Brooklyn Laboratory Charter 2020-2021 Continuity of Learning Plan, July 31St 2020
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Brooklyn Laboratory Charter 2020-2021 Continuity of Learning Plan, July 31st 2020 Consistent with the Interim Guidance For In-Person Instruction at Pre-K To Grade 12 Schools During The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency, July 2020 NYSED Reopening Guidance, July 17th 2020 NYSED Submission of Reopening Plans and July 22nd NYSED school reopening FAQ’s this draft Continuity Plan provides an early response to the request from NYSED for schools to have “clear opportunities for equitable instruction for all students; ensuring continuity of learning regardless of the instructional model used; providing standards-based instruction; ensuring substantive daily interaction between teachers and students; and clearly communicating information about instructional plans with parents and guardians.” Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School and the Edmund W. Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School jointly hereafter referred to as LAB, developed and continues to refine a plan for ensuring our scholars have continued and consistent access to educational opportunities. LAB’s chartered operating model is designed to provide scholars with a catalog of standards based learning experiences and teacher supports to ensure “180 days of instruction...counted for programs that are delivered in-person, remotely, or through a hybrid model.” The LAB Continuity of Learning Plan for the 2020-2021 school year is designed using the School Facilities Tool Kit and Instructional Program Scheduling Map to ● Ensure continuity of learning for the 2020-2021 school year for in-person, remote, and hybrid models of instruction. ● Design instruction aligned with the outcomes in the New York State Learning Standards ● Ensures Equity is at the heart of all school instructional decisions. ● Ensures all instruction whether delivered in-person, remotely, or through a hybrid model due to a local or state school closure, has clear opportunities for instruction that is accessible to all students aligned with State standards including routine scheduled times for students to interact and seek feedback and support from their teachers. ● Includes regular and substantive interaction with an appropriately certified teacher regardless of the delivery method ● Creates a clear communication plan for how students and their families/caregivers can contact the school and teachers with questions about their instruction and/or technology. ● Is accessible to all, available in multiple languages based on district or charter school need, widely disseminated, and includes clear and multiple ways for students and families to contact schools and teachers (e.g., email, online platform, and/or by phone). ● This document leverages the LAB Continuity of Learning Plan released on March 17th, and updated on April 29th outlining how LAB is planning to support all learners and families. 1 TEACHING AND LEARNING SUMMARY COMPONENT 1: Ensures continuity of learning for the 2020-2021 school year for in-person, remote, and hybrid models of instruction LAB follows public health guidance on social distancing in designing options regarding where, what, when, how, and with whom components of learning happen. LAB’s 2020-2021 Continuity of Learning Plan provides a framework to support clear communication between administrators, educators, families, and scholars so that our school community continues to inclusively work to promote safety, health, well-being, and learning for in-person, remote, and hybrid models of instruction. LAB’s plan is consistent with John King and Randi Weingarten recommendation for “increased social-emotional supports, a positive and welcoming school climate, increased instructional time and attention, and effective dropout prevention and re-engagement programs — especially for the most vulnerable.” To ensure equity, LAB has created a cross-functional team to manage programmatic planning to ensure performance for maintaining health, wellness, and safety of the entire school community, maximizing student learning and ability to thrive (e.g., access-gap reduction, academic growth), supporting educators and staff to adapt and respond (e.g., family satisfaction). LAB’s 2020-2021 Continuity of Learning Plan provides: In-Person Learning Model: ○ In-person, on-campus learning five (5) days a week. ○ In-person courses are complemented by targeted online supports and assignments. ○ Students will attend either a morning (AM) session or an afternoon (PM) session each day to limit the number of students, entering, exiting, and inhabiting the building at any point in time. ○ In-person middle school scholars can submit an application to attend an extended day session at LAB facilities that includes Small Group Instruction and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Enhanced, Fully-Remote Learning Model: This approach includes: ○ Fully remote-learning five (5) days a week. 2 ❏ 2020-2021 Preparation for Continuity of Learning Considerations ❏ Develop instructional experiences that are inclusive, culturally responsive, consider the needs of all students, and adhere to all established state regulations and guidelines (please see the Special Education and English Language Learner sections for more specific guidance). ❏ Develop a plan for how to support students who, due to the 2019-2020 school closure, need additional social, emotional, or academic support to ensure success in the 2020-2021 school year. Students and their families should be involved in the planning for any remediation or support whenever practicable. ❏ Maintain a positive mindset about student learning loss during the 2020 school closure. Allow ample time for students to re-adjust to the school setting. ❏ Before students are assessed, spend time on socialization and creating a climate of safety, comfort, and routine. 3 LAB Approach to For Designing In-person, remote, and hybrid models of instruction. 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System (LMS) for gradebook through their teachers. Scholar account support Communication with families functionality and attendance. infrastructure will be IEP meetings will be Supplemental learning developed and communicated planned and sustained Tech Support An SOP developed for tracking materials for the enrichment to families. through collaboration with and maintaining scholar and remediation of scholar the CSE and virtual The preparation of teachers attendance, to be utilized for the learning will be resourced and LAB offers training