Remote Learning in District 58 Board of Education Update April 13, 2020
Timeline of events since our last Board Meeting (March 9th) March 9, 4:45 pm - Dr. Carmen Ayala instructs superintendents that “it is imperative districts begin working on emergency e-learning plans immediately” March 10-11 - The administration creates District 58’s Emergency E-Learning Plan March 12 - District 58’s e-Learning Plan submitted to the Dupage Regional Office of Education for approval; Administrative team meetings take place to review plans March 13 - Statewide suspension of in-person instruction announced by Gov. Pritzker; School days are declared “Act of God Days” 2
Timeline of events since our last Board Meeting (March 9th) March 16th - District 58 staff receives the Emergency e-Learning Plan overview and develops e-learning activities through Spring Break for all students March 17, 18, 19, 23, 24 - E-Learning Days for all students, 5 full instructional hours per day - designed for maximum flexibility (per e-learning plan guidance) March 27, 8:30 pm - ISBE announces discontinuation of “Act of God Days” and releases new guidance for remote learning March 30 - District administration finalizes DRAFT Remote Learning Plan and shares with full administrative team and DGEEA leadership 3
Timeline of events since our last Board Meeting (March 9th) March 31 - Feedback and input from building administration and DGEEA leadership is incorporated into the Remote Learning Plan (DGESP and DGCMA feedback and input was also sought) April 1 - Remote Learning Plan is shared with District 58 staff and families April 6 - Teachers prepared remote learning lessons and experiences April 7 - Remote learning began in District 58 4
Emergency e-Learning Compared to Remote Learning Emergency E-Learning Remote Learning Short-Term/Stop-Gap Long-Term ❑ ❑ Built for Skill Maintenance Built for Skill Maintenance ❑ ❑ Provided a Continuity of & New Instruction ❑ Learning Heavy Focus on Grade ❑ Not Designed to Replace Level Standards ❑ On-site Instruction Greater Teacher/Student ❑ Interaction Not Designed to Replace ❑ On-site Instruction ISBE has asked all school districts to continue to ensure that the physical and emotional needs of students, families, and staff are met first. While instruction is important, the 5 well-being of our students, families, and staff is paramount.
District 58’s Remote Learning Plan Highlights The ultimate aim of remote learning plans, quoted directly from ISBE Guidance: All students have opportunities for continued learning ❑ that focuses on critical standards Districts work to minimize instructional loss ❑ Students and families are given routines and structures ❑ to ensure they stay connected to schools and learning 6
District 58’s Remote Learning Plan Highlights Weekly assignment lists posted in advance in a single ❑ location for students and parents Maximum student engagement minutes as ❑ recommended by ISBE Direct Instruction on new concepts provided ❑ asynchronously Weekly SEL/check-in meetings via Zoom for elementary ❑ homerooms and middle school homebase classes Individualized remote learning plans for special ❑ education students 7
District 58’s Remote Learning Plan Highlights Teacher feedback on student progress; grading may be ❑ included as a feedback form, not a punitive measure Prioritization of connection with students ❑ Plans to solicit staff and family feedback ❑ The use of 5 planning days to review and potentially ❑ adjust the remote learning plan Flexibility in all directions, recognizing everyone’s ❑ at-home situation presents unique challenges Preparation for the transition back to on-site learning, ❑ whenever that may be 8
This Week in Remote Learning Feedback Surveys to families and staff will be sent out ❑ on the morning of April 15th (day 6 of Remote Learning) Feedback will be processed by the administrative team ❑ on the afternoon/evening of April 16th, including revisions or modifications to the Remote Learning Plan April 17th is a Remote Learning Planning Day ❑ Faculty meetings at 8:00 am to discuss any revisions ❏ or modifications to the plan Teachers will prepare the following week’s activities, ❏ incorporating any modifications or suggestions 9
Moving forward April 27 - Report to the Board of Education on remote learning, ❑ including review of feedback from April 15th survey April 29 - Second survey released to families and staff ❑ April 30 - Final day of the current Gubernatorial Disaster ❑ Proclamation; however, District 58 has developed a potential remote learning calendar should the proclamation be extended If extended, May 1st would be a remote learning planning ❏ day; remote learning would continue on May 4 10
Behind the Scenes in District 58 Essential Work Continues for SY 19-20 ❑ Examples: ROE Compliance, Policy Renewal, SIP, & Budgeting ❏ Planning for SY 20-21 is in “Full-Swing” ❑ Heavy Focus on Remote Learning ❑ Meals/Well-Being of Students, Staff, & Families ❏ Tech Work - Kdg iPads, Help Desk, Zoom, etc ❏ Staffing Work - communication with all groups, expectations, ❏ following up-to-the-minute CDC guidance Myriad of Topics that will Continue to be Addressed; Working from ❑ a Prioritization Framework... 11
Moving Forward Q and A Video Series by Dr. Russell ❑ Goal is to answer community questions as they arise ❏ Maintain close contact with the Governor’s Office, ISBE, ❑ IDPH, the DCHD, and the DuPage County Regional Office of Education Review District plans for major events and adjust ❑ accordingly (Select 58, Distinguished Service Awards, Promotion, Retirements, Summer School, ESY, etc.) Transition back to on-site instruction (spring or fall) ❑ 12
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