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DC's Citywide Efforts Support All Students During Pandemic
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The DC Public Charter School Board continues to collaborate with DCPS, the DME, OSSE, and other city agencies to support all students during the COVID-19 pandemic. On our website, we have information available about where to get meals, learn about current policies, read about distance learning strategies, and more. To date, Public Charter Schools have served more than 7,500 meals to students. View the resource library here.
Moreover, following the guidance issued by Mayor Bowser, every DC Public Charter School will remain closed and continue distance learning until Friday, April 24, and reopen on Monday, April 27. View every school's operating status here.
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Distance Learning at Public Charter Schools
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In response to the school's closing due to COVID-19, DC Public Charter Schools quickly transitioned their brick and mortar classrooms to digital learning platforms. These distance learning plans ensure students receive instruction at home.
Here are the conventional approaches schools are implementing:
- Learning Packet Instruction
- Schools distributed learning packets to students by mail or pick up. These materials align with each school's educational program and curriculum. This is the primary form of instruction for schools serving PK through K students. Click to see an example.
- Web-based Instruction
- Schools using this model are live-streaming instruction or sharing pre-recorded lessons using platforms such as Zoom or Google Classroom. Schools are providing Chromebooks to all students. And to assist students who do not have access to the internet or computers, schools have purchased WiFi hotspots or directed families to companies providing free or low-cost access to WiFi such as Comcast or AT&T. Click to see an example.
- Multiple-Modality Approach to Instruction
- Schools using this model use learning packets as their primary form of instruction, but supplement that approach with online learning opportunities. These online learning opportunities look like traditional classroom instruction, or project group work on video chat, among other things. Click to see an example.
With all the approaches outlined above, teachers are supporting students by:
Learn more about public charter school distance learning strategies, our oversight during the pandemic, and much more in our new COVID-19 blog series, Unprecedented Times, Unprecedented Authorizing. Read more.
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Distance Learning: School's Back in Session
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Distance Learning: Parent Perspective
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Photo Credit: Paul PCS International School
“My kids in middle school enjoy using Google teams to do their interactive lessons with their teachers. My oldest daughter enjoys the virtual learning after adjusting from a primarily in-person school format to a virtual, self-paced format.” Sharod Wade, Parent, Paul PCS International School
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Distance Learning: Teacher Perspective
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Photo Credit: Perry Street Preparatory PCS
"Since we have been out of school and implementing Distance Learning, I send my 6th Grade ELA Scholars a morning message daily. The messages also include daily assignments. My scholars and I are adjusting well because we're familiarizing ourselves with using Chromebooks during daily class instruction.
"To add a little more joy to our distance learning circumstances, we have virtual field trips, video chats for instructional help, and we even have lunch together! Seeing their faces light up so bright when our meetings start makes me realize why I love my job!" Ms. Ashley Knight, 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher, Perry Street Preparatory PCS
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Distance Learning: School Leader Perspective
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Photo Credit: District of Columbia International PCS
"We are incredibly grateful to our families during these uncertain times. Distance learning is happening at DC International School thanks to the amazing collaboration between teachers, students, and families." Mary Schaffner, Executive Director, District of Columbia International
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April 20 - Board Meeting
The Board will hold its second virtual monthly meeting on April 20 at 6:30 p.m. Information will be available on our website the week of April 13. To receive an update in your inbox, contact Aliya Drake at adrake@dcpcsb.org.
Missed last month's meeting? Watch the meeting here.
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