DRP_FINAL_Oct16

IN PERSON LEARNING: ENGLISH LEARNERS

Students who receive support in accessing curriculum as they learn English will continue to receive support whether instruction is delivered in-person, in a hybrid model, or through a remote platform. In the return to school plan, instruction will either take place in-person in a designated area outside of the cohort or virtu- ally, allowing the student to remain in the same area as his/her cohort. In all models, classroom teachers of English Learners (ELs) will provide required language accommoda- tions for content classes. Online accommodations may include: extensions of time for assignments; videos with captioning or embedded interpreting; accessible or translated reading materials; other language ser- vices provided through video conferencing; an online translation dictionary;, or other technological solu- tions. Where technology itself poses a barrier to access or where educational materials simply are not avail- able in an accessible format, teachers will provide ELs equally effective alternate access to the curriculum or services provided to other students. In some cases, this may be accomplished through hard copy packets, teacher check-ins, or tutorials. EL teachers will continue to collaborate with the special education and or content teachers to ensure that the appropriate supports and accommodations are provided to the ELs in that class across learning plat- forms. Additionally, during periods of remote instruction, teachers will continue to provide appropriate supports and accommodations to EL students to the greatest extent possible. The District will engage in meaningful communication with parents of ELs in a language they can understand and notify Limited English Proficient (LEP) parents of information about any program, service, or activity that is called to the attention of non-LEP parents. This includes crucial information to parents during this time regarding the expectations for parents to pick up or set up new technology, new enroll- ment protocols, and how to support their children at home. The District will consider all possible methods to ensure meaningful communication with LEP parents of all students, including EL students. For parents who are not proficient in English, the District will explore additional options to equitably communicate with families.

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