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Instructional Guidance Tool BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Instructional Guidance during Period of Extended Closure Buffalo Public Schools 712 City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 Phone: (716) 816-3500 1 2 BPS INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDANCE DURING PERIOD OF EXTENDED CLOSURE The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented hardship for families across the nation. As a district, our support for students and families must take into consideration the traumatic impact of this event. Together, while we continue to focus on comprehensive strategies to support student learning, we must also consider our students’ mental wellness. At the same time, the District recognizes that faculty and staff are also affected by the pandemic, and are being asked to deliver instruction that differs from our normal context. This document is intended to provide guidance for teachers and administrators as they implement the District’s remote learning initiative and will continue to be updated as new information becomes available. What Instruction Looks Like during the Closure Instruction may take different forms during this period of extended school closure. Computing devices have been distributed to students in grades 3-12 to facilitate remote learning. However,,some families struggle with connectivity at this time. The District learning packets are intended to support those families and other families who may want additional, alternative resources. In addition, teachers should continue to assign work to students as they have since March 18, in accordance with the District's NYSED approved alternative instruction plan required by Executive Order 202.4. Methods of Instruction Hard copy learning packets aligned to grade level state standards Remote learning o Teacher-posted assignments in Schoology or other electronic platforms o Activities from District courses in Schoology o Live, virtual lessons or videotaped lessons o Nearpod lessons o Readings or videos accompanied by a means to verify participation, including responding to questions, completing assignments or exit tickets, or student participation in online discussion boards o Emailed communication, assignments https://www.buffaloschools.org/coronavirus 3 o Completion of activities to complement core instruction using District- approved online programs including Moby Max, Lexia Core5 or PowerUp, myON, Think Central, Pearson Realize, NextLesson, and Quill o Virtual conferencing, office hours o Phone conversations and consultations Means of Demonstrated Student Academic Engagement There are numerous ways for students to demonstrate engagement with learning remotely. The District is particularly interested in collecting information about frequency, duration, and substance of instructional contact with students. Some forms of engagement will happen daily while other forms may occur weekly. Here are some examples: Schoology or eDoctrina logins Submission of completed assignments or assessments Completion of online assignments or assessments Completion of activities in District-approved online programs Participation in online discussion boards, chats, discussion threads Email exchanges regarding instruction Phone conversations regarding instruction Participation in virtual conferences or office hours regarding instruction Exchanges regarding instruction using Talking Points or other translation services Other digital communication with a family member which confirms student interaction/engagement (e.g., Class Dojo) Teletherapy including speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, vision services, hearing services and counseling Completion of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive reading and writing lesson activities (i.e., the Brownies' Books) provided via hard copy in learning packets and online in Schoology Other Non-academic Means of Student Engagement There are numerous ways for students to connect with schools and support wellness. Here are some examples: Email exchanges Phone conversations Virtual conferences https://www.buffaloschools.org/coronavirus 4 Participation in CSE actions (e.g., Annual Reviews) Communication through the BPS Hotline Communication with school psychologists, social workers, counselors Communication with Journeys End coaches or Cultural Resource Aides Exchanges using Talking Points or other translation services Participation in continued mentoring services (Say Yes) Continuation in Student Leadership activities (Inner High and WNY United Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse) Sustaining a connection with school-based partners Participation in virtual Saturday Academy Learning and Wellness activities Communication with School-Based health clinics and work with Supplemental Health Services Enlisting in college-going activities including completion and submission of: college applications-signed by school administrator; FAFSA submission, scholarship application(s); Say Yes financial aid assistance application Using District Materials Grades Subject Resources K-2 Reading Journeys/Think Central Lexia Core5 RAZ-Kids Headsprout Corrective Reading Reading Mastery myON SUTW Math Math Modules, Eureka videos Moby Max Finish Line workbook/online portal Zearn Grade 2 - Problems from Think Tanks Prodigy embarc online Star Math Khan Academy Science Pearson online resources and consumable workbook PBS Learning Media Brain Pop, Jr Learn at Home (NYCDOE) Moby Max Generation Genius – Science Videos/Lessons Social Studies NYS Social Studies Toolkit Art Davis Publications online Scholastic Arts online PBS Learning Media Music McGraw Hill Online Textbook Music Technology Resources BPO Broadcasts on Demand Health, Physical SPARK PE OPEN Education CATCH Health, Nutrition & PE Many applications are accessed through Clever / See departmental document for additional details https://www.buffaloschools.org/coronavirus 5 Using District Materials Grades Subject Resources 3-6 Reading During closure, grades 5-6 will use Journeys instead of the modules Journeys, HOT! Questions RAZ-Kids Lexia Core5/Power-up Headsprout SUTW Learn at Home (NYCDOE) Quill myON Math Math Modules, Eureka videos Grade 3 Think Tanks Z Nearpod lessons Star Math Learn at Home (NYCDOE) Finish Line workbook/online portal Khan Academy Moby Max Zearn Prodigy embarc online Science Pearson online resources and consumable workbook Moby Max Generation Genius Brain Pop/Brain Pop Jr Learn at Home (NYCDOE) PBS Learning Media Social Studies NYS SS Toolkit Amistad Art Davis Publications online Scholastic Arts online PBS Learning Media Music McGraw Hill Online Textbook Music Technology Resources BPO Broadcasts on Demand Health, PE SPARK PE OPEN CATCH Health, Nutrition & PE 7-8 English Language Gr 7 Reading Closely for Textual Details: At the Pole Arts Gr 8 Reading Closely for Textual details: We Had to Learn English Lexia PowerUp www.freerice.com myON NewsELA Math Math Modules, Eureka videos Learn at Home (NYCDOE) Finish Line workbook/online portal Moby Max Khan Academy Science Pearson online resources/consumable workbook Generation Genius videos/lessons PBS Learning Media Learn at Home (NYCDOE) Brain Pop Moby Max Social Studies America: History of our Nation (NYS Version) – Grade 7 The American Nation – Grade 8 Amistad Digital Public Library of America C-Span in the Classroom Buffalo History Museum Collections Portal NYS SS Toolkit World Languages Realidades and Santillana Bien Dit - Discovering French Art Davis Publications online Scholastic Arts online PBS Learning Media Music McGraw Hill Online Textbook Music Technology Resources BPO Broadcasts on Demand Health, Physical Health Smart Middle School Edition SPARK PE Education CATCH Health, Nutrition & PE OPEN FACS BLS.gov: Career Exploration, Grade level friendly w/videos You Tube Family and Consumer Sciences Channels ebook: Preparing for Life and Careers Everfi Verywellfamily.com Choosemyplate.gov Technology ebook: Technology Design & Application Everfi YouTube Technology Channels Code.org Code Combat Skimmer Cars Measuring project Tinker CAD Most applications are accessed through Clever / See departmental document for additional details https://www.buffaloschools.org/coronavirus 6 Using District Materials Grades Subject Resources 9-12 English Language Student Resources for Research Process myON Arts ELA I - Reading Closely for Textual Details: Modern Battlefield ELA II, III, and IV: Module 4 Lexia PowerUp novels as appropriate Castle Learning NewsELA www.freerice.com Math Modules, Eureka Math videos Castle Learning Learn at Home (NYCDOE) Khan Academy JMAP TI-Nspire Science The Living Environment, NY State Edition (McDougal Littell) Chemistry, NY State Edition (McDougal Littell) Pearson Brief Review books Khan Academy Earth Science (Glenco) Castle Learning Physics (McDougal Littell) Learn at Home (NYCDOE) Phet Simulated Lab Activities PBS Learning Media Science Lab Simulated or paper labs, videos of laboratory demonstrations instruction to support NYS Science learning standards Social Studies The Challenge of Democracy (Houghton Mifflin) Economics: Principles and Practices (Glencoe) Buffalo History Museum Collections Portal Library World History (Pearson) New Visions United States History (Pearson) Castle Learning Digital Public Library of America NYS SS Toolkit C-Span in the Classroom 1619 Project Amistad World Languages Online resources Realidades 1, 2, 3 / Bien Dit 1, 2, 3 leveled readers (if available) Duolingo, Sr. Wooly Art Davis Publications online Scholastic Arts online PBS Learning Media Music Music Technology Resources BPO Broadcasts on Demand Health, Physical SPARK PE ETR Reducing the Risk
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