Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
5/22/2020 - 6:00 AM  
Category:
Curriculum and Instruction  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
3.0 Enhanced Continuity of Learning Summer Plan  
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 1: Academic Excellence and Educational Equity
 
Policy:
IGCA - Summer School  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
200522_Brief_Continuity_of_Learning_Summer_Plan_3.0.pdf
200522_Att_1_Continuity_of_Learning_Plan_3.0_v2.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
ACPS Continuity of Learning Plan 3.0 will involve providing summer learning options for all students to extend and refine their learning and address academic gaps extending from school closings. Summer Learning through engagement and enrichment will begin on July 6, 2020, and end on July 31, 2020. Summer learning will include virtual asynchronous and synchronous learning opportunities, credit recovery, learning kits, and enrichment in the Fine Arts.  
Background:
Traditionally, ACPS' summer programming has offered over 20 programs in nine schools and has consistently served approximately 3,800 students. Most of the summer programming has been by invitation only and geared towards students in Tier II and III based on our Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).

In contrast, our Summer Learning through Engagement and Enrichment will be available to all ACPS students. In collaboration with parents, guardians, and counselors, all students will be able to choose the instructional program that best addresses their priority needs. Although not mandatory, summer participation will ensure that learning gaps or losses extending from school closings since March 13, 2020 are addressed and that a range of enhancement and enrichment activities are available to students during their summer break.
 
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the information within this brief and attachment.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Gerald R. Mann, Jr. - Executive Director of Instructional Support
Signed By:  
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent