DRP_FINAL_Oct16

HYBRID LEARNING

Adaptive PE (APE), Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy - APE will operate within the hybrid model established for all classes at DHS. Services will be provided consistent with the IEP to the greatest extent possible. Providers should prioritize scheduling in-person services, while maintaining physical distancing and PPE requirements, whenever possible. However, there may be times where the service is appropriate to provide remotely (e.g., if a student receives the service daily and is not in the building daily). PT and OT providers should document all services provided.

Adaptive Music - Adaptive Music will operate within the hybrid model established for all classes at DHS.

Paraprofessional Support - Paraprofessionals support a wide variety of student needs. Whenever possible, paraprofessionals should follow the procedures and guidance regarding physical distancing, PPE, and hand washing. At times, students require hands on support which is difficult to accomplish while maintaining a safe, physical distance (e.g., transfer from a wheelchair to a walker, toileting). In these instances, paraprofes- sionals should work with their students’ case managers, building administrators and school nurses to develop a plan that maximizes personal safety through the utilization of additional mitigating measures. Increasing the frequency of hand washing and ensuring proper PPE is worn at all times will be necessary in these cases.

Paraprofessionals will continue to support students via eLearning platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet) during remote learning.

Evaluations - Staff will be required to complete evaluations. During the reopening of school, the priority for all staff will be to ensure students’ social, emotional, and physical wellbeing. The administration will work closely with the evaluation teams at DHS to consider appropriate timelines for beginning evaluations and prioritization structures for completing overdue evaluations. Evaluators will work closely with the administration in determining best practices for conducting evaluations while complying with safety requirements. As each evaluation process is different, teams will work together to determine how to assess the student with the greatest fidelity possible while considering their unique needs.

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