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PPS PREPAREDNESS PLAN: RETURN TO LEARN 2020-2021 Portage Public Schools will fulfill our goal of academic success for all students by providing an equitable, safe, and flexible learning environment mindful of social and emotional well-being

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PPS PREPAREDNESS PLAN: RETURN TO LEARN

2020-2021

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Portage Public Schools will fulfill our goal of academic success for all students by providing an equitable, safe, and flexible learning environment mindful of social and emotional well-being for the entire school community.

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Social-Emotional Health Instructional Rigor Health & Safety

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RETURN TO LEARN: THE PROCESS

April: Continuity

  • f Learning Plan

Developed & Submitted April: PD for Staff & Launch of Learning Together May: Return to Learn (RtL) Lead Team Assembled June: RtL Facilitator Onboarding June: RtL Teams Researched & Drafted Recommendations July: RtL Teams Focus Groups Informed Revisions June: District Surveys Sent to Parents & Staff May: Return to Learn (RtL) Scenarios Drafted June: RtL Teams formed with Multiple Stakeholders July: RtL Teams Finalized Scenario Recommendations July: RtL Lead Teams Finalized Phase Structures

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PPS and Michigan Phases Alignment

Phase 1-3: PPS Instructional Plan Phase 4: PPS Instructional Plan Phase 5: PPS Instructional Plan Elementary Instruction

PPS Virtual Remote Instruction In-Person Instruction CHOICE: PPS Virtual In-Person Instruction CHOICE: PPS Virtual* (*available all year, regardless of Phase)

Secondary Instruction

PPS Virtual Remote Instruction Virtual Remote Instruction CHOICE: Virtual In-Building Support In-Person Instruction CHOICE: PPS Virtual (*available all year, regardless of Phase) KVIC County Option

Externally Provided Virtual Remote Instruction Y5-5 : Lincoln Learning 6-12: Michigan Virtual Externally Provided Virtual Remote Instruction Y5-5 : Lincoln Learning 6-12: Michigan Virtual Externally Provided Virtual Remote Instruction Y5-5 : Lincoln Learning 6-12: Michigan Virtual

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Survey and Selection Results

Initial Survey Modifications Parent / Student Selections

July 15, 2020

  • Hybrid phase 4
  • PPS Virtual for phase 1-4
  • Withdraw from PPS
  • Adjusted plans based on

feedback and concerns addressed by Parents, RtL Teams, teachers, and admin.

  • Modified and identified

Open Selection Window from Friday - Monday. (*Selection Window remains

  • pen)
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Health and Safety Protocols

Staff and Student Screening Prior to School Day Mask Wearing & Mask Breaks Building Triage and Quarantine Spaces Positive COVID test results & Contact Tracing

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CHOICE 1:

FACE-TO-FACE

CHOICE 2:

PORTAGE VIRTUAL

Alternative Choice for Y5-5th : COUNTY VIRTUAL (KVIC)

Teacher provided through the county Lincoln Learning (Y5-5) Virtual Access to PPS extracurricular activities

  • Full-time virtual learning using PPS

Curriculum provided by PPS Teachers

  • Maintain strong connection and affiliation

with PPS assigned elementary school

  • Student remains enrolled in PPS and

connected to grade level peers through

  • nline collaboration

Young 5- Fifth Grade

  • Students attend Monday through

Thursday, with Fridays being at home learning

  • Complete PPS Curriculum with instruction

provided by PPS Teachers

  • Implement health practices and protocols

to keep students, families, and staff safe

PPS Return to Learn 2020-2021 Choices

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CHOICE 1: FACE-TO-FACE

CHOICE 1:

FACE-TO-FACE

  • Students attend Monday through

Thursday, with Fridays being at home learning

  • Complete PPS Curriculum with instruction

provided by PPS Teachers

  • Implement health practices and protocols

to keep students, families, and staff safe

HEALTH & WELLNESS TRANSPORTATION FOOD SERVICE & RECESS CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMUNICATION

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  • Social and Emotional Health Focus
  • Collaboration with the Kalamazoo Health Department
  • At-Home Self-Screening for Parents and Students
  • Daily Mitigation Strategies

○ Handwashing Schedule ○ Masks for Staff and Students ○ Built in Mask Breaks with Distancing

  • Protocols for Students Exhibiting Signs of Illness
  • Protocol for Illness Pick Up and Return to School
  • Building Triage Area and Quarantine Space
  • Cleaning Protocols for School Day and Night Cleanings
  • Outside Visitors Prohibited

HEALTH & WELLNESS

CHOICE 1: FACE-TO-FACE

Students attend school all-day, Monday through Thursday; Fridays at home learning Arrival 8:35 & Dismissal 3:40

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  • Complete High Quality PPS Curriculum
  • Portage Teachers Provide Instruction
  • Daily Schedule
  • Attendance Required & Monitored
  • Quality Instructional Strategies
  • Assessment & Feedback
  • Access to Technology & Resources
  • Support Services Provided
  • Specials/Encore Classes Provided

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

CHOICE 1: ELEMENTARY FACE-TO-FACE

Students attend school all-day, Monday through Thursday; Fridays at home learning

  • Skyward Student Information System
  • Google Classroom Platform
  • Emails, Phone Calls, and Google Meet

COMMUNICATION

CHOICE 1: FACE-TO-FACE

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  • Breakfast and/or Lunch in Assigned Area
  • Recess in Assigned Area
  • Continued Allergy Protocols
  • Assigned Staff Member for Lunch & Recess

FOOD SERVICE & RECESS

CHOICE 1: ELEMENTARY FACE-TO-FACE

Students attend school all-day, Monday through Thursday; Fridays at-home learning

  • At-Home Self-Screening Prior to Arrival at Bus Stop
  • Masks Required for Students and Driver
  • Hand Sanitizer Before Entrance
  • Bus Windows Open, When Feasible
  • Cleaning Protocols
  • Distancing at Pick-Up, Travel Time, and Drop-Off

TRANSPORTATION

CHOICE 1: FACE-TO-FACE

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CHOICE 2:

PORTAGE VIRTUAL

  • Full-time virtual learning with PPS

Curriculum with instruction provided by PPS Teachers

  • Maintain strong connection and affiliation

with PPS assigned elementary school

  • Student remains enrolled in PPS and

connected to grade level peers through

  • nline collaboration

CHOICE 2: PORTAGE VIRTUAL

TECHNOLOGY & ACCESS CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMUNICATION FOOD SERVICE

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COMPARISON OF VIRTUAL CHOICES

THE SPRING LEARNING TOGETHER

(CONTINUITY OF LEARNING)

20-21 PPS VIRTUAL

Student participation was optional Student participation is required Mainly pre-recorded, use of IXL, and self-paced learning Blend of live instruction learning using the PPS Curriculum and digital tools specific to standards Low accountability Increased accountability through assignments, grading, and schedule Multiple communications, links, and platforms One platform for delivery of instruction, assignments, and communications Emergency learning Targeted instruction using scope and sequence of PPS curriculum Limited assessment and feedback Ongoing assessment and personalized feedback

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  • Complete High Quality PPS Curriculum
  • Portage Teachers Provide Instruction
  • Daily Schedule
  • Attendance Required & Monitored
  • Quality Instructional Strategies
  • Assessment & Feedback
  • Access to Technology & Resources
  • Support Services
  • Specials/Encore Classes Provided

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

CHOICE 2: PORTAGE VIRTUAL

Students attend virtually, Monday through Thursday; Friday am only

TECHNOLOGY & ACCESS

  • Electronic Device Required
  • Internet Access Needed
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  • Food Service Available

FOOD SERVICE

CHOICE 2: PORTAGE VIRTUAL

Students attend virtually, Monday through Thursday; Friday am only

COMMUNICATION

  • Skyward Student Information System
  • Google Classroom Platform
  • Email Responded to within 24 hours
  • Teacher/Student/Parent Meetings as Needed
  • Check In Phone Calls/ Google Meet Calls as

Needed

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ALL STUDENTS:

PPS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

Alternative Choice for 6th-12th : COUNTY VIRTUAL (KVIC)

Teacher provided through the county Michigan Virtual (6-12) Virtual Curriculum Access to PPS extracurricular activities

Sixth Grade - Twelfth Grade

PPS Return to Learn 2020-2021 Options

  • Full-time virtual learning
  • Live lessons and teacher directed work

Monday through Thursday

  • Time to complete assigned work

independently on Friday

  • Complete PPS Curriculum with instruction

provided by PPS Teachers

  • Virtual learning follows school bell schedule
  • Access to PPS extracurricular activities

CHOICE:

IN-BUILDING SUPPORT

  • Students have the choice to be in the school

building while participating in virtual instruction Monday through Thursday

  • Transportation via PPS busing
  • Wi-FI and Internet Access
  • Supports for academic and social-emotional

needs

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All Students : PPS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

CHOICE 1:

FACE-TO-FACE

All Students:

PPS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

  • Full-time virtual learning
  • Live lessons and teacher directed

work Monday through Friday

  • Time to complete assigned work independently
  • n Friday
  • Complete PPS Curriculum with instruction

provided by PPS Teachers

  • Virtual learning follows school bell schedule
  • Access to PPS extracurricular activities

FOOD SERVICE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION EXTRACURRICULAR & ATHLETICS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY & ACCESS HEALTH & WELLNESS

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  • Complete High Quality PPS Curriculum
  • Portage Teachers Provide Instruction
  • Daily Schedule
  • Online Attendance Required & Monitored
  • Quality Instructional Strategies
  • Assessment & Feedback
  • Access to Technology & Resources
  • Support Services Provided
  • Specials/Encore Classes Provided

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

CHOICE 1: ELEMENTARY FACE-TO-FACE

Students attend virtually , Monday through Friday

  • Skyward Student Information System
  • Google Classroom Platform
  • Emails, Phone Calls, and Google Meet

COMMUNICATION

All Students: PPS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

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  • Food Service available through pre-order
  • Pick up Meals at School

FOOD SERVICE

CHOICE 1: ELEMENTARY FACE-TO-FACE

Students attend virtually, Monday through Fridays

  • Athletics and Extracurricular Activities with Necessary

Accommodations

  • Using Michigan’s SafeStart Roadmap & MHSAA

Guidance

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Health Screening of all Participants

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Practice and Competition Safety Precautions, i.e. Facial Coverings, Hand & Equipment Sanitation

  • Augmentation of Practice & Competition Schedule
  • Limitation of Spectators in Attendance

EXTRA-CURRICULAR & ATHLETICS

All Students: PPS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

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  • Student Issued Chromebooks
  • All Courses use Google Classroom as the Learning Hub

CHOICE 1: ELEMENTARY FACE-TO-FACE

Students attend virtually, Monday thru Fridays

  • Connection with Teachers, Staff, and Peers Through

Google Meet.

  • Counselors Available for Appointments
  • Social-Emotional Screeners Utilized
  • Established Mental Health Liaison for Each Building
  • Social-Emotional Learning Supports Embedded in Each

Course with Check-ins and Skill Instruction

All Students: PPS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

TECHNOLOGY & ACCESS HEALTH & WELLNESS

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CHOICE: IN-BUILDING SUPPORT

TECHNOLOGY & ACCESS CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION FOOD SERVICE CHOICE:

IN-BUILDING SUPPORT

  • Students have the choice to be in the school

building while participating in virtual instruction Monday through Thursday

  • Transportation via PPS busing
  • Wi-FI and Internet access
  • Supports for academic and social-emotional

needs

HEALTH & WELLNESS TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION

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  • Collaboration with the Kalamazoo Health Department
  • At-Home Self-Screening for Students
  • Daily Mitigation Strategies

○ Handwashing Schedule ○ Masks for Staff and Students ○ Built in Mask Breaks with Distancing

  • Protocols for Students Exhibiting Signs of Illness
  • Protocol for Illness Pick Up and Return to School
  • Building Triage Area and Quarantine Space
  • Cleaning Protocols for School Day and Night Cleanings
  • Outside Visitors Prohibited

HEALTH & WELLNESS

CHOICE: IN-BUILDING SUPPORT

Students attend in-person, Monday through Thursday

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  • Students in the building Monday - Thursday
  • Online Attendance Required & Monitored
  • Access to School Wi-Fi Technology & Resources
  • In-Person Support Services Provided
  • Students attend school during normal school hours
  • Student follow a bell schedule for instruction

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

CHOICE 1: ELEMENTARY FACE-TO-FACE

Students attend in-person, Monday through Thursday

  • Skyward Student Information System
  • Google Classroom Platform
  • Emails, Phone Calls, and Google Meet
  • In-Person interaction with some staff

COMMUNICATION

CHOICE: IN-BUILDING SUPPORT

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  • All students must wear a mask while at the bus stop

and on the bus. Masks are available upon request

  • Hand sanitizer dispensers have been mounted at the

front of the bus and students will be required to use hand sanitizer prior to sitting down.

  • Students from the same family are seated together.
  • Students are spaced out as much as possible.
  • All drivers wear a face mask while driving the bus.
  • Between runs, drivers will sanitize seats and other

heavily touched areas.

  • No bus passes for changing buses or for guest passes

during phases 1 - 5.

TRANSPORTATION

CHOICE 2: PORTAGE VIRTUAL

Students attend in-person , Monday thru Thursday

CHOICE: IN-BUILDING SUPPORT

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  • Meals can be pre-ordered by parents or students.
  • Cafe staff to serve limited number of students not

pre-ordering through serving lines.

  • Breakfast is grab-and-go.
  • Menu to have reduced choices.
  • Cafe staff follow all safe food service recommendations
  • Students to use hand sanitizer or wash hands prior to picking

up meals

  • Students will be assigned a designated seating area for eating

breakfast and lunch.

  • Cash not accepted - students utilize ID cards to make

purchases on their account

FOOD SERVICE

CHOICE 2: PORTAGE VIRTUAL

Students attend virtually, Monday thru Thursday

CHOICE: IN-BUILDING SUPPORT

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CHOICE 3: COUNTY VIRTUAL

Alternative Choice for 6th-12th: KVIC

  • Michigan Virtual Courses (6th-12th)
  • Kalamazoo County Teachers Plans Course
  • Self-Paced Courses through Videos and Activities
  • Assessment
  • Access to Technology & Resources
  • Adherence to Support Services
  • Specials/Encore Classes Available
  • PPS Mentor Provided
  • Lincoln Learning Curriculum
  • Kalamazoo County Teachers Facilitate Course
  • Self-Paced Courses through Videos and Activities
  • Assessment
  • Access to Technology & Resources
  • Adherence to Support Services
  • Specials/Encore Classes Available
  • PPS Mentor Provided

Alternative Choice for Y5-5th: KVIC

KVIC Program Catalog

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PORTAGE VIRTUAL COUNTY VIRTUAL (KVIC)

Curriculum Aligned to MI standards and follows PPS curriculum, course scope and sequences Michigan Virtual curriculum, course scope, and sequences Support Taught and supported by PPS teacher and staff County Teacher Connection to Peers Opportunities for connection and collaboration with PPS peers and staff N/A Learning Environment 4 ½ day a week that is supported through live instruction and individual assignments 5 day a week program that is self-paced through pre-recorded lessons with some live instruction

COMPARISON OF VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

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