Distance Learning

How did we get here

• February 29: first parent message
• March 15: announcement
• March 17: last day of school
• March 23-30: spring break
• March 31: first day of DL

What did a DL day look like?

• Modified schedule, later start
• Zoom (synchronous)
• Activities and assignments (asynchronous)
• Fridays as a support

What else?

• Emergency child care
• Free meals for students
• District operations
• Tech investment paid off

What's gone well?

• Guiding Principles
• Relationships
• Creative instruction
• Sense of urgency = rapid change
• Communication
• Internet access
• Adaptation

What could be better?

• Getting the amount of content right
• Consistency in expectations
• Long-term engagement

What else?

• Summer School
• District Finance Impact
• Construction
• Intentional reflection (AAR)
• School as the most effective unit of government

Next Year

• Four options
• Planning for health checks, social distancing, and hybrid instruction
• Bring successes forward - regardless of modality

Questions