Post on 08-Oct-2020
UPDATE: JULY 27, 2020REOPENING SCHOOLS FOR THE 20-21 SCHOOL YEAR
July 27, 2020
Returning to Learning: Family Choice
RETURNING TO LEARNING: FAMILY CHOICEOPTION 1:
On-Campus ContinuumOPTION 2:
100% Online
Our Goals
OUR GOALS1. To safely bring our students
and staff back to school.2. To outline safety measures
and mitigation strategies for safe, on-campus learning.
3. To provide families with two options to meet the educational needs of their children.
Guiding Principles
1. Does this adhere to federal, state, and local policies and guidelines?
2. Does this protect the physical safety of students and staff?
3. Does this support the emotional well-being of students and staff?
4. Does this provide equitable access and opportunities throughout the district?
5. Does research or professional literature support this as a best practice?
6. Does this prioritize student achievement for all?
7. Does the district have the capacity to implement and sustain this?
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Returning to Learning: Family Choice
MAKING YOUR CHOICE• Learning Preference:
• Option One: On-Campus Continuum• Option Two: Chesapeake Online
• Access to technology
• Internet access
• Transportation needs
• Family support
“Can the School Board change the plan?”
Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
“How will you provide support for online students who are having a hard time?”
“How do you define ‘low’, ‘medium’, and ‘high’ COVID-19 rates?”
“Could different schools be in different places on the
Continuum?”
“If we have to go temporarily online, will my child work with
the same teachers?”
“What if we change our mind?”
Returning to Learning: Family Choice
MAKING YOUR CHOICE
Deadline Extended: July 31, 2020
Family Choice: Learning Model
FAMILY CHOICE: LEARNING MODEL
No Response43%
Responded57%
As of July 24, 2020
42%Online
58%On-Campus
Family Choice: Transportation Needs
FAMILY CHOICE: TRANSPORTATION NEEDS
49%Yes
51%No
Will your child need transportation?
As of July 24, 2020
FAMILY CHOICE: TECHNOLOGY NEEDS
Yes, 15%
No, 85%
Will your child need a device?
Yes, 98%
No, 2%
Family Choice: Technology Needs
Does your child have Internet access at home?
As of July 24, 2020
Employee Status Verification
EMPLOYEE STATUS VERIFICATION
Yes, 3%
No, 85%
Unsure, 12%
Do you have a COVID-19-related concern that would prevent your full return to work?
Considerations
CONSIDERATIONS
High Demand for Online Instruction
Needs of our School Community
ResourcesAvailable
Current Medical Data
EASTERN REGIONPANDEMICMETRICS
Monitoring COVID-19
As of July 27, 2020 Source: Virginia Department of Health
EASTERN REGION PANDEMIC METRICS
# of Cases45 DAYSincreasing for the past
Generally flat through June
Sharp increase in July
Monitoring COVID-19
As of July 27, 2020 Source: Virginia Department of Health
TEST POSITIVITY RATE (PCR TEST)
7.0% for Virginia as a whole
Decreased steadily from late April until early June
Sharp increase in July
Monitoring COVID-19
10 Positive Tests10.3%
for every 100 people tested
As of July 27, 2020 Source: Virginia Department of Health
EASTERN REGIONPANDEMICMETRICS
TEST POSITIVITY RATE (PCR TEST)
Monitoring COVID-19
LOW MODERATE HIGH
Test Positivity <5% 5% - 10% >10%
As of July 27, 2020 Source: Virginia Department of Health
10.3%EASTERN REGIONPANDEMICMETRICS
7-DAY MOVING AVERAGE (TEST POSITIVITY RATE)
11.5%7.5% for Virginia as a whole
Decreased steadily from late April until early June
Sharp increase in July
Monitoring COVID-19
As of July 24, 2020 Source: Virginia Department of Health
12 Positive Testsfor every 100 people tested
EASTERN REGIONPANDEMICMETRICS
7-DAY MOVING AVERAGE (TEST POSITIVITY RATE)
Monitoring COVID-19
LOW MODERATE HIGH
Test Positivity <5% 5% - 10% >10%
As of July 24, 2020 Source: Virginia Department of Health
11.5%EASTERN REGIONPANDEMICMETRICS
WEEKLY CASE INCIDENCE (NEW CASES)
164.6 per 100,000
As of July 25, 2020 Source: Virginia Department of Health
CHESAPEAKE CITY
PANDEMICMETRICS
population
WEEKLY CASE INCIDENCE (NEW CASES)
Monitoring COVID-19
LOW MODERATE HIGH
Case Incidence <10* 10* – 100* >100*
As of July 25, 2020 Source: Virginia Department of Health
164.6per 100,000 population
*per 100,000 population
CHESAPEAKE CITY
PANDEMICMETRICS
BOTH METRICS
Monitoring COVID-19
LOW MODERATE HIGH
Test Positivity (7-day) <5% 5% - 10% >10%Weekly Case Incidence <10* 10* – 100* >100*
As of July 25, 2020 Source: Virginia Department of Health
*per 100,000 population
PANDEMICMETRICS
164.6per 100,000 population 11.5%
As of July 24, 2020 Source: Virginia Department of Health
RETURNING TO LEARNING: FAMILY CHOICEOPTION 1:
On-Campus ContinuumOPTION 2:
100% Online
Returning to Learning: Family Choice
Option One: On-Campus Continuum
OPTION ONE: ON-CAMPUS CONTINUUMInstructional model will be dependent on health and safety conditions.
TRADITIONAL BLENDED TEMPORARILY ONLINE
School Starts September 8, 2020
Option One: On-Campus Continuum
OPTION ONE: ON-CAMPUS CONTINUUM
TEMPORARILY ONLINEDaily until return
• Online learning five days per week
• Scheduled, teacher-led learning• At-home online learning • At-home activities (online or paper/pencil)
• Instructional support• Weekly online office hours • Emails & phone calls• Online intervention sessions, as needed
• Meals provided at distribution sites
Option One: On-Campus Continuum
OPTION ONE: ON-CAMPUS CONTINUUM
TEMPORARILY ONLINEDaily until return
Teachers and support staff MAY return to campus in August.
• Support
• Collaborate
• Access
• Conceptualize
• Prepare
Option One: On-Campus Continuum
OPTION ONE: ON-CAMPUS CONTINUUM
How often will you re-assess? In consultation with the School Health Advisory Board (SHAB) and the Chesapeake Health
Department (CHD):
• Elementary students = Monthly
• Secondary students = Every nine weeks
Option Two: Chesapeake Online
• Grades K-12
• Courses are not self-paced• Scheduled, teacher-led learning • At-home online learning• Some elective courses may not be available
• Instructional support• Online office hours• Emails & phone calls• Online intervention sessions
• Teachers will likely be from your home-zoned school during first semester
OPTION TWO: Chesapeake Online
Option One: On-Campus Continuum
OPTION ONE: ON-CAMPUS CONTINUUMInstructional model will be dependent on health and safety conditions.
TRADITIONAL BLENDED TEMPORARILY ONLINE
Could different schools be at different places on the continuum at the same time?
Option One: On-Campus Continuum
OPTION ONE: ON-CAMPUS CONTINUUM
BLENDEDTwo days on campus with safety measures
Three days of at-home learning
• Two days on campus with safety measures
• Three days of at-home learning• Online activities• Paper/pencil activities
• Online learning support one day per week• Online office hours• Small group online interventions• Collaborative planning/professional development
• Alternating days • Some students may attend additional days
Option One: On-Campus Continuum
OPTION ONE: ON-CAMPUS CONTINUUM
BLENDEDTwo days on campus with safety measures
Three days of at-home learning
Some students may attend additional days:
• On-Campus Learning Sessions
• Scheduled individual or small group
intervention with teachers
• Scheduled hands-on and lab activities
• Bus transportation available
Option One: On-Campus Continuum
OPTION ONE: ON-CAMPUS CONTINUUM
Priorities for On-Campus Learning:
1. “Special Populations” (K-12)
2. Elementary students
3. Secondary students
Special Populations:
• Special education (IEP team decision)
• English Learners (level 1 or 2)
• Students receiving tiered interventions
Returning to Learning: Family Choice
MAKING YOUR CHOICE• Learning Preference:
• Option One: On-Campus Continuum• Option Two: Chesapeake Online
• Access to technology
• Internet access
• Transportation needs
• Family support
Deadline Extended: July 31, 2020
Returning to Learning: Family Choice
MAKING YOUR CHOICE
Responsive Return-to-School website• Overview of options• Link to the full plan• Frequently asked questions
Virtual Q & A family forums• Posted on YouTube
Contact Us• Online form (Let’s Talk)• Email• Phone
Next Steps
NEXT STEPS
July 31 – Window closes for Family Choice
August – Virtual Q & A Forums for Employees
August 31 – School Board Update
Key Takeaways
KEY TAKEAWAYS• Health data for the Eastern Region
o 7-day moving average for Test Positivity Rate o Weekly Case Incidence
• Two- to Three- week trends
• On-Campus Continuum will begin Temporarily Online in September
• Chesapeake Online will include teachers from home-zoned schools
• Employees MAY work on campus• Flexible schedule• Childcare support
• On-Campus Continuum is fluid
• Prioritize On-Campus return• Special Populations• Elementary• Secondary
• Re-assess on a regular basis• Elementary month-to-month• Secondary every nine weeks
Questions?
Questions?