Innovative Learning Environments 

2023-2024

Buncombe County Schools is committed to excellence in teaching and learning regardless of the environment. 

Click the buttons below to learn more about teaching and learning in remote, hybrid, and blended learning environments. This guide fulfills the legal requirements in Session Law 2021-130 Senate Bill 654.

Remote Learning

Remote learning takes place when students and teachers are in different physical locations and will only be utilized in the event of inclement weather and/or a whole class quarantine due to COVID. Instruction takes place synchronously and/or asynchronously. Technology is necessary for instruction. Click here for more detailed information regarding remote learning.

Hybrid Learning

Hybrid learning takes place when some students are present in the same location as the teacher and some participate remotely. Instruction takes place synchronously and/or asynchronously. Technology is necessary for instruction. Hybrid learning is not anticipated for the 23-24 school year. 

Blended Learning

Blended learning takes places when all students and teachers are present in the same physical location. Technology should be strategically used during instruction.