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Phase Four @ISBEnews guidance . . . huge statement
Districts are encouraged to provide completely in-person instruction for all students
in Phase 4, provided that the school is able to comply with capacity limits and implement social
distancing measures.
https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Part-3-Transition-Planning-Phase-4.pdf">https://www.isbe.net/Documents...
Districts are encouraged to provide completely in-person instruction for all students
in Phase 4, provided that the school is able to comply with capacity limits and implement social
distancing measures.
https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Part-3-Transition-Planning-Phase-4.pdf">https://www.isbe.net/Documents...
Should be noted, that doing all of that is practically impossible . . . at least in my district.
I mean, how are we going to maintain classes?
Those who had contact with someone who tested positive for
COVID-19 or is suspected of having COVID-19 infection should isolate at home and monitor for
symptoms for 14 days.
Those who had contact with someone who tested positive for
COVID-19 or is suspected of having COVID-19 infection should isolate at home and monitor for
symptoms for 14 days.
This was to be expected . . . but still really difficult to implement
All individuals in school buildings, including all public and nonpublic schools that serve students
in prekindergarten through grade 12, must wear face coverings at all times unless they are
younger than 2 y/o
All individuals in school buildings, including all public and nonpublic schools that serve students
in prekindergarten through grade 12, must wear face coverings at all times unless they are
younger than 2 y/o
Face coverings must be worn at all
times in school buildings even when social distancing is maintained
times in school buildings even when social distancing is maintained
So . . . music courses
Indoor rehearsals are discouraged. Consider moving music and band-related courses outside.
Glad IL is so temperate year round
Indoor rehearsals are discouraged. Consider moving music and band-related courses outside.
Glad IL is so temperate year round
What does WHEN POSSIBLE really mean?
Teachers should rearrange furniture and play spaces to meet social distancing requirements,
when possible. Find creative ways to allow students to create their own space using yarn,
masking tape, or other materials.
Teachers should rearrange furniture and play spaces to meet social distancing requirements,
when possible. Find creative ways to allow students to create their own space using yarn,
masking tape, or other materials.
If schools are forced to choose who to serve in-person (which we will have to given this guidance) we need to prioritize SpEd, ELL, and other at-risk populations
More important takeaway statements . . . While parent programs, such as back-to-school
nights, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences, etc. may occur during Phase 4 in
accordance with IDPH guidelines, schools are strongly encouraged to hold these events virtually.
nights, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences, etc. may occur during Phase 4 in
accordance with IDPH guidelines, schools are strongly encouraged to hold these events virtually.
. . . Consider synchronously
broadcasting in-class instruction to multiple rooms to allow students to spread out. Implement a
homeroom stay, meaning the teachers rotate instead of the students. Consider moving class
activities outdoors if weather and safety considerations permit.
broadcasting in-class instruction to multiple rooms to allow students to spread out. Implement a
homeroom stay, meaning the teachers rotate instead of the students. Consider moving class
activities outdoors if weather and safety considerations permit.
Schools and districts should re-evaluate/modify grading policies, as necessary, as
we plan for a return to in-person or blended remote instruction. This may mean a return to
traditional grades for completion of assignments, assessments, other classroom instructional
strategies.
we plan for a return to in-person or blended remote instruction. This may mean a return to
traditional grades for completion of assignments, assessments, other classroom instructional
strategies.
