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Opening School Fall 2020Part I
Alhambra Unified School DistrictBoard PresentationTuesday, July 21, 2020
Three Major Goals for Reopening Schools
1. Ensure the Health & Safety of all Students and Staff
2. Ensure the Social Emotional Well-Being of our Students and Staff
3. Ensure a Standards Aligned Instructional Program that meets the needs of all Students
Governor Newsom’s Order July 17, 2020
● Schools located in counties that are on the Monitoring List CANNOT physically open for in-person instruction until their county has come off the Monitoring List for 14 consecutive days.
● Los Angeles County is on this Monitoring List.● Schools in counties (32 current) that have not been on the
Monitoring List for the prior 14 days may begin in-person instruction, following public health guidelines.
Update on AUSD Plans for Opening School Fall 2020
Presentation Agenda
1. Distance Learning2. Technology3. Attendance Monitoring & Providing Social Emotional Support4. ASES/Childcare5. Athletics
Distance Learning
Learning Continuity & Attendance Plan
● In lieu of LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan)● Roadmap for 2020-21 school year● Stipulated in Senate Bill (SB) 98 - education trailer bill● Stakeholder engagement through recommendations, comments & feedback● Must be adopted by the Board of Education by September 30, 2020● Plan will address and include:
- Impact of COVID-19- How District will provide continuity of learning- Distance learning- Mental health and social and emotional well-being- School nutrition
BACE
Building
A
Culture of
Equity
KISS Principle
KeepItSimple & Stay ● Socially connected,● Safe
(Don’t share your air for more than 15 minutes!) &● Strong!
Instructional Delivery
❖ Alignment of Online Platforms➢ K - 2nd & SDC (self-contained) - Seesaw➢ 3rd - Transition from Seesaw to Google Classroom➢ 4th - 12th - Google Classroom
❖ Utilization of Communication Tools➢ Zoom including use of recurring link➢ Remind
Instructional Delivery
❖ Professional Development/Workshops/Trainings/Meetings➢ Students
■ Teachers will work with their class(es) to make sure all students have technology and internet access and know how to access the online tools and resources.
➢ Parents■ Parent Technology Trainings including Family Tech Workshops■ Site meetings led by principals in August
➢ Staff
Instructional Delivery
❖ Expectations of Delivery➢ Daily articulated schedule➢ Daily monitoring of attendance and participation➢ Daily direct instruction➢ Daily face-to-face synchronous instruction➢ Daily live interaction➢ Daily availability of office hours➢ Opportunities for support/small group instruction/intervention➢ Accommodations to serve students with special needs
Organization of ClassesPlanning Ahead
❖ TK-8th - Keep family units together in same class/same schedule.❖ 6th-12th - Block schedule❖ Classes will include both students in hybrid model and students in distance
learning to allow for flexibility of family/student needs.
Instructional Delivery Alternatives
BOLD (Beyond Online Learning - Developing scholars) Academy
❖ Site-based alternative within a comprehensive high school➢ Two periods of blended learning focused on credit recovery➢ One period of universal access➢ Three periods for courses
❖ Expanded independent study➢ Available for all grade levels for students needing a more flexible
schedule due to circumstances
Distance Learning Model
- Students will receive distance learning full-time through their assigned school- Students will not physically attend school but will participate in a
school-based distance learning program from home- Instructional delivery will include live, virtual instruction, interactive videos
and independent work. - The distance learning program will be taught by teachers assigned to the
home school and will be delivered through Seesaw, Google Classroom and Zoom
- Students will be expected to log in daily for attendance
Instructional MinutesK-8 Instructional Minutes (traditional setting)
K-8 Instructional Minutes (SB 98)
Kindergarten 246
1st-3rd 304
4th-8th 324
Kindergarten 180
1st-3rd 230
4th-8th 240
9-12 378
9-12 240
9-12 Instructional Minutes (traditional setting)
9-12 Instructional Minutes (SB 98)
K-5 Sample Schedule
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYPE
8:00- 8:25PE
8:00- 8:25 Homeroom Check-inPE
8:00- 8:25PE
8:00- 8:25Reading
8:25- 9:20Reading8:25-9:20 Schoolwide Events
Reading8:25- 9:20
Reading8:25-9:20
Writing9:20-10:15
Writing9:20- 10:15 Office Hours
Writing9:20- 10:15
Writing9:20-10:15
Break10:15-10:35
Break10:15-10:35
Break 10:15-10:35
Break10:15-10:35
Math10:35-11:30
Math10:35-11:30
Math10:35-11:30
Math10:35-11:30
Social Science/Science11:30- 12:20
VAPA11:30-12:20
Social Science/Science11:30-12:20
VAPA11:30-12:20
Lunch12:20-1:20
Lunch12:20- 1:20
Lunch12:20- 1:20
Lunch12:20-1:20
Lunch12:20-1:20
Extended Learning1:20- 2:45
Extended Learning1:20- 2:45
Extended Learning1:20- 2:45
Extended Learning 1:20- 2:45
6-8 Sample ScheduleMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Period 1 - (60 min)Support - (30 mins)
8:00- 9:30
Period 2 - (60 min)Support - (30 mins)
8:00- 9:30
Schoolwide Events Period 1 - (60 min)Support - (30 mins)
8:00- 9:30
Period 2 - (60 min)Support - (30 mins)
8:00- 9:30
Break9:30- 9:50
Break9:30- 9:50
Break9:30- 9:50
Break9:30- 9:50
Period 3 - (60 min)Support - (30 min)
9:50- 11:20
Period 4 - (60 min)Support - (30 min)
9:50- 11:20
Intervention/Office Hours Period 3 - (60 min)Support - (30 min)
9:50- 11:20
Period 4 - (60 min)Support - (30 min)
9:50- 11:20
Period 5 -(60 min)
11:20- 12:20
Period 6-(60 min)
11:20- 12:20
PD/Staff Meeting/ Collaboration
Period 5 - (60 min)
11:20- 12:20
Period 6-(60 min)
11:20- 12:20
Lunch 12:20pm
Lunch 12:20pm
Lunch12:20 pm
Lunch 12:20pm
Lunch 12:20pm
Extended Learning 1:20-2:45
Extended Learning1:20-2:45
Extended Learning1:20-2:45
Extended Learning1:20-2:45
9-12 Proposed ScheduleMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Period 7: 7:10am-8:10amSupport:
8:10am-8:25am
Period 0: 7:10am-8:10amSupport:
8:10am-8:25am
Period 7: 7:10am-8:10amSupport:
8:10am-8:25am
Period 0: 7:10am-8:10amSupport:
8:10am-8:25am
Period 1: 8:30am-9:30amSupport:
9:30am-9:45am
Period 2: 8:30am-9:30amSupport:
9:30am-9:45am
Planning & Grading:8:30am-9:30am
Period 1: 8:30am-9:30amSupport:
9:30am-9:45am
Period 2: 8:30am-9:30amSupport:
9:30am-9:45am
Period 3: 9:50am-10:50amSupport:
10:50am-11:05am
Period 4: 9:50am-10:50amSupport:
10:50am-11:05am
Collaboration:9:35am-10:35am
Period 3: 9:50am-10:50amSupport:
10:50am-11:05am
Period 4: 9:50am-10:50amSupport:
10:50am-11:05am
Period 5: 11:10am-12:10pmSupport:
12:10pm - 12:25pm
Period 6: 11:10am-12:10pmSupport:
12:10pm - 12:25pm
Online Homeroom: (Rallies, Assemblies,etc)
10:40am-11:40am
Period 5:11:10am-12:10pmSupport:
12:10pm - 12:25pm
Period 6:11:10am-12:10pmSupport:
12:10pm - 12:25pm
Lunch 12:25pm
Lunch 12:25pm
Lunch 12:25pm
Lunch 12:25pm
Lunch 12:25pm
1:25pm-3:30pm-Student-
Extended Home Learning/ Resource for SPED
1:25pm-3:30pm-Student-
Extended Home Learning/ Resource for SPED
1:25pm-3:30pm-Student-
Extended Home Learning/ Resource for SPED
1:25pm-3:30pm-Student-
Extended Home Learning/ Resource for SPED
1:25pm-3:30pm-Student-
Extended Home Learning/ Resource for SPED
Instructional Design
- Various subcommittees worked over the summer to develop and design content specific recommendations within a distance learning environment
- TK-8 subcommittees developed curriculum calendars, units of study with focal standards and progress monitoring tools
- 9-12 subcommittees are currently working to provide teachers with tools and resources, by content area, that support distance learning instruction
Professional Development- Instruction-
TOPIC AUDIENCE MODE OF DELIVERY HOURS
ELA K-8 asynchronous 1:15
ELD K-8 asynchronous 1:15
Math K-8 Options for teachers: Live webinar recording Asynchronous webinar
1:15
NGSS 6-8 asynchronous 1:15
Technology Trainings: Zoom / Google Apps / Google
Classroom / Powerschool Basics
All Staff Modules 30 Min Each
Learning Loss
- Academic growth varies across the academic year and generally declines from the last day of school through the summer, with steeper declines in mathematics than in reading.
- Preliminary COVID data estimates students will return in fall 2020 with roughly 30% of learning loss in reading relative to a typical school year. However, in mathematics, students are likely to show a 50% loss of learning.
Learning Loss - Reading
Learning Loss - Mathematics
Steps to Address Learning Loss
- Utilize formative assessments to determine each student’s current instructional proficiency level
- Determine growth rates needed to catch up and set learning goals for the year that are ambitious but attainable
- Math subcommittees have created a plan that reviews essential standards that need to be reviewed from the previous year prior to moving into new content
- Provide targeted differentiated instruction or opportunities for individualized learning
Pupils with Unique Needs- Students with unique needs will receive targeted instruction based on
identified needs- Daily schedules include embedded support time for all students, especially for
special education and English learner students- Extended learning and office hours are available after school in order to
provide additional instructional support for students in a one on one or small group setting
Technology and District-wide Platforms
Technology UpdateInternet Connectivity for (500) Families
● Plan A: T-Mobile Hotspots $20.00 Per Month● Plan B: Spectrum $29.99 Per Month
Continued Distribution of Chromebooks
● Elementary ● High School
Technology UpdateTechnical Support (In person & over the phone)
626.943.3030
● Staff● AUSD Families
Technology Update20/21 Chromebook Purchases
TechnologyApplication Upgrades and Purchases
● Zoom Pro● Remind App
Continued support and training for standard District systems
● Powerschool● Google Apps● Google Classroom● Seesaw
Continued management and maintenance
● Internal Systems● Network Infrastructure● Wired / Wireless Networks● Technology Bond Related Projects
Attendance Monitoring & Providing Social Emotional
Support
AttendanceSteps to monitor attendance & reengagement strategies for pupils who are
absent from distance learning
● AUSD will use a 3 tiered MTSS based approach ● Establish attendance expectations through PBIS● Determine reasons for absences and develop
relationship with families● Address needs of individual families by connecting them
to the appropriate resources - we must meet needs of all populations including English learners, special education, foster care, and homeless.
● Recognize and affirm families for their improvements● Engage families through parent education
Re-engaging the Disengaged
- Identify students disengaged between March 12 and the close of school- Prior to the opening of school, Gateway counselors will connect with all
families of students. - Determine student/family needs and align to appropriate resources- Provide education for parents on how to best support their child(ren) have a
successful start to the school year- Closely monitor student attendance and participation
Tier 1 - Striving for All Students Attending
- Establish positive attendance expectations through PBIS and Parent Webinars
- Establish protocol for tracking student attendance- Define roles for a comprehensive attendance monitoring and
response system- Daily phone outreach for absent students- Support of School Community Coordinators- Provide Social Emotional Learning for all students
Tier 2 - Supporting Initial Student Struggles
- Phone outreach and determination of barriers for learning- Provision of resources to remove barriers for learning, including
but not limited to:- Referrals for counseling- Support from technology services- Teacher intervention
- Online attendance conferences- School Attendance Review Team- Additional connection to resources
Tier 3 - Providing Intensive Support
- School Attendance Review Board - focus on Restorative Practices○ Recognize the impact of COVID.○ Re-establish clear expectations○ Review previous interventions○ Uncover additional barriers to learning○ Assign interventions and support
- Referral to District Attorney’s Office
Understanding and Supporting the Social Emotional Needs of A School Community is Essential for Learning to Transpire
Social Emotional Impacts of COVID19 on Students
Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: SEL Practices for Reopening Schools
Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: SEL Practices for Reopening Schools
Areas of SEL To Be Addressed
Tier 1 SEL Curriculum and Delivery for All Students
- Curriculum- Why Try- The Kid Grit Pandemic Crisis Guide- Learning to Breathe
- Delivery- Counselors- Interns- As we develop, infuse into learning across the
curriculum
Tier 2 Social Emotional Support
- Check-ins with counselor- Parent conference- Group counseling sessions to further develop social
emotional competencies- Referral for mental health services through MHIT process- Targeted support for Foster Youth and Homeless Youth- Language support for English Learners
Tier 3 Social Emotional Support
- Student Support Team meeting- Psychiatric Emergency Response Team- Wrap around services through outside agencies- Alternative Learning Environment
Supporting Adult SEL
Childcare/Afterschool Care and ASES
Afterschool Care/ChildcareThe following programs are compatible with a “Hybrid Schedule”:● ASES - No cost, Supper provided● Boys and Girls Club -Fee based, Supper provided● Options - Fee is based on sliding scale, Supper provided● YMCA - Fee based, Supper provided
Other Child Care options● Boys and Girls Club - Fee based● Maryvale - Fee based● YMCA - Fee based● Children’s Montessori Center - Fee based
*The District is exploring fee-based childcare options for employees.
ASES● Expanded Learning● Operates at 12 elementary schools● Compatible with “Hybrid Model”● Program conducted in cafeteria, library, auditorium, and outside area (will not
impact teachers’ classrooms)● Provide Distance Learning assistance on Wednesdays● Staffed by AUSD personnel
Athletics
Athletics - SPORTS - Two Seasons
Fall Sports Dec-April Spring Sports February - JuneFootball Badminton, BaseballBoys and Girls Cross Country Boys and Girls BasketballBoys and Girls Volleyball Competitive Cheer, Girls GolfBoys and Girls Water Polo Boys and Girls Soccer, Softball
Swimming, Boys and Girls TennisTrack, Wrestling
● Summertime rules extended● Full season including pre-season, league, and playoffs
QUESTIONS / COMMENTS