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Live Stream Link on Sept. 8 for the 9:00 am - 12:15 pm sessions

Live Stream Link on Sept. 8 for the 1:15 pm - 3:30 pm sessions

Welcome

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Dr. Lesli Myers-Small

Superintendent of Schools

Resource:

RCSD Virtual Reopening Academic Plan

Parent Guide

Dear Colleagues,

We have navigated through some of the most difficult waters in 2020! I know that the experiences gained along the way have prepared us for the start of a school year unlike any other. September 14 marks a new beginning in our District, and while we won’t be in the traditional classroom, the sense of anticipation and excitement hasn’t changed.

As we get ready to embark on this journey into our new-and-improved remote learning environment, I understand how you may be feeling some trepidation. While COVID-19 has brought uncertainty, anxiety, and stress into our lives, you have shown perseverance and leadership, as we all take on incredible challenges in a “new normal” world. I am proud to be part of this team! As your superintendent, I am committed to walking this path together with you. We have amazing teachers and staff who are focused on ensuring that high-quality learning takes place for all students in our District.

With that spirit in mind, we have adjusted the start of our school year to include four Superintendent’s Conference Days from Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11. All sessions take place virtually, with the focus for September 8-9 on District-based issues, and September 10-11 on building-based issues. On Friday, you will receive an e-mail with more information on how to participate. Our work on Tuesday will focus on Health and Safety, Operations, Social-Emotional Learning, and Engaging Families.

While I will miss riding the bus to school with students on September 14, we have so many new opportunities ahead of us to begin the school year with success and promise. This is an exciting time to be in education, with new opportunities and learning for all of us. I am looking forward to a year where we all rise to this most unusual occasion to provide what is best for our students. Together, we will move this District “Forward. Together. Now.” I look forward to your partnership in this effort and to working with all of you.

Sincerely,

Lesli C. Myers-Small, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

COVID-19 Health and Safety

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Presenters:

Michael Schmidt, Chief of Operations

Stacie Darbey, Coordinator of Environmental Safety

Erin Graupman, School Health Coordinator

Aneli Rivera-Nothnagle, Director of Employee Benefits

This presentation will focus on the following:

RCSD COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan
Health Office management during COVID-19
The COVID-19 Automated Assessment Tool
Leaves under the CARES Act
Virtual Wellness programs and benefits available to employees.

Learning Targets:

I will have knowledge on health and safety practices that are in place and to use regarding COVID-19.
I will have knowledge on resources available.
I will know where to locate additional resources.
I will have knowledge on benefits available.

Session Resources:

BREAK 11:00 am- 11:15 am

Operations 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Schedules * Attendance * Grading

Presenters:

Terri Orden, Executive Director of Program Efficiencies

Betsy Hoffer, Academy Director (Attendance)

Dr. Genelle Morris, Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning

The presentation will focus on the following:

A brief review of scheduling for remote learning.
Understanding which cycle day corresponds to which day of the week, along with when the half day is taking place during remote learning and marking period dates for the year.
Expectations for daily attendance and instructions for accurately recording attendance remotely
RCSD Grading Policy

Learning Targets:

I will understand which cycle day corresponds to which day of the week.
I will know when the marking period dates are for the 2020-2021 school year
I will know how to record attendance accurately during remote learning environments.
I will understand the RCSD Grading Policy.

Resources:

Slide Deck: Operations

LUNCH 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Use This Live Stream Link on Sept. 8 for the 1:15 pm - 3:30 pm sessions

Re-Opening with SEL in Mind

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Presenters:

Melody Martinez-Davis, Deputy Superintendent of Student Support Services

Crystal Clark, Director of Student Support Services

Elizabeth Reyes, Executive Director of Equity and Social Emotional Learning

The presentation will focus on the following:

We will review the meaning and impact social and emotional learning can have in our scholars and in ourselves. We will also explore resources that can be used to support a healthy well-being for all.

Learning Targets:

I can understand and explain the meaning of social-emotional learning.
I can articulate how trauma impacts our students.
I am aware of SEL resources and activities that can be used to decrease the impact of trauma.

Resources:

BREAK 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Parent Empowerment

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Presenter: Khadijah Muhammad, Director of Community and Parent Involvement

The presentation will focus on:

Discovering ways to go beyond the compliance driven culture of parental involvement to understanding ways to engage families as an effective strategy to increase student achievement.

Learning Targets:

I can build parent engagement goals.
I understand the role of Parent Liaisons and Home School Assistants.
I understand the role of Office of Parent Engagement.

Resources:

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*Paras and TAs will follow the grade band they support on Sept. 9

*Non-instructional staff will follow the direction from their supervisors on Sept. 9

CIT Mentor Professional Support Information

CIT Professional Support Flyer

Stefan Cohen, Director

131 West Broad Street

Rochester, NY 14614

www.rcsdk12.org/CIT

585-262-8541

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