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Back to School PlanSchool Year 2020-2021

August 4, 2020

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Meeting the learning needs of students• Address learning loss due to

absence from school• Maximize instructional time• Quality online and in-person

instructionProviding a safety net for students & families• Nutrition• Mental health• Childcare

Protecting the health & safety of the school community• Reduce risk for all at schools• Help decrease spread of virus

OBJECTIVES

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COMMUNITY HEALTH FACTORS

Occurrence and Testing Health System Capacity

• Achieved less than 150 tests per day per 100,000 people

• Have more than 100 cases per 100,000 residents

• Have more than 25 cases per 100,000 residents and case positivity rates greater than 8.0%

• Have a 10% or more increase in hospitalizations over the past 3 days compared to the prior three days,

• Less than 20% of ICU beds are open, or

• Less than 25% of ventilators are available

California Department of Public Health -“Schools can reopen once these criteria are no longer met”

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CASE RATE14-Day Case Rate per 100,000 population

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3/15 3/22 3/29 4/5 4/12 4/19 4/26 5/3 5/10 5/17 5/24 5/31 6/7 6/14 6/21 6/28 7/5 7/12 7/19

California Department of Public Health Guideline

LA COUNTY

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Dai ly average percent positive

Courtesy of the Los Angeles Public Health Department

PERCENT TESTING POSITIVE

World Health Organization

California Public Health

LA COUNTY

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12%

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0

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COMPARISON WITH OTHER COMMUNITIES

Percent Testing Positive

Cases per100,000 population

New York 1.0% 62

Chicago 4.5 132

Oakland 4.2 147

San Francisco 2.1 161

San Diego 8.7 216

Los Angeles 8.3 335

Houston 23.3 423

Miami 18.1 1,4396

HOW THE PLAN WAS CREATED

“Return to Campus” working group formed in April

Engagement with stakeholders

Students and families

Teachers and staff

Principals

Labor partners

Community organizations

Survey of stakeholders

Coordination with state and local health and education authorities

Health experts (UCLA)

Review of plans for school districts in CA, other states and around the world

Creation of operational team to focus on implementation

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WHAT WE’VE LEARNED

Online August

At School As soon as community health conditions allow

March 16 – June 12 and June 24 – July 28 provided 18 weeks for students and teachers to immerse themselves in online learning. This learning will be applied to the 2020-21 school year.

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MASTERING ONLINE INSTRUCTIONChallenge Spring/Summer 2020-21

Improving Online Learning

• Inconsistent schedules (Spring)• Variety of online teaching

methods

• Regular schedule• Standards-based instruction• Daily live interaction• Assessment of student progress• Small group instruction and intervention

Attendance and Participation

• Tracked when students logged in • Daily attendance will be taken• More data on where students are engaged (Zoom, Nearpod, etc.)• School site plans to measure and increase participation

Extra Support for Students

• Summer School available for all students

• Tutoring by appointment• Saturday School options for extra support and enrichment• Intersession (Winter break)

Primary Promise • Additional instructional personnel• Reading teachers for high-needs students• Additional instruction in English Language Arts and math

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• 11,000 educators surveyed to identify best digital tools

• Schoology is the “one-stop shop” for access to digital learning tools

• Teachers can access all of this information via Whole Child platform

SIMPLIFYING AND CONNECTING DIGITAL TOOLS

PRIMARY PROMISE

Clear Objectives

• Expectations and Benchmarks

• SMART goals

• 8-week improvement cycles

Dedicated Instructional Personnel

• Push-in model to support small group instruction (online and in-person)

• Reading teachers for high-needs students

Extra Support for All Students, Where Possible

• Targeted intervention in English Language Arts and Math

• Tutoring (After-school and Saturday)

Family and Educator Learning Supports

• Professional development for teachers and administrators

Goal: Build foundational reading and numeracy skills in early learners (K-2)

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SUPPORT FOR INSTRUCTIONChallenge Spring/Summer 2020-21

Use of Tools and Technologies in theClassroom

• Lack of access to information to connect all student systems

• Simplify use of different technologies, integrate into one common system (Schoology)

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

• Services provided by teachers, related service providers, special education paraprofessionals

• Hold IEP team meetings virtually

• Increase of services provided by all• Continue IEP team meetings virtually

(with in-person option in hybrid model)

Additional Instructional Support

• Small group instruction with teacher assistants, substitutes, and pool teachers

• More staff assisting with device distribution, technology phone support, and family outreach 12

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

Challenge Spring/Summer 2020-21

Digital Divide • Provided devices and hotspots for students

• All students have a device, internet, and instructional materials

• Repair or replace devices that are not working

Technology Training • Phone hotline for student and families

• Phone hotline for issues• Trainings provided for students and families on use• “LA Unified Help for Families” YouTube channel

Safety Net • Provided more than 50 million meals to students and families

• Continue food relief effort until students return to schools

Learning at Home • Family and Student Handbook• PBS

Mental Health • Phone hotline • Community building activities• Emotional check-ins 13

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Challenge Spring/Summer 2020-21

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• PPE kits for staff at school sites• Ensure face coverings at all sites

• Provide appropriate PPE to staff• Ensure face coverings at all sites

Facilities • Disinfect high-touch surfaces• Modify air circulation systems

• Disinfecting equipment• Increase custodial staff• Modify room layouts• Post required signage

Hygiene • Hand washing signs/instructions at all sites

• Surplus of soap, paper towels, and hand sanitizer in every classroom

• Clear health protocols14

Learning for the Whole Family

Connecting All Students

Meeting Students Where They Are

Solving Operational Challenges

Safety Net for the Community

$22 million

CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY

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• Ten hours of professional development in the morning• August 17 - 3 hours• August 18 - 3.5 hours• August 19 - 3.5 hours

• The afternoons of August 17-18 shall be used for planning and preparation for the beginning of the Academic Year.

• The afternoon of August 19 – Meet and greet for families/students

SMART START

SMART START

•August 20 – First regularly scheduled instruction

• Smart Start August 20 - August 28, 2020

• The teachers shall build into their instructional program:• Built positive rapport• Practice instructional routines and procedures • Practice logging in to district-approved applications• Set a strong foundation for instruction

SMART START

AugustMonday

17thTuesday

18thWednesday

19thThursday

20thFriday21st

Teachers and Staff

Professional Development and Common Planning• Technology Platforms• Essential Standards• Meeting the Needs of All Learners Regular

instructional schedule begins

Instructional dayStudents and Families

• Device, textbook, instructional material distribution

• Schoolwide orientation

• “Meet Your Teacher”

• Student orientation

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SAMPLE ONLINE SCHEDULETransitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten

Mon* Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

9:00-9:20Weekly

AssemblySynchronous whole group learning

(Social Studies, Science, Music, Art)

Additional

Instruction and Enrichment

Activities

On-on-one Tutoring by Appointment

9:20-9:55Synchronous whole group

learning

9:45-9:55 Break

9:55-10:40 English Language Arts

10:40-10:50 Break

10:50-11:35 Mathematics

11:35-12:05 Lunch

12:05-12:50 Core Instruction

12:55-1:25English Language Development

Small Group Support

1:25-2:15

Professional Development and Staff Planning

Additional instructionOffice hours

Tutoring

• 90 minutes of synchronous instruction for all students

• 90 minutes of assignments to be completed asynchronously

• Individual school bell schedules may vary; please check with your school for the exact start time and daily schedule

20*times for Monday schedule will vary slightly

SAMPLE ONLINE SCHEDULESecondary (6 Periods)

Mon* Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

9:00-10:10

Period 1/2

Additional Support/intervention

Period 1/2Additional Instruction

and Enrichment

Activities

On-on-one Tutoring by

Appointment

10:15-11:25

Period 3/4


Period 3/4

11:30-12:00

Period 5/6


Student Support Advisory

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:00Parent Outreach Time

Office hours

Student Support Advisory

1:05-2:15

Professional Development

Planning Time

Period 5/6

• 150 minutes of synchronous instruction for all students

• 90 minutes of assignments to be completed asynchronously

• Individual school bell schedules may vary; please check with your school for the exact start time and daily schedule 21*Mondays are designated as Instructional Support Days

TYPICAL DAY FOR AN ELEMENTARY ENGLISH LEARNER STUDENT

• Student Log-in and attendance• Whole group learning with teacher• Student-Teacher Daily Wellness Check-in• Distance Learning Routines and

Norms Review• Small-group differentiated instruction

Morning 9:00-11:35 AM After School and Saturdays

• Designated English Language Development

• Whole group learning with teacher

• Small-group differentiated instruction• Development of

Constructive Conversation Skills

• Physical Education

Afternoon 12:05-2:15 PM

• One-on-one tutoring by appointment (online or in-person)

• Additional instruction and enrichment

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● Students log in to Schoology using QR code● Teacher takes daily student attendance● Students have access to live and self-paced learning● Students are taught lessons aligned with Individualized Education Program (IEP)

goals● Support staff will provide personalized services based on student need

Morning9:00-11:35

● Access to one-on-one tutoring by appointment (online or in-person)

● Access to additional instruction and enrichment activities

After School and

Saturdays

● Students work in small groups● Independent work time for students● Teacher-student interaction focused on needs● Student support and office hours ● Support staff will provide personalized services based on student need

Afternoon12:05-2:15

TYPICAL DAY FOR AN ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT

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SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

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Program Spring 2020-21

Resource SpecialistProgram/Inclusion

• Device and connection issues• Limited opportunities for collaboration

with General Education Teacher• Limited synchronous instruction

• Devices and hotspots• Regular collaboration with General

Education Teacher• Daily synchronous instruction

Special Day Program • Individualized instruction• Limited familiarity with virtual

platforms• Use of paraprofessionals

• Schedule for individualized support• Professional development for virtual

platforms• Online responsibilities for paraprofessionals

Language And Speech Service (LAS)

• Limited synchronous services• Limited professional development on

online service delivery• Difficulty scheduling

services consistently

• Synchronous services, as appropriate• Ongoing professional development for

service providers• Implement consistent schedules

INSTRUCTIONAL STANDARDS

• Instructional Strategies

• Supervision of Instruction

• Assessment

• Online Learning Tools

• Device and Hotspot Distribution

• Grading Policy

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FOR TEACHERS BY TEACHERS

• For teachers, by teachers

• 25 days of sample lessons

• Building routines and procedures for success

• Utilizes online tools

• Community building activities

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SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL LEADERS

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• Operational support, information, and job aides for school opening

• Protocols for instructional material and device distribution

• Developed in collaboration with division leads, local district leaders, and principals

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

• General school information• Calendar

• Schedules

• Meals

• How to obtain devices internet access

• Student log-in process and basic troubleshooting tips

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CHILDCARE FOR SCHOOL STAFF DURING ONLINE LEARNING

• Supervised care for school-age children (TK-8) of employees at their school site

• At least 1 staff person for every 6 children

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

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PREPARING FOR A RETURN TO CAMPUS

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HEALTH PRACTICES ON CAMPUS• Symptom checks and screening

• Modified classroom layouts

• Staggered start times

• Physically distancing (6+ feet)

• One direction traffic in hallway

• Face coverings

• Hygiene

• Disinfect desks, tables, chairs, and other surfaces in between uses

• Upgrade air filtration systems

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WHY A HYBRID MODEL?Goals is to maintain social distancing and reduce number of interactions between people

Old classroom New classroom

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24 students Half as many students

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MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

Cohort A Onsite (AM) Onsite (AM) Onsite (AM) Onsite (AM) Onsite (AM)Optional instruction and enrichmentCohort B Onsite (PM) Onsite (PM) Onsite (PM) Onsite (PM) Onsite (PM)

Hybrid Model – Secondary

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

Cohort A Onsite Online Onsite or online (alternating weeks)

Onsite OnlineOptionalinstruction andenrichmentCohort B Online Onsite Online or onsite

(alternating weeks)Online Onsite

Hybrid Model – Pre-K/Elementary

One-on-one tutoring available by appointment Monday - Saturday (online or in-person)Cohort C: 100% online instruction available for students at all levels

SAMPLE HYBRID MODEL SCHEDULE

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TRANSITIONING TO IN-PERSON/HYBRID MODEL

SUPPORTS FOR ALL

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CHILDCARE IN A HYBRID MODEL

• In hybrid model, K-8 students will have supervised care when not receiving direct, on-campus instruction

• Effort may utilize facilities in local communities (libraries, community colleges, parks & recreation sites)

• Sites will be supervised by LA Unified staff

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COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT

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Monthly town halls

Community of Schools Websites

Bi-weekly newsletters

Ongoing Focus Groups

Family and Student Engagement Survey

School

Weekly “Coffee with the Principal”

Office hours by appointment

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Thank You

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