virtual plus+ learning advisory team kick-off
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Enhanced Continuity of Learning Plan 5.0: Virtual PLUS+ Learning Advisory
Team Kick-Off
Monday, September 21, 2020
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The purpose of our meeting is to provide updates on the current state of planning our transition to in-person learning and to provide a space for elementary and secondary teachers to share feedback, questions, and ideas.
Overview of Our Time Together
10:00-10:05 Welcome, Overview, and Check-In
10:05-10:15 5.0 Enhanced Continuity of Learning Plan (Successes, Timeline, Milestones, Working Teams, Meeting Format)
10:15-10:45 Grade Level/Content Breakouts: Share Successes, Challenges, and Ideas
10:45-11:05 Share 1 ES, 1 MS, and 1 HS Success, Challenge, and Idea
11:05-11:25 Grade Level/Content Breakouts: Choose TLL Representative
11:25-11:30 Thank You: Closing + Next Steps
Welcome and Overview
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Add your…
Name +
School+
Answer to this Question
If you could only eat one thing forever, what
would it be?
Check-In
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Example: MS Electives -
CristinaExample: ES TAG - Katie
FORMAT: Content and/or Grade Level - Name
Before We Dive In, Let’s Rename Ourselves On Zoom
HIGH SCHOOL/ALTERNATIVE
HS Electives HS ELA HS EL HS Math HS Science HS SOC. ST. HS SPED
MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUPS
MS Electives MS ELA MS EL MS Math MS Science MS SOC. ST. MS SPED MS TAG
ELEMENTARY GROUPS
Pre-K K 1st Gr. 2nd Gr. 3rd Gr. 4th Gr. 5th Gr. Encore ES EL ES SPED ES TAG
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Bringing The Successes of 4.0 Into 5.0Together, we will successfully plan for an in-person return while building leadership capacity through:
Clear + consistent
communicationacross ACPS community
Modeling agility +
responsivenessto new information
Empowering for
decision-makingbased on data + expertise
Demystifying
complex conceptsand new situations
Increasing participation in
facilitated conversationsthat raise all voices
Providing transparency in
process + structureswith practice over time
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Timeline + MilestonesSEPT OCT NOV DEC
Explore Phase Options Make Phase Decision Start Phase In Reflect + Iterate
Division Transition
Team
● Confirm Checklist for Reopening
● Research best practices from other divisions
● Explore phase options with Schools (SPED, PreK-2) and look at district data to determine additional students
● Present plan to School Board (October 15)
● Plan for phasing in including making resources available and fully preparing each site
● All hands on deck to prepare for first phase in of students
● Prepare for next phase in (explore options, prepare and plan)
● Reflect on phase in plans and adjust for January
● Ongoing planning for future phasing in of students (could additional days a week in person)
School Transition
Team
● Establish school teams● Explore phase options and
hear from schools what is and is not working virtually
● Plan for phasing in including staffing, schedules, family preparations and possible simulation(s)
● Utilize interim data and align on additional data
● All hands on deck● Prepare for next phase
in (explore options, prepare and plan)
● Reflect on lessons learned● Ongoing planning for
future phasing in of students (could additional days a week in person)
Virtual PLUS+
Learning
● Update and align vision of virtual learning
● Understand inventory of existing tools + supports
● Considerations for early learners (PreK-2)
● Design instructional and professional learning needs
● Deliver tools to support school team coaching and reflection
● Reflect on virtual learning and adjust plans for January
Virtual PLUS+
Partners
● Align on vision and establish ecosystem of partnerships
● Update impact and support processes
● Deepen alignment and effectiveness of partnerships
● Reflect on partnerships, impact and support
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Our 5.0 Working Teams
*Initiate a division-wide transition team who will support planning, implementation and monitoring of preparation tasks across ACPS for in-person learning, representing: English Learners, Facilities, Financial Services, Health + Safety, Human Resources, Nutrition Services, School Improvement, Specialized Instruction, Student Services and Equity, School + Community Relations / FACE, Technology, Transportation, PTAC President, EAA President, School Board representation, and School Board Student representatives.
Division Transition
TeamDr. Hutchings,
Dr. Mozingo, SLT, PTAC President, EAA President,
School Board Reps + Student Board Reps
School Transition
TeamsProject Lead (s):
Mrs. Ingrid Bynum and Mr. Rene Paschal
Principals + Directors Meeting
Virtual PLUS+ Learning
Project Lead: Dr. Mann
Mrs. Terry Werner, Drs. Anthony Sims and Bethany
Nickerson + TLL & Grade/Content Area
Representatives
Virtual PLUS+ Partners SupportProject Lead: Mr. Huffman
~6 Partnership Organizations
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Virtual PLUS+ Learning Advisory Team, Virtual
PLUS+ Instruction + Virtual PLUS+ Partners
Allows for ongoing engagement of building-level staff and community
partnerships, and for progress monitoring the impact of latest division-level decisions.
School Transition TeamInforms communication and supports needed for families and staff, and provides protected time for principals to collaboratively design solutions to pressing challenges.
Division Transition Team + Project LeadsServes as the throughline for all teams, and supports decision-making and information-sharing around transitioning to in-person learning.
ACPS 5.0 FEEDBACK
LOOP
The ACPS 5.0 Feedback Loop
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Key Roles + Responsibilities● If you choose to represent your grade
level-content on the Virtual PLUS+ Instruction Team, meet bi-weekly on Mondays for one hour to collectively problem-solve and establish solutions to overcome our students' barriers to learning in a virtual environment.
● All: Attend bi-weekly School Experience Conversations to monitor progress, identify opportunities, share challenges and concerns, and provide possible solutions.
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Virtual PLUS+ Learning Advisory Team, Virtual
PLUS+ Instruction + Virtual PLUS+ Partners
Allows for ongoing engagement of building-level staff and community
partnerships, and for progress monitoring the impact of latest division-level decisions.
What is the Advisory Team Responsible For?
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Time CommitmentAlong with continuing to serve on the Virtual PLUS+ Learning Advisory Team, you will...● Attend Sessions every
other Monday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with Virtual PLUS+ Instruction Team
● Total: ~60 minutes / week
The Role + Accountabilities● Proactively raising concerns and designing solutions to prevalent
instructional challenges that emerge across schools● Serving as a key voice and advocate for teachers of the same grade
+ content area● Playing a pivotal role in designing what instruction will look like for
both hybrid + in-person learning
Detailed View: Joining the Virtual PLUS+ Instruction Team
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Successes + Challenges + Ideas
Materials: See Next Slide
Rename yourself on Zoom
grade/content area- name
Debrief + Choose Grade Level /
Content Representative
Materials: See Slide
Keep your same zoom name as is :)
Grade Level / Content Breakouts
Breakout #1 Full Group Share Breakout #2
25 mins
15 mins
10 mins
Come Back to Main Zoom to Share
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ELEMENTARY GROUPS
Pre-K K 1st Gr. 2nd Gr. 3rd Gr. 4th Gr. 5th Gr. Encore EL SPED TAGPre-K through 2 Notes 3rd-5th Notes Encore, EL, SI, TAG Notes
MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUPS
MS Electives
MS ELA MS EL MS Math MS ScienceMS SOC.
ST.MS SPED MS TAG
Electives, ELA, EL, Math Notes Science, SS, SPED, TAG Notes
HIGH SCHOOL/ALTERNATIVE
HS Electives HS ELA HS EL HS Math HS Science HS SOC. ST. HS SPEDElectives, ELA, EL, Math Notes Science, SS, SPED Notes
Add your grade or content area as written here when you change your name on Zoom
Grade Level / Content Breakouts
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ProtocolFor up to 25 minutes, we will work
through these questions…
What has been successful about your first few weeks of school?
What has been challenging?
What is one idea for addressing your challenge you would like to try moving
forward?
When you split into breakout groups, we recommend one person shares their screen and
takes notes!
Successes, Challenges, and Ideas
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ELEMENTARY GROUPS
Pre-K K1st
Grade2nd
Grade3rd
Grade4th
Grade5th
GradeEncore EL SPED TAG
Pre-K through 2 Notes 3rd-5th Notes Encore, EL, SPED, TAG Notes
MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUPS
Electives ELA EL Math Science SS SPED TAGElectives, ELA, EL, Math Notes Science, SS, SI, TAG Notes
HIGH SCHOOL
Electives ELA EL Math Science SS SPEDElectives, ELA, EL, Math Notes Science, SS, SPED Notes
Quiet Time to Explore + Hear From Each Level
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● Brainstorm ways to continue collaboration this Fall/Winter
● Brainstorm ways to gather feedback, share experiences and school reflection time every other week
● Before you go, nominate 1 rep to join Virtual PLUS+ Instruction every other Monday
Grade Level / Content Nominate 1 Rep
Breakout #1 Full Group Share Quick Survey
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Advisory Team Next Steps
School Experiences Conversation #2Monday, October 5th!
Join Experience Conversation - All schools set time aside to engage with
staff to collect feedback and trends around Virtual PLUS+ and Capture
notes to share with Advisory Team.
Grade/Content Area Reps Next Steps
Virtual PLUS+ Learning Meeting #1Monday, September 28th!
Join Instruction Meeting #1 and prepare to share trends from School
Experiences Conversations to incorporate into instructional design
and participate in session.
Closing + Next Steps
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MON TUES WED THURS FRI21
Virtual PLUS+ Learning Advisory Team Kick-Off10:00-11:30(NH/NW/SR)
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Virtual PLUS+ Partners Project Lead Check-In*(NH/NW)
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School Transition Team through Principal Mtg10:30-11:30 (CS/SR)
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Division Transition Team - SLT9:00-11:00 (NH/NW/SR)EE joins for 90 mins
Virtual PLUS+ Learning 1:00-2:00 Project Leads Check-In*(CS)
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Virtual PLUS+ Learning10:00-11:00 (CS/SR)
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Virtual PLUS+ Partners Project Lead Check-In* (NH/NW)
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School Transition Team through Principal Mtg10:30-11:30 (CS/NW/SR)
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Division Transition Team - SLT9:00-11:00 (NH/NW/SR)EE joins for 90 mins
Virtual PLUS+ Learning Project Leads Check-In*(CS)
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Virtual PLUS+ School Experiences ConversationEach school sets time & facilitates
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Virtual PLUS+ Partners Project Lead Check-In* (NH/NW)
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School Transition Team through Principal Mtg*10:30-11:30 (ACPS Facilitates)EE supports planning behind scenes
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Division Transition Team - SLT9:00-11:00 (NW/SR/CS)EE joins for 90 mins
Virtual PLUS+ Learning Project Leads Check-In*(CS)
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Virtual PLUS+ Learning10:00-11:00 (CS/SR)
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Thought Partners10:00-11:00 (EE?)
Virtual PLUS+ Partners Project Lead Check-In* (NH/NW)
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School Transition Team through Principal Mtg10:30-11:30 (CS/NW/SR)
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Division Transition Team - SLT9:00-11:00 (ACPS Facilitates)EE supports planning behind scenes
School Board Update
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Snapshot of Scheduling the Next Four Weeks Project Leads
Division Transition Team
School Transition Team
Virtual PLUS+ Instruction
Virtual PLUS+ Partners
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Superintendent School BoardCindy Anderson, ChairVeronica Nolan, Vice Chair
Meagan L. Alderton Michelle RiefRamee A. Gentry Christopher SuarezJacinta Greene Heather ThorntonMargaret Lorber
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.
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Questions and Discussion
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Terri H. MozingoChief of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
Thank You!
Thank You!
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