VIRTUAL LEARNING MITIGATION PLAN 2020-2021 - REOPENING PLAN - Incito Schools
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
VIRTUAL LEARNING
REOPENING PLAN
&
MITIGATION PLAN
2020-2021
INCITO SCHOOLS VIRTUAL LEARNING & MITIGATION
We continue to be honored to educate your child and are excited to begin the 2020-2021
school year. As we partner together to begin our virtual school year, we would like to share
some additional information with you regarding our teaching and learning plan as we launch
into a successful school year. Our goal is to emulate, as closely as possible, what our in-
person learning looks like here at Incito Schools in order to create a successful and easy
transfer for the learners when they return to the classroom. We express our sincere
gratitude for our families for partnering with us as they have shown perseverance, tenacity,
and grit as we have navigated new learning opportunities. We look forward to welcoming
you back, in-person, in the very near future.
2
INCITO SCHOOLS VIRTUAL LEARNING & MITIGATION
ATTENDANCE STANDARDS FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING:
Attendance is important at Incito Schools, and Virtual Learning attendance will continue to
be relevant and vital as in-person learning. Learners have the opportunity to be virtually
present, daily, in whole group and small group instruction. As required by the Arizona
Department of Education, Incito’s attendance standards ensure learners are virtually
present. Attendance will be taken and recorded for both whole group and small group
instruction. It is imperative that learners are virtually present during online sessions in order
to continue their academic progress and for Incito Schools to accurately report attendance.
3
INCITO SCHOOLS VIRTUAL LEARNING & MITIGATION
WHEN CAN I BRING MY LEARNER BACK TO SCHOOL?
School and learning will begin on Tuesday, August 4th. Incito Schools will currently be
offering virtual learning via Incito Schools Virtual Learning Lab
(www.incitoschoolsvirtuallearninglab.org) and will continue to offer this virtual opportunity
for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. With a consistently changing climate, and
based on when the Governor confirms that in-person instruction may resume (currently
August 17), we will continue to communicate additional details of our in-person learning
opportunities. We are eager and ready to be with your learner and welcome them back to
our loving, safe learning environment.
4
INCITO SCHOOLS VIRTUAL LEARNING & MITIGATION
WHAT ARE THE LEARNING OPTIONS FOR THIS YEAR?
At Incito Schools, we believe in doing what is best for all learners. Our goal is to have them
in-person with our outstanding educators, as soon as possible, while still keeping safety in
the forefront of our minds. Currently, we are planning to re-open the campus on August 17th
for in-person learning per Governor Ducey's Executive Order. If you choose to keep your
learner on our virtual learning track, that would mean your learner would remain in our
virtual learning environment for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. If you choose
the in-person learning track, when the campus physically opens after Governor Ducey
announces that it is safe, that would mean your learner would attend in-person learning on
our Incito Schools campus for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. The consistency in
the decision making for virtual learning or in-person learning ensures the best planning
scenario for the collective learner's sustainable success.
5
INCITO SCHOOLS VIRTUAL LEARNING & MITIGATION
DID I COMPLETE ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO START THE SCHOOL YEAR?
A mass email previously went out with a link to our preparation checklist. This completed
checklist ensures that Incito Schools is aware of all family needs aligned to our current
virtual learning platform that allows for a successful start to the school year on August 4th.
Did you get the opportunity to complete the survey to ensure you are prepared to start the
school year? Click here to complete the checklist and further embark on success.
6
INCITO SCHOOLS VIRTUAL LEARNING & MITIGATION
IS INCITO CONTINUING TO SERVE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR MY LEARNER(S)?
Yes! Incito is excited to announce that starting on our first day of school, August 4, 2020, we
will be participating in the National School Lunch Program. This means we will be offering
breakfast and lunch daily to be picked up between the hours of 8:00am-10:00 am for your
learner(s). Meals can be picked up through the brown door near the flagpole on the south
side of the building. Parents/guardians will need to provide a photo ID that matches what is
listed on their learner’s information account. Cost of breakfast is $3.00 for paid learners,
$0.30 for learners with reduced benefits, and free for those learners that qualify for meal
benefits. The cost of lunch is $4.00 for paid learners, $0.40 for reduced, and free for those
learners that qualify for meal benefits. Your family will know the qualification status after
completing the NSLP application. Remember, breakfast and lunch will be available for pick
up between the hours of 8-10 am daily. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Dawnne
at dawnne.whitehead@incitoschools.org.
7
INCITO SCHOOLS VIRTUAL LEARNING & MITIGATION
MITIGATION PLAN
PURPOSE
At Incito Schools, we are focused on learners achieving academically, physically and socially.
As educators, our code is centered around the Education, Safety and Health of all learners.
Our safety and wellness plan ensures that we have considered important aspects and
behaviors that will continue to lead to a safe and nurturing learning environment. As
learners occupy our building for “in-person” learning, we have outlined the following safety
measures to create and maintain a successful school year.
EDUCATION
Incito Schools will continue to offer an enhanced learning environment through the use of
Incito Schools Virtual Learning Lab platform. This platform is “home base” for families to
access and navigate class information and learning content. Our programs will continue to
expose learners to our engaging curriculum while maintaining fidelity to our core programs
such as Singapore Math, Core Knowledge and Fountas & Pinnell. Educators have maintained
a focus on monitoring learner progress and achievements will proceed to adequately assess
learner growth. These achievements include common formative assessments, math and
reading screeners, Galileo quarterly benchmarks, Fountas & Pinnell assessments, online
progress monitoring through Zearn and Lexia, etc. Learners have access to technology to
support with virtual and in-person learning, while our assigned staff is available for at home
or on-site technology support based on family requests. Class sizes have been reduced to
75% capacity or less to accommodate for social distancing and individualized support.
SAFETY
Incito Schools facilities allow for social distancing and open spaces that include comfortable
space, ventilation and cleanliness to accommodate a pleasant learning environment. In
accordance to the Governor’s executive order, learners and staff will wear face coverings
(shields) when appropriate. Where adequate spacing and distance is achieved, face
8INCITO SCHOOLS VIRTUAL LEARNING & MITIGATION
coverings will not be required. All visitors who visit beyond our front desk/office area will
wear a face covering. Additional safety measures include staggered dismissals to space
learners, continued reduction of group gatherings and events, modifications to classroom
layouts to accommodate for spacing, scheduled transitions to minimize congregation of
groups and frequent scheduled breaks for hand washing and cleaning of personal
space/areas. Learners also will have access to personal supplies that will be sanitized and
cleaned regularly throughout the day.
In order to keep learners and staff safe, we have invested funds in purchasing COVID
professional grade cleaning products and ensuring enhanced cleaning of all areas with these
approved disinfecting cleaning solutions. Since March 2020, we have purchased and utilized
additional cleaning services to deep clean all areas of the building.
9INCITO SCHOOLS VIRTUAL LEARNING & MITIGATION
HEALTH
Incito’s Staff will continue to educate all learners according to the 3 W’s:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and use hand
sanitizer
• Wear a face covering when appropriate
• Walk 6 feet apart when number of people surrounding you increases
Incito’s staff will conduct daily temperature checks for all learners and staff members
physically present in the building. If a learner or staff member were to exhibit a fever over
100 degrees, the person will be escorted directly to the nurse’s office. The temperature will
be taken 2 more times, for validity, and appropriate contacts will be made. Consistent
communication will be made with the learner’s family and a series of health questions and
screenings will take place prior to the learner returning to school. If a staff member were to
become ill, he/she will communicate with Incito’s administration and appropriate human
resource procedures will be followed. In accordance with state and local laws and
regulations, school administration will notify local health officials, staff and families of any
direct cases of COVID-19 (if defined as an outbreak according to AZDHS) while maintaining
confidentiality in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. (ADA)
Incito Schools will continue to monitor and consider the Data Dashboard and the School
Benchmarks as compiled by the Arizona Department of Health Services
(https://www.azdhs.gov/index.php) as well as information received from the Governor
and Arizona Department of Education.
10You can also read
