Virtual Learning Plan
Bloomfield, NJ
Virtual School Instruction Plan
Rationale For Home Instruction
Bloomfield Technology Resources
District & School Administration
Introduction
Program Description
The Bloomfield School district serves a total of 6523 students enrolled in an early
childhood center, 8 elementary schools, a middle and high school in regular and
special education programs. The Bloomfield Schools are fully prepared for potential
Bloomfield Public Schools
155 Broad Street
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003
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Virtual School Instruction Plan
school closure(s) due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The following systems,
procedures, and plans are in place and shared with the County Superintendent of
Schools. From the onset, we have directed all Bloomfield staff, students, and
community members to a link on our website as a reference to all things COVID-19 in
relation to Bloomfield Schools.
School Performance Report
For each school year, after compilation of district and school data, the NJDOE
releases to the public the NJ School Performance Reports. This information was
previously published annually as "School Report Cards". These School Performance
Reports reflect the New Jersey Department of Education’s (NJDOE) extensive efforts
to engage with parents, students and school communities, and share the
information that is most valuable in providing a picture of overall school
performance. Please review Bloomfield’s Demographic reports HERE.
Rationale For Home Instruction
In the event of extenuating circumstances, Bloomfield Schools will adopt a virtual
school platform, which is a way for instruction to continue while students are unable
to attend school due to closure. While the virtual school platform is not intended to
replace the traditional classroom environment, teachers will still be able to deliver
standards-based instruction to students in an online environment until the normal
school schedule can resume. The purpose of this document is to outline how
Bloomfield Schools will continue to provide instruction in a virtual school format
while a traditional classroom setting is otherwise not recommended. The plan
outlines roles and responsibilities for all community stakeholders, as the success of
the virtual school model, will be dependent upon the dedication of faculty/staff,
students, parents, and district administration. This plan has been developed in
accordance with the NJ Department of Education broadcast on March 5, 2020. This
virtual school plan exceeds the minimum 10-hour weekly requirement.
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Child Nutritional Needs
Breakfast (for the three schools implementing the “Breakfast After the Bell
Program”) and lunch will be prepared offsite by our food service management
company (Maschio’s). It will be delivered to the school district for proper distribution
to our free and reduced student population. Families can pick-up two (2) meals at
once, per day. Please refer to our district policy, POLICY 8540- SCHOOL NUTRITION
Roles and Responsibilities
Parents
Support your child in their learning process by:
●Monitoring RBRHS updates and checking in with your child daily about the
virtual school learning tasks, activities, and assessments that they are working
on.
●Encouraging adherence and attendance in the virtual school check-in times
offered by each of your children’s teachers.
●Designating a place where your child will work independently on his/her
assigned tasks.
●Asking your child to provide a brief summary of the learning he/she is
engaging in for each class to ensure their understanding of the content and of
the process they are being asked to engage in to demonstrate their learning.
●Asking your child about their deadline calendar and supporting them, as
needed, in submitting assignments in accordance with the established
deadlines.
●Reminding your child to email his/her teachers if they have any questions.
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Students
●Dedicate appropriate time to learning, as guided by your teachers.
●Check appropriate Google Classrooms and emails for information on courses,
assignments, and resources, on a daily basis.
●Attend and participate in virtual school check-in times offered by each of your
teachers.
●Identify a comfortable and quiet space to study/learn.
●If you are having difficulty accessing the internet please contact the
●Engage in the virtual school platform with academic honesty.
●Submit all assignments in accordance with provided timelines and/or due
dates.
Note: If remote internet access is required, please visit the public internet access
locations listed at the end of this document.
Educational Plan
The following educational plans are in place for all Bloomfield students and span the
course of a two-week educational period (10 “school days”) aligned to our BOE
approved curriculum. BLOOMFIELD SCHOOLS CURRICULUM GUIDES:
Pre-K Education
Families will be given a time for “Google Meet” and also sent daily assignments
based on Lesson Plans. Student packets include crayons, glue sticks, chalk,
notebooks for Journal and Handwriting Without Tears pages.
Full Plan can be accessed HERE
Speech & Language Activities:
Send home parent communication tips on
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●helping students describe the different types of recyclables
●Playing “I see…” game as students look into the recycling can in their home
●Sorting the different types of recyclables
●Responding to wh- questions (e.g., “who picks up the garbage?”, “why do we
need to recycle?”)
ABA Activities:
●Send home individual Rethink Program current objectives
●Give parents and students access to the Activity Center in Rethink to maintain
teaching
Principal: Google Meet with staff at an assigned time to check on lessons, student
access, and progress.
CST: Check with teachers to ensure IEP students are accessing the curriculum.
Check with families who are not accessing student work.
Grades K-5
●The goal for K - 5 students will be mastering and reinforcing prior learning. All
activities are aligned with NJSLS standards.
●All teachers will post on their teacher website the table below with links for
parents/students and specific instructions. If Google Classroom is actively
used by teachers, teachers will note on the website to see their Google
Classroom for active class links.
●ELA programs utilized are differentiated by student level and needs.
●IEP/504 modifications and accommodations will be satisfied on an individual
basis.
●Bilingual/ELL serviced students needs will be satisfied on an individual basis
by the department
●Students in self-contained classrooms will receive individualized assignments
according to their IEPs and specific needs
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●Assignments should be formative in nature and grades should indicate
completion over mastery. Grades can be adjusted once students have
returned to school and have had the opportunity to engage with teachers in
person.
●Students and or parents are encouraged to email progress to teachers, either
daily or weekly. Screenshots or scans or work can be included.
K-2
Area of Focus
Language Arts- Reading
Kids A-Z:
Building Stamina
●Students listen to read alouds, complete assigned reading, and
read independently for at least __ minutes. (Teachers insert
reading minutes based on grade level stamina expectations)
●Students should check the My Assignments portion of the Kids
A-Z program daily for assignments
●Teachers can review progress and send messages to students
through the program
Language Arts- Writing
Daily Journal Writing
●Use any of the prompts provided or your own ideas to write
journal entries on paper.
Phonics & Word
Work
Students work at their level of letter sounds, sight words, and word work
skills using the following resources:
●ABCya! • Learning Games and Apps for Kids
●Starfall Education: Kids Games, Movies, & Books K-3
Math
Students will do a mix of skill review, fluency practice, word problems
and mastering prior learned concepts through various resources:
●Skills practice- Realize (through PowerSchool, flashcards, other
sites) or skill-based games
●Reviewing concepts (Brain Pop Video, Khan academy, etc.)
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●Word problems
Science
●TCI
○Use the online portal to assign Text w/Notes and Lesson
Games
●Students can read non-fiction topics related to the current unit of
study through Newsela or Kids A-Z
○Videos w/questions and interactive boards
Social Studies
●Students input their username + password (assigned by the
teacher) to access the student book, leveled readers in the
Library, the ‘Patriot’s Handbook’, the Atlas, and Activities
Interdisciplinary Options
●Visit your grade level page
●Select topics related to content area study or student interest
●Enter the following Login Information:
○username: Learning20
○password: Clifford
3-5
Area of Focus
Language Arts- Reading
Newsela: Reading & Building Stamina
●Students complete assigned reading, articles of choice, and
respond
Students read just-right books independently for at least __ minutes.
(Teachers insert reading minutes based on grade level stamina
(Kids A-Z is an option for grade 3 and Special Education)
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Language Arts- Writing
●Reader’s Notebook: Written Response to Independent Reading
●Writing responses to Newsela
Math
Students will do a mix of skill review, fluency practice, word problems
and mastering prior learned concepts through various resources:
●Skills practice- Realize (through PowerSchool, flashcards, Prodigy,
other sites) or skill-based games
●Reviewing concepts (Brain Pop Video, Khan academy, etc.)
●Word problems
Science
●TCI
○Use the online portal to assign Text w/Notes and Lesson
Games
●Students can read non-fiction topics related to the current unit of
study through Newsela or Raz Kids
○Videos w/questions and interactive boards
Social Studies
Grade 3 only - use Young Citizens Website
●Students input their username + password (assigned by the
teacher) to access the student book, leveled readers in the
Library, the ‘Patriot’s Handbook’, the Atlas, and Activities
Grades 4-5 only:
●Students can get immersed in American history with MissionUS,
an interactive learning game with 5 different scenarios;
●engage meaningfully with civics learning using iCivic.org;
●Use the ‘Junior Geographer’ atlas to explore the regions of the
United States
Interdisciplinary Options
●Visit your grade level page
●Select topics related to content area study or student interest
●Enter the following Log In Information:
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○username: Learning20
○password: Clifford
Channel 34, WBMA will have supplemental learning experiences which can be
accessed through Fios or Optimum cable, or online streaming available.
Specials K-6
Art: Formative assessment utilizing the Elements & Principles of Art and art history
using resources provided by their teacher through Google Classroom or a Google
Site. All assignments will be able to be submitted digitally or completed with simple
everyday objects.
Music: Formative assessment utilizing the elements of music and practice logging
exercises. All assignments will be accessible through Google Classrooms or a Google
Site.
Instrumental Music (Grades 4-6): Students can access digital resources to continue
practicing through the Essential Elements portal. Teachers will upload practice and
concert recordings for students to rehearse with.
Spanish (Grades 4-6): Students use their Spanish notebooks to review prior learning
and practice vocabulary and expressions. Spanish teachers use Rockalingua videos
and lessons as a resource in our curriculum to infuse music into lessons and make
learning the language fun. Their homepage has numerous free learning videos
Physical Education and Health: Formative assessment utilizing the Principles of
Physical Education and Health using resources provided by their teacher through
Google Classroom or a Google Site. All assignments will be able to be submitted
digitally or activities completed without any apparatus.
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Grades 6th - 12th Grade
●Bloomfield School District’s plan is to maintain continuity of instruction
through our 1:1 Chromebook platform, which includes MiFi internet
connections to families without internet service.
●All students have school provided Gmail accounts which may be utilized to
communicate with teachers during instructional hours.
●As all teachers are proficient in the use of Google Classroom and will have the
option of remote video conferencing via Google Hangouts, they will post the
equivalent of one class lesson per day. Lessons will be aligned to both district
approved curriculum and the NJSLS specific to the content area.
●Google Classroom allows students to submit completed work and dialogue
with classroom teachers. If applicable, students can complete work on paper
and email the image to their teachers.
●IEP/504 modifications and accommodations will be satisfied on an individual
basis within Google Classroom.
●Bilingual/ELL serviced students needs will be satisfied on an individual basis
by the department
●Students in self-contained classrooms will receive individualized assignments
according to their IEPs and specific needs
●Content area supervisors will also have access to the teacher's Google
Classroom to ensure continuity of instruction.
●Assignments should be formative in nature and grades should indicate
completion over mastery. Assignment completion grades will be posted in
PowerSchool to ensure students are aware of their academic progress. Grades
can be adjusted once students have returned to school and have had the
opportunity to engage with teachers in person.
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Special Programs/Services:
●K-5 Self-Contained Classrooms will have an individual format which may
include on-line classrooms or hard copies of work to be sent home directly
with the students. Please email teachers directly if you have any questions
(teachers will have office hours and communicate that directly with parents).
●BMS MD Class- Class schedule and lesson template with links
●6-12 Self Contained Classes- Google Classrooms for distance learning; students
have been taught how to use this platform. Please email teachers directly if
you have any questions (teachers will have office hours and communicate that
directly with parents).
●ABA- Programs are individualized for each student; both teacher and
behaviorist will consult. You will be receiving updates on programs to work on
at home on a weekly basis. Both the behaviorist and teacher created an
individual schedule and outline for your child. Please email teachers directly if
you have any questions (teachers will have office hours and communicate that
directly with parents).
If you have any questions regarding special services, programs and instructional
issues please feel free to contact:
Keri Regina, Director
Michael Cole, Supervisor Pre-K-6
Suzanne Abendschoen, Supervisor 7-12
Lauren Marek, CST/Speech Supervisor
OT/PT Links
●Occupational Therapy Activities 1
●Occupational Therapy Activities 2
●Occupational Therapy Activities 3
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Speech Links
●Elementary Language
●Middle School Language
Social-Emotional Crisis Support
District Crisis Website and Information
Social, Emotional Learning Activities
Managing Anxiety- Tools and Resources
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Please refer to pages 4&5 of this link for coping strategies by age group
At home social and emotional learning activities
References
Task Force
Superintendent of Schools, Director of Administration/General Legal Counsel,
Assistant Superintendent, Business Administrator, Director of Special Services,
Director of Systems & IT, Manager of Transportation, Custodial Manager, Supervisor
of Guidance & Mental Health, Supervisor of Fine & Performing Arts/Webmaster, BHS
Principal, BMS Principal, Carteret Principal, ECC Principal, Oakview Nurse,
Bloomfield Township Administrator, Director of Bloomfield Health Department,
Bloomfield Public Safety Director, BOE President, and Bloomfield Township
Personnel Director.
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Bloomfield Technology Resources
Link for directions for students to log in to Google account
Links to Online Resources For Online Learning
District & School Administration
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent/Dir of Curriculum
Business Administrator/ Board Secretary
Director of Administration: Human
Resources/Labor Relations/District Counsel
Director of Special Service
Director of Student Achievement
Director of Systems & IT
Supervisor of Special Education 7-12
Supervisor of ELA/Pre-K to 5
Supervisor of Guidance K-8
Supervisor of Science
Supervisor of Special Education Pre-K to 6
Supervisor of Physical Education/Health;
Athletic Director
Supervisor of ELA 6-12
Supervisor of Mathematics
Supervisor of Fine & Performing Arts;
Webmaster
Supervisor of Special Education, Child Study
Teams
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Supervisor of ESL, Social Studies, and World
Languages
Berkeley School Principal
Brookdale School Principal
Carteret School Principal
Demarest School Principal
Early Childhood Center Principal
Fairview School Principal
Franklin School Principal
Oak View School Principal
Watsessing School Principal
Middle School Principal
High School Principal
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