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	✔	✔

INSTRUCTIONAL LEARNING PLAN BY PHASES

The Curriculum and Instruction Department has created a three phase instructional planning process for Reopening School: 1) In-Person with Remote Preparedness and 2) Virtual Learning. There are targeted objectives outlined in each of the three phases of the instruction preparation to reopen school. Each phase will require cross-functional work with other departments and the Chiefs of Schools in order to execute with effectiveness.

PHASE I - 7.20-8.18

Create training plan for virtual teachers to design asynchronous (Instruction anytime) virtual classrooms with opportunities for teaching and learning in synchronous (real-time) lessons.
Create Virtual Learning resources for the Reopening of School.
Create and deploy teacher and parent FAQs
Develop a Parent Resource Website to communicate Virtual Learning Information
With the district team, create communication plans for teachers, parents and principals.
Curate training and resources to support teachers with the virtual system and lesson design.
Evaluate technology and resources available
Review grading guidelines
Order technology items
Support the virtual teacher assignments
Develop virtual teacher instructional expectations
Develop virtual plans for fine arts and other elective academic classes

PHASE II 8.19-9.8

Train on Scope and Sequence for the core content areas for grades PK-12 and deploy weekly.
Utilize Virtual Learning Lesson Plan Templates and Exemplars
Initiate communication plan with teachers and parents
Deploy teachers and staff expectations
Provide training resources and support to teachers on SeeSaw, Google Classroom and Edgenuity
Train on grading guidelines and attendance guidelines
Develop an instructional support plan for school closure/expanded virtual classrooms
Create instructional monitoring and compliance plans and expectations for district CI staff
Schedule virtual instructional support and resources for parents and students
Broaden website to provide training and support for parents and ongoing resources
Review the technology deployment plan for virtual students, where needed

ONGOING 9.8-Fall 2020

Continue training on Scope and Sequence for the remainder of Fall 2020 for core content areas in grades PK-12
Implement monitoring plans to track instructional activities, student engagements, grading, assignment submissions, and student attendance compliance
Provide training resources and support to teachers on SeeSaw, Google Classroom and Edgenuity weekly
Develop additional classroom resources for fine arts and elective classes
Schedule ongoing support and virtual resources for parents, students, teachers and campus staff
Maintain teacher and parent FAQs
Monitor concurrent teacher participation in PLC meetings and virtual office hours to support learning

GRADING GUIDELINES

PATH 1: IN-PERSON LEARNING WITH REMOTE PREPAREDNESS

In Path 1, students will receive in-person instruction at their assigned campus following the regular school calendar and times. Health and safety measures will be implemented to protect the wellness of students and staff.

Elementary students will be assigned to self-contained grade-level classes. Intermediate (5-6) students will remain in an assigned classroom with teachers rotating each instructional period. Secondary (7-12) students will follow their class schedules by transitioning to different classrooms for course instruction.
Classroom instruction will follow the district's written core curriculum in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Students will be required to show mastery of concepts and will be graded in accordance with the district's standard grading practices.
To be prepared for intermittent remote learning due to COVID-19, in-person teachers will maintain a SeeSaw Classroom (PK-1) or Google Classroom (2-12) throughout the year to support on-going instruction.
In-person teachers may video exemplar lessons at times to support Path 2 instruction.
Students enrolled in the in-person learning path will take the STAAR/EOC assessment on paper at the campus in accordance with the state designated assessment calendar.

PATH 2: VIRTUAL LEARNING

This Virtual Learning Plan provides instructional options for students to acquire the required learning targets to complete each nine weeks of the school year.

Students will attend classes and will engage in learning activities where teachers deliver instruction predominantly through on-line learning in Google Classroom with posted assignments, projects, and assessment. In some classes, optional opportunities and support will be offered with live, teacher-led instruction during the day; this will be offered as a support option to expand students' experiences in having access to interactive instruction on a daily schedule. For daily student participation, students are required to complete assignments every day with their required assignments and learning activities. Lesson design will include independent learning experiences. A structured schedule will be provided to students indicating required work assignments, as well as optional times for academic support and participation in live instruction.

Concurrent Teachers will utilize district resources and training to design classroom lessons for mastery of student learning outcomes. Lesson design and pacing will follow the district curriculum and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for each content area.

The Fully Virtual Model is available for students in Prekindergarten through Grade 12
Virtual instruction delivered by certified, highly qualified Duncanville ISD teachers
In a virtual setting, there will be some live teacher-led instruction in grades 3-12
Instruction provided in core content and elective areas
Instructional delivery will follow district curriculum, unit sequencing and pacing of instruction
Student attendance in the Google Classroom and academic participation is required 5 full days per week
Social-emotional support will be offered virtually
Virtual learning accommodations and support services provided
Evidence of reliable Internet connection is required
District technology device provided, as applicable
Access to specialized courses and activities on-campus, as applicable
Access to virtual extracurricular activities and events, as applicable
Expectations for coursework and guidelines for grading for In-Person and Virtual Learning will be the same.

PROFILE OF A CONCURRENT TEACHER

Create and maintain assignments in Google Classroom, including: class schedule of virtual live session, links to Zoom or Google Meet, and office hours.
Develop engaging lessons for both virtual and in-person direct teach and small group lessons. Provide opportunities for student-to-student communication and collaboration.
Establish classroom procedures for students working independently both virtually and in-person.
Monitor student mastery during guided practice prior to releasing students for independent assignments.
Create extension activities for students that complete work early (virtual and in-person).
Provide small group instruction to virtual and in-person students.
Provide opportunities at the conclusion of each lesson for students to show mastery of the learning objective through the use of Exit Tickets.
Establish a system for providing feedback to students on progress.
Establish a systematic method for communicating with parents weekly.
Prepare accommodations and interventions for special populations (Special Education, 504, ESL, etc.).
Post a recording of their live, synchronous instructional session(s) in Google Classroom daily.
Be mindful to only assign two activities for grades per week.
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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advanced academics - PLAN	dual credit - PLAN	career and technology informatioN - PLAN
dual language - PLAN	english as a second language ESL - PLAN	linguistic accomodations - PLAN
special services - SPED, 504 and EL - PLAN	R ESPONSE TO INTERVENTION - PLAN	early childhood - PLAN