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Inspiring Education. Empowering Community. Unleashing potential.
LEADING WITH LEARNING20
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COLLECTIVE COMMITMENTS
BLENDED LEARNING OPTIONS
SAFETYPROTOCOLS
JOURNEY & CURRENT
STATE
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL
HEALTH/WELLNESS
NEXT STEPS
OVERVIEW FOR TODAY
RETURN TO SCHOOL: COLLECTIVE COMMITMENTS
PEOPLE FIRST
EQUITY FOR ALL
FOCUS ON LEARNING
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS
COLLABORATION
PEOPLE FIRSTWe commit to the safety and well-being of our students, staff and larger
community. We are committed to providing our students and staff with a safe, welcoming learning environment. We understand the challenges involved in
returning to school, and we will provide options for our students, families and staff in a compassionate and purposeful manner. Our plan will be
flexible and responsive to the changing health environment.
EQUITY FOR ALL
We commit to providing the necessary educational resources to make all students and staff feel welcome and accepted in their school so they can be successful and reach their full potential, regardless of their background or
personal Circumstances. We are aware students may need additional support and we are committed to meeting their needs.
FOCUS ON LEARNING
We are committed to focusing on students academic and social-emotional learning while providing the support that all learners need. We will provide
clear standards-based learning targets and provide regular feedback.
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS
We commit to utilizing multiple data sets to drive our decision making when determining instructional models, operational practices and health and safety
protocols. These data sets will support short- and long-term growth for our students and staff while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
COLLABORATIONWe commit to communicate regularly with our stakeholders and provide
opportunities for feedback. We will continue to engage in conversation with local and state health professionals, and we will provide regular updates to
the Board of Education. Our goal includes listening, adapting and implementing an educational model that provides the best possible
learning environment in a safe, welcoming manner.
OUR JOURNEY TO TODAYConcerns presented by COVID-19 pandemic remain - local cases on rise
Staying up-to-date with guidance from CDC, DPI, DHS and local health officials
Gathered feedback from staff, students and parents on the spring distance learning experience (June) and feedback on returning to school (July)
Created timeline for developing preferred return-to-school model
SURVEY RESULTSFamilies’ comfort level with returning to 100% face-to-face was 57% (very comfortable, comfortable)
However, 17% of families said they would not send their children back for any face-to-face instruction
Staff top comfort level was with blended learning model of face-to-face and distance at 39.2% (very comfortable, comfortable)
Families’ top priorities were 1) academic progress of their children and 2) staff and student safety.
Staff top concerns were compliance to health and safety protocols, unknown factors regarding job duties, cleaning and disinfecting practices
July survey results - PARENTS & STAFF
REGIONAL HEALTH DATA
Activity Level
Access to Health Care
Ability to Contact Trace
Ability to Quarantine
Balancing Public Health with Public Education, Working Parents/Child Care, Social-Emotional Well-Being
FULL DISTANCE LEARNING
BLENDED LEARNING
MPSD will not start the school year with 100% face-to-face / traditional model
Investigating two models: full distance learning and blended learning (if blended is offered, families may choose full distance)
Additional time is needed for further research before identifying a preferred model
WHERE WE ARE NOW
FULL DISTANCE LEARNING
MPSD certified teachers to develop courses in Google Classroom (Grades 1-12) or Class Dojo (4K and Kindergarten)
Committed to providing engaging, relevant distance learning to meet academic standards
Likely changes to student attendance and grading compared to distance learning in spring 2020
FULL DISTANCE LEARNING
BLENDED LEARNINGBlended Models for 4K,
Elementary, Middle & High Schools
BLENDED LEARNING OPTIONS
BLENDED LEARNING
Half days in AM/PM cohorts
2 days per week: M/W or T/TH
Distance learning on the other 2 days
Friday: No school (same as traditional model)
4K BLENDED LEARNING MODEL
BLENDED LEARNING
Half days in AM/PM cohorts (7-13 students per classroom)
4 days per week: M/T/W/TH
Friday: distance learning for students to practice math and ELA skills and engage in social studies and science experiences, teacher collaboration and planning time, deep cleaning and sanitizing of buildings
Face-to-face time will focus on ELA, math, social-emotional learning, specials (art, music, phy ed, counseling, library - on rotating schedule)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BLENDED
BLENDED LEARNING
Full days in Grade Level cohorts (10-12 students per classroom)
1 day per week: 6th Grade on Tuesday; 7th Grade on Wednesday; 8th Grade on Thursday
Distance learning on all days when not face-to-face
Monday and Friday: distance learning for students, teacher collaboration and planning time along with time to support students virtually, deep cleaning and sanitizing of buildings
Electives scheduled at beginning and end of day to allow families to self-select whether to participate
MIDDLE SCHOOL BLENDED
BLENDED LEARNING
Washington: 24 core teachers and 6 house teams; Wilson: 20 core teachers and 5 house teams
Each house will have 30-40 students in each grade
Each house divided evenly between 4 core teachers
Teachers move to another room with another group of students in the same house after each instructional period
Two teachers from each grade level plan face-to-face and distance learning for each core subject
All teachers for each core subject teach the lesson for each grade level
MIDDLE SCHOOL BLENDED
BLENDED LEARNING
Half days in multi-grade level cohort groups to have approximately 375 students in the building at one time
Each cohort group attends 2 days per week
Friday: distance learning for students, teacher collaboration and planning time along with time to support students virtually, deep cleaning and sanitizing of buildings
Cohort students organized into grade level house groups of 20-24 students, with 4 core grade level teachers assigned to each house group
HIGH SCHOOL BLENDED
BLENDED LEARNING
House group split into two classrooms with 10-12 students and 2 teachers
Face-to-face time will focus on connecting, supporting distance learning needs, interventions and enrichment
Teachers will facilitate 100% distance learning model via Google Classroom
HIGH SCHOOL BLENDED
SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
Continue school-based mental health services with community partners
Ongoing planning to support students’ social-emotional health
Mental Wellness Coordinator continuing to develop plans and resources to support social-emotional health
EAP supports continue to be offered to staff
SAFETY PRACTICES & PROTOCOLS
Physical Spaces, Healthy Environment &
Day-to-Day Operations
PHYSICAL SPACESPhysical BarriersPlexiglass barriers are in place in the buildings most public spaces
Floor DecalsFloor distancing decals in public high traffic areas
Safety SignageHand hygiene, social distancing, symptoms signs by CDC
Hand Sanitizer StationsIncreased placement and encouraged usage, cleaned between classes and cohorts
Social DistancingCreating space in classrooms and other common areas for distancing
Isolation RoomFor COVID symptomatic students
HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTBuilding VentilationSeveral measures will be taken to increase building ventilation
Cleaning & DisinfectingEnhanced protocols for cleaning and disinfecting of classrooms, common places and high-touch surfaces
Additional custodians will be hired as a result of Covid-19
Hand HygieneReinforcement of regular hand hygiene protocols
Student TrafficAdjusted student traffic patterns to maximize distancing
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONSMasks/Face CoveringsStaff and students required to wear masks (exceptions for medical/other conditions)
Temperature ChecksStudent temperatures taken prior to start of school day
Staff ProtocolStaff screening protocol
BusesSocial distancing precautions on buses, family transportation welcomed
Entrances & ExitsLimited public entrance
Student MovementLimited movement of students throughout building
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONSMealsMeals delivered to and eaten in classrooms, individual packaging
Shared ObjectsNo shared objects in classrooms, common spaces
TripsRestricted gatherings and field trips
VisitorsRestricted visitor policy
CommunicationRegular and systematic communication by district and schools
NEXT STEPS: LEADING WITH LEARNING
Determine pandemic
thresholds to change models
July 28, 2020 presentation to Board of Education
Continue to monitor health results in August for any
plan adjustments
Reconnect with work group to identify
preferred model