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Kennett Consolidated School District
Health and Safety / Reopening of Schools Presentation
August 3, 2020
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01Research & Guidelines
05
State Guidance & Communication
02
Remote Learning ModelKennett ConnectED
04
Moving Forward
03Challenges & Considerations,
Defining the Dilemma
Research & Guidance
Local Sources of Information
• Chester County Health Dept (CCHD) • CHOP Policylab Webinars • Centers for Disease Control (CDC)• PA Department of Education (PDE)• PA Department of Health (DOH)• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Governmental Sources of Information
• Parent Survey (early July)• Instructional Staff Focus Group• Town Hall Meetings• KCSD Staff Survey• Public Comments • Parent Emails• Chester County Superintendents
State Guidance / Communication
• The DOH and/or PDE have issued intermittent guidance to districts. Since the end of the 2019-20 school year, we have received six different sets of state guidance with several sets being contradictory.
• July 16 & 22, more specific language was used in the guidance, which required the rework of local Health and Safety Plans that would allow students to learn in school buildings.
• Science and direction is continually emerging and inconsistent, which continuously changes as more is learned about COVID-19 and its impacts.
• The state has emphasized this must be a local decision, and schools must make these choices and accept responsibility for the plan.
Defining the Dilemma
How can the Kennett Consolidated School District provide a high-quality education in a way that is safe for all students and staff while adhering to the requirements set forth by the PA Department of Education, the PA Department of Health, and the Chester County Health Department?
State & County GuidanceInconsistent direction & verbiage:
(eg. 6’ of social distancing ,where feasible)
Trajectory of Virus2/5 areas of highest percentage of positive
cases per population in our area,steady increase in 15-30 age group
StaffingSubstitutes and challenges related to FFCRA
Child CareCommunity and staff child care needs
Tech/Virtual InstructionRigor, accountability, accessibility, training, etc
Challenges & Considerations
Financial ImpactShort and long term ramifications unknown
Equity for All StudentsMeeting both the academic and social-emotional needs of all students including primary grades & other special populations
PA Dept of Ed MandatesInstruction: Min 180 days / 990 hours
Teacher Survey Results (8/3/2020)
Scale: (1) Not Comfortable : (5) Very Comfortable
Teacher Survey Results (8/3/2020)
Scale: (1) Not Comfortable : (5) Very Comfortable
Teacher Survey Results (8/3/2020)
Scale: (1) Not Comfortable : (5) Very Comfortable
Given the current guidelines, there is no plan that will safely meet the needs of all of our stakeholders and provide an optimal educational environment.
The choice we’re faced with is selecting between instruction and safety.
An Impossible Choice
No Right Answer
Every Option = Concerns
Our goal is to make the best decision for all of our stakeholders.
To begin the 2020-2021 academic year with remote learning at home for all students beginning September 8th through November 13th.
KCSD will continue to evaluate the situation for a potential change to the educational model post November 16th to be announced at the October 12th Board Meeting.
Our Recommendation for Reopening
Moving Forward
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August 3 Special Board Meeting: Recommendation for Remote Learning Model
Aug 5 - 23 Community informational sessions
Aug 26-Sept 4 Additional professional development to transition to remote learning
September 8 First remote learning, student day (after Labor Day)
October 12 Board meeting: tentative change to instructional model (hybrid/remote)
November 13 End of 1st marking period; tentative last day for full, remote learning ● Next possible change to hybrid/remote model would be in January
January 15 Tentative change to instructional model (hybrid/remote)
*Subject to change per guidelines/recommendations
● Better than emergency spring learning; goals are different. Thoughtfully prepared.
● Must meet 180 day and 900 hours @ elementary/ 990 @ secondary requirement.
● Instructional materials such as individual starter kits will be provided. (i.e dry erase markers, and boards, workbooks, etc…).
● A combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) learning.
● Attendance will be taken in accordance with Board policy.
Remote Learning Model
● Bi-Monthly parent conference opportunities (elementary)
● Daily announcements K-5● Ongoing parent communication via Information sessions,
PTO meetings, email, and phone● Technology support both remotely and in person
Parent Outreach
● Live Class Community Meetings/ Attendance taken daily
● Monday meeting -weekly goal setting by content area
● Live Math and English Language Arts lessons (Tuesday - Friday)
● 2- 4 small group lessons/week
● Planned live small group lessons
● 1 live or pre-recorded Special Area Class/day
● 1 live or pre-recorded Science/Social Studies/day
● Support from teacher throughout the day
Elementary Remote Learning Model
Tuesday thru Friday● Announcements● Morning Meeting● Reading ● Brain breaks● Math● Recess/Lunch● Special● Read Aloud● Science/Social Studies
Elementary Sample Schedule
Monday: Jump Start Day● Morning Meeting● Social/Emotional Learning● Reading ● Math ● Special● Individual Conferences● Bi-Monthly Parent Teacher
Conferences● What I Need (WIN)
Elementary ScheduleSEPTEMBER 2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7No schoolLABOR DAY
8A day
9B day
10C day
11D day
14Jump Start DayE day
15F day
16A day
17B day
18C day
21Jump Start DayD day
22E day
23F day
24A day
25B day
28No schoolYOM KIPPUR
29C day
30D day
OCTOBER 1E day
2F Day
Elementary Sample Schedule
Monday: Jump Start Day● Morning Meeting● Social/Emotional Learning● Reading ● Math ● Special● Individual Conferences● Bi-Monthly Parent Teacher Conferences● What I Need (WIN)
A bi-monthly opportunity for a live conversation with your child’s teacher.
● Review progress● Troubleshoot challenges● Celebrate successes
Elementary Schedule
Morning meeting
*Create community*Establish trust
*Build friendships*Practice social skills
Elementary Schedule
ELA lessons include both synchronous/ asynchronous activities: ● Students will engage in a variety of activities such as read alouds, lessons focusing on a specific reading skill or strategy, small/whole group reading, and independent reading.● Teachers will hold small group differentiated instruction to meet students variety of learning needs.
Elementary Schedule
Mathematics include synchronous/asynchronous activities:
*Students will engage in a variety of activities such as mini lessons focusing on a specific math skills or strategies, practice of skills, small/whole group math, and independent practice.● Teachers will also hold small group differentiated instruction for remediation through enrichment
Tuesday-Friday● Fine/Gross Motor Activities● Announcements● Morning Meeting● Reading ● Brain Break & Snack● Math● Recess/Lunch● Special● Read Aloud● Handwriting and/or Writing ● Science/Social Studies● What I Need (WIN)
Kindergarten Sample Schedule Monday: Jump Start
● Morning Meeting● Social/Emotional Learning● Reading ● Math ● Special● Individual Conferences● Bi-Monthly Parent Teacher
Conferences● What I Need (WIN)
Middle School ScheduleSEPTEMBER 2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7NO SCHOOLLABOR DAY
8Jump Start Day
9Jump Start Day
10A DayCycles Day 1
11B DayCycles Day 1
14Jump Start Day
15A DayCycles Day 2
16Day BCycles Day 2
17A DayCycles Day 3
18Day BCycles Day 3
21Jump Start Day
22A DayCycles Day 4
23Day BCycles Day 4
24A DayCycles Day 5
25Day BCycles Day 5
28NO SCHOOLYOM KIPPUR
29A DayCycles Day 6
30Day BCycles Day 6
OCTOBER 1A DayCycles Day 1
2B DayCycles Day 1
Middle School ScheduleJump Start Day (All Classes)
No classes 7:20-10:30 220 min
Lunch 10:30-11:00 30 min
Period 1 11:00-11:18 20 min (-2)
Period 2 11:20-11:38 20 min (-2)
Period 3 11:40-11:58 20 min (-2)
Period 4 12:00-12:20 20 min
10 minute break
Period 5 12:30-12:48 20 min (-2)
Period 6 12:50-1:08 20 min (-2)
Period 7 1:10-1:28 20 min (-2)
Period 8 1:30-1:48 20 min (-2)
Period 9 1:50-2:10 20 min
No classes 2:10-2:45 35 min
Teachers: Prepare for the week, distance learning material creation, make phone & video calls home, host individual & group sessions, engage in professional development
Students: Make a plan for the week, prepare questions for teachers, check Skyward & Schoology
Live instruction on Microsoft Teams; 2 minute transition times are built in for students and teachers
Staff meetings
Middle School Schedule
A Day(1st & even classes)
Period 1 7:40-8:20 40 min
Period 2 8:20-9:35 75 min
Kennett PRIDE
9:35-10:15 40 min
Lunch 10:15-10:45 30 min
Period 4 10:45-12:05 80 min
Period 6 12:05-1:20 75 min
Period 8 1:20-2:35 75 min
B Day(1st & odd classes)
Period 1 7:40-8:20 40 min
Period 3 8:20-9:35 75 min
Kennett PRIDE
9:35-10:15 40 min
Lunch 10:15-10:45 30 min
Period 5 10:45-12:05 80 min
Period 7 12:05-1:20 75 min
Period 9 1:20-2:35 75 min
Remote Class Structure:
Beginning (20%)All classes will begin with live instruction. During this part of class, students are encouraged to have cameras on and expected to follow the Student Remote Learning Expectations. Attendance will be taken at this time. Alternate attendance procedures will be used for students and families unable to attend live sessions.
Middle (70%)Students will be expected to remain online during this part of class, but videos & audio will be optional at this point. The middle of class will be a mixture of independent work, group work, small group work, watching recorded instructional videos, completing assignments, etc.
End (10%)Classes will regroup with a live session to end the period. Students are encouraged to have cameras on and expected to follow the Student Remote Learning Expectations.
Middle School Schedule
Sample Student Schedule
Jump Start Day (All Classes)
No classes 7:20-10:30 220 minLunch 10:30-11:00 30 minScience 11:00-11:20 20 minELA 11:20-11:40 20 minELA 11:40-12:00 20 minMath 12:00-12:20 20 min
10 minute breakMath 12:30-12:50 20 minSS 12:50-1:10 20 minSpanish 1:10-1:30 20 minCounselor Advisory
1:30-1:50 20 min
Principal Advisory
1:50-2:10 20 min
No classes 2:10-2:45 35 min
A Day(1st & even classes)
Science 7:40-8:20 40 min
ELA 8:20-9:35 75 min
Kennett PRIDE 9:35-10:15 40 min
Lunch 10:15-10:45 30 min
Math 10:45-12:05 80 min
SS 12:05-1:20 75 min
Cycles 1:20-2:35 75 min
B Day(1st & odd classes)
Science 7:40-8:20 40 minELA 8:20-9:35 75 minKennett PRIDE 9:35-10:15 40 min
Lunch 10:15-10:45 30 minMath 10:45-12:05 80 minSpanish 12:05-1:20 75 minCycles 1:20-2:35 75 min
KHS Remote Learning Schedule
Task Time
No classes/student access of Schoology to preview materials
7:20 am - 11:00 am
Lunch 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Block 1 11:30am - 11:50am
Block 3 11:52am - 12:12am
Block 5 12:14am - 12:34pm
Block 7 12:36pm - 12:56pm
Task Time
Block 2 12:58pm - 1:18pm
Block 4 1:20pm - 1:40pm
Block 6 1:42pm - 2:02pm
Block 8 2:04pm - 2:24pm
No classes/student access of Schoology to preview materials
2:24pm - 2:45pm
KHS Monday Jumpstart Schedule
1. Students will meet with every teacher for previews of the week’s lessons and to share important procedural and organizational information.
2. This check-in allows teachers to provide clear expectations for the upcoming week and to answer any questions students may have.
3. Teachers will utilize the first half of this day for professional development, collaboration, student and parent contact, preparation of lessons and assessments, and/or for building-wide meetings.
KHS Jumpstart
KHS Remote Learning Schedule
A DAY
TASK TIME
Block 1 7:40am - 8:55am
Block 3 9:00am - 10:15am
FLEX 10:20am - 11:05am
Lunch 11:10am - 11:55am
Block 5 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Block 7 1:20pm - 2:35pm
B DAY
TASK TIME
Block 2 7:40am - 8:55am
Block 4 9:00am - 10:15am
FLEX 10:20am - 11:05am
Lunch 11:10am - 11:55am
Block 6 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Block 8 1:20pm - 2:35pm
KHS A and B Schedules
1. Attendance is required and will be taken in accordance with district policy..
2. Students will meet with four of their teachers each day (Block A Day - 1,3,5,7 and Block B Day - 2,4,6,8).
3. Students will also meet with one additional teacher for extra support during a FLEX period. The FLEX period will also be used for extracurricular activities.
4. Each Block will provide a minimum of 20 minutes of synchronous instruction to start class and will conclude with a 10 minute synchronous closure activity.
5. Teachers will remain available via Microsoft Teams throughout the entire 75-minute Block to support individual student needs.
KHS Remote Learning Schedule KHS A and B Day Expectations
Sample KHS Remote Learning Schedule
TASK TIME
Block 1 Advanced American Literature
Block 3 Advanced Math Analysis
FLEX Revisit Block 1 (or club meeting)
Lunch Lunch
Block 5 Spanish IV
Block 7 Honors Chemistry
TASK TIME
Block 2 AP US History
Block 4 Film Theory and Criticism
FLEX Revisit Block 2 (or club meeting)
Lunch Lunch
Block 6 Human Growth and Development II
Block 8 World War II
● Staff contact with families to update student progress.
● Principal communications to families weekly.
● KHS PTSO Meetings (schedule forthcoming)
KHS Remote Learning Parent Outreach
KHS First Marking Period CalendarMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
September 7
LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL
8
Jumpstart Day/Orientation
9
Jumpstart Day/Orientation
10
A DayRevisit Block 1
11
B Day Revisit Block 2
14
Jumpstart Schedule
15
A DayRevisit Block 3
16
B DayRevisit Block 4
17
A DayRevisit Club Period
18
A DayRevisit Block 5
21
Jumpstart Schedule
22
B DayRevisit Block 6
23
A DayRevisit Block 7
24
B DayRevisit Block 8
25
A DayRevisit Club Period
28
Jumpstart Schedule
29
B DayRevisit Block 1
30
A DayRevisit Block 2
The Kennett Consolidated School District remote learning plan will support the all learners in their personal areas of need through our specialized staff and programs. The following areas are considered in this plan:
● Special Education
● 504 Accommodations
● Gifted Education
● English Language Development
● Social and Emotional Wellness
Special Populations
KCSD will provide educational access for all learners to ensure a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for our special education/gifted students.
Special Education/ Gifted Education
●Case managers will contact individual families of students with IEP/ GIEP, regarding their services and supports. IEP/GIEP meetings will be held as needed.●Student baselines will be collected and progress reviewed within the first three months of school.●The district will continue to utilize Schoology as the Learning Management System (LMS), and courses will be built and delivered by KCSD teachers for direct instruction classes, life skills, autistic support, and emotional support.●Assistants may be needed to support students during the virtual learning environment
●Technology needs will be assessed with the students’ IEP. GIEP teams to provide equitable access to learning and to address student needs.●Related services will occur according to the students’ IEP/GIEP. .●KCSD school psychologists will continue the evaluation process according to district procedures and protocols within the safety guidelines of the state and federal government.●IEP/GIEP meetings will continue in the remote format via Microsoft Teams or phone, following the IDEA policies.
Students with 504 plans:
● All 504 plans will be reviewed to determine the ability to meet the needs of the students virtually and adjusted as needed.
● 504 meetings will be held via Microsoft teams or by phone with parents.
● All related services for students with 504 supports will be assessed for the ability to provide services via teletherapy where feasible.
Special PopulationsStudents with English Language Dev. Needs:
● Planned English language supports provided by KCSD English Language teachers
● Adaptations/modifications in the delivery of content instruction and assessments by all teachers, based on students' language proficiency levels and the Pennsylvania English Language Development Standards (PA ELDS) Framework for ELs as well as the Pennsylvania Academic Standards
Social Emotional Wellness
Student well-being: ●KCSD is working to ensure that students have increased access to mental health supports and resources.●Will continue to support students through school counselors, case workers, and school psychologists.
Employee well-being:●Provide staff mental health via employee assistance programs.●Deliver professional learning to help understand the prolonged effect on students’ mental health and social/emotional well-being during the closure and how to address them.
Child Care Needs
● Coordinating with local child care directors of school aged students to help with distance learning needs, professional development, and tech supports for students.
● KCSD staff needs for child care are warranted and we already have a partnership with the YMCA for Y Care, we are awaiting pricing. We are still exploring other options for our staff.
What Will Remote Learning Look Like?
● How will students access instruction/curriculum when not in school? Students will access curriculum via Schoology; will have live, small-group instruction. District will work with teachers to provide a balance of synchronous (live) and asynchronous instruction. Synchronous instruction will be recorded.
● Will students have daily access to teachers? Yes, teachers will be conducting live instruction every day in the classroom and will be able to respond to students.
What Will Remote Learning Look Like?
● What happens if students need help with work? Teachers will schedule small groups/individual support time or support service staff will schedule a time (e.g. reading specialists, math specialist) with students.
● Will students be in front of a screen all day? Breaks will be built into the school day for screen-free time.
Remote Learning vs. Cyber School
● Kennett curriculum
● Highly qualified Kennett teachers provide instruction
● A blend of synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous (flexible) lessons
● Cyber schools are primarily asynchronous
● Kennett vs. Cyber
Extracurricular Activities (including Athletics)
● PIAA contests will be delayed pending further review in mid-September
● Continuation of summer condition activities ● Flexibility and individual sport evaluation ● Clubs and music opportunities embedded within schedule
The Mission of the Kennett Consolidated School District is to provide a quality education that increases the achievement of every student in order for all to become successful and thoughtful contributors to society.
Our Mission
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