Educator Instructional Pandemic Guide Revised#SPARTANSTRONG

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

DISTRICT MISSION, VISION AND BELIEFS STATEMENTS 3

BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION 4

REMOTE LEARNING PLAN OVERVIEW 5

SUPPORT CONTINUOUS REMOTE INSTRUCTION 6

PROVIDE BEST PRACTICES AND RESOURCES TO EDUCATORS 6

INTERPRETATION SERVICES FOR FAMILIES 6

ATTENDANCE 6

GRADING 7

THIRD MARKING PERIOD 7

REPORT CARDS 7

FINAL EXAMS 8

ADVANCED PLACEMENT 8

DUAL ENROLLMENT & CREDIT RECOVERY 8

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRESS UPDATES/BENCHMARKS 8

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 8

SPECIAL EDUCATION GUIDANCE 9

REMOTE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS 10

TEACHER PLANNED ON-DEMAND LEARNING 11

TEACHER-LED VIRTUAL “LIVE” LEARNING 11

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PARENTS & STUDENT COMMUNICATION 12

LAPTOP COLLECTION 12

SCHOOL INSTRUCTION MATERIAL COLLECTION 12

RETRIEVAL OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS 12

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE 13

STUDENT CENTERED INSTRUCTION 14

ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS 15-16

GRADES K-8 INSTRUCTION 15

GRADES 9 – 12 INSTRUCTION 16

HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION 16

NO DEVICE AND/OR INTERNET CONNECTION 17

ASSIGNMENT PACKETS 17

2019-20 MODIFIED SCHOOL CALENDAR 18

2020 LFHS A/B SCHEDULE 19

ADDITIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES 20-24

COMMUNITY RESOURCES CONTACT LIST 21

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CONTACT LIST 22

HOUSING/SHELTER AND OTHER RESOURCES CONTACT LIST 23

COUNSELING RESOURCES 24

DRUG AND ALCOHOL CONTACT LIST 24

VISION, MISSION

AND

BELIEF

STATEMENTS

OF THE

LAKE FOREST

SCHOOL DISTRICT

VISION

To be the model of excellence in education.

MISSION

The Lake Forest School District is committed to excellence for all by providing a safe, collaborative

and inclusive learning environment that prepares life-long learners to become college and career

ready.

BELIEF STATEMENTS

All children are born with great potential and have the ability to learn.

Each student’s individual social, emotional and educational needs must be met.

Diversity in culture and content enhances student learning and life experiences.

Student success begins with partnerships among the home, school and community.

The hiring and retaining of highly effective staff promotes the success of all students.

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BOARD OF

EDUCATION

AND

DISTRICT

ADMINISTRATION

LAKE FOREST BOARD OF EDUCATION 2019-2020

Mr. Earle Dempsey, President Mr. James L. Rau, Vice President

Mr. Phillip Thomas Mrs. Sarah Starkey

(1) Vacant Seat

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

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Dr. Brenda G. Wynder, Superintendent Mr. Robert Bennett, Principal – WTC

Mr. Travis C. Moorman, Human Resources Director Mrs. Pauline Hurst, Assistant Principal – WTC

Mr. James Dick, Chief Academic Officer Ms. Susan Reitz, Assistant Principal – WTC

Mr. Kurt Kelemen, Chief Financial Officer Mr. Jeffery Sheehan, Principal – CES

Mr. Robert Murphy, Student Services Supervisor Ms. Irica Williams, Assistant Principal - CES

Ms. Bernardette Maxwell, Special Programs Supervisor Mrs. Erin Dotson, Principal - NES

Mr. Dustin Weller, Transportation Supervisor Mr. Kevin Truitt, Assistant Principal - NES

Mrs. Jennifer Montano, CNS Supervisor Mr. Doug Brown, Principal – EES

Mr. Karl Stahre, Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Ms. Tania Alexander, Principal – SES

Mr. Ron Usilton, Technology Manager Ms. Nicole Wright, Assistant Principal – SES

Ms. Theadora White, Principal – LFHS Dr. Tanya Robinson, Director - DECC

Mrs. Evanthia Filiou, Assistant Principal – LFHS

LAKE FOREST’SREMOTE

LEARNING PLAN

OVERVIEW

In response to the public health threat of COVID-19, the Lake Forest School District (LFSD) has created the

following remote learning plan, which outlines our commitment to ensuring that each and every one of our

students can remain engaged in learning via remote methods, while our school buildings are closed. Families can

learn more about LFSD’s response to the COVID-19 health crisis, and find a variety of resources and supports, at

www.lf.k12.de.us.

During the first week of closure, our focus was to develop the LFSD Remote Learning Framework while ensuring

that children had access to nutritious meals and that all of our schools were thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. We

also recognized that the shift to remote learning would be an adjustment for our school community. Our staff

members, students and families eased into remote instruction utilizing simple, manageable assignments with a

focus on practice, review and enrichment.

Throughout our now extended school closure, LFSD teachers will continue to provide students with instruction

that is designed to build upon the learning trajectory already established in the classroom. They will do so using

the remote learning options identified in this plan.

Instructional methods will vary according to a teacher’s preference, comfort-level, and grade-level/subject matter.

A teacher-led hybrid instructional model includes printed learning materials and online student learning

opportunities (e.g., live classroom instruction with the student’s teacher, recorded instruction).

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LAKE FOREST’SREMOTE

LEARNING PLAN

SUPPORT CONTINUOUS REMOTE INSTRUCTION

LFSD is committed to providing students/ families who need assistance in obtaining a technology device. Families still inneed of remote learning technology may contact the building administration to discuss technology needs.

PROVIDE BEST PRACTICES AND RESOURCES TO EDUCATORS

District leadership continues to collaborate with teachers to ensure that they have access to remote learning resourcesand supports to assist them in creating remote lesson plans. In addition, LFSD is providing staff with access toprofessional development, and digital access to other helpful resources. The staff website provides teachers with guidedsupport videos on topic such as how to set up a Zoom account, along with other remote learning resources.

INTERPRETATION SERVICES FOR FAMILIES

Communication with families is critical. Family members who are not proficient in English will be provided, at a minimum,telephonic interpretation provided at no charge.

ATTENDANCE

Teachers will not be taking traditional attendance during the school closure, but will continue to monitor student

participation which will look like:

Student task completion.

Student check-in with their teacher.

Student participation in a “live” or recorded virtual class session.

Student posts in digital platforms, engagement during teacher check-ins and other points of connection.

LFSD administration, counselors and teachers will continue efforts to reach out to families when students are not

engaging in learning opportunities.

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LAKE FOREST’SREMOTE

LEARNING PLAN

GRADING

LFSD’s remote learning plan focuses on student learning, not grades. During this closure, LFSD is approaching

grades with a “hold harmless” plan where grades will not be lower than the end of third marking period. We

encourage all students and parents to see the value in learning and preparing for the next level course work

without the additional pressure of grades. We realize that some students, teachers and parents may struggle to

engage in this type of learning as it is very different from our traditional approach to teaching and learning. We all

will continue to give our best effort to make the most of remote learning. In order to be equitable to all of our

students, assignments are for learning opportunities and will be graded “completed” or “not completed”.

Communication and feedback concerning assignments will provide understanding and growth for students. The

final grading for the 4th Marking Period will be Pass/Fail. However, the final cumulative grade will be numerical.

THIRD MARKING PERIOD

The third marking period will end on May 8, 2020 for students Grades PreK – 11 and May 29, 2020 for Seniors. All

students will have through May 8, 2020 to make-up assignments that were assigned prior to March 13, 2020.

REPORT CARDS

For Grades PreK – 11, the 3rd Marking Period report cards will be mailed home on May 21, 2020 and the 4th Marking

Period report cards will be mailed home on June 17, 2020.

Seniors will receive their report cards with their diploma.

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LAKE FOREST’SREMOTE

LEARNING PLAN

FINAL EXAMS

Final exams will not occur this year.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Students should be connecting with their teachers and school counselors to learn more about the revised AP

expectations. They should also log into their College Board accounts to access additional information.

DUAL ENROLLMENT & CREDIT RECOVERY

Dual enrollment work will continue to be graded, in collaboration with colleges and universities. Credit recovery classes

will proceed as normal.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRESS UPDATES/BENCHMARKS

Students who receive special education services will continue to receive quarterly Progress Updates, aligned with their IEP

benchmarks. The 3rd Marking Period Progress Update will be sent during the week of May 21, 2020. The 4th Marking

Period Progress Update will be sent at the end of the school year.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

There are no changes to the State of Delaware’s 2019-20 graduations requirements at this time. We will provide updates

should any changes be made to the requirements. Lake Forest High School administration will meet with students and

families concerning graduation and all senior activities.

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LAKE FOREST’SREMOTE

LEARNING PLAN

SPECIAL EDUCATION GUIDANCE

According to Federal guidance from the U.S. Department of Education and Delaware Department of Education, if a

district closes its schools to slow or stop the spread of COVID-19, and continues to provide educational opportunities to

general education student populations, the schools must ensure that students with disabilities also have equal access to

the same opportunities. Included in this requirement, schools must implement the IEP of a student with a disability to the

greatest extent possible.

Services and supports within the IEP are provided through direct instruction via virtual platform or tele-conference as well

as indirect services such as emails, phone calls, material development and family support. School teams are collaborating

with parents to schedule remote IEP services designed to support student learning and maintain skills. Special education

teachers and related service providers are using many of the same technology platforms to deliver services as general

education teachers. IEP teams are facilitating virtual IEP team meetings using Zoom and tele-conference. Additionally,

school psychologists and related services staff are working to complete educational evaluations to the greatest extent

possible. If an in-person assessment is needed, IEP teams are communicating with families about assessment needs and

postponement of evaluation until in-person assessment is safe. Parents should direct questions about their child’s special

education services to the case manager, related service provider(s), and then to the school principal.

For related services such as therapies and counseling, the specialist staff from each school will be providing a combination

of family education/consultation as well as direct services via Teletherapy. If your child has Speech, Occupational and/or

Physical Therapy services, families will be contacted by the therapist to schedule individualized services. For children who

require counseling services or other specialized support, the specialist staff will be in contact with families to discuss needs

and schedule support.

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LAKE FOREST’SREMOTE

LEARNING PLAN

REMOTE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

The goal of LFSD’s remote learning plan is to keep children engaged so they can learn and grow, while also

affording them with meaningful opportunities for connection and community. LFSD educators will provide

opportunities for students to read, write, share ideas, explore, create, play, and move. Most importantly, LFSD will

continue to provide students with a sense of community and normalcy within their school day that continues the

planned learning program.

Student participation might look like:

Student task completion.

Student check-in with their teacher.

Student participation in a “live” or recorded virtual class session.

Student posts in District-approved digital platforms, as directed by the teacher, engagement during teacher

check-ins and other points of connection.

Students should complete their assignments being mindful of taking brain breaks, which ideally includes physical

activity and/or exercise. As always, faculty and administrators are available via email to schedule a conversation.

Students are expected to be courteous and respectful online and adhere to LFSD’s technology code of conduct.

Students should take turns, contribute, and ask questions in class discussions. The remote learning experience

will not be a 7.5 hour day.

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LAKE FOREST’SREMOTE

LEARNING PLAN

TEACHER PLANNED ON-DEMAND LEARNING

A model of instruction that can occur at any time – students independently self-pace their learning once

teachers share the resources. Families can help to determine the home schedule for daily learning time.

Teachers may create and send pre-recorded videos to describe the lesson and learning outcomes.

Teachers curate and provide materials digitally (e.g., videos, assignments from district materials or

supplemental materials) which students work on independently and submit.

TEACHER-LED VIRTUAL “LIVE” LEARNING

This instruction takes place in “real-time.”

Teachers may design the sequence of learning based on where they left off and what their students are

working on. This may take the form of a small group or whole group activity.

Teachers will provide instructional resources and materials through remote means utilizing Zoom,

Schoology, Class Dojo or other approved platforms unless otherwise indicated by a teacher. All staff have

access to district-supplied remote learning materials as well as professional development supporting remote

learning best practices.

Teachers have the opportunity to participate in multiple professional learning sessions in their content areas

as well.

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SUPPORTING

REMOTE

LEARNING

PARENTS AND STUDENT COMMUNICATION

Parent and student communication will primarily occur through email, Class Dojo, Remind and other district-approved

platforms, and/or by phone.

Teachers will set office hours to connect with students and families to support their learning remotely.

Parents are encouraged to use office hours as an opportunity to discuss their child’s progress with the staff.

Parents should encourage their child to actively participate in the remote learning.

Please know that we are here for you and your families. We miss seeing your children every day and cannot wait until we are

back in the classrooms and in special activities with them again.

LAPTOP COLLECTION

Each school will notify families of the schedule to return the laptops to the respective building. If laptops are not returned,

families will be billed the cost of replacing the device.

SCHOOL INSTRUCTION MATERIAL COLLECTION

Each school will notify families of the schedule to return the school instruction materials to the respective building.

RETRIEVAL OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Each school will notify families of the schedule for retrieving the student’s personal belongings.

PLEASE NOTE

In all cases, we will follow the guidelines that are in place by Governor John Carney to ensure everyone’s safety.

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TECHNICAL

ASSISTANCE

AND SUPPORT

Q. Who do I contact for Technical Assistance?A. The Tech Help desk will continue to be available. Please follow your normal process of submitting a Tech

Ticket for technical assistance.

Q. Who do I contact for Instructional Technical Assistance?A. Katie Comegys: kathryn.comegys@lf.k12.de.us

Q. Who do I contact for Curricular Assistance?A. First begin with grade level/content/department chairs. Additional help is available from

the specialists below.

Elementary (K-5) Dawn Bradley (ELA/Social Studies): dawn.bradley@lf.k12.de.us

Andrea Hamilton (Math/Science): andrea.hamilton@lf.k12.de.us

Secondary (6-12) Jordan Dutton (ELA/Social Studies): jordan.dutton@lf.k12.de.us

Luke Pierson (Math/Science): luke.pierson@lf.k12.de.us

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Distance Learning Resources for LFSD Teachers and Professional Development Opportunities - CLICK HERE

Instructional Technology PD Recordings and Guides - CLICK HERE

STUDENT

CENTERED

INSTRUCTION

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“Do what you can with all you have,

wherever you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt

ASSIGNMENT

EXPECTATIONS

GRADES K-8

GRADES K-5 INSTRUCTION

Students will receive teacher-led, direct instruction that may be synchronous or asynchronous, to support new material a

minimum of 3 times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes per subject. The platforms for this instruction include, but are

not limited to: Screencastify, Recorded Zoom sessions, Live Zoom sessions.

Students should be provided materials to be engaged in instructional practice for a minimum of 30 minutes per day for

each of the following subjects: ELA and Math

Teachers are expected to provide personalized feedback to support the remote learning process.

Assignments and meetings times will be posted through Clever in addition to other communication platforms used in the

classroom: Remind, Class Dojo, etc.

As a grade level or team the District Distance Learning Template will be completed. This will be posted on the Friday

before that week’s instruction in order to inform parents of upcoming learning goals.

GRADES 6-8 INSTRUCTION

Students will receive teacher-led, direct instruction that may be synchronous or asynchronous, to support new material a

minimum of 3 times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes per subject. The platforms for this instruction include, but are

not limited to: Screencastify, Recorded Zoom sessions, Live Zoom sessions.

Students should be provided materials to be engaged in instructional practice for a minimum of 30 minutes per day for

each of the following subjects: ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies

Teachers are expected to provide personalized feedback to support the remote learning process

Assignments and meetings times will be posted through Schoology in addition to other communication platforms used in

the classroom: Remind, Class Dojo, etc.

As a grade level or team the District Distance Learning Template will be completed. This will be posted on the Friday

before that week’s instruction in order to inform parents of upcoming learning goals.

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ASSIGNMENT

EXPECTATIONS

GRADES 9-12 AND

HOMEBOUND

GRADES 9-12 INSTRUCTION

Lake Forest High School will continue with the implementation of their distance-learning model with the use of 1:1

devices.

Schoology will be the learning platform used for all assignments and activities.

High school will continue following their current procedure including: office hours, recorded sessions, and posting

assignments to Schoology.

Students will receive teacher-led, direct instruction, that may be synchronous or asynchronous, to support new material

in accordance with their A/B calendar. The platforms for this instruction include, but are not limited to: Screencastify,

Recorded Zoom sessions, Live Zoom sessions.

Teachers are expected to provide personalized feedback to support the remote learning process.

HOMEBOUND

Elementary students will receive 3-5 hours of instruction per week.

Secondary students will receive 6 hours of instruction per week.

Unless otherwise determined by student’s IEP.

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NO DEVICE

AND/OR

INTERNET

CONNECTION

STUDENTS WITH NO DEVICE AND/OR INTERNET CONNECTION

Mailing 1 – May 7, 2020

Assignments to cover May 11 through May 22, 2020

Mailing 2 – May 21, 2020

Assignments to cover May 26 through June 12, 2020

ASSIGNMENT PACKETS

All requests for instructional packets will be honored, regardless of on-line accessibility.

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2019-2020MODIFIED

SCHOOL

CALENDAR

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The 2019-2020 Full One Page Calendar starting from the beginning of the School Year can be viewed here:https://www.lf.k12.de.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SY2019-2020-Single-Page-Calendar-Modified-4.30.2020-4.pdf

2020LFHS A/B SCHEDULE

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ADDITIONAL

FAMILY

RESOURCES

LEARN ONLINE WITH CLEVER

Clever is an easy way for your student to access all of the learning applications they use at school. Students access

all of their learning applications with a single username and password, or by using a Clever Badge.

RESOURCES FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

www.doe.k12.de.us/covid19

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

For many of us, finding the right way to talk about Coronavirus has been challenging. Here are some resources

that may be of help over the next few weeks. We continuously add resources to our website at www.lf.k12.de.us as

they come available.

RESOURCES

COVID-19 from the Delaware Division of Public Health

Positive Behavior Resources for Families

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COMMUNITY

RESOURCES

CONTACT LIST

Lake Forest High School Wellness Center 302-284-9291 ext 627

Delaware State Police 302-697-4454

Harrington Police 302-398-4495

Felton Police 302-284-8441

Delaware Helpline 800-560-3372 or 211

Crisis Intervention / Child Priority Response (0-17 yrs.) 800-969-4357

Crisis Intervention (18+ yrs) 800-345-6785

National Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255

Crisis Hotline/ Peer to Peer Hotline/Crisis Chat 855-517-1500 www.crisischat.org

Contact Life Line/Rape Crisis 800-262-9800

Division OF Prevention and Behavioral Health Services 302-633-2600

Child Abuse Reporting 800-292-9582

National Dating Abuse Hotline 866-331_9474 www.loveisrespect.org

Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 bilingual 302-422-5015

Crisis Text Line DE to 741741 www.crisistextline.org

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MENTAL

HEALTH

COUNSELING

CONTACT LIST

Anew Mental Health 302-678-4558

A Center for Mental Wellness 302-674-1397

Catholic Charities 302-674-1600

Children and Families First 302-674-8384

Delaware Guidance 302-678-3020

Mind & Body Consortium 302-674-2380

Peoples Place 302-422-8033

A Peace of Mind 302-674-7866

LaRed 302-855-1233

Mental Edge Counseling 302-382-8698

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HOUSING/ SHELTER AND

OTHER

RESOURCES

CONTACT LIST

HOUSING/SHELTER

Whatcoat 302-734-0319

Shepherd Place 302-678-1909

Delaware State Housing Authority 302-739-4263

Dover Housing Authority 302-678-1965

OTHER RESOURCES

James Williams State Service Center 302-857-5000

Planned Parenthood 302-678-5200

AIDS Hotline 800-422-0429

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services (RISE) 302-856-4700

www.brandywinecounseling.org

Westside Health Care 302-678-4622

Medicaid/Food Stamps 302-672-9500

www.assist.dhss.delaware.gov

Job Corps 800-733-5627

Delaware Quit Line (18+ yrs) 866-409-1858

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COUNSELING

RESOURCES

AND

DRUG AND

ALCOHOL

CONTACT LIST

Aquila 302-856-9746

Delaware Psychological Association 302-475-1574 www.deosych.org

Psychiatric Access 302-674-2265

Mental Health Association 800-654-6833

Dover Behavioral Health 302-741-0140 or 855-609-9711

(DBH offers free mental health assessments)

MeadowWood Behavioral Health 302-800-1481

Kent County Counseling 302-735-7790

Alcoholics Anonymous 302-736-1567

Fellowship Health Resources 302-854-0626

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