2020-2021 Ready to Learn Plan...Ready to Learn Plan Goals 1. Prioritize the safety and well-being of students and staff. 2. Prioritize the social, emotional, and academic development

Ready to Learn Plan2020-2021

August 10, 2020

Ready to Learn Plan Goals1. Prioritize the safety and well-being of students and staff.

2. Prioritize the social, emotional, and academic development of our young people.

3. Provide a framework of supportive structures for each scenario while also providing for flexibility and creativity to respond to the unique needs of those we serve.

Two Options for StudentsOption 1: Flexible Learning

Attend school in the most appropriate instructional model based on current data and guidance.

Instructional models included in this option are:

1. Distance Learning 2.02. Limited Campus Hybrid3. Expanded Campus Hybrid4. In-Person Learning

Option 2: BC Online

Enroll in BC Online program with a minimum enrollment commitment of one academic quarter.

BC Online is a full-time virtual learning program. This option does not include any in-person instruction.

BCCS Commitments: Teaching and LearningAcross all instructional models, you can expect:

● Focus on relationships and connection● Prioritization of the most essential grade-level appropriate material● Responsive instruction based on unique needs of learners● High-quality instruction, support, assessment, and feedback ● Multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery ● Full special education and English learner services for students who

qualify● Access to mental health supports, counselors, social workers,

community school partnerships● Meals distributed either onsite or through bus routes, depending on the

learning scenario implemented

BCCS Commitments: Technology

1. Internet connectivity supporta. Short-term solutionsb. Long-term solutions

2. Student technology packagesa. 1 package per studentb. New instructional

softwarec. Additional items based

on unique learner needs

3. Staff technology packagesa. New video & audio

capabilitiesb. New instructional

software4. Technology support

a. Welcome to your device onboarding session

b. On-demand support sessions

BCCS Commitments: Health, Safety, Operation

1. Physical Spacesa. New signageb. Space reconfigurationc. Hygiene

2. Daily Routinesa. Health screeningsb. Face coveringsc. Individual suppliesd. Limited visitors

3. Healthy Environmentsa. Building deep cleanb. Surface sanitizationc. Hand hygiene routines

4. Transportationa. 50% capacityb. Staggered arrival & dismissalc. Face coveringsd. Disinfection between routes

OPTION 1

● Teaching and learning● Safety precautions● Student experience● Family supports

Distance Learning 2.0School will be held virtually five days/week following our school

calendar with high-quality and engaging teacher-led instruction and/or support each day with Wednesday established as a day for student work

completion and individual check ins.

Safety Precautions:● School buildings are open to essential staff only● No students on site ● All staff complete daily health screening prior to entering school

building

Distance Learning 2.0: Student ExperienceBrooklyn Center Elementary● Live instruction 2x daily● Asynchronous (recorded video

lessons) options for students that can’t attend live sessions

● Focus on the social, emotional, and academic well-being

● Opportunities for independent practice and play

● Dedicated time for one-on-one check-in with teacher

Secondary (Middle School, High School, ECA)● Live instruction for each class● Asynchronous (recorded video) options ● Opportunities for independent practice,

research, writing, and project development

● Course pacing will be maintained to keep students on track for graduation

● Dedicated time for one-on-one check-in with homeroom teacher

● Dedicated office hours each week for drop-in support with all teachers

Distance Learning 2.0: Student Experience

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

All Grades E-12

Students

Live virtual instruction, pre-recorded instruction,

small group collaboration,

independent work

Student Support

Day

Live virtual instruction, pre-recorded instruction,

small group collaboration,

independent work

Decisions about activities and athletics will be based on the rate of cases in our community.

Distance Learning 2.0: Family Supports● Childcare: Fee-based option available for school-age children.

● Food and Nutrition: Meals will be available for families through school bus delivery routes.

● Family Resource Rooms: Open by appointment for essential visitors. Limited to one family in the space at a time.

● Support and Resource Line: Staffed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by school social and counseling team and community schools team.

● Technology support: Virtual support sessions with district technology staff available during regular school hours by appointment.

Limited Campus HybridSchool will be held each day with the majority of students off-campus.

While off-campus, students will engage in daily live virtual sessions with their teachers. Off-campus students will follow their distance

learning schedule.

A limited number of students will be on campus up to 4 days a week for in-person instruction. On-campus instruction will be limited to those

students in a setting III special education program.

Limited Campus Hybrid: Safety Precautions● School buildings are open for all staff ● Limited access to school building for students and families● Staff and students encouraged to self-assess for any symptoms each

day prior to arriving to school● Face coverings required for all ● School busses limited to 50% capacity● In-person instruction limited to students in setting-III special education

programs● Student cohorts strictly maintained with exposure to a significantly

limited number of building spaces throughout a day ● Hand hygiene taught, scheduled, and supported throughout the day● Classroom seating reconfigured to allow for maximum spacing

Limited Campus Hybrid: Student ExperienceLimited in-person cohort(s):● In-person learning with a small cohort of students in a level-III special

education program that focuses on individual learning plans of each student

● Students follow a customized schedule based on their individual needs● Students receive prioritized in-person instruction specific to their needs

and learning plans that is especially difficult to provide in the virtual classroom environment

● Virtual learning day mid-week

Limited Campus Hybrid: Student ExperienceOff-campus students:● Opportunities for live instruction for each class, with recorded videos that

can be viewed or reviewed asynchronously● Opportunities for independent practice, research, writing, and project

development throughout the week● Opportunities for collaboration, community, and relationship building with

peers● The pace of course completion will be maintained in order to keep students

on track to graduate● Dedicated time each week for one-on-one check-in with homeroom teacher● Dedicated office hours each week for drop in support with all teachers

Limited Campus Hybrid: Student Experience



Off Campus Students Virtual Learning Student Support

Day Virtual Learning

On Campus Students

In-Person Learning on Custom Schedule Student Support Day In-Person Learning on Custom Schedule

Limited Campus Hybrid: Family Supports● Childcare: Fee-based option available for school-age children.

● Food and Nutrition: Meals will be available for families through school bus delivery routes and on-site pickup.




Expanded Campus Hybrid

School will be held following our school calendar with high-quality and engaging teacher-led instruction and/or support each day.

To reduce the number of people in school buildings each day, two cohorts of students will attend in-person classes on opposite days.

Every effort will be made to place all students from one household in the same group.

Expanded Campus Hybrid: Safety Precautions● School buildings are open for all staff ● Limited access to school building for students and families● Staff and students encouraged to self-assess for any symptoms each day prior to

arriving to school● Face coverings required for all ● School busses limited to 50% capacity● In-person instruction limited to 50% capacity● Hand hygiene taught, scheduled, and supported throughout the day● Classroom seating reconfigured to allow for maximum spacing● Class schedules developed to limit student movement throughout the day● Instructional plans created to reduce student contact, encourage use of digital

materials, limit shared equipment and maintain appropriate social distancing to the greatest extent possible

● Cohorting will be prioritized, identifying small groups and keeping them together● School buildings will receive extra cleaning and sanitization.

Expanded Campus Hybrid: Student ExperienceIn-Person Instruction Days● Students will follow their regular

daily schedule● 50% of students in the classroom ● Limited movement outside the

classroom (lunch in the room)● Intentional connection to & support

of virtual learning ● Intentional community building time● Focus on social/emotional needs

Virtual Instruction Days● Mix of live instruction, small group

collaboration, pre-recorded videos, and independent work

● Dedicated time for one-on-one teacher support

● Dedicated virtual office hours each week for students/families to access drop-in support from teachers

Expanded Campus Hybrid: Student Experience



A Group In-person In-person Virtual Virtual Virtual

B Group Virtual Virtual Virtual In-person In-person

Expanded Campus Hybrid: Family Supports● Childcare: Fee-based option available for school-age children.

● Food and Nutrition: Meals would be served onsite for on-campus students. Additional meals will be sent home with students for their off-campus weekday meals.




In-Person

School will be held following our school calendar with high-quality and engaging teacher-led instruction.

Daily schedules may be modified to support social distancing.

In-Person: Safety Precautions● School buildings are open for all staff ● Full access to school building for students and families● Staff and students encouraged to self-assess for any symptoms each day prior to

arriving to school● Face coverings required for all ● Hand hygiene taught, scheduled, and supported throughout the day● Classroom seating reconfigured to allow for maximum spacing● Class schedules developed to limit student movement throughout the day● Instructional plans created to reduce student contact, encourage use of digital

materials, limit shared equipment and maintain appropriate social distancing to the greatest extent possible

● School buildings will receive extra cleaning and sanitization.

In-Person: Student ExperienceAll students return to school as usual with increased health precautions such as

masks, increased cleaning, social distancing and other measures, as recommended by public health experts.


Elementary In-person In-person In-person In-person In-person

Secondary In-person In-person In-person In-person In-person

In-Person: Family Supports● Childcare: Fee-based option available for school-age children.

● Food and Nutrition: Meals would be served onsite.



OPTION 2

● Interest Survey● Teaching and learning● Student experience● Activities and athletics● Family supports

Interest Survey ResultsEnglish Language Survey

486 responses814 students

Spanish Language Survey

76 responses133 students

BC Online

BC Online is a full-time virtual learning program specifically designed for BCCS students with instruction delivered by BCCS teachers.

This option does not include any in-person instruction.

BC Online: Student Experience● Live daily lessons ● Grade-level instruction taught by a licensed teacher● Access to the full BCCS curriculum (including electives and specialized courses)● Intentional community building with grade-level and school-level peers● Access to mental health professionals, resources and supports


All Students Live virtual instruction with intentional time to engage

with peers

Student Support Day

Live virtual instruction with intentional time to engage

with peers

BC Online: Enrollment Timeline

● BC Online is an opt-in program. Families will need to request this placement for individual students.

● Registration open through Friday, August 21● Daily class schedules and teacher assignments available Friday,

September 4● In order to maintain staffing levels, we ask that students commit to BC

Online for at least Quarter 1

Next Steps● How will decisions be made?

○ Bi-weekly Hennepin County Case data○ Weekly case data disaggregated by city and zipcode○ Staffing thresholds○ Scenarios will be re-evaluated every 4-5 weeks○ If the data indicates need for a change in the learning scenario,

changes would be implemented 10 school days later● What can you expect from us and when?

○ A decision for the start of SY21 will be made during the week of August 10

○ This model will be re-evaluated on September 25; potential change in scenario would occur on October 12

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2020-2021 Ready to Learn Plan...Ready to Learn Plan Goals 1. Prioritize the safety and well-being of students and staff. 2. Prioritize the social, emotional, and academic development