Oceanport School District Re-Opening 2020 Oceanport Board of Education Meeting August 17, 2020
. What Will Instruction Look Like?
Opening Statements: All Students will receive a schedule of classes that they will follow daily. ▷ All students will have direct contact with their teacher(s) on a daily basis. ▷ The Active Brain is the Learning Brain. All students will have opportunities to engage ▷ in learning both synchronously and asynchronously every day. There will be morning and afternoon learning sessions to ensure that all students ▷ have the opportunity to work closely with their teachers. All cohorts and virtual learners will have the opportunity to come together to learn ▷ via Google Meet on Wednesdays A variety of online learning tools will be used in the service of all students. ▷
Understandings of Best Practices ● Whole Group Mini-Lesson ● Guided Practice ● Independent Practice ● Extensions and Interventions
Understandings of Best Practices Whole Group Mini-Lesson Standards-Based Overview of What is to Be Learned ■ Vocabulary Associated with Concepts ■ Demonstration of Concepts ■ In-Person Virtual Whole Group Screen Casted
WHY SCREENCAST THE MINI-LESSON?
Understandings of Best Practices ● Whole Group Mini-Lesson ● Guided Practice ● Independent Practice ● Extensions and Interventions
Understandings of Best Practices Guided Practice - Students “Try Out” New Strategies with Assistance Virtual In-Person Guided Practice - Synchronous
Understandings of Best Practices ● Whole Group Mini-Lesson ● Guided Practice ● Independent Practice ● Extensions and Interventions
Understandings of Best Practices Independent Practice - Students “Try Out” New Understandings on their own “Asynchronous Learning ” In-Person Virtual
Understandings of Best Practices ● Whole Group Mini-Lesson ● Guided Practice ● Independent Practice ● Extensions and Interventions
Understandings of Best Practices Extensions and Interventions ● Students Receive Additional Extra Help (Interventions) OR ● Students Receive More Challenging Work (Extensions) OR BOTH! Dependent upon the individual strengths and weaknesses of each child...
Interventions and Extensions Through PM Learning
Wednesdays - All Virtual Days ▷ Opportunity for the entire class to interact ▷ Students will follow their daily schedule with Google Meets ▷ Afternoon: ○ Asynchronous Learning as assigned by teacher, ○ Wraparound services, related services, etc. as needed
. Structure & Schedule
Cohort Organization A/B Cohort Model Grades PK - 8 ▷ To the greatest extent practicable , cohorts will be divided alphabetically ○ so that siblings are attending school on the same dates and times, unless special circumstances exist (IEP-related issues, G&T, Algebra and Pre-Algebra, Social Distancing Requirements, etc.). In such circumstances, siblings will be adjusted for ease of scheduling by parents. The Alphabetical cohort division follows: ▷ ○ Monday/Tuesday: Last name begins with A-L Thursday/Friday: Last name begins with M-Z ○
Equity of In-person Days A “Parent Calendar” to be provided for Stage 2 planning purposes. As district moves to stage 3, Cohort Calendar will no longer be needed.
Sample Student Schedule Maple Place Wolf Hill 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 8:35 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. (AM In-Person Learning) (AM In-Person Learning) 12:10 p.m. 12:35 p.m. MPS Bus Students Dismissed WHS Walkers Dismissed 12:15 p.m. 12:35 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. MPS Walkers Dismissed WHS Busses Dismissed 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. 12:50 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Student Travel Time / Student Lunch Student Travel Time / Student Lunch 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 1:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. (PM Learning Begins / Ends) (PM Learning Begins/ Ends)
CORE Content Every Day: Wolf Hill School Maple Place School 60 Minutes - Mathematics 60 Minutes - Mathematics ▷ ▷ 90 Minutes - Language Arts Literacy 60 Minutes - Language Arts Literacy ▷ ▷ 30 Minutes - Science/Social Studies 60 Minutes - Science/Social Studies ▷ ▷ (Alt. MP) (Alt. Days) 50 Minutes - Specials/SEL 60 Minutes - Related Arts/SEL ▷ ▷
A Word on Related Arts: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:35-8, the District is required to instruct students in ● health, safety and physical education. The NJ Department of Education has not issued any guidance which otherwise alters this requirement. In its June 2020 guidance, the NJ Department of Education specifically identified Physical Education as a critical area of operation. All students will participate in health/physical education at least two times ● per week. Additional opportunities will be provided in a virtual or pre-recorded format, when necessary. Social Emotional Learning Opportunities (SEL required by NJDOE) ●
Other Considerations ▷ Hand-washing Protocols ▷ “Mask Breaks” ▷ “Snack”
What will occur during PM Learning? ▷ After in person instruction: Travel home and eat lunch ○ Complete independent work or homework ○ Virtual Wraparound services, if applicable ○ Additional Gym/PE, if needed ○ ▷ After virtual instruction: Eat lunch ○ Google Meets with teacher(s) following same schedule as AM ○ Complete independent work or homework ○ Virtual Wraparound services , if applicable ○ Additional Gym/PE, if needed ○
Homework ▷ Homework may be assigned by teachers when appropriate. ▷ Homework could include: Independent Reading ○ Skill Practice ○ Completion of a project ○ Pre-assessment for the next day’s lesson ○ ▷ Homework will help to support mastery of primary standards
Learning Management System ▷ Google Classroom will continue to be used to organize delivery, lessons, and materials Google Meet - Increased “Live Learning” ○ Consistent Format across the district ○ ▷ All assignments and tasks will be posted on Google Classroom for all students. ▷ Assignment due dates determined by the teachers
. Other Areas
Special Services All instruction, in-person and virtual, will be differentiated based on ▷ student need. Students whose IEP program require a self-contained or ▷ resource room setting will have the option to attend in-person instruction 5 half-days/week. Students whose IEP program require an in-class resource setting ▷ will participate in additional small group instruction as provided by their co-teachers. Case managers will be in touch regarding schedule ○ specifics/logistics
Special Services (continued) All IEP Goals/Objectives will be evaluated by appropriate school ▷ personnel. Compensatory services will be provided, as necessary. ▷ IEP meetings will continue to be held virtually unless specifically ▷ requested by a parent/guardian. CST evaluations (psychological, educational) have resumed as of ▷ Monday, August 3rd.
Special Services (continued) Paraprofessionals will be involved in virtual and in-person ▷ instruction, as indicated by a student’s IEP and teacher discretion. Mask breaks will be provided by a paraprofessional, as needed. ▷ Desensitization of masks will be addressed by support staff ○ (Behaviorist, Registered Behavior Technician, Child Study Team)
Special Services (continued) ▷ Parents are encouraged to reach out: Mrs. Lauren Malaney, Supervisor of Special Services ○ lmalaney@oceanportschools.org ■ (732) 229-0267 x2213 ■ Mrs. Stacy Liu, Social Worker ● sliu@oceanportschools.org ○ Dr. Donna McCartin, Psychologist ● dmccartin@oceanportschools.org ○ Ms. Donna Spader, Learning Consultant ● dspader@oceanportschools.org ○
Basic Skills Funded by ESEA Grant under Title IA ▷ One full-time interventionist to provide services in both ○ schools during the school day Academic Assistance Program ○ Will begin after assessments are administered ■ Parents of eligible students will be notified ■ Academic Assistance may occur in-person depending ■ on the number of students and cohort assignments. Virtual assistance will also be provided
Gifted & Talented Students identified previously will continue in the program. ▷ Students will meet virtually so that cohorts do not co-mingle. ▷ A schedule will be shared with families in the program in ▷ October. May occur on Wednesdays or during afternoon learning times. ▷ New identification guidelines will be shared in the fall as per new ▷ state mandate
. Health & Safety
Four-Stage Model - “Stage Two” Return per CDC Guidelines BOE Approved 7/30/2020 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Virtual Learning for All Students A/B Cohorts In-person Learning In-person Learning for all students for all students Early Dismissal Schedule Early Dismissal Schedule Early Dismissal Schedule Full Day of School No lunch/No recess No Before or After School No lunch/No recess Lunch & Recess Clubs/Sports No Before or After School Clubs/Sports Before and After School Clubs Afternoon Learning for ALL and Sports Begin cohorts Afternoon Learning for ALL cohorts Remote Learning Option Available for Students/Families that request it.
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