Norfolk Public Schools Fall 2020 Reopening Presentation
In this presentation by Dr. James Pohl and Dr. Michael Cataldo from Norfolk Public Schools, insights are shared regarding the reopening plans for Fall 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus is on academic strategies and instructional technology considerations to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for students and staff.
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Norfolk Public Schools Fall of 2020 Reopening School Board Presentation July 15, 2020 Dr. James Pohl, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Michael Cataldo, Chief Information and Instructional Technology Officer Dr. LynnellGibson, Chief Schools Officer
Parent Survey Data Phase 3 Restrictions and Considerations VDOE Instructional Plan Requirements Presentation Overview Variance Information Opening Possibilities and Logistics Variance Information Next Steps
Answer Choices Elementary Middle High Student physically attends school one day per week; works remotely from home for the remaining four days 338 / 9% 293 / 11% 318 / 11% Student physically attends school two days per week; works remotely from home for the remaining three days 883 / 24% 626 / 23% 680 / 24% Student physically attends school four days a week on a split schedule (morning or afternoon); works remotely from home during the other half of the day and on the fifth day 1386 / 38% 841 / 32% 892 / 32% Student physically attends school every other week, Monday through Thursday; works remotely from home on Fridays and during the alternating week 762 / 21% 534 / 20% 543 / 19% I may be interested in enrolling my child in the division s NPS Virtual Scholars Academy program (100% online program additional information forthcoming) 947 / 26% 685 / 26% 700 / 25% I am not planning to send my child to Norfolk Public Schools for the 2020-2021 school year 204 / 5% 188 / 7% 188 / 6% Add another suggestion for scheduling 648 / 17% 422 / 16% 407 / 14% Parent/Guardian Survey Data Responses: ES=3,615, MS = 2,615, HS = 2,768
Answer Choices Elementary Middle High Student physically attends school one day per week; works remotely from home for the remaining four days 338 / 9% 293 / 11% 318 / 11% Student physically attends school two days per week; works remotely from home for the remaining three days 883 / 24% 626 / 23% 680 / 24% Student physically attends school four days a week on a split schedule (morning or afternoon); works remotely from home during the other half of the day and on the fifth day 1386 / 38% 841 / 32% 892 / 32% Student physically attends school every other week, Monday through Thursday; works remotely from home on Fridays and during the alternating week 762 / 21% 534 / 20% 543 / 19% I may be interested in enrolling my child in the division s NPS Virtual Scholars Academy program (100% online program additional information forthcoming) 947 / 26% 685 / 26% 700 / 25% I am not planning to send my child to Norfolk Public Schools for the 2020-2021 school year 204 / 5% 188 / 7% 188 / 6% Add another suggestion for scheduling 648 / 17% 422 / 16% 407 / 14% Parent/Guardian Survey Data Responses: ES=3,615, MS = 2,615, HS = 2,768
Answer Choices Elementary Middle High Student physically attends school one day per week; works remotely from home for the remaining four days 338 / 9% 293 / 11% 318 / 11% Student physically attends school two days per week; works remotely from home for the remaining three days 883 / 24% 626 / 23% 680 / 24% Student physically attends school four days a week on a split schedule (morning or afternoon); works remotely from home during the other half of the day and on the fifth day 1386 / 38% 841 / 32% 892 / 32% Student physically attends school every other week, Monday through Thursday; works remotely from home on Fridays and during the alternating week 762 / 21% 534 / 20% 543 / 19% I may be interested in enrolling my child in the division s NPS Virtual Scholars Academy program (100% online program additional information forthcoming) 947 / 26% 685 / 26% 700 / 25% I am not planning to send my child to Norfolk Public Schools for the 2020-2021 school year 204 / 5% 188 / 7% 188 / 6% Add another suggestion for scheduling 648 / 17% 422 / 16% 407 / 14% Parent/Guardian Survey Data (Elementary) Responses: ES=3,615, MS = 2,615, HS = 2,768
Answer Choices Elementary Middle High Student physically attends school one day per week; works remotely from home for the remaining four days 338 / 9% 293 / 11% 318 / 11% Student physically attends school two days per week; works remotely from home for the remaining three days 883 / 24% 626 / 23% 680 / 24% Student physically attends school four days a week on a split schedule (morning or afternoon); works remotely from home during the other half of the day and on the fifth day 1386 / 38% 841 / 32% 892 / 32% Student physically attends school every other week, Monday through Thursday; works remotely from home on Fridays and during the alternating week 762 / 21% 534 / 20% 543 / 19% I may be interested in enrolling my child in the division s NPS Virtual Scholars Academy program (100% online program additional information forthcoming) 947 / 26% 685 / 26% 700 / 25% I am not planning to send my child to Norfolk Public Schools for the 2020-2021 school year 204 / 5% 188 / 7% 188 / 6% Add another suggestion for scheduling 648 / 17% 422 / 16% 407 / 14% Parent/Guardian Survey Data (Middle) Responses: ES=3,615, MS = 2,615, HS = 2,768
Answer Choices Elementary Middle High Student physically attends school one day per week; works remotely from home for the remaining four days 338 / 9% 293 / 11% 318 / 11% Student physically attends school two days per week; works remotely from home for the remaining three days 883 / 24% 626 / 23% 680 / 24% Student physically attends school four days a week on a split schedule (morning or afternoon); works remotely from home during the other half of the day and on the fifth day 1386 / 38% 841 / 32% 892 / 32% Student physically attends school every other week, Monday through Thursday; works remotely from home on Fridays and during the alternating week 762 / 21% 534 / 20% 543 / 19% I may be interested in enrolling my child in the division s NPS Virtual Scholars Academy program (100% online program additional information forthcoming) 947 / 26% 685 / 26% 700 / 25% I am not planning to send my child to Norfolk Public Schools for the 2020-2021 school year 204 / 5% 188 / 7% 188 / 6% Add another suggestion for scheduling 648 / 17% 422 / 16% 407 / 14% Parent/Guardian Survey Data (High) Responses: ES=3,615, MS = 2,615, HS = 2,768
Answer Choices Elementary Middle High Student physically attends school one day per week; works remotely from home for the remaining four days 338 / 9% 293 / 11% 318 / 11% Student physically attends school two days per week; works remotely from home for the remaining three days 883 / 24% 626 / 23% 680 / 24% Student physically attends school four days a week on a split schedule (morning or afternoon); works remotely from home during the other half of the day and on the fifth day 1386 / 38% 841 / 32% 892 / 32% Student physically attends school every other week, Monday through Thursday; works remotely from home on Fridays and during the alternating week 762 / 21% 534 / 20% 543 / 19% I may be interested in enrolling my child in the division s NPS Virtual Scholars Academy program (100% online program additional information forthcoming) 947 / 26% 685 / 26% 700 / 25% I am not planning to send my child to Norfolk Public Schools for the 2020-2021 school year 204 / 5% 188 / 7% 188 / 6% Add another suggestion for scheduling 648 / 17% 422 / 16% 407 / 14% Parent/Guardian Survey Data Responses: ES=3,615, MS = 2,615, HS = 2,768
All students allowed back to school following CDCs Guidelines (face coverings/masks, social distancing ) Phase Three Restrictions and Considerations Most vulnerable students (Pk-3, Sped, EL ) Cleaning time for schools and buses Transportation limitations Staff considerations Student and staff health assessments/screenings and health safety practices
Operational infrastructure to support learning VDOE Instructional Plan Requirements New instruction for all students Identification of instructional gaps and student needs Remote Learning
Health and Well-Being Social and Emotional Supports Teachers and Staff Reopening Possibilities Students Academics Technology Parents and Guardians Transportation Community
The following recommendations are tentative and can be influenced by many factors including: Reopening Possibilities Changing health and safety guidelines Updated guidance from state officials Feasibility of safely reopening schools
Two Days Face-to-Face Instruction and Three Days Virtual Learning for All Student Group Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Elementary Group A In In Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Classroom Classroom Elementary Group B Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction In In Classroom Classroom Reopening Possibility #1 Middle Group A In In Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Classroom Classroom Middle Group B Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction In In Classroom Classroom High Group A In In Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Classroom Classroom High Group B Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction In In Classroom Classroom *Daily Face-to-Face Instruction for Our Most Vulnerable Students
Childcare for students starting late or getting home early Childcare possibly needed for some middle school students Reopening Possibility #1 Logistical Considerations Need to ensure devices and Wi- Fi for virtual learning Most feasible scenario for transportation
Two Days Face-to-Face Instruction and Three Days Virtual Learning for Secondary Daily Half Days for Elementary Student Group Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Elementary Group A Morning in Classroom Morning in Classroom Morning in Classroom Morning in Classroom Morning in Classroom Elementary Group B Afternoon in Classroom Afternoon in Classroom Afternoon in Classroom Afternoon in Classroom Afternoon in Classroom Reopening Possibility #2 Middle Group A In In Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Classroom Classroom Middle Group B Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction In In Classroom Classroom High Group A In In Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Classroom Classroom High Group B Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction Virtual Instruction In In Classroom Classroom *Daily Face-to-Face Instruction for Our Most Vulnerable Secondary Students
Most challenging plan for transportation Cleaning challenges at the elementary level Reopening Possibility #2 Logistical Considerations Childcare for students starting late or getting home early Childcare possibly needed for some middle school students
Open Schools 100% Face-to-Face, Traditional Program Reopening Possibility #3 DIVISION WILL ASSUME ADDITIONAL RISK SHOULD CONSULT WITH LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY LOCAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND PRACTICAL LIMITATIONS MAY DRIVE THIS DECISION MUST INFORM VDOE OF THE VARIANCE
Transportation could not transport all students and maintain a 3 to 6-feet distance between students. Secondary hall changes would create additional risks for exposure. Reopening Possibility #3 Logistical Considerations Feeding students while maintaining social distancing would be challenging. The division would assume additional risks. There would likely be a higher possibility of school closure due to a higher risk of transmitting COVID-19.
Possibility #4 NPS Virtual Scholars Academy (VSA) 1 2 3 Personalized education options that are flexible, rigorous and innovative Serve any grade (K-12) for eligible NPS students Welcome homeschooled and private school students at no cost who are eligible to enroll in NPS and this virtual learning option
1 Possibility #4 NPS Virtual Scholars Academy (VSA) Personalized education options that are flexible, rigorous and innovative Following the Virtual Virginia Learning Management System (Canvas) Over 100 courses offered from K-12 Our C & I team will be adding to courses to match our curriculum and pacing guides Current NPS teachers will be able to apply
2 Possibility #4 NPS Virtual Scholars Academy (VSA) Serve any grade (K-12) for students eligible to attend NPS Teacher/Student/Parent (guardian) guidelines will be posted prior to August 2020. Student and teacher applications will be posted before August 2020. "What a day looks like" will be posted for teachers and students to view prior to August 2020. NPS students are eligible to apply to the Virtual Scholars Academy starting August 2020.
3 Possibility #4 NPS Virtual Scholars Academy (VSA) Welcomes homeschooled and private school students at no cost who are eligible to enroll in NPS in this virtual learning option All VSA students will have access to the resources that current NPS students have. The VSA is a part of NPS and differs from other options due to the means by which courses are delivered/instructed.
Gather further input from community stakeholders to include, but not limited to, teachers and staff, representatives from the NFT and EAN, and students Gather Develop Fully develop reopening plan to include a fully virtual option Virtual Registration Next Steps Create and open a process for virtual registration Post Post for public view Submit health plan and instructional plan to VDOE prior to reopening Submit
Thank You Discussion and Questions
