COE Shared Resources
Welcome to the Continuity of Education (COE) Shared Resources page. The following resources have been compiled from those shared by districts during the implementation of COE plans. Enjoy!
At the start of the 2020-2021 school year, a taskforce of curriculum and special education designees created a COE Return to School Google Site with a variety of resources for all IU1 Schools. You can access this site HERE.
Grading/Failure for 20-21
Suggestion to drop lowest nine weeks grade from the first three nine weeks and average top two in with forth nine weeks (each is weighted 33.3%)
Secondary Grading Team to review options for grading - includes teachers so that you can share the ramifications of too many failures such as larger class sizes, hiring of more staff, drop outs, etc.
Hot Topics Western PA presentation regarding grading options
Curriculum 2021-2022 School Year
Learning Loss Discussion Guide by Hanover Research
US DOE Learning Guides for School Admin, Teacher, and Parents
School Practices to Address Student Learning Loss - Annenburg Ed Research for Recovery
Results for America and the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, EdResearch for Recovery Briefs: They released numerous briefs that highlight evidence-based strategies to help policymakers and educators address key challenges. Written by leading education researchers, the briefs share strategies to consider - and strategies to avoid - as federal, state and local leaders accelerate their COVID-19 recovery efforts. You can find them here.(They have briefs on learning loss, social emotional learning, communicating with parents, high-quality tutoring, supporting ELLs, and much more.)
TODOS Math resource - Equity in Math; Antiracist Math Education
Equity Discussion
Technology Tools and Devices During Remote Learning
EverFi - Teaching Black History Month - 8 free digital lessons for Black History and Beyond
Teacher Observation and Evaluation
Social/Emotional Supports
https://www.teacherfit.com/ - Burgettstown SD purchased for their staff
https://samanthawan.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/on-this-sheep-scale-how-do-you-feel-today.png - example of staff check in survey from California SD
Michelle Bruno- IUP: https://iup.edu/counseling/faculty/bruno,-michelle/ - conducted in-service for Canon Mac on mindfulness for staff
https://www.headspace.com/educators - shared with IU1 Waynesburg staff
Parent check-in survey from Burgettstown with a focus on what do you and your student(s) need? It is a way to find out who is not ok or flying under the radar and needs additional supports. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlgyILdnmhZemzwW4o3WiFueoJzhihlFJBdHMyUJ7t0Z5Hjw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Instructional Resource for Remote Learning
Remote Learning During Polio Article - could use with ELA or Social Studies classes
Circle of Viewpoints Thinking Routine: https://pz.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/Circle%20of%20Viewpoints_0.pdf; used to discuss the events at the Capitol Building
PDE Creating Equitable School Systems: A Roadmap for School Leaders
Brainstorming Activity - Put a timer on the screen and give students 30 seconds to enter in the chat box ideas related to the topic
Kami - makes a document interactive
Choiceboards - example of Fortnite Menu board