DVUSDReturn to Learning

Our mission is to provide extraordinary educational opportunities to every learner.

School Board Meeting 9-8-2020

Graduating lifelong learners who will successfullycompete, lead, and positively impact the world.

● Communicate and review

○ Reopening Phased-In Timeline

○ Return to Learning Models

○ Stakeholder Communication Plan

Presentation Objectives

Reopening Phased-In StartFully Return to In-Person School

DVUSD School Reopening Plan

Campus Safety

● Scheduled visitors only – no classroom visits or volunteers.

● Transportation will run regular routes each day.

● Parent pick-up/drop-off drivers stay in their cars at all times.

● Limited number of students utilizing playground at one time/Social distanced where feasible. (K-6)

● All students and staff required to wear face coverings.

● Controlled student movement throughout the campus by assigning directional flow in halls, at lunch, and in high traffic areas.

● Although social distancing may be difficult, efforts to accommodate will be made where feasible. (HS)

● Hand washing/sanitizing multiple times each day. (Bus/Classroom/Restroom/Breakfast/Lunch/Recess)

● “Grab and Go” lunches will be available. Students will be social distanced in the cafeteria facing one direction.

● Breakfast procedures will be the same differentiated for the smaller group that participates in Breakfast purchases. (K-6)

PreK-12 Return Safety Protocols in Place

Classroom Safety

● Students report to classroom upon arrival to campus.

● All students and staff required to wear face coverings.

● Desks/tables facing one direction where possible. Limit sharing of supplies - shared resources disinfected after use.

● Hand washing/sanitizing multiple times each day. (Bus/Classroom/Restroom/Breakfast/Lunch/Recess)

Instruction

● Students receive direct instruction 5 days per week.

● Focus on instruction to address achievement gaps.

● Focus on grades for post secondary college and career aspirations of students. (HS)

● Access to all services/personnel/technology.

● Required Benchmark Assessments and Progress monitoring may occur.

● Specials provided. (K-6)

● Before and After School Childcare Offered at Satellite Schools.

● 3 true Middle Schools & HIgh School on A/B Block Schedule.

All students return to in-person instruction with safety protocols in place.

Return to LearningPhased-In Opening

Dev. PreK & HeadStart

Kindergarten

HS Seniors

Vista Peak

4th-6th Grades

MS 8th Grade*

HS Sophomores

September 24 October 51st-3rd Grades

MS 7th Grade*

HS Juniors

September 29 October 14K-8 Middle School

Grades (7-8)

HS Freshman

*DVMS, DSMS, Hillcrest

Thursday, September 24

PreSchool & Head Start● Begin Normal 4-day Schedule

Kindergarten*

High School Seniors*

Vista Peak● Begin Normal 5-day Schedule

Report to school by September 21● 3 work days in advance● Student learning is

asynchronous September 21-23

All staff that work with students in these grade levels return to campus.

Students Staff

*Bus transportation will begin 9-24-2020

Tuesday, September 29

1st through 3rd Grades

True Middle School 7th grade*

High School Juniors

Report to school by September 23● 3 work days in advance● Student learning is

asynchronous September 23-25

All staff that work with students in these grade levels return to campus.

Students Staff

* DVMS, DSMS, Hillcrest

Monday, October 5

4th through 6th grades

True Middle School 8th grade*

High School Sophomores

Report to school by September 30● 3 work days in advance● Student learning is

asynchronous September 30-October 2

● All staff that work with students in these grade levels return to campus.

Students Staff

* DVMS, DSMS, Hillcrest

Wednesday, October 14

K-8 Middle School Grades (7-8)

High School Freshman

Report to school by October 7● 3 work days in advance● Student learning is

asynchronous October 7-9

All staff that work with students in these grade levels return to campus.

Students Staff

Return to LearningDVUSD Models September 24-October 14, 2020

In-Person Deer Valley Online Academy

DVUSD Return to School Models

Students return to their

DVUSD campus learning

environment for in-

person instruction with a

focus on safety practices

for all.

Students attend our

comprehensive full-time Arizona

accredited online learning

program with asynchronous,

self-paced, engaging video-

based courses.

On Campus Deer Valley Online Academy

● On campus learning environment

● Safety protocols & mitigation strategies in place at all schools

● Familiarity, structure, and peer connections for students to meet their social and emotional needs

● Monitoring and support for students with disabilities and EL populations

● Before and After-school childcare available to parents at designated district locations

● Access to counseling and food services

● Transportation available

In-Person Return for Special Populations Students on an IEP/504

Parents consider the following:● Utilize a Decision Making Matrix

● The unique learning needs of students on IEPs and 504s.

● In Person learning is an appropriate and accessible avenue for delivery of specially designed instruction and related services.

● Increased in-person connectivity to service coordinators, related services providers, special education strategists, school psychologists, etc.

English Language Students

Parents consider the following:● Content and language instruction provided by

SEI/ESL/BLE endorsed teacher and instructional assistants

● Teachers provide content instruction accommodated to meet student proficiency level

● In person learning provides for greater opportunities to use and acquire the English language in a comprehensible manner.

Instruction for mixed grade classes during phase-in timeline.*

The Return to Learning Team is working on this question and identifying options to address teacher instruction with in-person and virtual students through the phased-in timeline.

Grade Band Sub-Teams will identify potential challenges and how to best overcome those challenges. We will run simulations for specific grade bands. Following is the makeup of our teams.

*Or when a group of students in a teacher’s class have to self-isolate

● 6 - SpEd, Gifted, RTI-B● 25 - MS/HS Teachers● 16 - K-6/K-8 Campus Admin● 9 - MS/HS Campus Admin

● 14 - K-2 Teachers● 12 - 3-5 Teachers● 7 - 6-8 Teachers● 4 - Special Area Teachers (K-6)

● An asynchronous online experience using Deer

Valley curriculum aligned to on-campus

instruction

● Online courses include office hours, tutoring,

asynchronous instruction and learning activities

● Daily support and connection from certified,

experienced educators and support staff

● A stable option for students and

families

● MyHours used for student attendance

Deer Valley Online Academy Staff● DVOA Principal,

Mrs. Shelly Schubert ● Highly Qualified,

Experienced DVUSD Teachers

● www.dvusd.org/DVOA

Programming/Instruction● Asynchronous learning on-pace with scope

and sequence as in-person peers

● Developing PTSA

● Developing online student clubs (NJHS, Student Council)

● Virtual guest speaker/field trip opportunities

● Support for special population students (Gifted, Students on IEPs, English Learners)Support

● Daily teacher office hours, tutoring / 1-on-1 support

● Social-emotional support

● Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

I am excited and honored to serve as the principal of DVOA for our K-8 students. My focus is to partner with

families to ensure that our students are learning

and thriving this school year!

DVOA Special Populations

Students on IEPs/504s

Parents consider the following:● Utilize the Decision Making Matrix

● The unique learning needs of students on IEPs and 504s.

● Asynchronous learning is an appropriate and accessible avenue for delivery of virtual specially designed instruction and related services.

● Asynchronous connectivity to DVUSD teachers and staff.

Gifted Learners

Parents consider the following:● Does asynchronous learning meet most

of your child’s unique needs? ○ Academic○ Social & Emotional

● Does asynchronous learning meet most of your family's needs?○ Time responsibilities○ Work requirements

● Utilize the Decision Making Matrix

English Language Students

Parents consider the following:● Utilize the Decision Making Matrix

● The unique learning needs of students with a home language other than English

● Asynchronous connection to teachers and staff in English only

● Opportunities for students to practice English language

Deer Valley Online Learning Program (DVOLP, 9-12); Deer Valley Online Academy (DVOA, K-8)

DVOLP high school students currently in the following courses will continue remotely with their high school teacher to complete credit for the 1st semester. (not available 2nd semester)

● Band/Choir● AP/IB/Dual Enrollment● CTE

Programs/Services available for DVOA K-8

● Gifted● English Language● Special Education

Programs not available 2nd semester for DVOLP 9-12

● Band/Choir● AP/IB/Dual Enrollment● CTE

Programs not available for DVOA K-8

● Bright Child Kindergarten● Renaissance Highly Gifted Academies ● Mandarin and Spanish Immersion● Traditional Academy at Bellair

If my student is currently enrolled in DVOLP 9-12, when can he/she return to learning in person?Due to high school credits and staffing, 9th-12th grade students can return to campus in person 2nd semester, January 2021. Please see the previous slide for unique courses.

What if my child is in high school and is not currently enrolled in DVOLP 9-12, can he/she enroll in DVOLP 9-12 right now? Due to high school credits and staffing, 9th-12th grade students can register for DVOLP 9-12 2nd semester, January 2021 (registration begins in December).

If my student is currently enrolled in DVOA K-8, when can he/she return to learning in person? Since K-8 students are currently being taught by a classroom teacher at their home school, K-8 DVOA students can return to learning in person when their grade bands return.

If I sign up my K-8 child for Deer Valley Online Learning Academy on the new survey, when can he/she return to learning in person? Students signing up for DVOA on the new survey must commit for the remainder of the fall semester. K-8 DVOA students may return to learning in person 2nd semester, January 2021.

Initial Questions: DVOLP 9-12/DVOA K-8/In-Person Transitions

How will we respond if there is a need to self-isolate students or staff and how will we manage teacher coverage?

COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, as outlined by MCDPH: ● Self isolation periods● Disinfecting● Close contact notifications

A variety of class coverage options may apply:

● In person substitute covers the classroom and instruction through Canvas courses.

● In person substitute covers the classroom and the teacher(s) continues instruction from home

through Zoom and Canvas courses.

● Staff member (classified, certified or exempt) covers the classroom and the teacher continues

delivery of instruction from home remotely through Zoom and Canvas courses.

● Staff member (classified) covers the classroom and a different teacher provides

instruction from home remotely through Zoom and Canvas courses.

● Staff member (certified) covers the classroom and instruction through Canvas

courses.

Stakeholder CommunicationStaff and Parent/Guardians

Ongoing and Future

Ongoing Communication

● Weekly message from Dr. Finch● Fireside Chats open to all staff● Multiple resources available on

Staff Portal ● Twice weekly Admin Meetings● Staff Webinars● Employee Representative Meetings

● Parent updates sent weekly or more often as needed

● Parent Stakeholder Committee

● PTA/PTO Presidents & Interfaith Meetings

● Multiple Parent Webinars● Website updates

DVUSD Staff Parents/Guardians/Community

What Is Next For Staff?

Staff Letter from Dr. Finch and Staff Survey

Open September 9 - 14

Fireside Chat

September 10 at 4 p.m.

Staff FAQ’s

DVUSD Portal September 11

What Is Next For Parents?

Parent Letter from Dr. Finch and Parent Selection Form

Open September 9 - 14 (Closes at 11:59 p.m. on September 14)

Parent Webinar

https://livestream.com/dvusdSeptember 9 at 5 p.m.

Updated FAQ’s

DVUSD Website September 9

Questions?