20-21 SY Planning

Staff Input Session

August 4, 2020
Introduction
• Welcome!
• Introduction - Facilitator(s)
• Purpose:
Gather input as we finalize plans for the 20-21 school year. It is an
opportunity for us to engage in honest and open dialogue.

Individual Focus. Infinite Potential.

Today’s Process
We have about 50 minutes to discuss the following areas:
• Scheduling/Staffing
• Social and Emotional well being
• Instruction/Engagement
• Professional Learning
• Technology/Digital Platforms
• Childcare/Athletics and After School Activities
Our goal is to generate a maximum number of different ideas and input from
as many different people in the time allotted.

Expect that there will be “wait time” practiced by the facilitator

-may result in airwave silence

Individual Focus. Infinite Potential.

Input Framework
● Conversation/Participation
○ We would like to hear from everyone if possible - respect “airtime”.
○ Mute your mic when you are not speaking.
○ Ways to contribute: talking or Completing Google Form
○ Camera use is optional.
○ Meeting will be recorded in order to capture ideas - we will not identify anyone specifically in our
data analysis.
○ Do not use chat for side conversations with individual participants.
○ Share about your role/context before speaking (e.g., I teach...)

● There are no right or wrong answers.

○ Every person's experiences and ideas are important.
○ Speak out whether you agree or disagree.
○ We want to hear a wide range of ideas.

Individual Focus. Infinite Potential.

MDE Decision Making Goals for 20-21 SY Planning

1. Prioritizing the safety of students and staff.

2. Prioritize in-person learning, especially for younger learners and
those with most need (e.g., vulnerable populations).
3. Recognize differences in potential spread among different ages.
4. Support planning, while permitting flexibility for districts.
5. Take into account disease prevalence at a local level.

Individual Focus. Infinite Potential.

Our Values
• Keeping students and staff safe and healthy.*
• Equity and access for all students.
• Continuity of instruction.
• Ongoing, two-way information sharing with families,
staff, students, employees and community partners.
• Being flexible to meet the diverse needs of students and
staff.

Individual Focus. Infinite Potential.

Safe Learning Models

Distance Learning Temporary shift of instructional delivery and support through a virtual
platform due to high rates of COVID transmission.

Hybrid Learning Learning is scheduled to be delivered through a virtual platform and

in-person.

In-Person Learning Traditional on-site learning schedule and routines.

Online Learning* Parents may opt for instruction and student support to be provided
through a virtual platform for the school year.
Health Requirements
 Selecting a Learning Model
14-day County
Level Case
Rate

Hennepin County
at 20.93 cases per
10,000 residents
(7/18/20)

We anticipate potentially moving between all three models throughout this school year.
We must be flexible, responsive and understanding as we work together to design the plan for a successful 20-21 school year.
 Scheduling and Staffing
Distance Learning
What should we consider as we develop a plan for...
• class/weekly schedule?
• utilizing support staff (EAs, Culture/Climate
Specialists, Family Engagement staff) to meet
the needs of students and families?
•
Some things to think about:
• Core classes/content (Math, Literacy, Science,
Social Studies)
• Specials/Allied courses/Elective courses
• Impact on grade-level/subject standards and
benchmarks
• Well-being and connections
• Childcare needs
Hybrid
What should we consider as we develop a plan for...
• class/weekly schedule?
• utilizing support staff (EAs, Culture/Climate
Specialists, Family Engagement staff) to meet
the needs of students and families?
• teaching assignments?
Some things to think about:
• Core classes/content (Math, Literacy, Science,
Social Studies)
• Specials/Allied courses/Elective courses
• Impact on grade-level/subject benchmarks
• Well-being and connections
• Childcare needs
• Alternate student groups (A/B models…)
• Online/Face to Face instruction expectations
 Social and Emotional Well Being
Distance Learning
What should we consider as we develop a plan for...
• ensuring the social and emotional well being
of students, staff and families?
• communication with students and families to
support their social and emotional well being?
Some things to think about:
• Communication between teachers, students
and families
• Successful ways to support social and
emotional well being of students, staff and
families
• Availability of school and community supports
and resources
Hybrid
What should we consider as we develop a plan for...
• ensuring the social and emotional well being
of students, staff and families?
• communication with students and families to
support their social and emotional well being?
Some things to think about:
• Communication between teachers, students
and families
• Successful ways to support social and
emotional well being of students, staff and
families
• Availability of school and community supports
and resources
 Instruction and Engagement
Distance Learning
What should we consider as we develop a plan for...
• strengthening instruction? (e.g., live virtual
sessions, video, asynchronous instruction, small
group/individual instruction...)
• engaging student(s) in learning?
• supporting parents/caregivers in helping students
• at home?
• consistency of standards and equity in the
learning experience of all students?
Some things to think about:
• Amount of time spent on screen/school work
• Organization of lessons (e.g., SCOREcards,
Schoology courses…)
• What was successful/challenging for you and your
students last year?
Hybrid
What should we consider as we develop a plan for...
• instruction? (e.g., live virtual sessions, video,
independent learning, asynchronous instruction, small
group/individual instruction)
• engaging student(s) in learning?
• supporting parents/caregivers in helping students
at home?
• consistency of standards and equity in the
learning experience of all students?
Some things to think about:
• Amount of time spent on screen/school work
• Organization of lessons (e.g., SCOREcards,
Schoology courses…)
• Needs by age of students
• Protocols for safety guidelines
 Technology/Digital Platforms
Distance Learning
What should we consider as we develop a plan for...
• internet and technology device access?
• technology platform organization? (e.g.,
SeeSaw, Schoology, Google Meet…)
• supporting parents/caregivers in helping
• students with technology?
Some things to think about:
• What was successful/challenging for your
child/student last year?
Hybrid
What should we consider as we develop a plan for...
• internet and technology device access?
• technology platform organization? (e.g.,
SeeSaw, Schoology, Google Meet…)
• supporting parents/caregivers in helping
students with technology?
Some things to think about:
• What might help your child be successful?
• What might be challenging for your
child/student?
 Professional Learning
Distance Learning
What should we consider as we develop a plan for...
• professional learning to make Distance
Learning successful?
• Workshop Week?
Some things to think about:
• Instructional practices
• Technology
• Social Emotional Learning
• Building relationships and community virtually
Hybrid
What should we consider as we develop a plan for...
• professional learning to make the Hybrid
model successful?
• Workshop Week?
Some things to think about:
• Instructional practices
• Technology
• Social Emotional Learning
• Building relationships and community in a split
classroom experience
 Childcare/Athletics/After School Activities

Distance Learning Hybrid

What should we consider as we develop a plan for... What should we consider as we develop a plan for...
• childcare needs? • childcare needs?
• athletics and other after school activities? • athletics and other after school activities?
• transportation?

Some things to think about: Some things to think about:

• Impact of childcare needs • Impact of childcare needs
• Protocols for safety guidelines • Protocols for safety guidelines
• Transporting students • Transporting students
 Summary and Next Steps
• Gather input as we finalize plans
for the 20-21 school year. It is an
opportunity for us to engage in
honest and open dialogue.
• If you have any additional
recommendations or ideas, please
contact your building principal
shirrie_jackson@rdale.org
• The google form will remain open
for another hour following the
meeting.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership
in the education of your child(ren)!
THANK YOU!