Re-Entry Task Force Reopening Our Schools: 2020-2021 Dr. Dr. Marvin rvin Connell elly, y, S Superi perintend tenden ent Dr. Dr. St Stacey ey Wil ilson-Norman, rman, Chief ief Ac Academi emic Officer icer Melo elody y Chalm lmers ers McC McClain lain, As Asst. t. S Superi perintend tenden ent, t, Di District trict Tra Transformat rmatio ion & St Stra rategic tegic Initiat itiatives ives
Desired Outcome ★ Three detailed plans for reopening schools that ensure all students have equitable access to a safe, rigorous learning environment to reach their maximum potential.
Overview What We Know What We Considered What We Recommend Health and Human Instruction Operations Communication Safety Resources What’s Next
Guidance • Strong Schools NC • Public Health Toolkit NCDHHS • Lighting Our Way Forward • Public Schools Reopening Guidebook NCDPI • Dr. Jennifer Green, Director • Carla Marrier, School Nurse Supervisor CC Public Health Department
Possible Scenarios Plan A Plan B Plan C • Implemented if • Implemented if • I mplemented based COVID-19 metrics COVID-19 metrics upon COVID-19 worsen worsen enough to metrics stabilizing suspend in-person instruction • School facilities • School facilities, open; limit density open; all students in in school facilities • School facilities school at the same to no greater than closed time 50% capacity • Remote Instruction • Traditional • Blended instruction Plan implemented instruction with with preparation for preparation for traditional or full blended learning remote instruction
Stakeholder Input Focus Work Electronic Groups Groups Survey
Plan A: Minimal Social Distancing Instruction tion Health alth & Safet fety Oper eratio ations Human an Resou sources COVID-19 Family Enhanced Cleaning Guidance for a Healthy Protocols COVID-19 Health Return Services Manual for a Traditional Social Distancing Healthy Return Instruction Symptom Screening & Recommended Temperature Checks Professional CCS Virtual Traditional Development Academy Social Emotional Transportation & Child Learning & Mental Nutrition Services (CNS) Employee Assistance Health Supports Program Services
Plan C: Full Remote Instruction Instruction tion Health alth & Safet fety Oper eratio ations Human an Resou sources COVID-19 Health Remote COVID-19 Family Services Manual for a Instruction Guidance for a Healthy CNS Provide Meal Pick Healthy Return Return Up Sites CCS Virtual Remote Learning Academy Virtual Social Emotional Transportation Support Professional Learning & Mental CNS Meal Delivery Development Health Supports Employee Assistance Program Services
Plan B: Moderate Social Distancing Instruction tion Health alth & Safet fety Oper eratio ations Human an Resou sources COVID-19 Family Social Distancing Blended Guidance for a Healthy Required COVID-19 Health Learning Return Services Manual for a Enhanced Cleaning Healthy Return Remote Symptom Screening & Protocols Instruction Temperature Checks Blended Learning Bus Capacity Reduced Professional CCS Virtual Traditional & Virtual to 24 Students Development Academy Social Emotional Learning & Mental CNS Provide Traditional Employee Assistance Health Supports Services & Meal Pickup Program Services Sites
Learning Models and Options
Context Has Changed: Values Remain Constant Quality Equity Learning Experiences Social and Student Emotional Health and Well-being Safety
Available Options-All Families Blended In-Person Remote Learning Enrollment in Learning Experience Full- Cumberland Virtual Experience time Academy Full-time Parent Choice
1. Blended In-Person Model Provides a combination of remote and in-person learning based on a rotating schedule be placed in cohorts and will only be around small groups of students adhere to all in person protocols to promote safety Students will… have a district assigned device Materials will not be shared Electives will observe physical distancing and safety protocols May participate in extra curricular activities Social emotional Support to promote student, staff and family wellness
2. Remote Learning Experience-Full-time Parents will have the option to opt into remote learning full-time Students will not be physically Families selecting this option will at their currently assigned present in a traditional classroom not be provided with a face to school. Once schools resume full- environment but will engage and face schedule. All instruction will time, these school-based remote participate in a fully functioning occur online and students will learning classrooms will dissolve school classroom setting aligned remain aligned to the current and move to the face to face to their assigned school. school. format when the pandemic subsides. Set scheduled times: students Laptops for every student and teachers: online direct Learning Management System: instruction Canvas Daily participation, attendance, and assignment expectations
2. Remote Learning Features Students will follow a Teacher live sessions and daily Regular attendance is schedule to meet with their interaction with students and expected and grades will be teachers, meet in small families given. groups, and extracurricular subjects. Teachers will provide Assignments and projects will Social and emotional support feedback for this work, which have a set time each week to to promote student and family will include both review allow student completion. well-being material and new instruction.
3. Virtual School Option K-12 Cumberland Virtual Academy is a Operates on 9 week schedule for K-8, separate school within the Cumberland County Semester schedule for high school School district. Students enrolled in this academy work at It is designed to provide K-12 students and home or another location with internet access families with a learning option through the use to complete their assigned courses. of online, interactive course content, flexible Students will take the same curricular courses scheduling and teacher supports. as our CCS traditional schools and can Devices will be provided. participate in athletics Families complete an online application for Social emotional support provided to promote admission. student, staff and family wellness. The learning environment is flexible which EC, ESL, and AIG services will be provided. allows students to participate in more personalized learning with support of online teachers.
Frameworks Considered for Blended Learning By Grade Level By Grade Level & Alternating Weeks All Grade Levels By Rotating Weeks
Framework for Blended Learning
Blended Learning Option 1 ★ Benefits: ★ Earliest learners are able to participate in in- By Grade Level person instruction daily ★ Resolves childcare issues for PK-6 students ★ Challenges: PK-6 th grade students participate in in- ★ Secondary students will not have opportunities for person instruction in the elementary, in-person interactions with staff and peers. middle, and high schools across the ★ Additional staff will be required to implement in- district. person instruction for K-6 students at satellite sites. ★ Building and furniture accommodations will be 7 th – 12 th grade students participate in required at some middle and high school students. remote instruction. ★ Earliest learners may have difficulty acclimating to new learning environments.
Blended Learning Option 2 By Grade Level & ★ Benefits: Alternating Weeks ★ Earliest learners are able to participate in face to face instruction in their assigned school building PK-6 th grade students are split into two cohorts and participate in in-person ★ Challenges: instruction in their assigned schools on ★ Childcare will be required on alternating weeks alternating weeks. ★ Secondary students will not have opportunities for face to face interactions with staff and peers. 7 th – 12 th grade students participate in remote instruction.
Blended Learning Option 3 By Rotating Weeks ★ Benefits: ★ All students are able to have in-person interactions PK-12th grade with peers and staff. ★ Remote instruction complements in-person students are split into instruction. cohorts to rotate ★ Challenges: participation between ★ Childcare will be required on a rotating basis. in-person and remote instruction
Evaluation Factors ★ Equitable Learning Opportunities ★ Mental Health and Wellness ★ Transportation Feasibility ★ Small Class Sizes
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