In order to provide remote instruction to our students, teachers in all content areas are planning experiences that are sufficient to continue the student’s academic progress as follows:

• • Grades K-5: Approximately two hours (grades K-2) and four hours (grades 3-5) of activities are being planned which will encompass each of the content areas taught on that particular day including specials. Assignments will be posted on Google Classroom each morning on a daily basis.

  • Grades 6-12: Approximately four hours of activities are being planned which will mimic the schedule that would be in place if students were in school. Assignments will be posted on Google Classroom each morning on a daily basis.

Daily activities will be designed to include some sort of demonstration of learning to be completed at the end of the daily experience and homework may still be assigned for reinforcement.

Our district's home instruction regulation states teachers "shall provide instruction for the number of days and length of time sufficient to continue the student’s academic progress and dependent upon the student’s ability to participate.” Therefore, students will be engaging in school related activities according to this timeframe:

• • Grades K-2: two hours per weekday

  • Grades 3-5: four hours per weekday

  • Grades 6/7: four hours per weekday in 30 minute periods

  • Grades 8-12: four hours per weekday (40 minutes per class that meet that day)

  • They will mirror the daily/weekly schedule that would be in place if students were in school.

  • Homework may be assigned in addition to the times detailed above.

In the event of a school closure, all certified school staff including teachers, counselors, related service providers, etc. will be available for assistance electronically via email or through Google classroom during typical school hours. Teachers will provide feedback and grades in a timely fashion.

Every effort will be made to provide accommodations and modifications according to students’ Individualized Education Plans. Teachers in specialized programs, as well as related service providers, will also send individualized activities aligned to student IEP goals. Please reach out to your child's teacher, Case Manager, or service provider directly if you have any questions.

If school is canceled, ALL school activities, sponsored-events, sports, etc. are also canceled including before/aftercare provided by Champions.

• School Counselors: Guidance Counselors will proactively provide support to students who might be in need. They will reach out to students who do not appear to be engaging in online work or completing assignments. They will check in with all 504 students to ensure needs are being met. In the event of a serious concern about a student (i.e. self-harm, suicidal thoughts/threats, severe anxiety, Child Protection situation, etc.) the school counselor will immediately refer the concern to their school principal and the school psychologist. The principal and school psychologist will follow protocol in terms of Child Protection. Careplus staff will be available for students in need.

Additional information about expectations and responsibilities can be found HERE.

• School Nurses: During a school closure, families should always consult with their family physician or call 911 in an emergency; however, school healthcare professionals will be available during normal school hours as a resource for any general student health related concern. If you need to get in touch with them, please call the main office.

• Child Study Team Members: members will perform as many traditional tasks as possible during a school closure.

• • Conduct scheduled meetings via conference call or Google Hangouts.

  • Reschedule meetings with parent consent to extend compliance deadlines.

  • Complete outstanding IEPs

  • Schedule upcoming meetings, complete letters of invitation, and send letters of invitation via email

  • Counseling: Conduct counseling sessions via Google Hangouts

Social Skills: communicate skills to parents/students via email with links to videos and other interactive skill-based lessons.

Evaluations:

• • Complete outstanding evaluation reports.

  • Schedule evaluations virtually, as appropriate and to the best of our abilities.

In the case of a Department of Health directive to institute a public-health related closure of schools, we are fully prepared to provide instructional services to K-12 enrolled students, primarily facilitated through the use of distance learning technologies and Google Classroom. We are fortunate to have the needed inventory and infrastructure in our district to have distributed Chromebooks for home use to every student and staff member. (If you are in need of a district-supplied Chromebook and/or a means of Internet access (WiFi) that you currently do not have, please complete this TECHNOLOGY NEEDS SURVEY.

Important information pertaining to technical expectations and support:

• Here is a link to the agreement associated with the distribution of Chromebooks: Chromebook Loaner Agreement

• If you are having trouble within Google Classroom, communicate with your teacher.

• If you require technical support because some aspect of the chromebook is not working:

  • 1. • Grades K-8, email tech.help@wwrsd.org

       • Grades 9-12, submit an Asset Panda helpdesk request (see link under WWRSD bookmark folder)

Always provide as thorough a description of the problem as possible, including anything that could possibly have caused the problem, and anything you've done to try to fix it. Also, be sure to include your name, school, teacher, and/or any other pertinent information.

Resources:

Setting and Troubleshooting Zoom or Meet for the Best Experience

As of March 13, all spring sports are suspended until further notice. There is NO GROUP PRACTICE permitted by our sports teams during the suspension time

In the event of a school closure, the district will provide meals to those families who currently qualify and are participating in the Free and Reduced Meals Program. The district is reaching out to all the families who participate to inform them that district is planning to offer Meals for pick up between the hours of 11:00 - 1:00 at two school locations. If you have not received such communication and believe you are eligible, reach out to keith.rosado@wwrsd.org

Our custodial and maintenance team is implementing a strict protocol for enhanced cleaning and disinfecting our schools. The wipes and chemicals to disinfect frequently touched objects, surfaces, handrails, doorknobs, supplies, etc. throughout the day, is confirmed by the manufacturer to effectively neutralize the Coronavirus. In addition, all of our schools are equipped with electrostatic sprayers to apply chemicals more effectively and consistently. Our bathrooms are fully stocked and replenished with hand soap to accommodate the increased and frequent handwashing.

The most common and effective preventative measure to mitigate the risk of infection and spread of the virus is the promotion of basic hygiene practices:

• Adhere to State and Federal announcements regarding closures, curfews and gatherings.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Stay home when you are sick; keep children home when they are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Avoid large gatherings of people.