Opening Schools in Recovery of Education
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Summer Program EnrollmentAs of June 21, 2021
Program # Students
IN-PERSON Local School Programs, Summer UP, and ELO (K-8)
21,833
High School Local Program12,201
VIRTUAL Program (All K-8 and ELO)7,649
Central High School Summer Program5,695
Extended School Year (ESY)5,078
TOTAL52,456
*Course enrollments for high school LSP. Some students may be taking multiple courses.
Student
Group
Percent of Total
Registrants in Summer
Programs
ALL 100%
AS 20.51%
BL 26.00%
HI 31.83%
WH 16.50%
MU 4.85%
IEP 22.19%
ELL 22.62%
FARMS 40.84%
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Summer Staffing UpdateAs of June 21, 2021
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Summer ProgramPercent Filled Or Almost
Filled (Teachers)
High School Summer School 98%
Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) 86%
Extended School Year (ESY) 73%
Virtual K-8 88%
Local School Programs (In-Person) 85%
Unique Candidates Positions Filled
Teachers 4,664 3,827
Support Staff 2,525 1,458
Community Navigators
MCPS Mobile/Pop Up- Saturday, June 26
• 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.- East County Recreation Center• Meal Distribution
• 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.- Westfield Wheaton Mall • Summer Kickoff
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Program Details
Full-day, five day a week
instructional model
Full-year commitment; transfer at marking
period/semester transitions
Core courses to meet MSDE &
graduation requirements
Not offering specialized
programs at this time
IEP/Special Services Review
In-person, on-site engagement at
times
Report cards & diplomas via home school
Technology provided as
needed
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Student Applications: Review Process
All documentation is provided and the application meets qualification threshold for extenuating circumstances.
Application does not meet the qualification threshold for extenuating circumstances.
DOCUMENTATION: Application was submitted with no documentation or insufficient documentation. MCPS staff will provide outreach to follow up.
ACADEMIC REVIEW: Application was submitted with an academic reason for applying. A review of grades, attendance, and other records will be conducted as part of the screening process.
IEP/504 REVIEW: The student has an IEP or 504. Review the plan to ensure goals and accommodations are aligned to a virtual learning environment. All students will require an IEP or 504 meeting to review.
ESOL/LEP REVIEW: The student has an EL plan and ELD goals. Review the plan to ensure it is aligned to a virtual learning environment. If adjustments need to be made, a meeting will be held.
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Student Applications: Family Action
Family confirms enrollment in the virtual academy. Course schedule is created.
Family declines the invitation to attend the virtual academy and the student attends the assigned school for the upcoming school year.
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Curriculum
➔ Blend of district-provided and teacher-created lessons
➔ Licensing for Edmentum
◆ Ability to create customized units aligned to MCPS
curriculum
◆ Ability to integrate with our systems
➔ Pacing for K-8 aligns to in-person instruction
➔ High school courses align to the in-person semester courses;
however, pacing within a high school semester course may
be different
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Staffing
➔ Leadership Positions Update
◆ Dean, Supervisor – Anticipated
recommendation for Board appointment
July 15
➔ Key Positions
◆ Coordinators - serve as department chairs,
curriculum specialists, SDT
◆ RTSE, Counselors, Registrar
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Restoration, Healing & Well-Being
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Commitment to the five core values: Learning, Relationships, Respect, Excellence and Equity
BOE Strategic Plan
Addressing needs among all students
2.5 Year Plan
Closing gaps in opportunity and achievement for all students
All In: Equity and Achievement Framework
SEL Curriculum: Leader in Me
• Through collaboration with cross-functional and community workgroup, issued RFP for district-wide SEL curriculum
• Steven Covey’s “Leader In Me” selected for FY2022 implementation in Cohort 1, Grades K–12
• Staff training begins summer 2021
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Cohort 1 Clusters & Schools• Clarksburg
• Damascus
• John F. Kennedy
• Thomas S. Wootton
• Albert Einstein
• James Hubert Blake
• Bethesda-Chevy Chase
• Quince Orchard
• Northwest
• Alternative Programs – Blair
G. Ewing
• Farmland Elementary School
Restorative Justice• Restorative Justice (RJ) training (Tier 1)
offered for all MCPS staff (MCEA and SEIU), Summer 2021• As of June 11 – 1,150 staff registered
• RJ Teams for more intensive training• Middle schools
• 25 staff members, not including administrators
• RJ coach• High schools
• 6 staff members, not including administrators
• 2,286 registrants• Fundamentals of Restorative
Justice
• 1,198 registrants• Applying & Evaluating the
Fundamentals of Restorative Justice (RJ Teams)
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Fundamental In-Time Training
FITT Hub• Designed to house training related to the
Be Well 365 Framework
• Year long offerings across OSFSE and OTLS, to ensure that staff are prepared to cultivate learning environments where learners thrive.
• Curation of content specifically designed to amplify the talents of teachers and leaders and center the social, emotional, and psychological needs of students.
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Unaccompanied Minors
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MCPS:
BOE, principals, teachers, front office
staff, PPWs, PCCs, ETCs, school security,
and school communities at high
receiving schools, including 26 METS + 2
CREA sites
DHHS:
Community- and school-based
providers, including CABHS, Linkages to Learning, Wellness Centers, PYD, SCYS
Law enforcement:
MCPD, State’s Attorney’s Office
Community partners: Navigation network,
Salud & Bienestar(partners), Children
Fleeing Violence WG,MCCC Pathways to Services/Local Care
Team
Care Navigator (MCPS)23 METS sitesCapacity buildingProfessional developmentESOL Transition CounselorsPupil Personnel WorkersParent Community CoordinatorsCommunicationsData monitoring and evaluation
Care Navigator (DHHS)Capacity buildingProfessional developmentCase ManagersNavigatorsMobile Resource TeamInformation lineCommunicationsData monitoring and evaluation
Family reunification
support
Mental and behavioral
health support
Child care
Education
Food security
Housing assistance
Recreation
Safety and security
Legal services
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Student Empowered Mentoring Engagement (SEME)
Vision
SEME promotes a “multi-tiered mentoring for all” approach to building and supporting healthy communities through restorative practices to ensure that our MCPS students and families optimally experience the following wellbeing building blocks:
• Access to basic resources
• Mental/Social-Emotional/Physical Health
• Supportive, Positive Relationships, and
• Engaging Work & Activities
(An Approach to Community Wellbeing) An MCPS/MCCC/HHS Collaboration Montgomery County Community Youth Support &
Engagement April 2021
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SEME Program Service Delivery Model
02ACADEMIC &
MENTORING SUPPORTS FOR YOUTH
• Contracted Mentoring & Academic Support Program Delivery Partnerships (Grades 4-12 Priority)
• Training and Technical Assistance (Mentoring for All Schoolwide Approach)
• 3 Year Investment: (5000 Youth)
01ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS • Engage Community Providers in
partnerships with schools through the Local Management Board
• Coordinate Service Referrals with Student Well-Being Teams and HHS School-Based Wellness Centers
03WRAPAROUND
SUPPORTS & SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS
• Contracted service, support, and opportunity partnerships to provide wraparound referral supports, ESOL/GED and Career Education & Certification opportunities
• 3 Year Investment
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Mask Guidance
• Guidance from the 2020-2021 school year will continue for the summer
• Outdoor mask wearing is not required, but highly recommended and up to the individual
• Tentative guidance for the 2021-2022 school year will be finalized by early August
• Considerations include:
• County Council action
• Public health recommendations (update expected this summer)
• Vaccination status of county, including age 12 and older
• Greater availability and approval of vaccine for all school-aged children
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