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Out of school suspension is never anybody’s first choice for students. Unfortunately, they are necessary based significant incidents in schools that violate the code of conduct. Virtual alternative learning settings for suspensions are becoming more common for many reasons:
Out of school suspension is never anybody’s first choice for students. Unfortunately, they are necessary based significant incidents in schools that violate the code of conduct. Virtual alternative learning settings for suspensions are becoming more common for many reasons:
· Shortage of tutors, especially in lieu of new certification requirements (date)
· Shortage of tutors, especially in lieu of new certification requirements (date)
· Full-time teachers can better accommodate after-school virtual settings when travel is eliminated
· Full-time teachers can better accommodate after-school virtual settings when travel is eliminated
· “Safer” environment for tutors when working with students who have behavior or mental health needs
· “Safer” environment for tutors when working with students who have behavior or mental health needs
· “Safer” environment for tutors who have health concerns
· “Safer” environment for tutors who have health concerns
· Less stigma than on traditional suspension
· Less stigma than on traditional suspension
There are downsides to virtual settings for suspensions, but they are not significantly different than the downside of ISS or OSS in general. Of course, virtual settings may be more isolating than in-person, based on how the in-person I delivered. Another factor is lack of access to the internet for students in their homes.
There are downsides to virtual settings for suspensions, but they are not significantly different than the downside of ISS or OSS in general. Of course, virtual settings may be more isolating than in-person, based on how the in-person I delivered. Another factor is lack of access to the internet for students in their homes.
Compliance: Section 201.10 Provision of Services During Suspensions (NYSED Regulations) must be followed.
Alternate placement must be arranged for all suspensions (this is often a quick turnaround; always less than 24 hours’ notice)
Contact with referring district for curriculum is expected.
If the student has a disability, the IEP must be supported.
Required hours:
Elementary 10 hours/week
High School 15 hours/week
Considerations
Most students who are assigned mandated tutoring are students who are or have struggled in school; training in SEL, Specially Designed Instruction, and short brain breaks for tutors are recommended
Tutors will need technology training in accessing and navigating various platforms depending on the districts who utilize the service. For example: Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams. Schoology, etc
Students need to be equipped with the necessary hardware and software tools to receive online instruction from the referring district.
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