Parents Guidance for eLearning
2022-2023
Hazel Crest School District 152½
1910 W. 170th Street
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
https://www.sd1525.org
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dean Barnett- President
Kimberly Chalmers- Vice President
Heldia Richardson- Secretary
Lakeya Webb- Board Member
Taneshia Armstrong- Board Member
Ivory Myles- Board Member
Introduction
In alignment with the new guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) that will require school districts to convert future canceled school days to “remote learning days”. Families will be asked to sustain at-home learning as teachers quickly learn and prepare to implement remote learning practices.
We will continue to ensure that students feel safe and healthy while providing routines and structure that support their mental, emotional and educational needs. Therefore, our goals for remote learning are to:
Support our students social and emotional needs
Provide students with continuous learning opportunities that reinforce critical standards
Minimize instructional loss
Provide routines and structures to help students and families stay engaged and connected
Mission
Empower students to follow their unique path to greatness by maximizing achievement and growth.
We believe the path to greatness is paved when:
Strong school, home and community partnerships are cultivated.
Rigorous and relevant instruction, along with high expectations are the norm.
Research, data and educational best practices drive decision making.
A culture of mutual respect and empathy is established.
A safe, clean, secure and inviting atmosphere is maintained.
The Greatness Indicators
Greatness Component | Measurable Greatness Indicators |
Superior Performance | Student Academic Achievement Recognition of students, staff, school and district Respect, empathy, and positive culture
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Distinctive Impact | Leaders in professional development High levels of student connectedness Home, school, and community partnerships
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Lasting Endurance | |
eLearning Days Overview
The State of Illinois provides eLearning as an approach to teaching and learning during emergency school closures. As a result, Hazel Crest School District 1521/2 is introducing a plan to address learning remotely. This innovative approach to learning ensures that instruction does not stop during emergency closures. The goal of our eLearning plan is for students to continue learning and receiving feedback from their teachers. eLearning days will apply to all Kindergarten through 8th grade students. Remote learning, including eLearning, is defined by the Illinois State Board of Education as learning that happens outside of the traditional classroom because the student and teachers are separated by distance and/or time. Remote learning can be done at flexible times, and it may or may not involve technology.
Public Act 101-0012 (105 ILCS 5/10-20.56)
SD 152 ½ Selection
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Act of God Days eLearning Days
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| Remote Learning (as defined by ISBE) |
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Mode of Learning | Digital and non-digital | Digital & non-digital | Digital and non-digital |
Engagement & Attendance | Enrichment materials offered; Limited expectation for engagement | Expectation of student engagement & teacher availability | Defined schedule; Virtual attendance taken. Unexcused absences count |
Hours on Digital Platform | 2.5 hours required | Minimum thresholds for student activity provided. | Five hours per day of instruction or schoolwork |
Grades | Grades provided only if they improved academic standing | Grading protections in place to ensure students with limited access to technology & support are not penalized. | Assumes regular grading practices missed assignments will count. |
School, Parent, and Student Commitment During eLearning Days
SCHOOL | PARENT | STUDENT |
Provide consistent, cohesive instruction during eLearning Days to all students that reinforce critical grade level standards | Ensure your child is online on time and prepared for school | Be prepared to fully participate in class. |
Provide electronic devices to ensure students are able to engage in learning. | Ensure your child has access to the internet and engages in eLearning. | Engage in learning with your class and teacher and adhere to appropriate use of district electronic devices at all times. |
Provide students with the necessary support to be academically successful. Ensure that the unique needs are addressed for diverse learners. | Support your child during elearning. Ask for assistance when needed. | Ask for help when and where ever needed. |
Monitor and track student engagement during elearning days. | Monitor your child while engaged in elearning. | Attend all elearning classes every and complete all assigned class work. |
School, Parents and Student in eLearning
District Responsibilities | Develop thoughtful, accessible remote learning plans using stakeholder input. Support schools in planning and implementing remote learning plans. Help schools identify needed resources in the community (academic, health, social and emotional). Communicate regularly to all stakeholders.
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School Responsibilities | Implement remote learning plans/ Communicate regularly with all stakeholders. Support teachers with planning and implementing elearning plans. Help families find needed resources in the community.
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Teacher Responsibilities | Make elearning activities available in a timely manner. Be available at the scheduled times to answer student/parent questions. Communicate regularly with all students Provide a range of meaningful learning opportunities that meet the needs of all learners during elearning days. Provide timely feedback to students on progress related to learning activities.
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Student Responsibilities | Attend all elearning classes for the duration of the class and school closure. Complete your assigned work by the due date ask questions Follow all school rule and the school internet safety protocol
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Parent/Guardian Responsibilities | Review work assigned to your child. Make sure your child has a quiet space to engage in elearning. Talk to your child about school and school work every day. Assist your child with establishing regular routines for elearning.
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Attendance, Grading Routines and Structures
Attendance
Hazel Crest SD 152½ is requires all students to engage in eLearning on emergency closure days. All absences must be reported to the school by 8 A.M. Our goal is to make any emergency closures to be seamless, effortless and a part of our learning practices and routines for students and families.
Grading Policy
Hazel Crest SD 152½ stand grading policy is in effect during emergency closures. All assigned class work will be graded in accordance with the district policy.
Grading Scale
100 - 90 | A (Advanced, exceeds standards) |
89 - 80 | B (Meets standards) |
79 - 70 | C (Partially met standards) |
69 - 60 | D (Not proficient in meeting all standards) |
59 - Below | F (Not proficient, not meeting standards)
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Routines and Structures
Hazel Crest SD 152½ teachers and staff will begin instructure at 8:30 am each eLearning Day. Students will be expected to be in attendance online on time. Your child’s teacher will provide you and your child with the link to the learning platform that they will use (Google classroom, Zoom, See-Saw, etc.). Teachers will:
Stream lessons live, activities, modeling, discussions or video conferencing
Provide virtual office hours for parents and students
Provide students with immediate feedback and access to learning materials
Provide paper and pencil options for families who do not have internet access
eLearning Frequently Asked Questions
What are the expectations for student engagement in eLearning?
Grade Level | Direct Instruction | Independent Practice |
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Pre-Kinder | 90 minutes | 30-minutes |
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Kinder-2nd | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
3rd -5th | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
6th - 8th | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
In addition, Hazel Crest SD 152½ encourages at least 40 minutes of at home reading daily.
What type of content will my child be asked to complete at home? All students will have access to their regular course work and all assignments are aligned to Illinois State Learning Standards.
How will schools and educators address students’ social-emotional needs? Social Emotional Learning (SEL) takes place at the beginning of each day. Teachers and staff use our online Second Step curriculum to guide students through various SEL activities. Additionally, each school has a school psychologist, social worker, and counselor available to meet with students virtually during eLearning.
How will students access their classes and engage in eLearning activities? Teachers will provide students and parents with the links to their learning platform. Pre-K and Kindergarten will use SEE-SAW, and 1st -8th grade students will have their assignments posted on Google classroom and meet with their teachers virtually via Zoom.
Does attendance and assigned classwork count? Yes. Attendance will be taken daily by the classroom teacher. Students are expected to attend class for the entire duration of the emergency eLearning day(s). Students are expected to complete all assigned classwork and homework. All assignments will be graded.
Can my child be tested or assessed during eLearning days? Yes. Students will be assessed during eLearning days. As a district, we will do our best to reschedule any local assessments. All Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) required standardized assessments will be administered in person as required by ISBE.
My child has an Individual Education Plan (IEP). How will they be supported during eLearning? Schools will continue to support students with diverse learning needs during eLearning. Special education and general education teachers, along with related services providers, will collaborate to modify remote learning materials to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Teachers will continue to modify grades for students whose current IEP reflects the need.
Will there be any after school activities during eLearning Days? No. All after school activities will be canceled until school is resumed. There may be an exception in the cases of some sporting events.
Will I be able to reach the school and teachers via telephone? Yes, even if our school is closed due to an emergency, administrators, school clerical staff and teachers will be available by phone during regular school hours.
What if my family does not have consistent access to technology or the internet? The district will provide each student with an electronic device. If you do not have access to the internet, your child will be provided with a paper pencil option for the duration of eLearning. If the eLearning exceeds two consecutive days, the district will provide the student with a hotspot that must be returned at the conclusion of the eLearning period.
Administrative Team Contact Information
Dr. Von Mansfield -Interim Superintendent
708-335-0790
Mrs. Yolanda Payne - Assistant Superintendent
708-335-0790 ext. 0068
Dr. Cynthia Levy - Director of Teaching and Learning
708-335-0790 ext 0070
Mr. Justin Whitten - Director of Business Services
708-335-0790 ext. 0066
Mr. Kenyatta Greer - Director of Human Resources
708-335-0790 ext. 0066
Mr. Vincent Rucker - Director of Technology
708-825-0075
Mr. Glenn Coffey - Technology Coordinator
708-825-0076
Mr. Darren Jones - Principal Barack Obama Learning Academy
708-825-2400
Ms. Latrice Johnson - Principal, Jesse White Learning Academy
708-825-2190