On Wednesday the OCEAA Board of Directors approved two Blended Learning scenarios for reopening the 2020-21 school year and asked us to gather additional input before making a final selection for implementation in August.
The scenarios described below both utilize a Blended Learning Model which combines Face to Face Learning and Online Learning.
Opening Scenario 1: Students Learn at School 2 days per week
- 50% maximum student occupancy of campus buildings to meet social distancing guidelines; masks required at all times; students are divided into A & B Cohorts
- Face to Face Learning happens at school 2 days per week, Online Learning happens at home 3 days per week
- Content organized around Crew Culture, Math, Literacy, and Integrated Projects
- Virtual instructional aides provide online support during home learning days
- Medically fragile or at risk students (estimating 10% based on current health records) are accommodated to learn full time at home
- Strict health protocols may disrupt learning at school due to student or staff absence
- No school space available for child care
- If local conditions worsen, Scenario 2 will phase in
Opening Scenario 2: Students Learn at Home 5 days per week
- Both Face to Face and Online Learning happen at home
- Content organized around Crew Culture, Math, Literacy, and Integrated Projects
- Face to Face Learning happens every day through scheduled whole class meetings, small groups, drop in sessions or via online messaging/chat tools
- Students with the greatest needs (ELs, SPED, low income, foster and homeless youth) are identified and provided at-school supervision and support to ensure full access to the program
- Opens up some school space for childcare for essential workers
- Student and staff attendance are less likely to be disrupted
- If local conditions improve, Scenario 1 will phase in