Prince George’s County Public Schools Reopening Plan August 2020 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org
Prince George’s County Board of Education Alvin Thornton, Ph.D., Chair Edward Burroughs III, Vice Chair David Murray, District 1 Joshua M. Thomas, District 2 Pamela Boozer-Strother, District 3 Bryan M. Swann, District 4 Raaheela Ahmed, District 5 Belinda Queen, District 6 K. Alexander Wallace, District 7 Sonya Williams, District 9 Paul Monteiro Sandra D. Shephard Curtis Valentine, M.P.P. Ninah Jackson, Student Board Member Monica E. Goldson, Ed.D., Secretary/Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 2
Development of Reopening Plan Summer 2020 June July July July July 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 June 2020 July 6-7 July 8-15 July 17 July 24 Survey conducted Draft of External Final draft Reopening with students, Reopening Plan Stakeholders’ review completed Plan released parents and staff completed and and discussions, and shared July 22 revisions made input provided with PGCPS June 18-July 3 Reopening community Internal July 8 Plan finalized Stakeholders’ Initial meeting review, with External discussions, Stakeholders feedback and development of Reopening Plan PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 3
Internal Committee • Accountability • Financial Services • Associate Superintendents • Food Services • Athletic Director • Human Resources • Budget Analysts • Instructional Technology • College Readiness and Support • Communications • Instrumental Music • Career and Technical • IT Student Applications Education • Library Media • Division of Academics • Nursing Services • Early Childhood • Office of Home Schooling • Employee & Labor Relations • Office of Risk Management • Family Support • Operations Management PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 4
Internal Committee • • Student Records and Payroll Services • Transfers Physical Education • • Student Services Principals • • Supporting Services Professional School • Teachers Counselors • • Technology Officer Safety and Security • • Testing, Research, and Special Education • Evaluation Student Application • • Warehouse/Supplies Transportation PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 5
External Committee • • Children’s National Hospital Parents: PreK, elementary, • Community Representatives middle, and high school, • COO of UDC immersion, deaf and hard of • Maryland Education hearing, and special Coalition education • • Office of the County State Board of Education • Executive WSSC Water (CEO) PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 6
Three (3) Subcommittees Instruction School Facilities Student Athletics and Activities PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 7
Highlights of Instruction • Full distance learning for all students during first semester (August 31, 2020 – January 29, 2021) • Reassessed on December 1, 2020 a. February 1, 2021 – families choose between hybrid or distance learning: i. Hybrid 1. The two-day hybrid model allows for a 50% split by last names: 2. A - J 3. K - Z ii. Distance Learning – at-home and fully virtual • For the first semester in full distance learning, All schools will operate during their regularly scheduled hours. • Special Education teachers will continue to service students based on IEPs and 504s. • ESOL teachers will continue to provide language support services on a regularly scheduled basis. 8 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org
Highlights of Instruction ● Teachers have the option to report to their respective school sites Monday - Friday. ● PreK-12 teachers will participate in professional development on technology, social and emotional learning, and curricular documents during the pre- service days of August 20-28, 2020. ● Friday, August 28, 2020 – Virtual Orientation/Mock Day for all schools ● Chromebooks for students Grades 1 through 12; iPads for PreK and K will be distributed to students in August. 9 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org
Highlights of School Facilities Meals • All schools will serve as meal distribution sites. • Meals will be pre-packaged and distributed two days per week. • Monday – meals for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday • Thursday – meals for Thursday and Friday • Students will pick up meals from the location closest to their home; buses will deliver meals to communities more than 1.5 miles from school. PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 10
Highlights of Student Activities Athletics • We will follow guidelines provided by our local health department, medical professionals and Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) for progression through each phase. • When distance learning is in effect, all athletic activities are cancelled. Creative and Performing Arts Performances • Virtual Performances – Pre-Recorded Performances • Performances can be pre-recorded and edited using technology before presenting to parents. – Live Virtual Performances • Using digital platforms such as YouTube Live to stream performances. Dual Enrollment • Virtual format for both synchronous and asynchronous courses Field Trips, Clubs, Activities • Conduct virtual field trips • Clubs and organizations provide online activities for students PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 11
Highlights of Student Services ● Crisis support for schools due to staff/student loss will occur via Zoom and telehealth. ● Virtual guidance lessons will be provided by Professional School Counselors. ● Clinical mental health providers will provide ongoing counseling, student observations, and parent and administrator consultation. ● Virtual elections will be held for Student Government. ● Virtual college exploration and application opportunities will be available. PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 12
Equity through Distance Learning • Expanded internet services in high-poverty communities • Chromebooks or iPads to students to enable ALL students access to distance learning opportunities • Provide resources to support English Language Learners and students with disabilities through grade appropriate engaging instructional materials that address their unique learning and language needs • Continuation of our meal programs, receiving breakfast and lunch at all school sites • Professional development to staff on social and emotional health for students • For the first three weeks of school, an emphasis will be placed on content, skills and/or processes aligned to the curriculum which were to be implemented during the fourth quarter of the 2019-2020 school year and will lay the foundation for instruction for students during the 2020-2021 school year. • We will establish Parent Centers that are strategically located throughout the school system in order to provide support and resources to parents and guardians. PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 13
Next Steps • With community and staff input we are making revisions weekly in the DRAFT Recovery Guide, which will be reposted every Friday with an alert to parents and staff. The draft will be considered final on August 14, 2020, for final MSDE review. • Additional information forthcoming: – Materials distribution for distance learning – Technology Device Pick Up for students that do not have a device – Virtual Orientation/Mock Day will be held the morning of Friday, August 28, 2020. PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 14
In Closing... We appreciate all the teamwork and collaboration it took to produce such a comprehensive plan that serves the needs of our students and staff during these unprecedented times. As Maryland child poet Mattie J.T. Stepanek wrote, “Unity is strength...when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 15
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