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Informational ItemsNorth Penn School District

8/4/20

Elementary Model for Online LearningObjective: To provide an effective and rigorous online learning platform at the elementary level that will consist of a balance of synchronous and asynchronous lessons, activities, and assignments aligned to the PA Standards and NP curriculum.

1. A daily schedule will occur 5 days per week2. Students will be assigned to a homeroom teacher from their home school3. Canvas will be the learning management system for all students4. Attendance will be taken daily5. Specials will occur daily6. Social/emotional learning will occur daily

Elementary Attendance1. Currently exploring the capability of Canvas to take attendance2. If not available through Canvas, attendance will be taken in homeroom each

morning by teachers posting a “question of the day”3. Parents/guardians must still report a student absent by sending an email to

the teacher, building secretary, or by using the ‘Safe Arrival’ in the School Messenger app

4. Students are highly encouraged to follow the daily schedule but flexibility of family routines will be taken under consideration

5. All synchronous lessons will be recorded for students to review if they can not attend the live lesson

6. Parents are encouraged to keep in contact with their teacher about missed work or extenuating circumstances

Instructional Minutes GuidelinesGrades K-4

Approximately 2 hours of synchronous instruction and approximately 2 hours of asynchronous instruction

Grade 5-6

Approximately 2-3 hours of synchronous instruction and approximately 2 hours of asynchronous instruction

*Instruction is broken down into manageable instructional blocks and not continuous screen time

Elementary Schedule K-2 (sample)9:00 to 9:45 Greeting, Class Meeting; Responsive Classroom; Second Step, Morning Message, Exploration Stations (K)

9:45-11:15 ELA Instruction (Three 20-30 minutes of synchronous instruction) whole group, small group, independent work, stations

11:15-12:00 Specials 15-20 minutes synchronous instruction/15-20 minutes application

12:00-1:00 Lunch/Movement/Free Time

1:00-2:30 Math Instruction (Three 20-30 minutes of synchronous instruction) whole group, small group, independent work, stations

2:30-2:45 Break

2:45-3:15 Social Studies/Science (15 minutes synchronous /15 minutes asynchronous)

3:15-3:30 Classroom Meeting; wrap up for the day

Elementary Schedule Gr. 3-4 (Sample)9:00 to 9:30 Class Meeting; Second Step, Morning Message


11:00-11:45 Specials (20 minutes synchronous instruction/20 minutes application)



2:15-3:15 Social Studies/Science ( 20-30 minutes synchronous and 20 -30 minutes asynchronous)

3:15-3:30 Classroom Meeting; wrap up for the day

Elementary Schedule Gr. 5-6 (Sample)

9:00 to 9:15 Class Meeting; Second Step (Mondays: 30 minute weekly introduction)


10:45-11:30 Specials



2:00-3:30 Social Studies/Science (30 to 45 minutes synchronous instruction depending on the content)

Specials Grades K-6

● 15-20 minutes of synchronous instruction● 15-20 minutes of application● 45 days/special● Utilize Canvas for discussion, application submission, feedback

Elementary Assessments and Grading

1. The Standards-Based Grading system will resume and progress reports will occur three times (December, March, and June)

2. Conferences will be held virtually in November and March; parents can request a conference with the teacher anytime

3. Assessments ELA- STAR 360 (universal screening & progress monitoring tool) will be used K-6. Curriculum-based assessments aligned to standards will be used to monitor student performance.

4. Assessments Math and Science- Curriculum-based assessments aligned to standards will be used to monitor student performance in both science and math. Additionally, for math, STAR 360 (universal screening tool) will replace the CDT’s for monitoring students progress.

5. Assessments Social Studies

Elementary Office Hours/Materials

Teachers will offer office hours daily; hours will be posted each week

If parents are unable to connect with teachers during these times, please arrange a mutual time to address questions or seek clarification

Teachers will respond to emails and messages in a timely manner

Students will receive a tote of materials for curriculum such as consumable books, manipulatives, tiles, etc.

Secondary Model for Online Learning

Objective: To provide a robust and engaging online learning experience for all secondary students that meets the high expectations of the North Penn school community.

Two Options:

● Follow a normal schedule with synchronous learning and live instruction (All synchronous lessons will be recorded for students to review if they can not attend the live lesson)

● 100 percent asynchronous learning through North Penn Virtual Academy (NPVA)

Goals:

1. Provide students with access to the courses and curricula that they would see in the traditional setting

2. Have synchronous learning in each class on each day

3. Be creative and innovative in our thinking to develop opportunities for students to engage in school beyond academics.

Option 1: Synchronous learning :

SYNCHRONOUS online learning, unlike the structure in March, is presented in live sessions with teachers and students participating, virtually. Some important notes:

● Students will be assumed to be in this option unless we hear otherwise● There will be a bell schedule for synchronous components● Students will be expected to sign in at specific times and teachers will take

attendance● Genuine assessment of content mastery will take place

○ Traditional grading structures will return

Option 2: Asynchronous Learning in NPVA

● NPVA structure existed prior to March● Edgenuity Content aligned to NPSD curricula● North Penn Teachers● Office hours and availability for student support● Credit towards NP diploma and can still participate in clubs and activities● Recommending semester commitment● If you are interested in this model:

○ Email Mr. Galante ([email protected])○ Copy your home school principal

mailto:[email protected]

Default is Synchronous Instruction

IMPORTANT NOTE:

1. Regardless of your selection from the survey, we are scheduling students in the synchronous option unless you contact Mr. Galante.

2. The schedules to follow are simply concepts of what the bell schedule MAY look like. Concrete detail will be provided soon.

Bell Schedule Middle School(Note: this is a SAMPLE)

Bell Schedule High School

Period Synchronous Time

1 8:00-8:40

2 8:45-9:25

3 9:30-10:10

4 10:15-10:55

Break/Office Hrs 10:55-12:00

5 12:00-12:40

6 12:45-1:25

7 1:30-2:10

8 2:15-2:55

Gifted and Special Education Supports

● Gifted○ Students will be seen virtually and synchronously as indicated in GIEPs○ Enrichment toolkit in development for students at each grade level

● Special education○ Services will be delivered synchronously○ Guidelines for synchronous related services in development○ Investigating online evaluation instruments for school psychologists and speech therapists○ Working on plans for “virtual academic support”○ In process of contacting families of students with the most significant disabilities eligible for

alternate assessment to explore other options for service delivery

School Nutrition Services Update

● Meals will be distributed similarly to current practice which continued through summer

● Working on plans for fall to enhance menu variety● USDA has not approved universal free meals for the school year

○ Legislation is in the works however○ If the legislation is not passed, we will develop a sign-up system for families based on a

free/reduced/paid system as if students were in school

● Will be seeking family input as to whether pick up times and locations are convenient or need to be updated

Inglewood Redistricting Update

Communication from building principals- Parents have already received an invitation to tour the building and have selected a time for their tour.

Tour Dates:

Nash - Week of August 11th

Gwynedd Square - Week of August 4th

Plans for families- Families will have the opportunity to tour the buildings in small groups of 10 people. The tours will be 1 hour in length and will allow the student and parent to see the classrooms and common areas of the building. Social distancing and masks will be utilized during the tour.

Equity Update

Approximately 500 support staff members received Cultural Proficiency training this summer (food services, transportation, facilities, and some secretaries)

Parent Panel and Student Ambassador Panel were held this summer

Administration Book Study plans are underway: We Can’t Teach What We Don’t Know and Not Light, But Fire arrived and are being distributed (Books were ordered for School Board Members and Learning Coaches as well)

Cultural Proficiency PD Plans are being planned throughout the year

NPHS AP Courses Outreach

Social Emotional Well Being

NPSD Counselors-Invested in the Virtual World to Support Students; Guidance Lessons

Social Emotional Curriculum

Elementary-Responsive Classroom (K); Second Step (Grades 1-6)

Middle, High School-Curriculum developed by Administration/Counselors to focus on specific themes; themes to include principles of restorative practice (Middle), equity, team building, kindness, empathy, etc., meetings to take place in Penntime/KnighTime

Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team-NPSD in house crisis response team

Social Emotional Well Being

Lakeside/Merakey Support

contracted outside counseling services which will include two more counselors (Merakey) and potential for more; Lakeside services expanded to include one more counselor, and potential social work component; services to include individual/group

NB Expanded RISE Program

Faculty/Staff Wellness

Professional Development opportunities, resources, EAP, Building Level

Survey-Communication with Families to determine need (Start of Year)

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