CONTINUITY OF LEARNING ASYNCHRONOUS

Roma ISD Asynchronous Plan 1

CONTINUITY OF LEARNING

ASYNCHRONOUS

Board Approved: September 7, 2020


The goal of this plan is to provide ongoing, rich, and robust TEKS-based instruction while maintaining instructional delivery that furthers student academic success as well as to advance learning by progressing through the state standards. We realize that learning will be modified in a remote and digital environment. Roma ISD will provide access, resources, and academic learning opportunities for all students in the remote setting through an asynchronous model.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. Support students’ academic and emotional wellness while maintaining a home and school balance. 2. Provide all students and families with access to quality educational materials aligned to the TEKS and to the

supports needed to successfully access those materials. 3. Empower educators to design learning experiences in order to continually assess and meet the individual

learning needs of each student. 4. Support, encourage, and show compassion to educators, students, and parents to ensure their success.

Asynchronous instruction refers to self-paced instruction where students, including homebound* students, engage in the learning materials on their own time, interacting intermittently with the teacher via the computer or other electronic devices or over the phone. For students engaged in the day, they would be marked as present. Engagement is defined as progress in the Learning Management System (LMS) made that day; progress from teacher to student interaction made that day; evaluating the completion and understanding of assignments that day.

Synchronous instruction is similar to on-campus learning. It is a two-way, real-time, live instruction between students, including homebound* students, and teachers through the computer or other electronic devices or over the phone. Roma ISD will implement the model of Asynchronous Instruction. Our Learning Management System (LMS) in Roma ISD is Google Classroom for grades PK - 12. *Remote homebound instruction will be provided to special education students that meet the requirements of special education homebound instruction to implement IEP goals, objectives, and course curriculum as determined by the ARD committee.

METHODS OF IMPLEMENTATION FOR CONSIDERATION Roma Independent School District is excited to announce that we will welcome back all students for in-person instruction five days a week for the 2021-2022 school year. Roma ISD, however, will continue to receive guidance from the Texas Education Agency and the local health authority to determine the best course of action during the school year. If circumstances change and remote instruction becomes a viable option, then the guidelines provided in this handbook will be implemented. It is paramount that remote instruction simulates on-campus instruction. Fidelity in the remote classroom will consist of four principles: instructional schedule, material design, student progress, and implementation.

I. INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE Description: Students and teachers will have time to interact and build a community of learners through remote pathways. During the remote setting, students will have schedules that match or exceed the minimum daily minutes across all grade levels. The proposed schedules are a guide for planning purposes, and the implementation model provided is subject to change.

Roma ISD teachers are prepared to teach remotely. Teachers will design lessons for distance learning, but all teachers have curriculum documents for in-person learning when this transition occurs. The district is preparing to offer in-person and remote learning opportunities to all our students after the 8-week waiver period ends.


PRE-KINDERGARTEN Pre-Kindergarten Notes

Minutes

Time

Activity

Students receive 180+ minutes of both synchronous and/or asynchronous instruction each day as per TEA guidelines.

Daily schedules are provided to parents and students. Students in this grade will need higher levels of support.

Students will attend live sessions for community building, counselor guidance, and intervention or enrichment. These live lessons will allow peer-to-peer interaction and relationship connections with teachers. Campus counselor will set up one-on-one or small group guidance classes to support social and emotional learning.

Content for core subject areas will be provided through and supplemented by our campus instructional resources. In Pre-Kindergarten, content and instruction is provided by the homeroom teacher. Office hours will be available for one-on-one conferences during the day and before and after school for parent and student assistance.

Attendance will be taken daily in Google Classroom and as determined through engagement.

Grading will be the same as on-campus learning and outlined in our Roma ISD District Handbook and policy. The Learning Management System (LMS) for pre-kindergarten is Google Classroom. Physical Education will be provided. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will meet weekly. Each class will include a 3E Model: engagement, elaboration, and evaluation.

1. Engagement - bell ringer, video, etc. 2. Elaboration - extending the lesson with

technology, or a written response, etc. 3. Evaluate - exit ticket, short answer response,

written assignment or completion of task etc.

30

7:45 - 8:15 Prepare for the Day

15

8:15 - 8:30

Student Classroom Connection/WIN Time

30

8:30 - 9:00 Read Aloud

45

9:00 - 9:45

Physical

Education/PLC

30

10:00 - 10:30 Circle Activity

30

10:30 - 11:00

Read Aloud

60

11:00 - 12:00 Lunch

45

12:00 - 12:45

Stretch/Movement

Break

15

1:00 - 1:15

Circle/Read Aloud

45

1:15 - 2:00

Center

30

2:00 - 2:30

Math, Literacy, Writing, Science or

Social Studies

30

2:30 - 3:00

Recess

15

3:00 - 3:15

Closure

45

3:15 - 4:00

Teacher Conference/Staff

Meeting/Office Hours

Asynchronous

Synchronous

Break The instructional materials provided through the Learning Management System will help to address students with disabilities and English Learners. Office Hours: Teacher Arrival Time: 7:45 AM Teacher Dismissal Time: 4:00 PM


KINDERGARTEN

Kindergarten Notes

Minutes

Time

Activity

Students receive 180+ minutes of both synchronous and/or asynchronous instruction each day as per TEA guidelines. Daily schedules are provided to parents and students. Students in this grade will need higher levels of support. Students will attend live sessions for community building, counselor guidance, and intervention or enrichment. These live lessons will allow peer-to-peer interaction and relationship connections with teachers. Campus counselor will set up one-on-one or small group guidance classes to support social and emotional learning. Content for core subject areas will be provided through and supplemented by our campus instructional resources. In Kindergarten, content and instruction is provided by the homeroom teacher. Office hours will be available for one-on-one conferences during the day and before and after school for parent and student assistance. Attendance will be taken daily in Google Classroom and as determined through engagement. Grading will be the same as on-campus learning and outlined in our Roma ISD District Handbook and policy. The Learning Management System (LMS) for Kindergarten is Google Classroom. Physical Education will be provided. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will meet weekly. Each class will include a 3E Model: engagement, elaboration, and evaluation.




30


45

8:15 - 9:00 Physical Education/PLC

15

9:00 - 9:15

Student Classroom Connection/WIN Time

75

9:15 - 10:30 Language Arts

30

10:30 - 11:00

Read Aloud

60

11:00 - 12:00 Lunch

60

12:00 - 1:00

Stretch/Movement

Break

60

1:00 – 2:00

Math

30

2:00 - 2:30

Math, Literacy, Writing, Science or

Social Studies

30

2:30 - 3:00

Recess

15

3:00 - 3:15

Closure

45

3:15 - 4:00



Asynchronous

Synchronous



GRADE 1

1st Grade Notes

Minutes

Time

Activity

Students receive 180+ minutes of both synchronous and/or asynchronous instruction each day as per TEA guidelines. Daily schedules are provided to parents and students. Students in this grade will need higher levels of support. Students will attend live sessions for community building, counselor guidance, and intervention or enrichment. These live lessons will allow peer-to-peer interaction and relationship connections with teachers. Campus counselor will set up one-on-one or small group guidance classes to support social and emotional learning. Content for core subject areas will be provided through and supplemented by our campus instructional resources. In 1st grade, content and instruction is provided by the homeroom teacher. Office hours will be available for one-on-one conferences during the day and before and after school for parent and student assistance. Attendance will be taken daily in Google Classroom and as determined through engagement. Grading will be the same as on-campus learning and outlined in our Roma ISD District Handbook and policy. The Learning Management System (LMS) for 1st grade is Google Classroom. Physical Education will be provided. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will meet weekly. Each class will include a 3E Model: engagement, elaboration, and evaluation.




30


15

8:15 – 8:30

Student Classroom Connection/Win Time

75

8:30 – 9:45 Language Arts

45

9:45 – 10:30 Physical Education/PLC

30

10:30 - 11:00

Read Aloud

60

11:00 - 12:00 Lunch

30

12:00 - 12:30

Social Studies

105

12:00 - 2:15

Math

45

2:15 - 3:00

Flexible Grouping- Math, Literacy,

Writing, Science or Social Studies

15

3:00 - 3:15

Closure

45

3:15 - 4:00



Asynchronous

Synchronous



GRADE 2

2nd Grade Notes

Minutes

Time

Activity

Students receive 180+ minutes of both synchronous and/or asynchronous instruction each day as per TEA guidelines. Daily schedules are provided to parents and students. Students in this grade will need higher levels of support. Students will attend live sessions for community building, counselor guidance, and intervention or enrichment. These live lessons will allow peer-to-peer interaction and relationship connections with teachers. Campus counselor will set up one-on-one or small group guidance classes to support social and emotional learning. Content for core subject areas will be provided through and supplemented by our campus instructional resources. In 2nd grade, content and instruction is provided by the homeroom teacher. Office hours will be available for one-on-one conferences during the day and before and after school for parent and student assistance. Attendance will be taken daily in Google Classroom and as determined through engagement. Grading will be the same as on-campus learning and outlined in our Roma ISD District Handbook and policy. The Learning Management System (LMS) for 2nd grade is Google Classroom. Physical Education will be provided. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will meet weekly. Each class will include a 3E Model: engagement, elaboration, and evaluation.




30


15

8:15 - 8:30

Student Classroom

Connection/WIN Time

75


45

9:45 - 10:30

Small Group Instruction

45

10:30 - 11:15

Physical Education/PLC

60

11:15 - 12:15 Lunch

30

12:15 - 12:45

Science/Social Studies

90

12:45 - 2:15

Math

45

2:15 - 3:00

Flexible Independent Practice (Language

Arts, Math and Science)

15

3:00 - 3:15

Closure

45

3:15 - 4:00



Asynchronous

Synchronous



GRADE 3

3rd Grade Notes

Minutes

Time

Activity

Students receive 180+ minutes of both synchronous and/or asynchronous instruction each day as per TEA guidelines. Daily schedules are provided to parents and students. Students will attend live sessions for community building, counselor guidance, and intervention or enrichment. These live lessons will allow peer-to-peer interaction and relationship connections with teachers. Campus counselor will set up one-on-one or small group guidance classes to support social and emotional learning. Content for core subject areas will be provided through and supplemented by our campus instructional resources. In 3rd grade, content and instruction is provided by the homeroom teacher. Office hours will be available for one-on-one conferences during the day and before and after school for parent and student assistance. Attendance will be taken daily in Google Classroom and as determined through engagement. Grading will be the same as on-campus learning and outlined in our Roma ISD District Handbook and policy. The Learning Management System (LMS) for 3rd grade is Google Classroom. Physical Education will be provided. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will meet weekly. Each class will include a 3E Model: engagement, elaboration, and evaluation.




30


15

8:15 - 8:30

Student Classroom

Connection/WIN Time

90


30

10:00 - 10:30


45

10:30 - 11:15

Science/Social Studies

45

11:15 - 12:00


60

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

90

1:00 - 2:30

Math

30

2:30 - 3:00



15

3:00 - 3:15

Closure

45

3:15 - 4:00



Asynchronous

Synchronous



GRADE 4 4th Grade Notes

Minutes

Time

Activity

Students receive 180+ minutes of both synchronous and/or asynchronous instruction each day as per TEA guidelines. Daily schedules are provided to parents and students. Students will attend live sessions for community building, counselor guidance, and intervention or enrichment. These live lessons will allow peer-to-peer interaction and relationship connections with teachers. Campus counselor will set up one-on-one or small group guidance classes to support social and emotional learning. Content for core subject areas will be provided through and supplemented by our campus instructional resources. In 4th grade, content and instruction is provided by the homeroom teacher. Office hours will be available for one-on-one conferences during the day and before and after school for parent and student assistance. Attendance will be taken daily in Google Classroom and as determined through engagement. Grading will be the same as on-campus learning and outlined in our Roma ISD District Handbook and policy. The Learning Management System (LMS) for 4th grade is Google Classroom. Physical Education will be provided. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will meet weekly. Each class will include a 3E Model: engagement, elaboration, and evaluation.




30


15

8:15 - 8:30

Student Classroom

Connection/WIN Time

90


45

10:30 - 11:15


45

11:15 - 12:00 Independent Writing/


60

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

90

1:00 - 2:30

Math

30

2:30 - 3:00



15

3:00 - 3:15

Closure

45

3:15 - 4:00



Asynchronous

Synchronous



GRADE 5

5th Grade Notes

Minutes

Time

Activity

Students receive 180+ minutes of both synchronous and/or asynchronous instruction each day as per TEA guidelines. Daily schedules are provided to parents and students. Students will attend live sessions for community building, counselor guidance, and intervention or enrichment. These live lessons will allow peer-to-peer interaction and relationship connections with teachers. Campus counselor will set up one-on-one or small group guidance classes to support social and emotional learning. Content for core subject areas will be provided through and supplemented by our campus instructional resources. In 5th grade, content and instruction is provided by the homeroom teacher. Office hours will be available for one-on-one conferences during the day and before and after school for parent and student assistance. Attendance will be taken daily in Google Classroom and as determined through engagement. Grading will be the same as on-campus learning and outlined in our Roma ISD District Handbook and policy. The Learning Management System (LMS) for 5th grade is Google Classroom. Physical Education will be provided. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will meet weekly. Each class will include a 3E Model: engagement, elaboration, and evaluation.




30


15

8:15 - 8:30

Student Classroom

Connection/WIN Time

90


30

10:00 - 10:30

Social Studies

15

10:30 - 10:45



75

10:45 - 12:00 Math

60

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

75

1:00 - 2:15

Science

45

2:15 - 3:00


15

3:00 - 3:15

Closure

45

3:15 - 4:00



Asynchronous

Synchronous



SAMPLE LIFE SKILLS CLASSROOM (REFER TO YOUR CAMPUS SCHEDULE) Kinder – 3rd Grade Notes

Minutes

Time

Activity

Students receive 180+ minutes of both synchronous and/or asynchronous instruction each day as per TEA guidelines. Daily schedules are provided to parents and students. Students will attend live sessions for community building, counselor guidance, and intervention or enrichment. These live lessons will allow peer-to-peer interaction and relationship connections with teachers. Campus counselor will set up one-on-one or small group guidance classes to support social and emotional learning. Content for core subject areas will be provided through and supplemented by our campus instructional resources. In the Life Skills Classroom, content and instruction is provided by the homeroom teacher. Office hours will be available for one-on-one conferences during the day and before and after school for parent and student assistance. Attendance will be taken daily in Google Classroom and as determined through engagement. Grading will be the same as on-campus learning and outlined in our Roma ISD District Handbook and policy. The Learning Management System (LMS) for the Life Skills Classroom is Google Classroom. Physical Education will be provided. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will meet weekly. Each class will include a 3E Model: engagement, elaboration, and evaluation.




30


15

8:15 - 8:30

Student Classroom

Connection/WIN Time

90

8:30 - 10:00 Reading/Penmanship

30

10:00 - 10:30 Social Studies

15

10:30 - 10:45

Individual/Small Group

Support

60

10:45 - 11:45 Math

45

11:45 - 12:30 Physical Education

60

12:30 - 1:30

Lunch

45

1:30 - 2:15

Science

15

2:15 - 2:30

1:1/Small Group

30

2:30 - 3:00

Starfall

15

3:00 - 3:15

Closure

45

3:15 – 4:00



Asynchronous

Synchronous



SAMPLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (REFER TO YOUR CAMPUS SCHEDULE) 6th Grade – 8th Grade Notes

Time

Activity

Students receive 240+ minutes of both synchronous and/or asynchronous instruction each day as per TEA guidelines. Daily schedules are provided to parents and students. Synchronous/asynchronous instruction will vary by student schedule. Students will attend live sessions for community building, counselor guidance, and intervention or enrichment. These live lessons will allow peer-to-peer interaction and relationship connections with teachers. Campus counselor will set up one-on-one or small group guidance classes to support social and emotional learning. Content for core subject areas will be provided through and supplemented by our campus instructional resources. In grades 6-8 content and instruction is provided by departmentalized teachers. These teachers are the point of contact for their prospective subject areas. Office hours will be available for one-on-one conferences during the day and before and after school for parent and student assistance. Attendance will be taken daily in Google Classroom and as determined through engagement. Grading will be the same as on-campus learning and outlined in our Roma ISD District Handbook and policy. The Learning Management System (LMS) for grades 6-8 is Google Classroom Physical Education will be provided. Professional Learning Communities will be determined by subject area. Each class will include a 3E Model: engagement, elaboration, and evaluation.




15

7:45 – 8:00

Teacher Connection or WIN Time (Small

Group) Enrichment

45

8:00 - 8:45 Period 1

45

8:49 - 9:34 Period 2

20

9:38 – 9:58

DEAR Time

45

9:58 - 10:43

Period 3

45

10:47 - 11:27

Period 4/ 6th Grade Lunch

45

11:38 - 12:18


45

12:24 - 1:04


45

1:08 - 1:53 Period 7

45

1:57 - 2:42

Period 8

54

2:46 - 3:40

Period 9

N/A

3:40 - 11:59

LMS

Asynchronous

Synchronous

Break *What I Need (WIN) - Student Enrichment Time

*Appointments can be made by teacher and/or student/parent during teacher connection time to answer questions, remediate instruction, or to reteach difficult material. Attendance will be required if the teacher requests an appointment with your child.

The instructional materials provided through the Learning Management System will help to address students with disabilities and English Learners.


Office Hours: Teacher Arrival Time: 7:45 AM Teacher Dismissal Time: 4:00 PM

HIGH SCHOOL

9th Grade - 12th Grade Notes

Time

Period

Students receive 240+ minutes of both synchronous and/or asynchronous instruction each day as per TEA guidelines. Daily schedules are provided to parents and students. Synchronous/asynchronous instruction will vary by student schedule. Students will attend live sessions for community building, counselor guidance, and intervention or enrichment. These live lessons will allow peer-to-peer interaction and relationship connections with teachers. Campus counselors will set up one-on-one or small group guidance classes to support social and emotional learning. Content for core subject areas will be provided through and supplemented by our campus instructional resources. In grades 9-12, content and instruction is provided by departmentalized teachers. These teachers are the point of contact for their prospective subject areas. Office hours will be available for one-on-one conferences during the day and before and after school for parent and student assistance. Attendance will be taken daily in Google Classroom and as determined through engagement. Grading will be the same as on-campus learning and outlined in our Roma ISD District Handbook and policy. The Learning Management System (LMS) for grades 9-12 is Google Classroom. Physical Education will be provided. Professional Learning Communities will be determined by subject area. Each class will include a 3E Model: engagement, elaboration, and evaluation.



written assignment or completion of task, etc.

30

8:00 - 8:30

Teacher Connection or WIN Time (Small

Group) Enrichment

52

8:30-9:22 Period 1

45

9:28-10:13

Period 2

45

10:19-11:04 Period 3

45

11:10-11:55

Period 4/ 1st Lunch

45

12:01-12:46

Period 5/ 2nd Lunch

45

12:52-1:37

Period 6/ 3rd Lunch

45

1:43-2:28

Period 7

45

2:34-3:19

Period 8

45

3:25-4:10

Period 9

N/A

4:10 – 11:59

LMS

Asynchronous

Synchronous

Break

*What I Need (WIN) - Student Enrichment Time

* Appointments can be made by teacher and/or student/parent during teacher connection time to answer questions, remediate instruction, or to reteach difficult material. Attendance will be required if the teacher requests an appointment with your child.

The instructional materials provided through the Learning Management System will help to address students with disabilities and English Learners.


Office Hours: Teacher Arrival Time: 8:00 AM Teacher Dismissal Time: 4:15 PM

Students will frequently and consistently use the LMS provided. The expectation will be a full day of instruction via asynchronous learning activities collected through teacher assigned lessons while engaging with and supporting students through classroom discussions, online lessons, and the completion of assignments. Engagement (attendance) will be collected through these methods of lesson delivery on a daily basis. Students will be expected to complete and turn in daily work to receive credit for the day. Attendance will be inputted in the TeXIS system.

Teachers will arrange regular check-ins with students - either one-on-one, small or large group settings. At a minimum, students and teachers will check-in at least once a day and attend the teacher-classroom connection for grades PK-12.

Additional Support for Students with Learning Needs For students with disabilities, Roma ISD will work with students and families to minimize barriers the student may experience in a remote setting. Our goal is to create multiple means of engagement to generate student interest and motivation for learning, present the information and content differently by providing leveled and personalized learning, and provide more affirmative and corrective feedback.

II. MATERIAL DESIGN Description: Roma ISD staff will implement TEKS-based, state-adopted instructional materials locally adopted by the district. These resources will work to ensure vertical alignment is maintained and teachers are adhering to the standards. Student’s understanding of the content will be monitored in accordance with the campus assessment calendars to check for mastery of the standards. Teachers will reinforce any concepts that are below proficiency standards. Timely feedback will allow parents, students, and teachers to be engaged in the learning process this school year. Specifically, to ensure coherence and continuity, Roma ISD will leverage each resource in the following way:

Resource Primary Use in Material Design TEKS-based, state adopted instructional materials

Roma ISD will leverage TEKS-based, state-adopted instructional materials for all grade levels and content areas, and they will serve as the primary instructional material for both in-person and remote learning.

In addition, Roma ISD will identify and leverage other TEKS-based, state-adopted instructional materials to address unfinished learning.

TEKS-based assessments In addition to the state adopted instructional assessments that are provided with the instructional materials, teachers also create/modify assessments to align with the TEK standards in each grade level/subject area.

One-to-one devices Students in grades Pre-kindergarten through 1st grade have been provided an IPads. Students in grades 2nd – 12th have been/will be provided with Chromebook. Hotspots are also available for students who do not have connectivity.

FEEDBACK TIMELINES

Daily feedback on student work and assignment completion will be provided through the LMS system. Every three weeks, progress reports will be provided through Google Classroom summaries and shared with the parents/ guardians. At the end of every grading period, feedback and grade reports will be provided. Intermittent feedback is provided to students as needs arise.


Contact logs will be provided to all teachers to document daily contact. The school district will work with stakeholders to identify a remote educational delivery approach that accommodates, as much as practicable, the unique situations of each child. It is possible that our most vulnerable students will face multiple challenges. During this time, we will seek to maintain meaningful relationships and connections through one-on-one virtual meetings or phone calls to ensure student success. The instructional materials provided by the teacher for distance learning will be attached in Google classroom with adaptations as needed for individual students, and the Roma ISD Learning Management System will help to address students with disabilities and English Learners. COHERENCE IN INSTRUCTION For the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, Roma ISD will be providing in-person learning. Plans will remain flexible to accommodate potential changes and these guidelines may be modified as needed. Roma ISD will provide three options for the delivery of instruction if remote learning becomes a viable option:

• Option 1: Remote/distance learning will be provided through School@Home across all grades levels and subjects.

• Option 2: In-person learning will be provided in classrooms across all grades levels and subjects pending further TEA guidance.

• Option 3: Students who begin the year in remote distance learning may move to in-person learning at school subject to availability at the end of a six-week pending further TEA guidance.

Instructional materials and activities in all options will be the same content as provided in the classroom. When students return from remote settings, they will be able to adapt quickly to the classroom instruction provided all the necessary guidelines have been followed and met at the home during the home learning process. LESSON PREPARATIONS While students are online, teachers can assist students in a sequence of lessons. This will allow for increased personalized learning for students, enabling them to progress at their own pace and receive more targeted interventions. Thoughtful consideration and review of the features of the LMS and audio/video enable students in remote settings to be successful with participating in online learning, completing activities independently, or engaging in classroom projects and participation. Teachers will work with horizontal and vertical teams to adapt lessons and assignments from adopted materials. Lessons will be posted in Google Classroom (grades Pre-Kindergarten-12). To support our students who are served in their special programs, teachers will participate in weekly PLC meetings to discuss students' progress. Teachers will adapt lessons and resources to support our students and those materials will be included in our LMS. Pre-recorded instructional videos will be uploaded into the LMS. Live teacher assistance will take place through Google Meets between the hours of 8:00 am-4:00 pm and depending on the office hours of each teacher. Completion of assignments will be expected daily for attendance. Grades will be taken in accordance with the on-campus grading system and entered into their attendance log promptly. Less is more is our guideline for prioritizing content that is foundational to future learning, engaging and relevant to students, and can be assessed meaningfully. Students with Disabilities For students with disabilities, Roma ISD special education teachers will work with general education teachers, students, and families to minimize barriers the student may experience in a remote setting. Roma ISD will continue to implement IEPs and the provision of related services, along with accommodations and supports, as determined by the students’ IEPs and contingency plans. Our goal is to create multiple means of engagement through IEPs, 504 plans, IAPs to generate student interest and motivation for learning, present the information and content differently by providing leveled and personalized learning, and provide more affirmative and corrective feedback. In addition, teachers have a list of “Recommendations for Virtual Implementation of Accommodations” tools available for students. These tools are found immediately after the Gifted and Talented section. English Learners


Roma ISD will continue to provide equitable access to the curriculum for English learners through bilingual education and ESL programs. Every English learner will receive innovative and high quality services that are designed to advance the progress and performance of ELs. Administrators and teachers will continue to be provided with excellent professional learning opportunities that will help them succeed in providing outstanding services to their students and their families. Roma ISD will also continue to offer our parents of ELs resources that they can easily implement at home to help their children with their language and academic development. In addition, teachers have a list “Virtual Support and Accommodations for English Learners in Texas” tools available for virtual students. These tools are found immediately after the “Recommendations for Virtual Implementation of Accommodations” handout. Gifted and Talented Program At Roma ISD, students who demonstrate a high degree of intellectual, academic, and/or creative ability are provided with special instructional services by the program for gifted and talented students. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible for services if they meet the criteria for placement in the gifted and talented program as determined by the State Board of Education. Teachers, counselors, administrators, parents or guardians, peers, self, and other individuals with knowledge of the student's abilities may refer students for consideration for eligibility.


Accommodation Recommendations for Virtual Implementation

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Disability

Text-to-Speech Accessibility Features in device student is using Accessible online Library

Google/Chrome

Microsoft/Edge

PC/Laptop

Chromebook

Android

iPhone

Learning Ally

Book Share

Oral

Presentation

Speech-to-Text Screen Recording Closed Captioning

Google/Chrome

Microsoft

Screencastify Microsoft PowerPoint

Flipgrid

Google Slides

PowerPoint

Youtube

Visual

Supports

Graphic Organizers Checklists Timelines Visual Cues

Google/Chrome

Microsoft

Google Keeps

Lists

Google Charts

Microsoft Templates

Google

Docs

Microsoft Video

Demonstration

Visual Tracking

Immersive Reader Google Extensions Liner

Line Focus Super Simple Highlighter Video on How to use Liner

Magnification Accessibility Features in device student is using Google Extensions

PC/Laptop Chromebook Mobile Device Zoom for Google Chrome Magnifying Glass Hover Zoom

Clarifying Directions

Develop Videos with Quality Examples Screencastify Microsoft PowerPoint Flipgrid

Whole New World… with Endless Possibilities

Recommendations for Virtual Implementation of Accommodations

https://content.cloudguides.com/en-us/guides/Help%20students%20read%20more%20effectively

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZJsm5MPlcAoIumqZrKxBidtCalbwGTYhOIULJuOGnAk/present?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_LjPywP6tIUHJET1romng66c4g-7i8POpP0-kahyjO8/present?usp=sharing

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows?activetab=pivot_1%3Aprimaryr5

https://partnerdash.google.com/apps/simulator/chromebook%23turn-on-select-to-speak?l=en

https://www.android.com/accessibility/

https://www.apple.com/accessibility/iphone/

https://learningally.org/Solutions-for-School/school-grants/Texas

https://www.bookshare.org/cms/

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vmzO8gsW905wm5iZnjLSFjFJuRD3Ai9H

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1i2tUwE-OfPlx-Kc9D0WktJUHcgdez9EO

https://www.screencastify.com/education

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hJ9rxDfkrIDExCxckaMWI41Utfv0FRMlP0_dcZVg1-k


https://info.flipgrid.com/

https://www.teq.com/news/closed-captioning-google-slides/

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/video-live-captions-subtitles-371bd124-855f-46a9-a923-5371c10f36c5

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10caiPvaInWX0dsDvVBzvzyQr1_l7IpSfX1PgZZuZksQ/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cjVkguAIeyvSry4eRzCcsXcWCmCn54cA

https://drive.google.com/open?id=10GfX2q0MsMXw2gammLHpgBLKuJcEr4ML

https://www.google.com/keep/

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2019/09/09/announcing-new-version-microsoft-to-do/

https://support.google.com/docs/answer/9146783?hl=en

https://support.google.com/docs/answer/9146783?hl=en

https://templates.office.com/en-us/timelines

https://templates.office.com/en-us/timelines

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XVWBvef1tAHhZz5i3HaPET3qTmQoBodyeIalXx_xfJc/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XVWBvef1tAHhZz5i3HaPET3qTmQoBodyeIalXx_xfJc/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GPc20OI-QnSS_rqXgHTxGO09nQMqqSDKperyBVXsv2E/edit?usp=sharing

https://getliner.com/

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/use-line-focus-in-immersive-reader-for-office-for-the-web-and-onenote-815d5ae2-9291-4d57-b6d5-780280da27c7

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/super-simple-highlighter/hhlhjgianpocpoppaiihmlpgcoehlhio?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQXF9uehssQ

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/27928/windows-10-make-windows-easier-to-see

https://partnerdash.google.com/apps/simulator/chromebook%23make-your-whole-screen-larger?l=en

https://youtu.be/dpqNLl3jgkU

https://youtu.be/dpqNLl3jgkU

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zoom-for-google-chrome/lajondecmobodlejlcjllhojikagldgd?hl=en-US

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/magnifying-glass/elhdjgjjmodgmhkokebhegekjooiaofm?hl=en

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hover-zoom/pccckmaobkjjboncdfnnofkonhgpceea?hl=en





Accommodation Recommendation for Virtual Implementation Preview

Vocabulary & Key Points

Quizlet

SMMY

Quizzizz

Rewordify Kahoot

Create Informational Video

www.rewordify.com Screencastify Microsoft PowerPoint Flipgrid

Peer Notetaker Utilize same person, if

possible

Provide Advanced Notes Microsoft Translator Google Drive Microsoft iPhone How to access

Additional (Extra) Time Check for any timing settings Review Scheduling Demands Strive for Mastery

Manipulatives Digital Manipulatives

The Math Learning Center National Learning Library of Virtual Manipulatives

Calculator Online Graphing Calculator Build into student devices

www.desmos.com PC/Laptop iPhone Android

Dictionaries & Thesaurus

(Elem)

Word Supports Online Dictionaries

Google/chrome Microsoft A Maths Dictionary for Kids Little Explorers from Enchanted Learning

Merriam Webster-Word Central

Dictionaries & Thesaurus

(Secondary)

Word Supports Visual Dictionary Online

Google/chrome Microsoft Visuwords Merriam-Webster Visual Dictionary Online Visual Thesaurus

Verbal Encouragement

Provide Positive Feedback Email Text Voice Note Video

Behavior Supports Clear Rules

Alternative Activities & Choice Opportunity for Movement

Design Your Own Digital Choice Board

Additional Teacher Resources Streamable

Learning Classroomscreen

Flippity Newsela Pear Deck

Text Compactor https://www.classroomscreen.com/ Pear Deck Remotely

http://www.quizlet.com/

https://smmry.com/

http://www.quizzizz.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1WTA3UazSY

https://kahoot.com/schools/

http://www.rewordify.com/





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25CtYkqamIA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25CtYkqamIA

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/video-share-documents-in-office-365-1438f676-ee5c-40cb-a1f3-f814e649d2ea

https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/share-and-collaborate-iphe4d04f674/ios

https://youtu.be/DyDHLVvEV1s

https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/resources/apps

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

http://www.desmos.com/

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026389/windows-10-calculator-in

https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/calculator-iph1ac0b5cc/ios

https://support.google.com/android/answer/6223877?hl=en

https://drive.google.com/open?id=13hvRYTUs1yiEGm9CCxgajKA-y9HmTowu

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IZuucoTU2t8qg4db-YY-EHNMGhNMMBtS

http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/

https://www.enchantedlearning.com/Dictionary.html

https://www.enchantedlearning.com/Dictionary.html

http://wordcentral.com/

http://wordcentral.com/

https://drive.google.com/open?id=13hvRYTUs1yiEGm9CCxgajKA-y9HmTowu

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IZuucoTU2t8qg4db-YY-EHNMGhNMMBtS

http://www.visualdctionaryonline.com/

http://www.visualdictionaryonline.com/about-visual_overview.php

http://www.visualthesaurus.com/

https://catlintucker.com/2016/04/design-your-own-digital-choice-board/

https://streamablelearning.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNjT-f7A0M8

https://www.flippity.net/eLearning.htm

https://newsela.com/

https://youtu.be/3qVXOTFVyho

https://www.textcompactor.com/

https://www.classroomscreen.com/

https://www.peardeck.com/staying-connected


Virtual Support and Accommodations for English Learners in Texas

Domain Scaffold Synchronous Asynchronous Online Tools Tutorial Videos

Speaking

B, I, A, AH

In a whole group

Incorporate structured dialogue (QSSSA).

Students respond after watching a teacher-created lesson and comment through

different modalities

Google Meet

Google Meet

Zoom

Pear Deck

Flipgrid

Padlet

Google Docs

Google Slides

© ESC1 2020

Zoom

Pear Deck

Flipgrid

Padlet

In pairs, partners, triads,

or small groups

Structured dialogue in virtual breakout rooms

Students share videos on

a topic and respond to one another's video

using sentence frames.

Dice Talk

Flipgrid

Padlet

Cooperative Group Structures

Students work in

assigned beakout rooms with specific roles to

complete the speaking task in a jigsaw.

Students use different platforms to contribute a

response to a task. Group members can use google docs to organize their thoughts/ideas and

add audio to present their section in google

slides.

Google Meet

Zoom

Google Docs

Google Slides

Pear Deck

Flipgrid

Padlet

https://seidlitzblog.org/2019/03/27/qsssa-more-than-turn-talk/?fbclid=IwAR2TuoBc3FiCU7lrzxjcxQr80BYRQv1FHcuXbmk0e_2WO7SutQwW08mIevY




https://meet.google.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGXI0KpkR50







https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials?_ga=2.123870159.4553841.1598454047-152654255.1582225506

https://www.peardeck.com/microsoft


https://padlet.com/

https://www.mrspark.org/blog/dicetalk


https://padlet.com/

https://www.jigsaw.org/









https://www.google.com/intl/en-GB/docs/about/


https://www.peardeck.com/microsoft


https://padlet.com/



Show realia during a virtual meeting or lecture. Virtual

realia

Student scavenger hunt or show and tell activities are

great ways to include realia and practice speaking and listening.

Students can take a picture and record a video. Students

listen and respond to one another's video.

Google Meet

Zoom

Discovery Education

Virtual Field Trips

Flipgrid

Seesaw

Google Meet

Zoom

Discovery Education

Flipgrid

Seesaw

Google Slides

Nearpod

Jamboard

Google Earth

Mentimeter

Ed Puzzle

BrainPop

ESL Video

Adobe Spark

© ESC1 2020

Listening

B, I, A, AH

Realia allows students to interact with 3D or vitural reality representation of realia.

Images

Share a screen/presentation or hold up photos during a

virtual meeting.

Students view a self-paced slideshow or picture dictionary. Students can use the slideshow or picture dictionary to copmlete activities or project on a topic.

Google slides

Nearpod

Book Creator Jamboard

Google Earth

Mentimeter

Videos & Flims

Share specific segments during a virtual meeting.

Assign students to indpendently view the video.

Ed Puzzle

ESLVideo

Discovery Education

Brain Pop

Brain Pop ELL

Adobe Spark

https://busyteacher.org/15445-how-to-use-virtual-realia-esl-class-10-examples.html






https://login.discoveryeducation.com/

https://www.weareteachers.com/best-virtual-field-trips/


https://web.seesaw.me/





















https://bookcreator.com/2015/11/vocabulary-notebooks-with-a-purpose/








https://www.google.com/slides/about/

https://nearpod.com/

https://bookcreator.com/

https://edu.google.com/products/jamboard/?modal_active=none

https://www.google.com/earth/

https://www.mentimeter.com/

https://edpuzzle.com/

https://www.eslvideo.com/

https://login.discoveryeducation.com/

https://www.brainpop.com/

https://ell.brainpop.com/

https://spark.adobe.com/


Domain Scaffold Synchronous Asynchronous Online Tools Tutorial Videos Reading

B, I, A, AH

Magazines & Newspapers

Share short magazine articles or newspaper slips with

students using a scanning app such as: CamScanner .

Provide links to the publications online or assign students to read the

magazine with supports such as Narrator.

Read Works

Read Works

NEWS ELA

Google Slides

Book Creator

Flocabulary Quizlet

Wordwall

Canva

Google Drawings

Read WriteThink

Popplet

© ESC1 2020

Voice of America

NEWS ELA

Vocabulary Support

Students work together

arranging words to demonstrate

Students can work to match words Google slides

Book Creator

and pictures in teacher- customized games with wordwall.net or students can watch a video on Flocabulary and complete related activities, including the creation of their own flashcards.

meaning (Interactive Word Wall). Virtual Word Wall to support virtual teaching.

Flocabulary

Quizlet

Wordwall

Graphic Organizers

Complete a graphic organizer on a book or topic with

collaboration of peers during a virtual class meeting.

Students can listen to a content- related segment and make a graphic organizer on Canva before taking a

comprehension quiz.

Canva

Google Drawings

Google Slides

ReadWriteThink

Popplet

https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2019/02/here-is-handy-scanning-app-for-teachers.html






https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-use-windows-10s-narrator-to-read-your-screen-aloud









https://www.readworks.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEsStiNE4tQ















https://www.voanews.com/

https://newsela.com/

https://eleducation.org/resources/interactive-word-wall



https://wordwall.net/


https://bookcreator.com/





















https://www.flocabulary.com/

https://quizlet.com/


https://www.canva.com/login

https://docs.google.com/drawings/


http://www.readwritethink.org/

https://app.popplet.com/



Writing

B, I, A, AH

Writing Supports with feedback

Students can begin to complete their drafts on

google docs while teacher provides feedback.

Students can work on graphic organizers (Virtual Graphic Organizers) after reading the prompt and

submit their work on pear deck so that feedback can be

provided.

Google doc

Google Doc

Pear Deck

Write Reader Canva

Screencastify

Adobe Spark

Quill

© ESC1 2020

Pear Deck

WriteReader

Interactive writing and grammar

activities

Students can work together to notice the

grammar/ writing teaching point using

google slides and quill.

Students will log in to the google slides or quill

software and complete the interactive writing activities

on their own.

Quill

Writing across content areas

Students co-create an infographic on a

content-area topic

Students create their own inforgraphic to explain a

content- area topic and post for classmates to view. This

could also be done as a jigsaw activity.

Canva

Screencastify

Adobe Spark

https://sites.google.com/a/lpsk12.org/inspired-writing/prewriting













https://www.google.com/docs/about/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBITNezSmLY







https://www.peardeck.com/googleslides

https://www.writereader.com/en

https://www.quill.org/










https://www.canva.com/

https://www.screencastify.com/

https://spark.adobe.com/


EXTRA SUPPORTS FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS

Listening Speaking Reading Writing

B & I

Native Language

Support

Group students in breakout rooms according to L1 and

provide opportunities to interact in L1 to clarify

Provide translation tools for slides or assign Flipgrids for L1

responses

Google Translate (Chrome extension) Google Translate

ImTranslator

VoiceRecognition

Kami

Flipgrid

Seesaw

Padlet

ImTranslator extension

Voice Recognition (dictation) extension

Kami

Flipgrid

Seesaw

Padlet

Listening Speaking Reading Writing

B, I, A, AH SEL Support

Teachers/peers conference with students during assigned conference

meeting times to provide support and feedback

Teachers/peers conference with students via sharing applications by an assigned/agreed upon date to provide support and feedback

Google Meet GoogleMeet

Zoom

MicrosoftTeams Flipgrid Seesaw

Google Docs Google Slides

© ESC1 2020

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Flipgrid Seesaw

Google Docs

Google Slides

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-translate/aapbdbdomjkkjkaonfhkkikfgjllcleb?hl=en

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-translate/aapbdbdomjkkjkaonfhkkikfgjllcleb?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIG2ckcCh1Y







https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/imtranslator-translator-d/noaijdpnepcgjemiklgfkcfbkokogabh?hl=en

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/imtranslator-translator-d/noaijdpnepcgjemiklgfkcfbkokogabh?hl=en

https://dictation.io/

https://dictation.io/

https://www.kamiapp.com/



https://padlet.com/










https://www.microsoft.com/en/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software






Instructional Materials/

Assessment

Grade Level(s)

TEKS aligned

What resources are included to

support students with disabilities?

What resources are

included to support ELs?

Print or Online Instructional or

Data Tool

MATH INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

TEKS-based

state adopted instructional

Materials Elementary –

Pearson Secondary -

Pearson

Elementary Secondary

Yes The product includes built-in

supports for students with

disabilities in each lesson.

The product includes built-in

supports for ELs in each

lesson. For elementary, the product is in

both English and Spanish.

Print and Online

Texas Home Learning 3.0 (Resource)







lesson. For elementary,

the product is in both

English and Spanish.

Print and Online, Instructional Tool

READING LANGUAGE ARTS INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

TEKS-based

state adopted instructional

materials Elementary –

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Pre-K (Frog Street)

Secondary – Houghton Mifflin

Harcourt









Print and Online

Texas Home Learning 3.0











SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS


TEKS-based state adopted instructional

materials Elementary -

Pearson Secondary – 6-8 (McGraw

Hill) 9-12

(World Geography – McGraw Hill

World History – McGraw Hill

U.S. History – McGraw Hill Economics & Economics -

Pearson)









Print and Online


Elementary










SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

TEKS-based state adopted instructional

Materials Elementary –

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Secondary 6-8 (Pearson)

9-12 (Environmental -

Houghton Biology – Pearson

Chemistry – Houghton Physics – McGraw)









Print and Online


Elementary










III. STUDENT PROGRESS

Description: With the closure from March 2020 to May 2021, we are expecting skill deficiencies. Although the teachers and learning coaches (parents/guardians or other adults in the home) may have taught the lessons, the depth of the concepts and expectations within the units may not have been met by all students. In order to support the foundational understandings of the concepts taught during the last 9 weeks, we are implementing a COVID-19 Implementation Gap Plan. This gap plan is outlined in 4 main areas below: Data Collection, Lesson Design, Interventions and Enrichments, and Support for Students, Teachers, and Families.

DATA COLLECTION

LESSON DESIGN INTERVENTIONS AND

ENRICHMENT

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, FAMILIES

Create and administer standards-aligned assessments such as: Quick checks Bell-ringers Exit tickets Formative Progress monitoring TEA, LMS, and DMAC

High-quality lessons that are focused on individual student needs and on the mastery of the standards.

PLC practices and Scope and Sequence

What I Need (WIN Time) and placement in groups by data driven decisions

Assessment Calendars and PLC practices

On-site or virtual learning, social emotional

learning by the counselors, technology integration support and training.

Technology Training, Trauma-Sensitive

Training, Research Best Practices, and PLC

Student Access Students will access assignments, including assessments, projects, and communication through the Learning Management System. Google Classroom is the LMS for grades PK-12. For synchronous teaching, the district will use Google Meets. Students are expected to complete assignments on a daily basis to receive attendance for the day and credit for enrolled courses. Students will not be allowed to complete all of their assignments on one given day. DATA COLLECTION

Roma ISD teachers will leverage or adapt and administer standards-aligned, leveled pre-assessments to collect data to be used as a starting point. Using the assessment data, personalized learning pathways will be developed. We will use formative assessments to gauge student progress and to adapt curriculum to support student learning. For content areas and grade levels using THL, Roma ISD will leverage the assessments that are included with THL. Quick checks (exit tickets, short quizzes) will also be implemented to track progress and level of mastery of understanding. Progress monitoring will be tracked and communicated through our Learning Management System. Formative assessments will be developed in conjunction with our campus and district assessment schedules and appropriately paced to correspond with our scope and sequence.

Resources: Texas Home Learning, Texas Education Agency assessments, LMS assessments, DMAC

ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT Active engagement means a student is active in his/her coursework. The student is marked present in each course they are enrolled when the following items have been achieved. 1. Completion of lessons- activities, assessments, projects on a daily basis; 2. Attending synchronous (live lessons) for tutoring, intervention, and/or enrichment; and


3. Daily contact with the teacher. A teacher or campus representative will input the student’s attendance into TxEIS, based on the student’s engagement. Course completion is based on demonstration of academic proficiency with passing grades equivalent of 70% or above on a 100 point scale. ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK

1. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) will be adhered to in all testing environments. 2. Teachers and school testing coordinators will be trained on how to deliver online assessments. 3. Test security protocols will be put in place in school and remotely. 4. Teacher instructional authentic assessments will be delivered online through a variety of modalities including

teacher-created questions or performance tasks placed in the Learning Management System.

5. All assessments will guide instruction.

LESSON DESIGN

Roma ISD believes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach that will work for every student, class, subject, or grade level. Instead, we will focus on high-quality lessons that are focused on individual student needs and on the state standards.

Roma ISD will create a modified scope and sequence-based on the intentional alignment of standards missed as a result of lost instructional time. High priority/essential state standards will be identified for each core subject area.

Resources: Texas Home Learning 3.0, PLC common planning, and Scope and Sequence

ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONS AND ENRICHMENTS

Roma ISD will serve students in daily small group instruction during WIN Time to provide students with "What I Need." Data will determine the level of support and placement in the groupings.

Study plans and student conferences will be used to provide a personalized approach to each student. These practices have been in place for multiple years and proven effective in accelerating student learning.

Resources: Assessment Calendars, PLC common planning

EDUCATOR, PARENT, AND STUDENT SUPPORT

Classroom teachers, students, and learning coaches need on-going supports during this time. Campuses will create an On-Site or Virtual Professional Learning team by combining the expertise of the principal, assistant principal, facilitators, and curriculum director to support the campus staff and families of remote learners and the students on-campus. Social and emotional well-being will be provided by campus counselors to students, staff, and families. We will maintain strong communication with the families of students in special populations, continuing to gather feedback and to support students and their families. Professional Learning Community (PLC) practices will provide teachers with a forum for sharing best practices and support for their peers and students.

Although we know distance learning during the spring was a major challenge for teachers, we also recognize that in many cases the disruption for families has been even greater. Our goal this year is to help parents best support their child, learn how and when to intervene, and provide structure and balance in the home while providing instruction.

Resources: Technology Training, Trauma-Sensitive Training, Researched Best Practices, and Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

IV. IMPLEMENTATION Description: The goal of this work is to ensure seamless learning that consists with thoughtful lessons and activities as we transition from distance learning to face-to-face instruction.


PARENTS/GUARDIANS At the beginning of the school year, parents and guardians will be invited to a parent virtual meeting to participate in Meet the Teacher. Our goal is to continue providing training each month and share on our district’s website. Each session will be developed in a sequence of topics determined by high-interest and parent suggestions and conducted virtually. Constant communication will flow between our staff and parents through Google classroom, our LMS, personal contact from teachers via email, virtual platforms or voice calls. Custom websites have also been developed to help disseminate information to assist in the coordination and continued success for all students. It is paramount that Roma ISD students and families understand the expectations and importance of remote learning during asynchronous instruction. Communication will be provided to clarify the focus on coherence between on-campus and asynchronous instruction. It is our expectation for staff, students, and families to maintain strong partnerships to allow students to easily transition between these delivery methods. Parent Meeting: When a student goes from on-campus learning to remote, a virtual meeting will be scheduled to review the expectations of remote learning with both the parent and the student. Discussion points will include- completing and grading of assignments, who and how to contact support, and attendance requirements for promotion and graduation.

TEACHERS/INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONALS During the summer months, all Roma ISD staff participated in synchronous and asynchronous professional learning technology-related sessions. These sessions were designed following a staff survey of their needs and the needs to create a stronger remote learning environment. Topics designed were: Google Classroom for Beginners and Google Classroom Advanced Each session was provided in a distance learning format and presented by our own Roma ISD faculty. Roma ISD teachers will continue to participate in ongoing professional learning that is specific to their content area and instructional materials. Professional Learning Communities are designed to assist teachers meet the demands of distance learning, analyze student data, and plan collaboratively. In addition,

• All staff will attend professional development focused on best practices (asynchronous and synchronous) and utilization of remote learning resources throughout the year including:

• Elementary and Secondary training on Google Classroom (Learning Management System) and Google Meet • Campus-based PD (variety of sessions on PLCs, assessments, and so forth) • Virtual Implementation Accommodations Tool Training • Campus-based PD on remote learning and technology applications. • Continued staff development will occur weekly during PLCs to continue to support online learning for all

staff. • Technology department will continue to provide training in the following areas:

o Communicating with Students (Google Forms Basics, Google Classroom Classwork Tab Part 1: Creating Assignments, Materials and Grading, Google Classroom Classwork Tab Part 2: Creating Assignments, Materials and Grading, and Google Classroom Classwork Tab Part 3: Creating Assignments, Materials and Grading)

o Digital Classroom Management Tools (Google Extensions Part 1 and Google Extensions Part 2) o Digital Classroom Formative Assessment Tools (Google Forms to Create Quizzes and Pear Deck) o Digital Classroom Productivity Tools (Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Padlet and Screencastify) o Communicating with Parents and Educators (Google Calendar to Access/Setup Appointments and

Google Meets/Hangouts) o Activities for Online Classroom (BrainPop, Instructional Resources 101, and Integrating Tech and

High Yield Instructional Strategies (Part 1) Paraprofessional staff will also receive on-going professional development as needed.


PRINCIPALS AND OTHER ADMINISTRATORS Roma ISD administrators participated in the following professional learning sessions in order to develop a stronger understanding of remote learning:

• Excellence in Remote Instructional Delivery conducted by the Texas Education Agency July 20-Aug 7 • Designing a Remote School Modules 1-3 conducted by the Texas Education Agency July 29-31

Roma ISD will work closely with our Educational Service Center - Region I and other partners to plan support for remote learning. Roma ISD principals and administrators will continue to participate in ongoing professional learning that is specific to instructional leadership. Professional Learning Communities are designed to assist principals and administrators meet the demands of distance learning, analyze student data, and plan collaboratively. In addition,

• All staff will attend professional development focused on best practices (asynchronous and synchronous) and utilization of remote learning resources throughout the year including:

• Technology department will continue to provide training in the following areas: o Communicating with Students (Google Forms Basics, Google Classroom Classwork Tab Part 1:

Creating Assignments, Materials and Grading, Google Classroom Classwork Tab Part 2: Creating Assignments, Materials and Grading, and Google Classroom Classwork Tab Part 3: Creating Assignments, Materials and Grading)

o Digital Classroom Management Tools (Google Extensions Part 1 and Google Extensions Part 2) o Digital Classroom Formative Assessment Tools (Google Forms to Create Quizzes and Pear Deck) o Digital Classroom Productivity Tools (Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Padlet and Screencastify) o Communicating with Parents and Educators (Google Calendar to Access/Setup Appointments and

Google Meets/Hangouts) o Activities for Online Classroom (BrainPop, Instructional Resources 101, and Integrating Tech and

High Yield Instructional Strategies (Part 1) Principals and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction will ensure the following accountability processes are in place: Adherence to the schedule, Attendance is monitored, Implementation of the curriculum, Grades submitted in a timely manner, Communication with families- attendance, family engagement, and progress monitoring data.

ONGOING COMMUNICATION/LEARNING Professional Learning Community (PLC) planning time is conducted every week for staff to connect with their peers and to build staff capacity in delivering on-campus and remote instruction. Roma ISD will continue to focus on teacher and leader knowledge to increase our understanding of mastering the standards, collecting and using data, taking instructional action, and engaging students. Roma ISD does not employ instructional coaches; however, with the ability to restructure our staff and their schedules, we can utilize the strengths of our teachers to serve as trainers-of-trainers for various focus areas such as Integrating Technology in the Classroom, How to Create Common Assessments, Screencastify, Collaborative Learning via discussion boards in Google Classroom, Uploading Assignments.. THL 3.0 will provide continuous learning for staff to continue to be proficient in the implementation of home learning. Job embedded supports for teachers will include teacher observations, mentoring, coaching, examining student work, modeling, and a focus on analyzing high-impact instructional strategies, Tools: Roma ISD’s main communication tools for parents and students will be the following: a. Google Classroom for teacher-parent-student discussions b. For real-time instructional support and delivery of content we will all communicate through Google

Meets/Google GSuite (including Gmail, Docs, Classroom, Hangouts) c. Public website: Roma ISD will maintain general information on its status for the public on our main webpage at

https://www.romaisd.com.

https://www.romaisd.com/


CURRICULUM GAP DOCUMENTS All Roma ISD teachers will be provided instructional documents which identify instructional gaps in each subject by grade level. Teachers can leverage these documents to identify gaps prior to teaching. Roma ISD will create a fail-safe process to identify every student who needs interventions or extensions, and then ensure that each student receives the appropriate help in a timely manner. Students who are experiencing difficulty are required, rather than invited, to utilize our campus support services. Each student’s data is looked at individually. RESOURCES TO MAXIMIZE REMOTE LEARNING

A. The following are resources provided by Roma ISD to help teachers implement a more thoughtful remote learning opportunity.

▪ TEKS-based state adopted instructional materials B. The following are digital resources that enable our teachers to upload or select lessons, create videos or hold virtual classes. ▪ Google Classroom ▪ Google Suites C. Identifying Internet Providers and Getting Connected The district is working with the Texas Education Agency to partner with internet providers to assist in providing free or a reduced-priced service during the pandemic crisis. Family surveys have been conducted to determine families in need of assistance. During registration, families will complete the Connectivity Survey to determine more individualized information to the district in order to deploy devices and possible internet access to homes. D. Deployment of Student Devices Meet-the-Teacher night will be restructured so that it can be conducted remotely within the first three weeks of instruction. Meet-the-Teacher Dates to be determined by respective campus. Topics to be discussed include demonstration of Google Classroom and review of safety protocols.


Student Roles and Responsibilities

▪ Establish daily routines for engaging in the learning process. ▪ Identify a space in home where you can learn and study comfortably. ▪ Check daily Google Classroom for assignments. ▪ Complete assignments with integrity and academic honesty. ▪ Communicate with the school when you need assistance. We are here to help. ▪ Submit assignments daily. Assignments cannot be completed all in one day. They must be completed and

turned in each day for attendance and credit for the day. ▪ Attend live instruction appropriately dressed in accordance to Roma ISD dress code. School uniform not

required.

Parent/Guardian Roles and Responsibilities

▪ Establish partnership with classroom teachers to ensure a smooth transition with on-campus and remote learning.

▪ Establish routines and expectations. ▪ Assist your student in locating a space in the home that is ideal for learning. ▪ Monitor communication from teachers and school. ▪ Monitor completion and submission of class assignments daily. ▪ Take an active role in helping your child process their learning. ▪ Attend district/campus trainings for implementation supports. ▪ Use teacher office hours to help strengthen asynchronous learning. ▪ Contact teacher, administrators, and counselor for additional needs and supports for student learning.

Contact Us/Who to Contact

For assistance regarding a course, assignment, or resource: The respective teacher For assistance regarding a technology-related problem or issue: The Roma ISD technology department For a personal, academic or social emotional concern: Your school counselor For other issues related to distance learning: The principal, assistant principal, facilitator or curriculum director

Documents

CONTINUITY OF LEARNING ASYNCHRONOUS