E-Learning

In 2020, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) authorized the use of e-Learning during emergency days (105 ILCS 5/10-20.56). This means that students can use district-provided devices to engage in interactive and other learning during inclement weather that would have resulted in a snow day. This e-Learning includes interactive time with teachers, group work, and independent work just like a student would experience during a regular school day.

Student learning on an e-Learning day(s) will be tied to our existing curriculum, which aligns with the Illinois Learning Standards and follows the Board-approved curriculums. Schedules and lessons will follow the typical day, with adjustments to account for the change in platform as necessary. Lessons should align with the student’s current instructional program (eg., reading math, science, social studies, health, PE, art, services) and continue learning progressions in the least disruptive way possible. Where appropriate, e-Learning plans will be differentiated to meet the unique needs of students receiving special education services, English learners, students experiencing homelessness under McKinney Vento, or other vulnerable student populations.
 

The day prior to an e-Learning day, devices will be sent home with all students. Students in grades K-12 have assigned 1:1 devices, chargers, and protective cases. During an e-Learning Day, teachers will follow the regular classroom schedule and provide synchronous learning (teacher lead virtual instruction via Google Meets) that is designed to be as similar to in-person learning as possible. Staff are required to provide synchronous instruction and interact with students during e-Learning days. Teachers have reviewed e-Learning practices with students, including how to log-in and expectations for e-Learning days. Students in grades K-8 will bring home their devices and practice logging in to their e-Learning classrooms. Directions for logging on will be shared with families so that parents/guardians can assist younger students.
 

Student attendance will be recorded and monitored using PowerSchool as well as Google Classroom, Seesaw, or other learning platforms provided by the District. Students will be required to engage with learning for a full school day. Attendance will be based on student engagement, assignment, or activity completion. 

Students will be afforded all reasonable accommodations and modifications outlined in their IEP, 504, and or/support plan(s). Teachers will be available during regular work hours to provide additional assistance to students. Related services will be replicated through remote learning, or plans will be developed so parents can implement related services at home under the guidance of the service provider. IEP and 504 required services that were scheduled during the e-Learning Day will be provided as part of that day’s schedule so that as similar an experience to in-person, school services are provided. EL students will also be provided their daily support services in a virtual format.