Instructional Learning Plan
Duncanville ISD believes in providing students choices in how they learn, and this philosophy will continue as we embrace a new choice program beginning in the 2020-2021 school year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our students will now have an opportunity to choose from two instructional paths: in-person and virtual.
Program Comparison
In-Person | Virtual | |
Offer Pre-K-12th Grade | ✔ | ✔ |
Taught by Certified Teachers | ✔ | ✔ |
Traditional 9 Week Grading Period | ✔ | ✔ |
Daily Attendance Requirements | ✔ | ✔ |
Follows the District Calendar | ✔ | ✔ |
Adheres to Grading Policies and Reporting | ✔ | ✔ |
Use of District Curriculm | ✔ | ✔ |
Consistent Learning Management Platform | ✔ | ✔ |
Required Participation in State Testing & Accountability | ✔ | ✔ |
Receives Special Services | ✔ | ✔ |
PROFILE OF A CONCURRENT TEACHER
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Create and maintain assignments in Google Classroom, including: class schedule of virtual live session, links to Zoom or Google Meet, and office hours.
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Develop engaging lessons for both virtual and in-person direct teach and small group lessons. Provide opportunities for student-to-student communication and collaboration.
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Establish classroom procedures for students working independently both virtually and in-person.
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Monitor student mastery during guided practice prior to releasing students for independent assignments.
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Create extension activities for students that complete work early (virtual and in-person).
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Provide small group instruction to virtual and in-person students.
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Provide opportunities at the conclusion of each lesson for students to show mastery of the learning objective through the use of Exit Tickets.
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Establish a system for providing feedback to students on progress.
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Establish a systematic method for communicating with parents weekly.
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Prepare accommodations and interventions for special populations (Special Education, 504, ESL, etc.).
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Post a recording of their live, synchronous instructional session(s) in Google Classroom daily.
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Be mindful to only assign two activities for grades per week.
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Ensure that all assessments align to the learning objectives and SEs in the curriculum guides established.
PROFILE OF A VIRTUAL STUDENT
- Follow the designated schedule communicated by their teacher to attend class during live virtual times and complete autonomous activities assigned
- Participate in learning through live class time (using proper etiquette)
- Students should take responsibility for advocating for themselves
- Turn in daily school work at the direction of the assigned teacher
- Responsible for daily participation in the lesson
- Daily participating in classes at designated times
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SUPPORT PLANS
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