The Radnor K-5 Cyber program was designed for fully-remote online learning using the Schoology Learning Management System. The courses were written by Radnor teachers with support from instructional coaches, technology specialists, and curriculum directors. The courses were constructed over the summer to include English-Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies content taught during the first twelve weeks of the school year. Each grade-level course includes instructional features to guide students in accessing directions, materials, support, videos, assignments, and assessments. The courses include the content to be facilitated by the cyber teachers through recorded video and live format lessons. As the cyber program is implemented, teachers will continue to build onto the first twelve weeks of content within the structure and design of the program. The K-5 cyber program and content is based on the Radnor curriculum and programming and will be taught by Radnor Township teachers.

All K-5 teachers and students will utilize the same online platform and course content as the cyber program. The courses were built to support students through the standalone cyber program, in-class supplemental instruction, and for fully remote instruction if we are forced to restrict or close our buildings. All students will access the courses and be taught how to navigate the instructional features (directions, videos, materials, content, and assessments) to be prepared for any reality that we may face.

The elementary cyber platform is built from the PA Common Core Standards and Radnor Township S.D. board-approved curriculum and programming. The curriculum and scope-and-sequence of the content is the same for those receiving in-person instruction. The programs were built to support the learning and growth of our students in two different formats, and one program will not cover more or less content and standards than another.

K-5 Cyber Program: The cyber program sample schedule is based on a full-day program. Through a balance of asynchronous (self-paced) and synchronous (live) instructional sessions, a school day will span 9:00 to 3:30, but include several intermittent offline periods such as independent practice activities, lunch/recess breaks, and specials (art, music, library, physical education, and wellness).

Phase 1 In-person Instruction: In-person instruction in Phase 1 will be very similar to the cyber program schedule. The Phase 1 schedule would follow a traditional full-day format that includes time for all subject areas as well as the typical intermittent periods (transitions, lunch, recess, specials, etc.)

Phase 2 in-person Instruction: The Phase 2 (AM/PM Cohort) format would be scheduled in 2.5 hour sessions (AM: 9:07 to 11:37 am and PM: 1:10 to 3:40 pm). The AM/PM format will include a high concentration of English-Language Arts and Mathematics instruction during the in-person sessions. With small AM/PM class size cohorts, teachers should be able to differentiate, personalize, and support student learning at a very high level. During the second half of the day, students will engage in remote Science and Social Studies content on the Schoology LMS.

Phase 3 fully-remote instruction: The Phase 3 format would mirror the cyber program schedule. All students in phase 1 or 2 (based on circumstances) would transition to the fully remote Schoology LMS course that they have become familiar with while in-person. Teachers would remain with their class sections and shift their instruction to fully online.

Students in the same family will be assigned to the same cohort (AM or PM). Student cohorts will be determined in the most efficient way to meet the needs of our students and families. The AM/PM cohorts help us to mitigate social interactions, support health and safety of all students and staff, and allow students to return to the classroom setting every day. We cannot guarantee parent requests for AM or PM.

The district class size guidelines are 21 students per class section for K-3 and 25 students per class section for 4-5.

• In-person: Based on cyber registrations, we anticipate that class sizes in the AM and PM cohorts will be 12 or less per session.

• Cyber: Based on cyber registration, the district plans to maintain the class size guidelines to the greatest degree possible.

Q: Who will teach the Radnor cyber program?

A: The cyber program will be taught by current Radnor Township teachers. The district issued an interest survey to K-5 teachers and will work through a selection process to assign teachers based on cyber program needs.

Q: Will cyber teachers be from the student's home school?

A: Based on registrations and teacher interest in the cyber program, the district may or may not be able to assign school-specific personnel to students from the same school.

Q: What staffing implications are expected as a result of the Phase plans?

A: Facilitating a standalone cyber program will require additional staff. The district has interest from current teachers to instruct the cyber program and will select and assign them based on needs. The district will need to hire in-person teachers to replace those that teach online.

Cyber class sections will be based on the total number of registrations. It is likely that class sections may include students from more than one elementary building. For example, if first grade cyber registrations reflect 8 students from IES, 6 students from RES, and 7 students from WES, the district would group the students into a single first grade section at 21 total students. If cyber registrations include higher percentages of students by school, the district will organize students by school to the greatest degree possible. The district cannot honor parent placement requests.

Although the time between fully in-person, partial in-person/partial-remote, and fully remote vary, the scope of content and expectations will be the same.

• Phase 1 (In-person full-day program): 9:07 am – 3:40 pm (traditional schedule)

• Phase 2 (AM / PM program):

  • AM Cohort: 9:07 – 11:37 AM in-person; 1:10 – 3:40 PM remote (Sci/SS/Specials)

  • PM Cohort: 9:07 – 11:37 AM remote (Sci/SS/Specials); 1:10 – 3:40 PM in-person

  • Remote time will include offline self-paced activities/enrichment continuing and extending the in-person instruction

• Phase 3 (Fully-remote): 9:07 am – 3:40 pm

The district has requested that parents make a commitment of at least one trimester for students to be in-person or fully online through the K-5 cyber program. This request is to support student program consistency, possible staffing implications, and social-distancing parameters. A parent can request a change for their child to transition to a cyber or in-person program at any time, but the district requires 1-2 weeks to adequately prepare for the transition.

The Radnor before/after/extended day provider, Right at School will be offering childcare and communication will be sent from them to register your child.

Lunch will not be served at school during Phase 1 or 2 of the reopening plan. Families in need of food assistance will be provided with support. Students will be permitted to bring a snack to eat but sharing or trading snacks will not be permitted.

Students in grades K-12 must wear face masks at all times including, but not limited to: the bus stop, on the bus, when arriving at school, in the hallways, bathrooms, and offices, when not seated in classrooms, and during transitions.

Here are the exceptions for when students can wear shields:

• All students in grades K-12 will be provided with face shields and may elect to take their face mask off and put on a face shield when seated at their desks, during recess, during physical education, at lunches, when behind plexiglass or preformed plastic, or when outside (ex: in courtyard areas).

• Under the Radnor Health and Safety Plan, students always must be wearing either a face mask or face shield at all times.

The district is investigating the air quality and ventilation capabilities of each building and facility. The district is investigating a number of additional measures to ensure that air ventilation is meeting industry standards.