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Why is the district providing learning recommendations instead of assignments during the extended school closure?
Why is the district providing learning recommendations instead of assignments during the extended school closure?
Bastrop ISD is not currently set up for a full-scale distance learning model that can be accessed by all of our students and fully incorporate instructional delivery, student feedback, evaluation, and grades. However, this unprecedented closure we are experiencing with our families provides us an opportunity as an organization to see what is possible for the future. For now, we are confident that the optional learning recommendations we’ve provided in this short term will help support and extend student learning.
Will BISD be providing learning resources for students while the district is closed due to the coronavirus?
Will BISD be providing learning resources for students while the district is closed due to the coronavirus?
Yes. We sent by email an initial plan to parents for the week of March 23-27. During that week we will be working on a more comprehensive learning-at-home plan. Please stay tuned for more details.
How will we get print materials to students who cannot access electronic instruction?
How will we get print materials to students who cannot access electronic instruction?
For this first week, BISD has selected online resources that can more easily be accessed on a Smartphone. BISD is currently considering print materials to be made available. More details to come.
How will grading work during school closures?
How will grading work during school closures?
Please see the revised Grading Guidelines posted on this Google Site and on the BISD website.
How will learning at home work for students served through special education and/or our deaf/hard of hearing students who need accommodations in general education classes?
How will learning at home work for students served through special education and/or our deaf/hard of hearing students who need accommodations in general education classes?
For students who receive adapted curriculum through Special Education, a platform called Unique Learning Systems will be available for these enrichment opportunities. Additional instructions for accessing the program with your child will be sent to families as needed.
Additional information also will be sent to students and families with instructions for turning on closed captioning for students with auditory impairments.
The Curriculum & Instruction team, along with Special Programs & Services staff, are working on plans to meet the needs of all students, including those with Individualized Education Plans. Additional communication about instructional resources and access will be made available at a later time as those plans are developed.
Will BISD provide any assistance to families without internet access?
Will BISD provide any assistance to families without internet access?
BISD is exploring all options to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn while they are at home during this unexpected closure. At this time, we are aware of the following resources:
Spectrum 844-488-8395. Providing free broadband and WiFi for 60 days plus free installation for non-Spectrum households with a K-12 or college student at home. Also opening WiFi hotspots for public use.
Xfinity hotspots are available free for anyone who needs them. A list of public hotspots is available at xfinity.com/wifi
AT&T is waiving home internet data caps during the closure.
TMobile is removing data caps for cellular customers during the closure.
Families must contact providers directly.
Will devices be made available to students, and how will they be allocated?
Will devices be made available to students, and how will they be allocated?
BISD will coordinate a plan to identify those students who are most in need of a device to assist them with learning at home during the closure.
If an ACC student does not have internet access or computer access for their college classes during this closure period, will we be providing any assistance?
If an ACC student does not have internet access or computer access for their college classes during this closure period, will we be providing any assistance?
Yes. We will work with those students who need devices and internet access to the extent possible to ensure they are able to complete their college courses.
Will seniors (whether retesters or first-time testers) who need to take an End of Course exam be prevented from graduating if they are unable to take the exam prior to the end of the school year?
Will seniors (whether retesters or first-time testers) who need to take an End of Course exam be prevented from graduating if they are unable to take the exam prior to the end of the school year?
The Texas Education Agency has authorized districts to use the Individual Graduation Committee (IGC) protocol to consider whether or not students in this position have fulfilled graduation requirements and should graduate under alternate requirements.
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