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Distance Learning Plan Template for Charter Schools
On June 24, 2020, Governor Ducey issued Executive Order 2020-41 Prioritizing Kids and Schools During COVID-19 regarding the reopening of
schools for school year 2020-2021. As part of the Executive Order, all public schools may submit a Distance Learning Plan (DLP) to receive the
flexibility to offer distance learning options for students without an approved Arizona Online Instruction (AOI) program for the 2020-2021 school
year. Charter schools are required to submit a DLP to the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) prior to implementing distance
learning. Charter schools may begin operating their DLP upon submission of the plan to ASBCS.
Charters may make revisions to improve their DLP at any time, but must submit those changes to the ASBCS within 10 business days of any
substantive revision. Charters should contact their assigned Education Program Manager at the ASBCS to revise their DLP.
Instructions
A charter holder that wishes to provide distance learning under Executive Order 2020-41 must create a DLP using this template, provided by the
ASBCS. Charter holders not utilizing the appropriate template will be required to revise and resubmit their plans. The template is a Word
document that must be completed in its entirety and uploaded to a Google Drive, as specified in communications from ASBCS and each charter
holder’s assigned Education Program Manager.
In the sections found on pages 3-5, a charter holder will populate background information regarding charter holder and school information,
including basic information about each charter holder’s overall plan and intended number of instructional days.
Most areas of the DLP will be completed by breaking processes into discreet, sequential action steps that answer the questions of what, who,
when, and how. The action steps require the charter holder to name the action, indicate who is responsible for the action, provide the frequency
and/or timing of the action, and identify what evidence will exist to show that the step has been/is being completed. Areas should include
multiple action steps in order to demonstrate that the charter holder has a “detailed plan” to “provide substantive distance learning”, as
required by the Executive Order. An example of a set of action steps for an area is below:
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The example above is not intended to demonstrate that these are specific action steps a charter should use, nor that this is the best or most
appropriate number of action steps. Rather, it is provided as guidance to show the manner in which the template is to be completed.
Other areas of the template will require the charter holder to check boxes to indicate specific tasks, strategies, or resources to be used for
different stakeholders included in the distance learning process.
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Charter Holder Information
Cindy Chleborad
School Principal(s):
(480) 461-3222
School Telephone Number(s):
cchleborad@edkey.org
School Principal E-Mail Address(es):
School Information
*In the chart, list the schools this plan applies to. Add rows as needed to account for all schools.
School Name Entity ID CTDS
Sequoia Choice Arizona Distance Learning 5500 07-87-05-201
Distance Learning Background Information
a. Number of Instructional Days (3.b)
Each charter school shall operate for the required 180 days of instruction pursuant to Executive Order 2020-41 (3.b). An exception to this
requirement may be granted by the ASBCS, if the school intended to switch to a different schedule for the 2020-2021 school year. If ASBCS
previously approved the school to operate on a calendar that was not 180 days, but met the number of hours equal to 180 days of instruction,
this provision is still met, and no action is required.
If the school intended to switch to a different schedule for the 2020-2021 school year, but has not yet been approved by the ASBCS, please
contact your Education Program Manager.
Please note, pursuant to Executive Order 2020-44 the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) shall conduct an analysis of the need to waive the
number of school days that schools are required to provide schooling and the impact of such a waiver by August 31, 2020.
How many instructional days will the charter school operate for School Year 2020-2021? 204
How many instructional days did the charter school operate for School Year 2019-2020? 204
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b. Distance Learning Option (3.b)
Estimated Enrollment for FY 2021 2200 Start Date for Distance Learning 8/4/2020
Estimated Number of Students
Estimated Number of Students Participating Participating in Distance
2200 0
in Distance Learning for the Full Year Learning for a Portion of the
Year
☒1. We intend to operate distance learning for the full year for all students.
☐2. We intend to operate distance learning until ________________ for all students.
☐3. We intend to operate distance learning only until the Governor allows schools to fully
Please choose the option that indicates reopen.
your proposed duration/plan for distance
learning: ☐4. We intend to operate distance learning and use a hybrid approach once the Governor
allows schools to fully reopen. Hybrid includes distance learning with students learning in the
classroom on some days, and from home on other days (i.e. half of the students attend
Mon/Wed and half of the students Tues/Thurs, half of the students come each week, etc.).
☐5. Other (Please explain below)
If you chose option 4 or 5 above, please provide a brief narrative explaining the details of the plan you will use:
Is the charter requiring students to do distance learning? Yes
If students are required to do distance learning, is the charter school providing a physical location for students to go No
during the same hours of the day AND the same days throughout the week as it did in the FY2020 school year prior to
the school closure?
*In the case of a statewide closure or delay of in-person instruction, the requirement to provide a physical location available for students is waived under the
Executive Order 2020-41 until the State permits in-person instruction. If due to a COVID-19 outbreak and pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-787, the Arizona Department of
Health Services directs a school to close temporarily in order to appropriately sanitize the facility, the requirement to provide a physical location available for
students is waived.
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Attendance Tracking (1.a.i, 1.i)
a. Describe how the charter school will track attendance for students attending remotely, whether full time or intermittently.
The description must include the specific measures that will be used to determine whether a student participating in DL will be reported
as present or absent on days when instruction does not take place in person. Attendance tracking may include methods such as:
Communication with their teachers via telephone, ZOOM, MS Teams, or other digital meeting software.
Student participation in a virtual meeting or classroom session (ZOOM, MS TEAMS, Google Meets, etc.)
Daily assignments competed and submitted by the student.
A parent attestation of documentation of time spent on educational activities.
The charter holder is advised that the ADE will continue to issue guidance on the topic of attendance, and should closely monitor updated
information related to these expectations. Current guidance can be found here: https://www.azed.gov/finance/school-finance-guidance-for-
covid-19/
If the Charter Holder currently operates an approved AOI, it must follow the AOI attendance requirements outlined by ADE and A.R.S. §15-808 for
students enrolled in the AOI.
Action Step(s) Person(s) Responsible Frequency and/or Timing Evidence of Implementation
1. Parents participate in an 1. Advisors and parents 1. Beginning of each school year 1. Orientation Completion, and
orientation to identify 2. Parent or upon student signed Parent Participation
acceptable attendance 3. Lab advisors enrollment/reenrollment Agreement
activities, required hours of 4. Attendance Clerk 2. Weekly 2. Attendance reported in LMS
attendance, how to submit 5. Advisors 3. Weekly 3. Attendance reported in LMS
attendance into the learning 4. Weekly 4. Call records
management system. 5. Daily 5. Advisor tracking sheets
2. Parents enter weekly
attendance noting the time
spent per subject area into the
LMS.
3. For students who attend at a
lab, the lab advisor enters
attendance into the LMS.
4. Attendance is due by Monday
a.m. for the previous week. If a
parent fails to report
attendance the attendance
clerk contacts the parents.
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5. If attendance is not reported
by Tuesday for the previous
week the student’s advisor
contacts the parent.
b. Describe the efforts the charter school will make to ensure all enrolled students are contacted and in communication on a regular basis.
Action Step(s) Person(s) Responsible Frequency and/or Timing Evidence of Implementation
1. Each student is assigned an 1. Advisors 1. Weekly 1. Advisor Tracking Sheet
advisor or lab advisor whose 2. Students 2. Weekly 2. Student email accounts
primary responsibility is to 3. Advisors 3. Weekly 3. Advisor Tracking Sheet
build and maintain the student 4. Teachers 4. Bi-Monthly 4. Graded Assignments
relationship, and to monitor
progress.
2. Students are required to send
a weekly email to their advisor
updating them on their
progress.
3. Advisors contact the student
students via email, phone, or
system chat weekly based on
the student’s preferred
method of communication to
check in.
4. Teachers have assignments
within their courses that
require students to check in via
phone.
Teacher and Staff Expectations and Support (1.a.ii)
a. Describe expectations of teachers and other staff working virtually.
Action Step(s) Person(s) Responsible Frequency and/or Timing Evidence of Implementation
1. AZDL has a 12 -year history of 1-4 Teachers and principal 1.-3. Daily 1. Principal monitoring through drop-ins
teachers and staff working 4. As scheduled 2. Teacher posted schedule within the
virtually. Teacher are expected LMS
to be available to their 3. Teacher calendar, that is shared with
students via email, phone and the principal
4. Sign-In sheets
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course chat during regular
school hours.
2. Teachers hold open office
hours for students several
times a week.
3. Teachers utilize Calendly to
allow students to schedule
one-on-one tutoring sessions.
4. Teachers will attend all staff
meetings and professional
development meetings via
zoom, and in-person when
allowable.
b. Describe commitments on delivery of employee support services including but not limited to:
o Human resource policies and support for employees; and
o Regular communication from the administration.
Action Step(s) Person(s) Responsible Frequency and/or Timing Evidence of Implementation
1. CEO sends out regular 1. CEO 1. When appropriate 1. Emails from CEO
messages to staff providing 2. Director of Instructional 2. Weekly 2. Newsletters
updates. Services 3. As needed 3. Emails and policies within Ulti-
2. Director of Instructional 3. Human Resources 4. Daily pro
Services sends weekly news 4. Principal 5. Bi-Monthly or more frequently 4-7. Meeting notes and sign-in
letters to principals, and school 5. Team Leads as needed to resolve current sheets
staff as needed. 6. Steering Committee Lead issues.
3. Human resource pushes 6. Bi-Monthly or more frequently
policies and updates to all staff as needed to resolve current
or principal as appropriate. issues.
4. Principal communicates as 7. Bi-monthly or more frequently
appropriate with staff via to resolve current issues.
email, phone, and text.
Principal holds regular staff
meetings and attends PLC’s as
needed.
5. Principal hosts staff meetings,
meeting notes are taken and
posted to the school portal
6. Teams hold regularly
scheduled PLC meetings and
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provides meeting notes to the
principal to respond to.
7. School Steering Committee
meets regularly and provides
meeting outcome notes to the
school. Notes posted in school
portal.
c. Describe how professional development will be provided to employees.
Action Step(s) Person(s) Responsible Frequency and/or Timing Evidence of Implementation
1. During COVID PD will be 1. Principal, PD presenter, PD 1. Quarterly 1. Agendas, schedule and sign-in
delivered via Zoom in attendees 2. Quarterly sheets
scheduled sessions. All 2. Principal, PD presenter, PD 2. Agenda, schedule and sign-in
appropriate staff will attend attendees sheets
and schedule, agenda and sign-
in sheets will be utilized.
2. Post-COVID the staff will
resume meeting in person for
PD.
List Specific Professional Development Topics That Will Be Covered
Engaging the Online Learner, Inspiring the Online Learner, Interventions and Scaffolding in the Online Environment, Using Data to Guide Online Instruction, Communication
Considerations for Online Teachers, Effective Questioning Techniques, UDL, Digital Organization, SEL in an Online Environment,
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Connectivity (1.a.iii)
Check the boxes below to indicate which was/will be used to ensure each student, teacher, and staff member has access to a device and internet
connectivity if the plan relies on online learning.
Students Teachers Staff
What was Used to Establish Need?
Questionnaire x
Personal Contact and Discussion x x x
Needs Assessment-Available data
Other:
What will be Used to Respond to Need?
Loaner Device (laptop/tablet) x x x
WIFI Hot Spot x
Supplemental Utility Support (Internet)
Other:
When will stakeholders have access to IT Support Availability?
Traditional School Hours x x x
Extended Weekday Hours
24/7 Support
Other:
Instructional Methods and Monitoring Learning (1.a.iii)
a. In the tables below, list the methods that will be used to deliver instruction (i.e. Direct Instruction via Zoom, Independent Study, Project
Based Learning via a menu of options), the content provider or program to be used (i.e. Edgenuity, Journeys, Saxon Math), and the
Formative and Summative Assessment Strategies to be used, as well as the frequency of those assessments.
Instructional Methods, Content Delivery, and Monitoring Student Learning (Math)
Educational Delivery Content Provider/Program Formative Assessment Summative Assessment
Methodologies Used Strategies and Frequency Strategies and Frequency
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Kindergarten Direct instruction via Zoom, Teachers have created their Parents are provided a guide Summative assessments are
Lessons designed within the courses in the LMS. Text as to which assignments are given weekly within Pearson
LMS, individual tutoring series Envision Math. to be completed and Realize, but also may be
sessions, parent check-ins uploaded as a formative downloaded if the
and coaching sessions. assessment. This happens student/parent prefers
Instruction is provided both several times within each pencil-paper and then
virtually, and workbooks and lesson after the student has uploaded into the LMS.
textbooks are delivered to the had practice time. Formative Strategies include tests,
families. Parents upload assessment also takes place projects, and video
designated assignments. during virtual teaching and presentations.
intervention sessions.
Benchmarks are provided 3-
times a year.
Kindergarten students are
given entry skills inventory
one-on-one with their
teacher.
1-2 Direct instruction via Zoom, Teachers have created their Parents are provided a guide Summative assessments are
Lessons designed within the courses in the LMS. Text as to which assignments are given weekly within Pearson
LMS, individual tutoring series Envision Math to be completed and Realize, but also may be
sessions, parent check-ins uploaded as a formative downloaded if the
and coaching sessions. assessment. This happens student/parent prefers
Instruction is provided both several times within each pencil-paper and then
virtually, and workbooks and lesson after the student has uploaded into the LMS.
textbooks are delivered to the had practice time. Formative Strategies include tests,
families. Parents upload assessment also takes place projects, and video
designated assignments. during virtual teaching and presentations.
intervention sessions.
Benchmarks are provided 3-
times a year.
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First and second grade
students are given entry skills
inventory one-on-one with
their teacher.
3-6 Direct instruction via Zoom, Bright Thinker is the content Teachers have designated Summative assessments are
Lessons designed within the provider. Bright Thinker with assignments, activities given weekly within Bright
LMS, individual tutoring allows for the teachers to add or projects are formative Thinker, but also may be
sessions, parent check-ins content and video to enhance assessments. These are downloaded if the
and coaching sessions. the student’s experience, embedded into the Bright student/parent prefers
Instruction is provided both incorporate SEL, and build Thinker course. Formative pencil-paper and then
virtually, and workbooks and relationships. assessments take place uploaded into the LMS.
textbooks are delivered to the several times in each of the Strategies include tests,
families. Parents upload 10 units once the student can projects, and video
designated assignments. progress with the new skill. presentations.
Benchmarks are provided 3-
times a year.
7-8 Teacher created lessons that Most of the math instruction Teachers have designated Summative assessments are
align to the state standards uses Khan Academy with an with assignments, activities given at the end of every unit
are built into the courses integrated approach. or projects are formative and are completed within the
within the LMS. Students Teachers also use a teacher assessments. These are LMS. Strategies include tests,
have teacher check-ins created video, as well as embedded into the course projects, and video
distributed throughout their content from CK-12. Teachers within the LMS. Formative presentations.
courses to meet with the also create content and assessments take place
teacher one-on-one. Lessons questions within the LMS to several times in each of the
include problem solving, ensure that students have the units once the student can
writing assignments, opportunity to demonstrate progress with the new skill.
projects, video submissions, the skill that is being taught
inquiry learning, group using multiple methods. Benchmarks are provided 3-
activities, as well as quick times a year.
checks embedded into the
content and readings.
Teachers also provide
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interventions based on
if...then statements that
follow the MTSS
methodology.
9-12 Teacher created lessons that Most of the math instruction Teachers have designated Summative assessments are
align to the state standards uses Khan Academy with an with assignments, activities given at the end of every unit
are built into the courses integrated approach. or projects are formative and are completed within the
within the LMS. Students Teachers also use a teacher assessments. These are LMS. Strategies include tests,
have teacher check-ins created video, as well as embedded into the course projects, and video
distributed throughout their content from CK-12. Teachers within the LMS. Formative presentations.
courses to meet with the also create content and assessments take place
teacher one-on-one. Lessons questions within the LMS to several times in each of the
include problem solving, ensure that students have the units once the student can
written assignments, opportunity to demonstrate progress with the new skill.
projects, video submissions, the skill that is being taught
inquiry learning, group using multiple methods. Benchmarks are provided 3-
activities, as well as quick times a year.
checks embedded into the
content and readings.
Teachers also provide
interventions based on
if...then statements that
follow the MTSS
methodology.
Instructional Methods, Content Delivery, and Monitoring Student Learning (ELA)
Educational Delivery Content Provider/Program Formative Assessment Summative Assessment
Methodologies Used Strategies and Frequency Strategies and Frequency
Kindergarten Direct instruction via Zoom, Teachers have created their Parents are provided a guide Summative assessments are
Lessons designed within the courses in LMS. Text series as to which assignments are given weekly within Pearson
Direct instruction via Zoom, Reading Streets. to be completed and Realize, but also may be
Lessons designed within the uploaded as a formative downloaded if the
LMS, individual tutoring assessment. This happens student/parent prefers
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sessions, parent check-ins several times within each pencil-paper and then
and coaching sessions. lesson after the student has uploaded into the LMS.
Instruction is provided both had practice time. Formative
virtually, and workbooks and assessment also takes place
textbooks are delivered to the during virtual teaching and
families. Parents upload intervention sessions.
designated assignments.
Benchmarks are provided 3-
times a year.
Kindergarten students are
given entry skills inventory
one-on-one with their
teacher.
1-2 Direct instruction via Zoom, Teachers have created their Parents are provided a guide Summative assessments are
Lessons designed within the courses in ELMS. Text series as to which assignments are given weekly within Pearson
Direct instruction via Zoom, Reading Streets. to be completed and Realize, but also may be
Lessons designed within the uploaded as a formative downloaded if the
LMS, individual tutoring assessment. This happens student/parent prefers
sessions, parent check-ins several times within each pencil-paper and then
and coaching sessions. lesson after the student has uploaded into the LMS.
Instruction is provided both had practice time. Formative
virtually, and workbooks and assessment also takes place
textbooks are delivered to the during virtual teaching and
families. Parents upload intervention sessions.
designated assignments.
Benchmarks are provided 3-
times a year.
First and second grade
students are given entry skills
inventory one-on-one with
their teacher.
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3-6 Direct instruction via Zoom, Bright Thinker is the content Teachers have designated Summative assessments are
Lessons designed within the provider. Bright Thinker with assignments, activities given weekly within Bright
Direct instruction via Zoom, allows for the teachers to add or projects are formative Thinker, but also may be
Lessons designed within content and video to enhance assessments. These are downloaded if the
Bright Thinker, individual the student’s experience, embedded into the Bright student/parent prefers
tutoring sessions, parent incorporate SEL, and build Thinker course. Formative pencil-paper and then
check-ins and coaching relationships. assessments take place uploaded into the LMS.
sessions. Instruction is several times in each of the
provided both virtually, and 10 units once the student can
workbooks are delivered to progress with the new skill.
the families who prefer
pencil/paper. Students Benchmarks are provided 3-
complete assignments within times a year.
Bright Thinker or parents
upload designated
assignments.
7-8 Teacher created lessons that Most of the ELA instruction Teachers have designated Summative assessments are
align to the state standards uses teacher created with assignments, activities given at the end of each unit.
are built into the courses materials, Actively Learn, and or projects are formative These may include tests,
within the LMS. Students Read Theory with an assessments. These are projects, writing assignments,
have teacher check-ins integrated approach. embedded into the course video submissions, and
distributed throughout their Teachers also use a teacher within the LMS. Formative teacher meetings.
courses to meet with the created video. Teachers also assessments take place
teacher one-on-one. Lessons create content and questions several times in each of the
include writing assignments, within the LMS to ensure that units once the student can
projects, video submissions, students have the progress with the new skill.
inquiry learning, group opportunity to demonstrate
activities, as well as quick the skill that is being taught Benchmarks are provided 3-
checks embedded into the using multiple methods. times a year.
content and readings.
Teachers also provide
interventions based on
if…then statements that
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follow the MTSS
methodology.
9-12 Teacher created lessons that Most of the ELA instruction Teachers have designated Summative assessments are
align to the state standards uses teacher created with assignments, activities given at the end of each unit.
are built into the courses materials, Actively Learn, and or projects are formative These may include tests,
within the LMS. Students Read Theory with an assessments. These are projects, writing assignments,
have teacher check-ins integrated approach. embedded into the course video submissions, and
distributed throughout their Teachers also use a teacher within the LMS. Formative teacher meetings.
courses to meet with the created video. Teachers also assessments take place
teacher one-on-one. Lessons create content and questions several times in each of the
include writing assignments, within the LMS to ensure that units once the student can
projects, video submissions, students have the progress with the new skill.
inquiry learning, group opportunity to demonstrate
activities, as well as quick the skill that is being taught Benchmarks are provided 3-
checks embedded into the using multiple methods times a year.
content and readings.
Teachers also provide
interventions based on
if…then statements that
follow the MTSS
methodology.
Instructional Methods, Content Delivery, and Monitoring Student Learning (Science)
Educational Delivery Content Provider/Program Formative Assessment Summative Assessment
Methodologies Used Strategies and Frequency Strategies and Frequency
Kindergarten Direct instruction via Zoom, Teachers have created their Parents are provided a guide Summative assessments are
Lessons designed within the courses in ELMS. Text series as to which assignments are given weekly within Pearson
Direct instruction via Zoom, Pearson Elevate. to be completed and Realize, but also may be
Lessons designed within the uploaded as a formative downloaded if the
LMS, individual tutoring assessment. This happens student/parent prefers
sessions, parent check-ins several times within each pencil-paper and then
and coaching sessions. lesson after the student has uploaded into the LMS.
Instruction is provided both had practice time. Formative
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virtually, and workbooks and assessment also takes place
textbooks are delivered to the during virtual teaching and
families. Parents upload intervention sessions.
designated assignments.
1-2 Direct instruction via Zoom, Teachers have created their Parents are provided a guide Summative assessments are
Lessons designed within the courses in the ELMS. Text as to which assignments are given weekly within Pearson
Direct instruction via Zoom, series Pearson Elevate. to be completed and Realize, but also may be
Lessons designed within the uploaded as a formative downloaded if the
LMS, individual tutoring assessment. This happens student/parent prefers
sessions, parent check-ins several times within each pencil-paper and then
and coaching sessions. lesson after the student has uploaded into the LMS.
Instruction is provided both had practice time. Formative
virtually, and workbooks and assessment also takes place
textbooks are delivered to the during virtual teaching and
families. Parents upload intervention sessions.
designated assignments.
3-6 Direct instruction via Zoom, Bright Thinker is the content Teachers have designated Summative assessments are
Lessons designed within the provider. Bright Thinker with assignments, activities given weekly within Bright
Direct instruction via Zoom, allows for the teachers to add or projects are formative Thinker, but also may be
Lessons designed within content and video to enhance assessments. These are downloaded if the
Bright Thinker, individual the student’s experience, embedded into the Bright student/parent prefers
tutoring sessions, parent incorporate SEL, and build Thinker course. Formative pencil-paper and then
check-ins and coaching relationships. assessments take place uploaded into the LMS.
sessions. Instruction is several times in each of the
provided both virtually, and 10 units once the student can
workbooks are delivered to progress with the new skill.
the families who prefer
pencil/paper. Students
complete assignments within
Bright Thinker or parents
upload designated
assignments.
7-8 Teacher created lessons that Most of the Science Teachers have designated Summative assessments are
align to the state standards instruction uses teacher with assignments, activities given at the end of each unit.
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are built into the courses created materials, and digital or projects are formative These may include tests,
within the LMS. Students textbooks from McGraw Hill assessments. These are projects, writing assignments,
have teacher check-ins and CK-12 with an integrated embedded into the course video submissions, and
distributed throughout their approach. Teachers also use within the LMS. Formative teacher meetings.
courses to meet with the a teacher created video. assessments take place
teacher one-on-one. Lessons Teachers also create content several times in each of the
include writing assignments, and questions within the LMS units once the student can
projects, video submissions, to ensure that students have progress with the new skill.
inquiry learning, group the opportunity to
activities, as well as quick demonstrate the skill that is 8th grade benchmarks are
checks embedded into the being taught using multiple provided 3-times a year.
content and readings. methods
Teachers also provide
interventions based on
if…then statements that
follow the MTSS
methodology.
9-12 Teacher created lessons that Most of the Science Teachers have designated Summative assessments are
align to the state standards instruction uses teacher with assignments, activities given at the end of each unit.
are built into the courses created materials, and digital or projects are formative These may include tests,
within the LMS. Students textbooks from McGraw Hill assessments. These are projects, writing assignments,
have teacher check-ins and CK-12 with an integrated embedded into the course video submissions, and
distributed throughout their approach. Teachers also use within the LMS. Formative teacher meetings.
courses to meet with the a teacher created video. assessments take place
teacher one-on-one. Lessons Teachers also create content several times in each of the
include writing assignments, and questions within the LMS units once the student can
projects, video submissions, to ensure that students have progress with the new skill.
inquiry learning, group the opportunity to
activities, as well as quick demonstrate the skill that is 10th grade benchmarks are
checks embedded into the being taught using multiple provided 3-times a year.
content and readings. methods
Teachers also provide
interventions based on
if…then statements that
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follow the MTSS
methodology.
Instructional Methods, Content Delivery, and Monitoring Student Learning (Other Content Areas)
Educational Delivery Content Provider/Program Formative Assessment Summative Assessment
Methodologies Used Strategies and Frequency Strategies and Frequency
Kindergarten Direct instruction via Zoom, Teachers have created their Parents are provided a guide For Social Studies summative
Lessons designed within the own courses in ELMS. For as to which assignments are assessments are given weekly
Direct instruction via Zoom, Social Studies the Pearson My to be completed and within Pearson Realize, but
Lessons designed within the World series is used. Special uploaded as a formative also may be downloaded if
LMS, individual tutoring area experiences are assessment. This happens the student/parent prefers
sessions, parent check-ins developed in conjunction with several times within each pencil-paper and then
and coaching sessions. the parent of each student to lesson after the student has uploaded into the LMS.
Instruction is provided both allow for the students had practice time. Formative
virtually, and workbooks and personal interests to be assessment also takes place For special areas the parent
textbooks are delivered to the developed. during virtual teaching and and teacher work together to
families. Parents upload intervention sessions. determine what will be used
designated assignments. as a summative assessment.
This may be a project, log
entries, video presentation,
Zoom meetings, or photo
diary.
1-2 Direct instruction via Zoom, Teachers have created their Parents are provided a guide For Social Studies summative
Lessons designed within the own courses in ELMS. For as to which assignments are assessments are given weekly
Direct instruction via Zoom, Social Studies the Pearson My to be completed and within Pearson Realize, but
Lessons designed within the World series is used. Special uploaded as a formative also may be downloaded if
LMS, individual tutoring area experiences are assessment. This happens the student/parent prefers
sessions, parent check-ins developed in conjunction with several times within each pencil-paper and then
and coaching sessions. the parent of each student to lesson after the student has uploaded into the LMS.
Instruction is provided both allow for the students had practice time. Formative
virtually, and workbooks and personal interests to be assessment also takes place For special areas the parent
textbooks are delivered to the developed. during virtual teaching and and teacher work together to
intervention sessions. determine what will be used
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families. Parents upload as a summative assessment.
designated assignments. This may be a project, log
entries, video presentation,
Zoom meetings, or photo
diary.
3-6 Direct instruction via Zoom, Bright Thinker is the content Teachers have designated Summative assessments are
Lessons designed within the provider. Bright Thinker with assignments, activities given weekly within Bright
Direct instruction via Zoom, allows for the teachers to add or projects are formative Thinker, but also may be
Lessons designed within content and video to enhance assessments. These are downloaded if the
Bright Thinker, individual the student’s experience, embedded into the Bright student/parent prefers
tutoring sessions, parent incorporate SEL, and build Thinker course. Formative pencil-paper and then
check-ins and coaching relationships. assessments take place uploaded into the LMS.
sessions. Instruction is several times in each of the
provided both virtually, and 10 units once the student can
workbooks are delivered to progress with the new skill.
the families who prefer
pencil/paper. Students
complete assignments within
Bright Thinker or parents
upload designated
assignments.
7-8 Teacher created lessons that Most of the social studies and Teachers have designated Summative assessments are
align to the state standards elective content is teacher with assignments, activities given at the end of each unit.
are built into the courses created within the LMS. or projects are formative These may include tests,
within the LMS. Students Additional resources that are assessments. These are projects, writing assignments,
have teacher check-ins utilized include Khan embedded into the course video submissions, and
distributed throughout their Academy, Newsella, Actively within the LMS. Formative teacher meetings.
courses to meet with the Learn, YouTube videos, and assessments take place
teacher one-on-one. Lessons teacher created videos. several times in each of the
include writing assignments, units once the student can
projects, video submissions, progress with the new skill.
inquiry learning, group
activities, as well as quick
checks embedded into the
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content and readings.
Teachers also provide
interventions based on
if…then statements that
follow the MTSS
methodology.
9-12 Teacher created lessons that Most of the social studies and Teachers have designated Summative assessments are
align to the state standards elective content is teacher with assignments, activities given at the end of each unit.
are built into the courses created within the LMS. or projects are formative These may include tests,
within the LMS. Students Additional resources that are assessments. These are projects, writing assignments,
have teacher check-ins utilized include Khan embedded into the course video submissions, and
distributed throughout their Academy, Newsella, Actively within the LMS. Formative teacher meetings.
courses to meet with the Learn, YouTube videos, and assessments take place
teacher one-on-one. Lessons teacher created videos. several times in each of the
include writing assignments, units once the student can
projects, video submissions, progress with the new skill.
inquiry learning, group
activities, as well as quick
checks embedded into the
content and readings.
Teachers also provide
interventions based on
if...then statements that
follow the MTSS
methodology.
Optional: Describe how the school will provide substantive distance learning (use if the school wishes to provide information in addition to the tables above)
Sequoia Choice Arizona Distance Learning has been providing successful online delivery to our students for 20+ years. Several years ago, we moved to the model of using
teacher created courses to improve the student’s experience. Since moving to teacher created content our students have demonstrated increased progress and success. All
courses have undergone several revisions to fine-tune the learning experience for our students, and the teaching experience for our teachers. This strategy has increased
teacher ownership over what is being taught and student success. Because our staff has years of online teaching experience several strategies and methods are used to
engage the online learner. Just as brick and mortar teachers are often given the autonomy to make educational decisions within their classrooms, our teachers are given the
same. This has been earned through the on-going demonstration of positive student outcomes.
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Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities and English learners (1.a.iv)
In addition to action steps articulated in this document, all state/federal laws and IDEA assurances provided annually to the Department
remain applicable and in effect.
a. Describe how the charter school will ensure access and meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Action Step Person(s) Responsible Frequency and/or Timing Evidence of Implementation
1. Students will be accessed via 1. Special Education teacher and/or 1) Daily/Weekly/Monthly as is outlined 1. Special Education teacher/Related
computer or the phone using related service providers. on the Individual Education Plan for each service Provider attendance records and
the Zoom platform to provide student as agreed to by parents, learning/therapy session notes, quarterly
the educational and related 2. IEP/MET team including, Parents, teachers and/or therapists. progress reports.
services outlined on the IEP in Special education teachers, general
one to one or small groups. education teachers, administration 2) When annual IEP or Triennial 2. Completed annual IEP and MET
member, Related service providers Evaluation (MET) is due as outlined on documents.
2. The IEP/MET team will be Occupational Therapy, speech therapist, the existing documents for each special
accessed via e-mail notification Physical Therapist, counselors and a education student. 3.Completed Prior Written Notices
and computer/Hot Spot or Psychologist. (PWN) to indicate if the referral is
phone using the Zoom 3) As needed when general education moving on to Evaluation and what
platform for the annual 3. Parent, Special education team, students are referred to MET for evaluations will be conducted OR the
Individual Education Plan (IEP) general education team evaluation in writing. reasons why the referral will not be
or Multidisciplinary Evaluation proceeding to evaluation.
Team (MET) meetings. 4.EL coordinator, EL teacher
5.EL teacher
3. Addressing the needs of 6. EL Teacher and classroom teachers
students that are not yet
identified as special education
but may have educational
need.
Process for Implementing Action Step
Sequoia Choice Arizona Distance Learning has been providing successful online delivery to our students for 20+ years. The above action steps are not a new process, but
rather how the school has successfully operated as an AOI school.
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b. Describe how the charter school will ensure access and meet the needs of English learners
Action Step Person(s) Responsible Frequency and/or Timing Evidence of Implementation
1. For EL students: Eligibility and need 1.EL coordinator, EL teacher 1. Upon enrollment and according to the 1. EL student roster, AZELLA test results.
are determined by the Phlote form and 2.EL teacher AZELLA testing schedule.
AZELLA test results. The 70 report is also 3. EL Teacher and classroom teachers 2.Course attendance and course plan
run for each student upon enrollment. 2.Daily Instruction
3.Meeting notes
2. The El model of 1 hour of direct 3.Quarterly
instruction will be used utilizing the
specifically designed EL courses taught
by a certified EL teacher.
3. The EL teacher will work with other
content area teachers to provide
embedded instruction.
Process for Implementing Action Step
Sequoia Choice Arizona Distance Learning has been providing successful online delivery to our students for 20+ years. The above action steps are not a new process, but
rather how the school has successfully operated as an AOI school.
Social and Emotional Learning Support for Students (1.a.v)
Check the boxes below to indicate which will be provided to students to support social emotional learning and how counseling services will be
provided for each grade band.
Kinder 1-3 4-6 6-8 9-12
Teacher Check-in x x x x x
Embedded in courses as outlined in IAP
Packet of Social and Emotional Topics
Social Emotional
Learning
Embedded in courses as outlined by IAP
Online Social Emotional videos
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Parent Training x x x
Focus within orientation course
Other:
Kinder 1-3 4-5 6-8 9-12
In-Person
Phone x x x x x
Counseling Services Webcast x x x x x
Email/IM
Other:
Provide a description of how the charter school will provide social and emotional learning support to students using the methods identified in the
above charts.
Action Step Person(s) Responsible Frequency and/or Timing Evidence of Implementation
1. In the spring the teachers were 1. Principal and Teachers 1. SEL regularly embedded within 1. Course lessons and student
provides a list of social- 2. GCU and teachers, advisors all courses. lesson submission.
emotional expectations that 3. Advisors 2. 2 PD sessions one each 2. Sign in sheets and agenda
were to be embedded in all 4. Principal and software semester. 3. Course enrollment, assignment
online courses as outlined by development team 3. Provided to the students at the submissions, completion grade
our IAP. 5. Teachers beginning of the school year or 4. Student portfolio materials
2. Professional development upon enrollment. 5. Assignment submissions,
focus within the IAP notes 4. Continuous course grade
specific training on developing 5. Continuous
SEL instruction within the
online environment.
3. A new orientation course for
grades 7-12 was developed for
all students with a heavy SEL
focus.
4. The LMS now allows for
portfolio assignments focusing
on SEL to be shared among
teachers and advisors.
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5. SEL courses have been created
for all age levels. For students
K-6 this will be an assigned
course for the school year. For
grades 7-8 it is an elective
course. For grades 9-12 SEL is
an elective course for credit.
Demonstrating Mastery of Academic Content (1.a.vi)
Describe how the charter school will require students to demonstrate ongoing competency or mastery in grade level or advanced grade level
content.
Action Step(s) Person(s) Responsible Frequency and/or Timing Evidence of Implementation
1. Pretest of all units within the 1. Teachers 1. At the beginning of each unit. 1. Pretests in the courses, and
LMS. Pretests are used to 2. Students 2. As assigned pretest completion by
determine required 3. Teachers 3. As determined as the teacher students.
assignment completion with in 4. Teachers and Students to be the appropriate place of 2. Assignment submissions,
the course. 5. Teachers intervention. teacher gradebooks within the
2. Completion of assignments 6. Teachers 4. After each designated ELMS.
3. Embedded formative 7. Teachers formative assessment. 3. Teacher tracker of
assessments, and follow-up 8. Teachers, advisors, testing 5. At the end of each unit interventions, student
action as determined by the coordinator, principal 6. After completing expected assignment resubmissions if
teacher. interventions needed.
4. Attendance for scheduled 7. As needed 4. Teacher tracker of
interventions based on 8. 3 times during the school year interventions.
formative assessment results. 5. Submitted summative
5. Summative assessments at the assessment and summative
end of each unit. grades in the gradebook.
6. Students are able to re-take 6. Teacher tracker notes, and
summative assessments if student grades in gradebook.
failing grade after they have 7. Teacher tracker notes.
completed the interventions 8. Benchmark completion data
with the teacher.
7. Teachers can lock student
progress until the student
demonstrates the required
learning to move forward.
8. Students take benchmarks.
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Benchmark Assessments (1.a.vii)
In the tables below, list the assessments that will be used for benchmarking in grades K-12 (i.e. NWEA MAP, Galileo, Fountas and Pinnell BAS,
etc.), the manner in which the assessment will be given, and the proposed date(s) the assessment(s) will be given.
Benchmark Assessments (Math)
Assessment(s) to be used (Name of Plan for Assessment (online, in person, Proposed date(s) of assessments
Assessment and/or Assessment at testing center, etc.)
Provider/Creator)
Kindergarten MAP Online: Parents will select a testing Testing window 1: August 10-Sept 10
session. Testing coordinator will set up for students who have enrolled prior to
test and notify parent of the link and September 1. For late enrollments
entry code. Testing coordinator will through Oct. 15.
then verify the student upon logging in
using the MAP proctor portal. Testing window 2: November 1-
November 30 for students who have
enrolled prior to November 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after Nov. 20 through Dec.
10.
Testing window 3: February 1-
February 28 for students who have
enrolled prior to February 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after February 20 until
March 20.
1-3 MAP Online: Parents will select a testing Testing window 1: August 10-Sept 10
session. Testing coordinator will set up for students who have enrolled prior to
test and notify parent of the link and September 1. For late enrollments
entry code. Testing coordinator will through Oct. 15.
then verify the student upon logging in
using the MAP proctor portal. Testing window 2: November 1-
November 30 for students who have
enrolled prior to November 20. Testing
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window will remain open for students
who enroll after Nov. 20 through Dec.
10.
Testing window 3: February 1-
February 28 for students who have
enrolled prior to February 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after February 20 until
March 20.
4-6 MAP Online: Parents will select a testing Testing window 1: August 10-Sept 10
session. Testing coordinator will set up for students who have enrolled prior to
test and notify parent of the link and September 1. For late enrollments
entry code. Testing coordinator will through Oct. 15.
then verify the student upon logging in
using the MAP proctor portal. Testing window 2: November 1-
November 30 for students who have
enrolled prior to November 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after Nov. 20 through Dec.
10.
Testing window 3: February 1-
February 28 for students who have
enrolled prior to February 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after February 20 until
March 20.
7-8 MAP Online: Parents will select a testing Testing window 1: August 10-Sept 10
session. Testing coordinator will set up for students who have enrolled prior to
test and notify parent of the link and September 1. For late enrollments
entry code. Testing coordinator will through Oct. 15.
then verify the student upon logging in
using the MAP proctor portal.
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Testing window 2: November 1-
November 30 for students who have
enrolled prior to November 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after Nov. 20 through Dec.
10.
Testing window 3: February 1-
February 28 for students who have
enrolled prior to February 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after February 20 until
March 20.
9-12 MAP Online: Parents will select a testing Testing window 1: August 10-Sept 10
session. Testing coordinator will set up for students who have enrolled prior to
test and notify parent of the link and September 1. For late enrollments
entry code. Testing coordinator will through Oct. 15.
then verify the student upon logging in
using the MAP proctor portal. Testing window 2: November 1-
November 30 for students who have
enrolled prior to November 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after Nov. 20 through Dec.
10.
Testing window 3: February 1-
February 28 for students who have
enrolled prior to February 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after February 20 until
March 20.
Benchmark Assessments (ELA)
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Assessment(s) to be used (Name of Plan for Assessment (online, in person, Proposed date(s) of assessments
Assessment and/or Assessment at testing center, etc.)
Provider/Creator)
Kindergarten MAP Online: Parents will select a testing Testing window 1: August 10-Sept 10
session. Testing coordinator will set up for students who have enrolled prior to
test and notify parent of the link and September 1. For late enrollments
entry code. Testing coordinator will through Oct. 15.
then verify the student upon logging in
using the MAP proctor portal. Testing window 2: November 1-
November 30 for students who have
enrolled prior to November 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after Nov. 20 through Dec.
10.
Testing window 3: February 1-
February 28 for students who have
enrolled prior to February 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after February 20 until
March 20.
1-3 MAP Online: Parents will select a testing Testing window 1: August 10-Sept 10
session. Testing coordinator will set up for students who have enrolled prior to
test and notify parent of the link and September 1. For late enrollments
entry code. Testing coordinator will through Oct. 15.
then verify the student upon logging in
using the MAP proctor portal. Testing window 2: November 1-
November 30 for students who have
enrolled prior to November 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after Nov. 20 through Dec.
10.
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Testing window 3: February 1-
February 28 for students who have
enrolled prior to February 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after February 20 until
March 20.
4-6 MAP Online: Parents will select a testing Testing window 1: August 10-Sept 10
session. Testing coordinator will set up for students who have enrolled prior to
test and notify parent of the link and September 1. For late enrollments
entry code. Testing coordinator will through Oct. 15.
then verify the student upon logging in
using the MAP proctor portal. Testing window 2: November 1-
November 30 for students who have
enrolled prior to November 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after Nov. 20 through Dec.
10.
Testing window 3: February 1-
February 28 for students who have
enrolled prior to February 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after February 20 until
March 20.
7-8 MAP Online: Parents will select a testing Testing window 1: August 10-Sept 10
session. Testing coordinator will set up for students who have enrolled prior to
test and notify parent of the link and September 1. For late enrollments
entry code. Testing coordinator will through Oct. 15.
then verify the student upon logging in
using the MAP proctor portal. Testing window 2: November 1-
November 30 for students who have
enrolled prior to November 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
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who enroll after Nov. 20 through Dec.
10.
Testing window 3: February 1-
February 28 for students who have
enrolled prior to February 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after February 20 until
March 20.
9-12 MAP Online: Parents will select a testing Testing window 1: August 10-Sept 10
session. Testing coordinator will set up for students who have enrolled prior to
test and notify parent of the link and September 1. For late enrollments
entry code. Testing coordinator will through Oct. 15.
then verify the student upon logging in
using the MAP proctor portal. Testing window 2: November 1-
November 30 for students who have
enrolled prior to November 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after Nov. 20 through Dec.
10.
Testing window 3: February 1-
February 28 for students who have
enrolled prior to February 20. Testing
window will remain open for students
who enroll after February 20 until
March 20.
Optional: Describe how the school will administer benchmark assessments (use if the school wishes to provide information in addition to the table
above)
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Additional Information (Optional)
The charter school may use this space to add any additional information it believes is key to the plan it has laid out in this document, or to highlight its
efforts to provide a quality Distance Learning Plan to its students.
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