Coronavirus Pandemic | School Closures | 3rd Week | Continuity of Learning
Coronavirus Pandemic | School Closures | 3rd Week | Continuity of Learning
By FARHAD MEHRABAN
We are at Week 3, schools here in Montgomery County, MD have been working hard to implement the Continuity of Learning for the students and as well as providing parents with information and guidelines to ensure student success. On Monday, March 30, MCPS launched the first phase of the online learning plan.
“While the school buildings remain closed until April 24, our staff has been working hard for weeks to develop continuity of learning (remote/distance learning) plans that address the academic and non-academic needs of our students. “
Jack R. Smith, Superintendent of Schools at MCPS
During the first week of phase one (March 30-April 3) of remote learning, will:
- Reconnect students and teachers
- Ensure students can engage in online lessons and practice interacting with online tools and submitting assignments
- Ensure staff receive the professional development needed to deliver a quality remote learning experience for students
- Help families establish home schedules that outline when a student will be engaged in lessons
- Work on assignments to close out Marking Period 3
“It is important to note that remote learning plans are not meant to be an exact model of the typical school day when students are in our buildings. Our remote plan provides a good mix of teacher instruction and support; independent, age-appropriate, self-paced work; and submission of graded assignments. We need to provide both structure and flexibility for students, teachers and families. We will build upon this work in phases as we all—students, families and staff—become familiar with a new remote learning environment.”
Jack R. Smith, Superintendent of Schools at MCPS
Parents will play a vital role in the success of such programs. What Challenges are you facing?
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