Opening Up School Plan Fall 2020 Board Presentation July 23, 2020 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Opening Up School Plan Fall 2020

Board Presentation July 23, 2020 - Revised

Agenda

• Review of Guiding Principles and Adopted Plan
• Distance Learning Recommendation
• Safety
• SB 98 Distance Learning Standards
• Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
• Schedule Update
• Staff and Parent Surveys
• Professional Development Plan
• Technology
• Next Steps
• Questions

Our Why

Health & Safety

Social- Emotional

Academics

Equity

Opening Up Schools Plan

• Based on health conditions and guidance from the CDC, County

Health Officer

• Traditional Model: When health conditions allow
• Blended/Hybrid Learning Model: To accommodate the four pillars:

○ Physical distancing, Limit large gatherings, face coverings, health/hygiene

• Distance Learning: When health conditions require
• Connections Distance Learning Model: Optional full-time DL

○ Supports students and families with health/medical reasons who cannot or do not feel comfortable returning to in-person blended learning program

What is Informing Our Plan

• State/CDE guidelines & legislation

○ SB 98; CA Distance Learning Standards

• Local Health Department Orders

○ Pandemic Recovery Framework [SMCOE]- Updated July 21

• Opening Up Schools Committee
• Staff and Family Surveys
• Board Direction

1. Safe in-person school, based on local health data 2. Mask requirements 3. Physical distancing and other adaptations 4. Regular testing and dedicated contact tracing 5. Rigorous distance learning

Five Elements of the State’s School Pandemic Plan

Plan in June: Two Schedules for for Fall

Full Distance Learning Model (Connections)

• Families opt in for the entire year
• Independent program following

grade level standards

• Assigned teacher providing

daily/weekly instruction

• Grading and report cards
• Attendance requirements
• Multi-age classes
• Optional in-person opportunities

Hybrid Learning Model

• Learning time at school and

learning time at home

• Structured by student needs by

grade level span

• Allows for At-Home Learning /

Intervention and Teacher Planning

• Students with urgent learning

needs will receive additional support

Connections Distance Learning Program

• Full-time optional distance learning model for the entire year
• The Connections classes will remain together all year even if all

students are able to return to school full time based on health

• rders.
• Grades K - 8 (Consider postponement of 6-8 if all in DL)
• Intended for students who cannot return to in-person learning due

to health concerns

• Limited to core instruction
• Multi-age classes
• Extended registration to July 26

Why Are We Proposing Distance Learning?

• In June, the Board adopted the Opening Up Schools Plan with input

from stakeholders taking into account local health conditions at the time.

• The hybrid/blended schedule was planned for the fall.
• We planned to monitor local health data and update the board and

community at the August 6 board meeting.

• The last several weeks have seen rising cases across San Mateo County

and our surrounding counties.

Why Are We Proposing Distance Learning?

• Without rapid testing and tracing, it is not operationally realistic to open

with a consistent educational program with the likelihood of frequent class/school closures due to cases/contacts of students and staff.

• Employees are at the center; in order to perform at optimal levels, they

need to feel that health conditions are safer and need to plan now for their approach to teaching and learning

• A significant number of families are not comfortable with returning to

campuses and prefer to start with Distance Learning

• When conditions improve we will recommend moving to in-person

instruction to the extent possible.

San Mateo County COVID-19 Metrics

Total Number of Cases in County Continues to Rise Daily number of cases includes significant spikes: the curve is NOT flattening Rates per 100K population also continue to rise- Currently at 133.9 per 100K Rates over 100 per 100K are subject to State Monitoring List

Criteria for School/Class Closures After Reopening for In-Person Instruction

• Schools should consult with a Public Health Officer Prior to Opening
• A classroom cohort goes home for distance learning when there is a

confirmed case

• A school goes home when multiple cohorts have cases or >5% of the

school is positive (2 or more classes or many in one class)

• A district closes all schools and moves to distance learning if 25% of

their schools are closed within a 14-day period (2 school sites in SCSD)

Governor’s Pandemic Plan for Learning and Safe Schools [SB 98]

Response Health Protocols

Any person with temp. above 100.4℉, or with symptoms

• Monitored isolation room/space awaiting parent pick up
• Quarantined at home for 14 days
• Can return sooner with medical clearance

District Nurse can be at any school, as needed Communication plan for staff and school community County Health Officer/Local Health Officials/CDPH Framework conduct contact tracing consult for school closures & in-person re-opening Once re-opened to in-person instruction, schools should increase testing of staff as lab testing capacity allows

Prevention Health Protocols

• Stay home if sick or have

any symptoms

• On-campus protocols
• Deep cleaning &

disinfection

• Screen all people coming
• n campus:
• At Home Health

Screenings and as-needed temperature checks for Students

• Temperature and

Symptom Checks for Visitors

• Educate school

community in current best practices

• Respond to suspected

school community contacts, infections

• Adapt to evolving best

practices and circumstance

PPE Supplies

• Hand Sanitizer & Sanitizer Stations
• Disinfectant & Disinfecting Wipes
• Electrostatic Sprayers
• Masks & Face Shields
• Plexiglass Partitions
• Additional Handwashing Stations for Outdoor Learning
• No-Touch Thermometers
• Gloves
• Covid-19 Related Signage (Posters & Floor Decals)

SB 98 Distance Learning Standards

SB 98 - Parameters for Distance Learning

• Daily Live Interactions with Teachers
• Minimum Instructional Minutes
• No set requirement for live instruction
• Student Attendance
• Serving Students in Need
• Preventing Disengagement
• Checking Families’ Connectivity
• Weekly Engagement Records

Reference Links

• Cal Matters

Quick Guide

• Full Text

Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan

(Replacing the Local Control Accountability Plan for 2020-2021)

Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP)

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Continuity of Learning - In Person Instructional Offerings
• Continuity of Learning - Distance Learning Program
• Mental Health and Social and Emotional Well Being
• Pupil Engagement and Outreach
• Pupil Learning Loss
• School Nutrition
• Increased or Improved Services for English Learners, pupils with

exceptional needs, foster care, and homeless

• SMCOE Summary of LCP
• State LCP Draft Template

Schedule Update

Distance Learning Schedule

• Students will receive a class schedule that will work for both

in-person instruction and distance learning.

• Students and teachers will follow a consistent “bell schedule”.
• Students will receive letter grades in middle school.
• Staff will communicate common expectations for assigning work,

live instruction and providing feedback developed in consultation with SCTA.

• Teachers will receive training in order to access and use

the best tech tools for instruction

Continued...

• Students will receive devices and connectivity so that every child

can participate in distance learning.

• Students will receive daily live interaction with teachers and other

students.

• Students will receive class assignments that are rigorous and

equivalent to in-person instruction.

• School will provide targeted supports and interventions for English

learners and special education students.

Governor’s Pandemic Plan for Learning and Safe Schools [SB 98]

Student Supports During Distance Learning

• Focus on Social and Emotional Needs of Students
• Orientations for New Staff and Students
• WiFi/Technology Support
• Academic support for students in programs and with specific

academic needs

• Mental health services and supports
• Food Service - Lunch
• PE and Electives

Transition to In-Person Learning

• Pending New Health Criteria
• Opening Up Schools Committee Engagement
• Students follow the same class schedule
• Connections Classes remain in Distance Learning
• Students participate in small group orientation in order to learn safety

protocols when returning to schools

• Students will be phased to in-person instruction gradually
• Possible waiver for small group target support

Governor’s Pandemic Plan for Learning and Safe Schools [SB 98]

Staff and Parent Surveys

Staff Survey

District and Sites Surveyed Staff to Determine:

• What Worked/Didn’t Work with Distance Learning
• What Support They Need Moving Forward
• Overall Satisfaction with Professional Development
• New or Deeper Learning Needs

Principals and District Staff Analyzed Results to Identify Priorities for Professional Learning for 2020-21

Parent Survey Results

Parents Desire:

• Clearer Expectations and Structure for Student Participation
• An Increase in Meaningful Feedback on Student Work
• Increased Engagement with Teacher and Challenge for Students
• Access to Recorded Lessons
• Parent Tools to Better Support Learning at Home

Parents Valued:

• Use of SeeSaw (K-3) and Google Classroom (3-8)
• Teacher Flexibility and Adaptation of Lessons
• Clear Assignments with Appropriate Time Given for Completion
• Teacher, School and District Communication
• Access to Remote Tools for Socio-Emotional Learning
• SCSD Distance Learning Portal

Professional Development Plan

Professional Development Funding

• The District received an additional contribution from SCEF to support

PD, virtual curriculum tools and other distance learning support (TBD) for the 2020-21 School Year

• District Also Received Additional Federal Funding (CARES Act) to

support a variety of expenditures and activities related to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Learning Loss

Staff Professional Development Focus Areas

Planning and Organizing Distance/Blended Learning for All Students

• Relationship Building: Creating Community in an Online Environment
• Framework for Distance Learning: Engaging All Students in Rigorous

Online/Blended Learning Teaching SCSD Core Curriculum in a Distance/Blended Learning Model

• Using Online Core Curriculum Modules
• Robust Use of Learning Management Systems: SeeSaw and Google Classroom
• Using Tools for Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Teaching
• Using Educational Applications to Maximize Student Learning

Authentic Assessment and Assignments in a Distance/Blended Model Social Emotional Learning, Equity and Social Justice will be intentionally woven throughout all professional development

Structures for Ongoing Professional Development

Prior to Beginning of School: August Professional Development

• August 10-12: Optional Paid Menu of Sessions/Topics
• August 13: Full Day of Professional Development for all Teachers
• August 14, 17, 18: Collaborative Planning Time for Teams/Departments

and Menu Options

Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities:

• Two Staff Meetings per Month (90 Minutes Each)
• One Professional Development Per Month (90 Minutes)
• Full Professional Development Day (January 4)

Technology

Technology

Devices

• >2000 Chromebooks Available for Check Out to Any Student that Needs a

Device

• Deployment of New Teacher Computers in Progress
• Ordered 350 New Chromebooks - More to Come with New Funds Available
• Ordered 50 iPads to Support SPED Program and Assessments

Distribution

• Survey Families and develop plan for pick up at sites

Connectivity

• 35 WiFi Devices Available for deployment to Families in Need

Next Steps

Opening Up Schools Committee; Guiding questions

○ What will distance learning look like specifically in each level; K-3, 4-5, 6-8? ○ How can we enhance the social and emotional actions to support students in DL? ○ How can we provide parent support and education about how to support their child in the different levels? ○ How can the Connections program support students who cannot attend in person but need to stay connected to their home school and community? ○ How can the Connections program best meet the needs of middle school students?

• Next Meeting Monday, July 27, 4:00 PM

Questions