Important information about E-Remote Learning for Parents

As of Monday, March 16^th at 12:15 pm, our district will utilize an E-Remote Learning Plan through PowerSchool Unified Classroom. While we understand that it is impossible to replace the value of face-to-face instruction, this E-Remote Learning Plan will allow us to continue to provide students with a high-quality education.

Please use this information for technical support for our learning community (staff, teachers, parents and students).

Helpdesk Number 908-436-5051
email: helpdesk@epsnj.org

Overview

E-Remote-learning allows the Elizabeth Public School District to extend learning into the home and keep everyone safe during emergency closures. The E-Remote Learning Plan allows students and staff an opportunity to explore and engage in meaningful learning experiences that are aligned to the curriculum and standards.

The following is the E-Remote-learning for students:

Grades PK-2 will utilize traditional instructional packets
Grades 3-12 will utilize electronic technologies (PowerSchool Unified Classroom) to access specific educational curricula outside of a traditional classroom

We recommend for our students to be online for instruction as follows:

Prekindergarten

· ELA – 20 minutes daily

· Mathematics – 20 minutes daily

· Science – 20 minutes daily

· Art, Music, Physical Education –20 minutes each per week

Kindergarten

· Language Arts Literacy – 20 minutes daily

· Mathematics – 20 minutes daily

· Science – 20 minutes daily

· Social Studies – 20 minutes daily

· Art, Music, Physical Education, Library – 20 minutes each per week

Grade 1

· Language Arts Literacy – 30 minutes daily

· Mathematics – 30 minutes daily

· Science – 30 minutes daily

· Social Studies – 30 minutes daily

· Art, Music, Physical Education, Library – 30 minutes each per week

Grade 2

· Language Arts Literacy – 30 minutes daily

· Mathematics – 30 minutes daily

· Science – 30 minutes daily

· Social Studies – 30 minutes daily

· Art, Music, Physical Education/Health, Computer Literacy – 30 minutes each per week

Grades 3-8

· Language Arts Literacy – 30-45 minutes daily

· Mathematics – 30-45 minutes daily

· Science – 30-45 minutes daily

· Social Studies – 30-45 minutes daily

· Art, Music, Physical Education/Health – 30-45 minutes per week

ESL

· Grades K-2 – 30 minutes per week

· Grades 3-8 – 30-45 minutes per week

World Languages

· Grades 3-8 (where applicable) - 30 minutes per week

Grades 9-12

Students will follow the below schedule for the following schools:

· John E. Dwyer Technology Academy School 82

· Admiral William F. Halsey Health & Public Safety Academy

Instructional Time	DAY 1A (Periods 1-4)	DAY 2A (Periods 5-9)	DAY 1B (Periods 1-4)	DAY 2B (Periods 5-9)
9:00-9:45	Period 1	Period 5	Period 1	Period 5
9:45- 10:30	Period 2	Period 6	Period 2	Period 6
10:30 – 11:15	Period 3	Period 7	Period 3	Period 7
1:30 – 2:15	Period 4	Period 8	Period 4	Period 8
2:15 – 3:00	APEX/GRIP	Period 9	APEX/GRIP	Period 9
Periods = 45 Minutes

Grades 9-12

Students will follow the below schedule for the following schools:

· Alexander Hamilton Academy School 80

· Thomas Jefferson Academy School 84

· Thomas Edison Career & Technical Academy School 87

· EHS - Frank J Cicarell Academy School 89

· Bollwage Finance Academy School 90

Instructional Time	DAY 1 (Periods 1-4)	DAY 2 (Periods 5-9)	DAY 1 (Periods 1-4)	DAY 2 (Periods 5-9)
9:00-9:45	Period 1	Period 5	Period 1	Period 5
9:45- 10:30	Period 2	Period 6	Period 2	Period 6
10:30 – 11:15	Period 3	Period 7	Period 3	Period 7
1:30 – 2:15	Period 4	Period 8	Period 4	Period 8
2:15 – 3:00	APEX/GRIP	Period 9	APEX/GRIP	Period 9
Periods = 45 Minutes

We recommend for our students Special Education Self-Contained Programs to be online for instruction as follows:

Pre-School Disabled - Packets will be provided to each student

· ELA

· Mathematics

· Science

· Art, Music, Physical Education - Packets and websites will be available

Autism (Pk-5) - Packets will be provided to each student

· ELA

· Mathematics

· *ReThink will be utilized as the digital tool to individualized student learning

Autism (6-12) - Packets will be provided to each student

· ELA

· Mathematics

· *ReThink will be utilized as the digital tool to individualized student learning

LLD- M (Grades 1-5) – Packets will be provided to each student

· ELA

· Mathematics

· Science

· Social Studies

· Art, Music, Physical Education

· *ReThink will be utilized as the digital tool to individualized student learning

LLD- M (Grades 6-8) – e-learning through Unified Classroom will be accessed by each student

· ELA

· Mathematics

· Science

· Social Studies

· Art, Music, Physical Education

· *ReThink will be utilized as the digital tool to individualized student learning

LLD-M (Grades 9-12) e-learning through Unified Classroom will be accessed by each student

· ELA (Supplemental packets will be provided to address their IEP)

· Mathematics

· Science

· Social Studies

· Art, Music, Physical Education

· *ReThink will be utilized as the digital tool to individualized student learning

MC (Grades 1-8) – Packets will be provided to each student

· ELA

· Mathematics

· Science

· Social Studies

· Art, Music, Physical Education

· *ReThink will be utilized as the digital tool to individualized student learning

MC (Grades 9-12) – Packets will be provided to each student consisting

· ELA

· Mathematics

· Science

· Social Studies

· Art, Music, Physical Education

· *ReThink will be utilized as the digital tool to individualized student learning

Related Services

· Trinitas Hospital will be providing packets to all special needs students to address Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy

· Packets will accompany Rethink to be utilized to address speech services.

Teachers will be available on PowerSchool Unified Classroom to assist students during the following hours:

9:00 am – 10:30 am

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

All teaching staff will be using the PowerSchool Unified Classroom that allows students to:

access information, assignments, and resources
communicate with teacher(s)
submit work and receive feedback

Teachers will enter grades into PowerSchool

Lessons will be provided to each student consisting of assignments that will cover 14 to 30 days.

We will continue Services to our Students:

Tutoring - Literacy intervention packets will be provided to K-2 students
504 Related Services
All teachers have a list of each student’s accommodations under section 504.
504 Case Managers will follow-up with teachers if any assistance is needed to deliver the required accommodations.
Trinitas Hospital will be providing packets to all 504 students to address Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
Mental Health Services:
Counselors and Social worker will:
- Continue to provide student with weekly check-ins via online platform (when appropriate)
- Continue to monitor students’ academic performance
  - Including APEX access
  - Graduation requirements
- Monitor delivery of intervention strategies via online platform
- Provide “SEL” modules via prerecorded lessons. Some lessons will include topics such as:
  - Self-Management
  - Emotion Regulation
  - Growth Mindset
- Communicate process for students to contact in cases of crisis
- Ensure all parents have access to the “Community Resource Guide”
- Maintain delivery schedule for college enrollment

Thank you for your continued support.