Area school districts are now set to resume classes next week in a new format.
Area districts will begin rolling out their continuous learning plans beginning Monday as they continue their students’ educations despite the operational adjustments brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and Governor Laura Kelly’s executive order earlier this month closing all school buildings through the remainder of the academic year. Districts will now be utilizing multiple new delivery models including online education.
USD 253 Associate Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Judy Stanley says the district is “as prepared as we can be” given the short amount of time in which they’ve had to make the transition. Stanley anticipates much of Monday will be spent in helping students adjust to the new routine.
Stanley says the previous block schedules for all grade levels will continue, which should help in students quickly and easily adjusting to the new format.
USD 252 Southern Lyon County Superintendent Mike Argabright says students will be utilizing their normal district-issued take-home devices such as I-pads and Macbooks for the online learning option. Argabright believes this will help provide students with some familiarity in an otherwise unfamiliar situation.
Districts will also be utilizing packet learning for special circumstances. USD 251 North Lyon County Interim Superintendent Mike Mathes says while their student’s workloads may not be the same as it was before, the quality of education standards will not be changing.
For students utilizing packet learning, Argabright and Mathes say they will likely utilize a grab-and-go effort for picking up and dropping off school work. Stanley says at this time USD 253 is still discussing the best method to that end.
For more information, visit your respective district’s website where you can find a copy of their continuous learning plan. District patrons may also contact building principals with questions or concerns.
