CONTINUITY OF EDUCATION PLAN
GOAL |
OVERVIEW OF PLAN |
EXPECTATIONS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING |
Planned Instruction – Teachers use learning progressions, learner goals, and courses of study to introduce new concepts, skills, and learner outcomes.
Enrichment and Review – Teachers consider levels of mastery for each learner as they provide activities to reinforce or extend prior learning.
Online Synchronous Learning – Occurs in real time, but from different locations. This can occur during teacher office hours, or as a scheduled learning experience provided by the teacher.
Online Asynchronous Learning – Occurs 24/7 through pre-arranged learning experiences. These experiences might include full coursework through an online platform, recorded lessons, or pre-assigned paper-pencil activities.
Office Hours – Online opportunities where staff is available to engage with individuals, or small or large groups of learners who have similar learning goals.
COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND STRATEGIES |
Communications with staff, learners, and families will be provided through several methods:
- SWIFT ALERT (mass notification system)
- District Webpage
- Zoom Meeting App
- Email (Click on Staff Emails by building)
- Phone (Listed by building)
ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIALS |
Using school-issued iPads and other technology, learners will have access to instruction through Schoology, Google Classroom, and other platforms, sites and apps that learners have used throughout this school year. Wireless access devices have been ordered for loan during the closure. Information will be available if/when they are received.
Learners should be careful to remember that use of devices should follow the same rules as outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities document and LVSD’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Learners who are unable to access instruction virtually will be provided with materials and supplies to enable learning to continue.
STAFF EXPECTATIONS |
- Maintain daily online office hours to engage with learners in individual, or small or large group opportunities.
- Develop learning experiences designed to enrich, reinforce, or introduce new concepts.
- Monitor learner engagement and performance.
- Maintain communication with learners' families.
- Inform office staff of attendance issues.
- Attend staff meetings.
LEARNER EXPECTATIONS |
- Login to Schoology account daily.
- Stay in contact with teachers through email, Zoom meetings, message boards, or other method determined by the teacher and learner.
- Complete work and submit assignments.
- Participate in live meetings for instructional assistance or to check in with teacher.
- Ask for help when needed.
ATTENDANCE/ACCOUNTABILITY |
GOOD FAITH EFFORTS FOR ACCESS AND EQUITY FOR ALL LEARNERS |
SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORTS |
The Ligonier Valley School District has an obligation to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability under Title II and Section 504, while cooperating with public health authorities to ensure that learners with disabilities have access to the school’s education program. Educational services shall be maintained for a learner who has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or receives services under Section 504 and is required to stay home by public health authorities or school officials for an extended period because of COVID-19. During the school closure and implementation of the Continuity of Education plan, the District will continue to provide children with a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in good faith. The learner shall receive all services, including related services, specially designed instruction, and applicable accommodations in a virtual environment. These services shall be provided in a good faith effort to meet the needs of the individual child as outlined in the Individualized Education Program.
GIFTED EDUCATION |
ELL SUPPORTS |
SERVICES |
The following services are in place to assist learners and their families during the school closure:
- Telenursing
- Teleguidance
- Student Assistance Program (SAP)
- School-based Mental Health Teletherapy
- Grab and Go Breakfast/Lunch
- Food2Go Weekend Backpack Program
BUILDING CONTACTS |
Laurel Valley Elementary School |
Wayne Waugh, Assistant Principal
|
724 235-2723 |
R. K. Mellon Elementary School |
Chris Theys, Assistant Principal
|
724 238-5663 |
Ligonier Valley Middle School |
David Steimer, Principal
Paulina Burns, Assistant Principal
|
724 238-6412 |
Ligonier Valley High School |
Tim Kantor, Principal
Rachel Kurdziel, Assistant Principal
|
724-238-9531 |
Special Education, Alternative Education, Homeless Learners, Elementary Principal
|
Ed Moran, Director of Learner Services and Elementary Principal
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724-238-5696, extension 103 |
RESOURCE LINKS |