Reframing Education

District & Building Level Educational Considerations – Level 2

District & Building Level Educational Considerations & Planning

Course Offering & Design

Vertical Alignment & Instructional Time

Vertical Alignment & Instructional Time

Vertical alignment to address gaps in remote learning, best use of instructional time

Instruction

Time and Considerations

Time and Considerations

Determine a reasonable number of instructional hours and minutes the same way you would plan your in-person schedules - more time for critical content areas

Equity

Focus on Equity

Focus on Equity

Equity in education means that each child has access to relevant and challenging academic experiences and educational resources necessary for success.

Expecations

For Learning

Expectations For Learning

Ensure student work covers content that would have been addressed if the school were in session in a brick-and-mortar setting

Schedules

For Teachers

Schedules for Teachers

What grade levels, which day? Staggered Start? How does this work for working caregivers? Check in for students online, Attendance, Schedule Changes

Partnerships

Outside Partnerships

Outside Partnerships

Partners represent the collective action needed to support each child and increase the likelihood of student success.

Grading & Assessment

Practices & Policies

Practices & Policies

More structured, uniform grading practices, more frequent & intentional progress reports, communication of grades and progress to parents and students

Attendance

Attendance Policy

Attendance Policy

Consider a measure that encourages consistent attendance, creation and implementation of uniform attendance policy

Quality Schools

Shared Understanding of Student Success

Quality Schools

The entire school must commit to educating and supporting students so they acquire the knowledge and skills needed for future success.