Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/7/2020 - 12:00 PM
Category: Old Business & Action Items
Type: Info/Action
Subject: Enhanced Continuity of Learning Plan 4.0: Reimagining Schools
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 2: Instructional Excellence
ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.
Policy: IA - Instructional Goals and Objectives
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
200807_Memo_Enhanced_Continuity_of_Learning_Plan_4.0_Reimagining_Schools.pdf
200807_Presentation_Enhanced_Continuity_of_Learning_Plan_4.0_Reimagining_Schools_v2.pdf
200807_CDC_Graphics_School_Decision_Tree.pdf
Draft ACPS Cross-Functional Planning Team (CFPT) Playbook.pdf
Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Application.pdf
Agenda Item Summary:
Background: Since the closing of our school buildings resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) continued to provide students and families with various educational opportunities. Our school division has provided students and families access to technology, learning materials, educational resources, meals, and support services during the crisis. As you know, our Enhanced Continuity of Learning Plan 1.0 addressed student and staff needs following the school buildings closing; Enhanced Continuity of Learning Plan 2.0 extended and redefined educational resources available to students, including both instructional packets, synchronous learning, asynchronous learning, and online lessons; Continuity of Learning Plan 3.0: Summer Learning through Engagement and Enrichment for All Plan addressed learning loss, engagement, and enrichment; and the Enhanced Continuity of Learning Plan 4.0: Reimagining Schools will guide the reopening of our schools.

The development of ACPS' Enhanced Continuity of Learning Plan 4.0: Reimagining Schools is aligned with global, national, federal, state, and local guidelines. The plan will ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for our students, staff, and families. As we work to reopen schools, we must continue to seek feedback from our leaders, staff, students, families, and community to collectively put forth our very best ideas and actions for what is possible, achievable, and essential when reopening. Ultimately, the plan will address the feasibility of reopening schools and buildings.
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Enhanced Continuity of Learning Plan 4.0: Reimagining Schools within this memorandum.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Terri H. Mozingo - Chief Academic Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent