All ARDs will be held via Google Meets video or phone conference to limit exposure to committee members and campus Special Education students attending school On Campus.

The IEP developed in your student’s last ARD meeting will be implemented during On Campus Learning.

A Remote Learning Supplement/Contingency Plan will be developed for ALL students and will become a part of the IEP. Therefore, ALL students will have a plan for both On Campus and Remote Learning for the 2020-2021 school year.

As with all other services, parents may elect an On Campus or Remote Learning option for walk-in speech therapy services.

For students who require personal care services, staff will follow universal precautions to maintain health and safety. This will include using and changing gloves and other PPE, use of sanitizer to clean surfaces, and hand washing before and after working with each student.

The expectation to wear facial (mouth and nose) coverings, social distance and follow health and safety guidelines has been and will continue to be communicated to parents, students and staff by the district. Health and safety expectations will be positively reinforced understanding that some challenges may arise due to the various developmental levels of students. Staff will model and instruct on the importance of social distancing and wearing face coverings. When addressing student noncompliance with health and safety, campuses will consider individual student needs and abilities.

Teachers will monitor students and communicate with parents about any changes in student behavior that may indicate illness. Should a student show signs of illness, the nurse will be contacted. Teachers know their student’s typical behavior and will likely notice when a student exhibits behaviors that may indicate they do not feel well. Smaller numbers of students in the self contained classes will assist with social distancing and increase the attention staff can give to monitoring the health of students in the classroom.  Communication about your student or any health concern is encouraged in the daily communication logs, email, or phone calls.

• Will your child be more successful when offered shorter, diverse activities that engage them through hands-on learning?
• Will your child require a larger amount of your time and energy when it comes to supporting remote learning?
• Can your child maintain a daily routine with your guidance?
• Are you and your child comfortable with using technology tools to access learning?
• What is in your child’s best interest for health and safety?