FACE-TO-FACE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION ● Full-time virtual learning COMMUNICATION ● Live lessons and teacher directed work Monday through Friday FOOD SERVICE ● Time to complete assigned work independently on Friday EXTRACURRICULAR & ATHLETICS ● Complete PPS Curriculum with instruction provided by PPS Teachers TECHNOLOGY & ACCESS ● Virtual learning follows school bell schedule ● Access to PPS extracurricular activities HEALTH & WELLNESS
All Students: PPS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION CHOICE 1: ELEMENTARY FACE-TO-FACE Students attend virtually , Monday through Friday CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION ● Complete High Quality PPS Curriculum ● Portage Teachers Provide Instruction ● Daily Schedule ● Online Attendance Required & Monitored ● Quality Instructional Strategies ● Assessment & Feedback ● Access to Technology & Resources ● Support Services Provided ● Specials/Encore Classes Provided COMMUNICATION ● Skyward Student Information System ● Google Classroom Platform ● Emails, Phone Calls, and Google Meet
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