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Family Meeting

West Powellhurst, Earl Boyles, Gilbert Heights Gilbert Park, and Lincoln Park

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Meet the Principals

Ceci De Valdenebro Lincoln Park Stacie Moncrief Gilbert Park Barb Kienle Gilbert Heights Ericka Guynes Earl Boyles Susan Olds West Powellhurst

Agenda

▪ Why We Are Here ▪ What is Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL)? ▪ How will we ensure a high quality and an effective education for all

• f our students?

▪ Q&A

Equity Statement

Earl Boyles, Gilbert Heights, Gilbert Park, Lincoln Park and West Powellhurst schools are dedicated to creating a safe, judgement-free environment for all races and cultures. We value and embrace our amazing diversity.

We are here for you!

We as educators and parents acknowledge how difficult online education is for families and teachers. We understand this is a time to lift one another up with hope, grace and support in circumstances that are not ideal.

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Why Comprehensive Distance Learning?

Governor Brown and ODE Ready Schools, Safe Learners: Community COVID 19 Metrics July 28, 2020

In order to resume in-person instruction the following conditions must be met: County Metrics (Must be Met Three Weeks in a Row)

• 10 or fewer cases per 100,000 people
• ver 7 days
• Test positivity of 5% or less over 7

days Statewide Metrics (Must be Met Three Weeks in a Row)

• Test positivity of 5% or less over 7

days

Comprehensive Distance Learning

• Full virtual format called Comprehensive

Distance Learning (CDL)

• Timeline (as of now): September-December
• Possible Reuniting: January 4th.
• Focus on great gains academically and socially
• We are always here to support you!

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Synchronous Learning

Live with an adult and student(s) Small Groups with:

• a teacher
• an instructional assistant

Asynchronous Learning

NOT live, between two or more people. Examples:

• Emails
• Online discussions
• Messaging
• Blogs

Teachers may post opportunities:

• Videos to watch
• Reading assignments
• Practice problems

*These will relate to what was presented in synchronous learning Applied Learning

• Students build ofg of the teacher's facilitated learning.
• It should be meaningful and challenging.
• May be done individually or with peers, family and community.

Teaching & Learning

Guiding Principles

▪ Ensure safety and wellness ▪ Cultivate connection and relationship ▪ Center on Equity ▪ Innovate

Differences: Spring vs. Fall

Instruction

▪ Increased Learning Time ▪ Teacher Daily Facilitated for all students needs

Relationships

▪ Daily check ins ▪ Daily peer interaction and attendance

Family Engagement and Communication

▪ Family Connections at least 4 x per year ▪ Student Feedback at least 3 X per year

Digital Learning Needs

▪ Digital curriculum ▪ Devices provided for each student ▪ More tutorials and support for caregivers

Stakeholder Engagement - Our

Lessons Learned

▪ Every family has needs and priorities are difgerent - flexible supports are needed.

□ Positive and Thankful vs. Overwhelmed □ Too much work vs. Not enough work

▪ Parents want more direct instruction with teachers ▪ Consistent platforms that teachers use to instruct and turn in assignments ▪ Clear and Consistent Communication ▪ Accountability and Progress Monitoring ▪ Social and Emotional Supports ▪ Continue to partner with our families and partners

What You Can Expect from Us

▪ Build Connections ▪ Care for your child even from a

distance

▪ Grow their academic and social ▪ Create Joy ▪ Provide resources

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Family Students

• Meet with teachers
• Read all school emails
• Know your child’s daily

schedule

• Check In on your child’s

assignments, participation, and behavior

• Keep your school informed
• Come to school!
• Know your daily schedule
• Do your best
• Keep track of your progress
• Ask for help from your

teacher

• Share your knowledge, ideas,

and interests with your class

• Be safe, respectful, and

responsible

Family & Student Roles

Student and Family Support

• Support our families = support our children.
• Staff will have office hours every day
• Video tutorials to help parents and students.
• We will also provide technical ‘Helpdesk’

support via email and phone

▪ Attendance is still very important! ▪ Students should be logging onto the platform every day and participate as much as possible. ▪ Critical not only for their academic achievement, but also for their social connections.

Start of the Year Schedule

We are all eager to get started with our students!

• September 8-11: Planning and School

Communication

• September 14-18: Week of Welcome

Students begin - focus on setting expectations and building relationships, Virtual Open Houses, personal phone calls

• September 21: Online Academic

Instruction begins

Chromebooks and Technology

• We will be providing each student with a

Chromebook

• Distribution Plan: Our plan is to distribute

Chromebooks to our families starting the week of September 8th-11th 9:00-11:00 and 1:00-4:00 ○ Ron Russell ○ Ventura Park ○ Gilbert Heights ○ Cherry Park

New Curriculum: Fuel Ed

▪ Comprehensive program for all subjects ▪ New platform: Newrow ▪ Teachers will still be able to add in supplements ▪ Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, Science, Art, PE, Music, and wellness

Schedules

▪ Five days per week ▪ Live, recorded and independent time ▪ Variation in times based on grade level ▪ Small and whole group instruction ▪ Office hours: Various time options ▪ Frequent and intentional screen time breaks

Sample Student Schedule

(will vary for individual schools and grades)

9:00-9:20 Community, Connection and Daily Overview 9:20-9:50 ELA Synchronous 9:50-10:20 ELA Small Group 10:20-10:30 Movement Break 10:30-11:00 Synchronous Math & Integrated ELD 11:00-11:30 Math Small Group 11:30-12:00 Learning Club 12:00-1:00 Lunch & Movement 1:00-1:30 Content: Social Studies, Science, Wellness, Art 1:30-2:00 Specials

School Supplies

• We typically charge a $20.00 supply fee for each of
• ur students.
• We will not be charging parents during distance

learning.

• When we go back to school in person we may charge

families a prorated amount.

• Supply kits for each of our students with basic supplies

provided by the school.

• Our curriculum will also be providing supplies

Breakfast and Lunch

• We will serve free breakfast and free lunch to

all who are enrolled in David Douglas schools

• Grab and Go
• Breakfast and Lunch served together
• Lunch and Breakfast: served 12:00-1:00.
• Locations:

○ Neighborhood school ○ Distribution via bus stops starting September 14th

Grading

• We will continue with our proficiency-based

grading system

• You will receive report cards
• Students will have opportunities for regular

feedback from teachers

• Instruction will be aligned to grade level

standards

• Assessments will be given to measure progress

How You Can Support

• Take care of yourself and give yourself grace
• Have a clear daily routine for your kids to follow.

This includes wake up times, bed time, meals, movement, etc

• Find a quiet space for learning
• Follow daily schedule shared by the teacher
• Have supplies ready in your learning space
• Students attend every live session

Questions?

Contact Information

Susan Olds-West Powellhurst, susan_olds@ddsd40.org, 503-256-6509 Ceci De Valdenebro-Lincoln Park, ceci_devaldenebro@ddsd40.org, 503-256-6504 Stacie Moncrief-Gilbert Park, stacie_moncrief@ddsd40.org 503-256-6531 Barb Kienle-Gilbert Heights, barbara_keinle@ddsd40.org 503-256-6502 Ericka Guynes-Earl Boyles, ericka_guynes@ddsd40.org 503-256-6554

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