breetheflea
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Post by breetheflea on Jul 26, 2020 0:05:42 GMT
If your school district offers a 100% virtual option next year, is there a space limit?
I have been waiting for our district to make an official decision on what they are doing next year before I sign up for anything but they sent one email earlier this month that said if you want online only the virtual program through the district is how you would do it. It's separate from your normal school, and 100% online, and they added K-5 this year, usually it's 6-12 only.
Someone today told me the virtual program had reached capacity for IEP students and they didn't get in. Our district has 23,000 students...
Anyway, if I wasn't anxious enough about school next year, this made it go higher.
I'm hoping it's just a rumor, but someone else said some other (statewide) virtual school was also full.
UGH!
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Post by Dixie Lou on Jul 26, 2020 0:11:16 GMT
My district hasn't said there is a limit but sign-ups for virtual learning end on August 3.
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Post by Peal on Jul 26, 2020 0:14:50 GMT
Our district is offering a 100% online option but they haven't mentioned a student limit. They also haven't discussed any details of what it would look like for the middle and high school students beyond "similar to in person classes". For the lower grades it will be very basic education. Math and Lang Arts only for k-2 and Math, Lang Arts and Science for 3-6.
Depending on the IEP, I don't think it will be a very good option. Thinking about my DS's IEP and what kind of help he needed.
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Post by breetheflea on Jul 26, 2020 0:18:12 GMT
My district hasn't said there is a limit but sign-ups for virtual learning end on August 3. They never gave a date. It was an email with "these are the two option we are considering: hybrid and the virtual option." With a link to the virtual option if you wanted to know more. There was minimal info except that the k-5 was new this year. The district has yet to make an official decision (school starts September 1st) and is still sending out surveys. I actually did fill out the form for one kid, watched the two minute video (required) and they said they'd contact me with more info (and never heard anything). I have four kids, I can't juggle multiple online programs, it will kill me. My 6th grader has a 504 plan, not an IEP so maybe that's different. I can "accomodate" him from home. |
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Post by finaledition on Jul 26, 2020 0:20:04 GMT
Yes, one of our options is 100% virtual and you commit for the entire year. It is only for 6-12 grade and each class is lead by a district employed teacher. Because of their need to help students outside of class and assess work, there is a cap.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 26, 2020 0:23:23 GMT
Our district has said that anyone who wants a 100% virtual option can have it, but I haven’t seen any details for choosing that or what it entails. I don’t know if it’s going to be through the district (I would prefer that), through online K12 or what. I’m really hoping families will get more guidance on this next week because school is supposed to start at the end of August and a month isn’t much time for people to decide and prepare.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jul 26, 2020 0:25:39 GMT
No space issues here if you choose that option but very few want that option. That’s what we signed up for.
An IEP May change things though. My son has one but I don’t think he used any of the accommodations last year. I could see not having enough teachers for that option possibly.
Good luck I hope you can get what you want.
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Post by Linda on Jul 26, 2020 0:35:25 GMT
I haven't heard anything about limits here nor have I heard anything about IEP accommodations.
We had three options - inperson, district-run virtual, or unenrolling from the district and enrolling in FLVS. We picked district-virtual which is supposed to be run locally and offer the same curriculum she would get in school. We'll see. Details have been rather sparse and school starts on Aug 13th (they moved it from Aug 10th).
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Post by johnnysmom on Jul 26, 2020 0:40:20 GMT
Our district sent out yet another survey today, asking people to choose between 100% in person or 100% online. While they are requesting a response by next week for planning purposes they have said they will allow you to switch up until school starts in late August. So I’m assuming they’re not concerned about reaching a max. I would think that the number of IEP students might need to be more closely monitored (not necessarily limited but watched to make sure they have the right resources in the right places).
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 26, 2020 0:43:20 GMT
My district hasn't said there is a limit but sign-ups for virtual learning end on August 3. They never gave a date. It was an email with "these are the two option we are considering: hybrid and the virtual option." With a link to the hybrid option if you wanted to know more. There was minimal info except that the k-5 was new this year. The district has yet to make an official decision (school starts September 1st) and is still sending out surveys. I actually did fill out the form for one kid, watched the two minute video (required) and they said they'd contact me with more info (and never heard anything). I have four kids, I can't juggle multiple online programs, it will kill me. My 6th grader has a 504 plan, not an IEP so maybe that's different. I can "accomodate" him from home. So what are they going to do if Inslee decides schools can’t open? That is nuts that they are full. |
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Post by breetheflea on Jul 26, 2020 0:59:10 GMT
They never gave a date. It was an email with "these are the two option we are considering: hybrid and the virtual option." With a link to the hybrid option if you wanted to know more. There was minimal info except that the k-5 was new this year. The district has yet to make an official decision (school starts September 1st) and is still sending out surveys. I actually did fill out the form for one kid, watched the two minute video (required) and they said they'd contact me with more info (and never heard anything). I have four kids, I can't juggle multiple online programs, it will kill me. My 6th grader has a 504 plan, not an IEP so maybe that's different. I can "accomodate" him from home. So what are they going to do if Inslee decides schools can’t open? That is nuts that they are full. That is why I was waiting to sign up. If schools are ordered to be closed by the Governor that changes my decision... I'd rather not put my kids in a new program (which doesn't accommodate things like honors classes or orchestra) if I don't have to. If there was a limited capacity, they should have a deadline...or hire more teachers. It's a big school district, did they think no one would sign up? |
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Post by greendragonlady on Jul 26, 2020 1:00:31 GMT
If my kids were still in school I would do virtual. I can't have them bringing the virus home to me.
I'm trying to get my grandson to be schooled virtually. He just changed school districts so I don't know what they're doing.
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Post by ashley on Jul 26, 2020 1:08:13 GMT
I just checked my province’s website and although no actual plans for the school year have been announced, the website says attendance at school is voluntary and any family who prefers to keep their child st home will have access to online school.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 26, 2020 1:20:42 GMT
Is your child on an IEP?
Challenge that. They cannot have a cap on IEP students if that is what the student needs.
I'd fight them
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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 26, 2020 1:25:44 GMT
Our district is going 100% remote. The schools in the area are going 100% remote whether they are Elementary districts or High School. I'm in IL. Our state isn't as bad as others. I cannot imagine in states where this virus isn't under control sending any children back to school.
The children may or may not spread it. We still don't have enough information about it. Things are changing daily as the scientists are learning about it. The scientists need more time.
I was talking to my husband today. Our guess at this point will be a year before things settle down. Even if they come out with a vaccine will they have enough for those that aren't first responders?
Anyhow.......that's what is happening here.
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Post by moodyblue on Jul 26, 2020 1:40:40 GMT
Our district is going 100% remote. The schools in the area are going 100% remote whether they are Elementary districts or High School. I'm in IL. Our state isn't as bad as others. I cannot imagine in states where this virus isn't under control sending any children back to school. The children may or may not spread it. We still don't have enough information about it. Things are changing daily as the scientists are learning about it. The scientists need more time. I was talking to my husband today. Our guess at this point will be a year before things settle down. Even if they come out with a vaccine will they have enough for those that aren't first responders? Anyhow.......that's what is happening here. Honestly, I’ve come to believe that starting everyone remotely is the best way to go. Making that decision early would have allowed for staff to focus on improving remote learning and figuring out how to handle kids with special needs. Instead, teachers have to figure out in person and remote at the same time and prepare for all kinds of Possibilities. |
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Post by stittsygirl on Jul 26, 2020 1:40:55 GMT
Ours is offering a 100% online option but they are still working out the details (we would normally go back after Labor Day). They had us fill out an online form if we were interested in the online option but haven’t said anything about space limits... yet. If Inslee makes that decision it’s going to have to come soon, and then I’ll stay off the WA state message boards because some of those people are scary and I want to believe none of them are my neighbors  . |
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Post by caangel on Jul 26, 2020 1:50:24 GMT
No limit. We have two 100% virtual options.
1- Virtual Academy, this is its own school and was started about 3 yrs ago. Students can stay at this school for years if they wish.
2- Distance Learning at each school site, you will stay at the school you were/are enrolled in, a school teacher will teach each DL class all year. This offer is dependant on the pandemic but guaranteed for this school year. Will not be offered once we are back to "normal".
Our 3rd option is hybrid which is different at elem vs middle/HS.
For the fall everyone is required to start DL per the governor. Parents that choose hybrid will do that once we are given the ok for in person school. Those who choose DL will stay in that mode for the whole year. If families want to change their mind the schools will do their best to accommodate at the term breaks.
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Post by used2scrap on Jul 26, 2020 2:11:07 GMT
No limit, but sign ups ended July 22 and required a year commitment.
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Post by natscraps on Jul 26, 2020 2:16:24 GMT
The local pubic school districts are offering 5 day in person or completely virtual learning through the district for PreK through 12. There are no limits. Parents may switch at the end of each quarter if there is space in the physical classroom. The virtual students will have their own teachers teaching the same curriculum as the regular classroom. There is no cap on virtual, but parents had to opt in and the deadline is Monday. They will adjust their staff accordingly.
DS is starting JrK at the local catholic school. Same options in terms of 5 day in person or virtual. No caps on virtual, but it is all synchronous learning with lessons being streamed from the regular classrooms.
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Post by Peal on Jul 26, 2020 3:02:41 GMT
Our district is going 100% remote. The schools in the area are going 100% remote whether they are Elementary districts or High School. I'm in IL. Our state isn't as bad as others. I cannot imagine in states where this virus isn't under control sending any children back to school. The children may or may not spread it. We still don't have enough information about it. Things are changing daily as the scientists are learning about it. The scientists need more time. I was talking to my husband today. Our guess at this point will be a year before things settle down. Even if they come out with a vaccine will they have enough for those that aren't first responders?Anyhow.......that's what is happening here. Based on my completely unscientific observations, the 100 million doses the US has already purchased, should the vaccine pass trials, will be plenty for whomever wants one. Because FB is FULL of people who are absolutely refusing to go anywhere near the vaccine for themselves and their families. |
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Post by SabrinaP on Jul 26, 2020 3:08:43 GMT
We cannot in any way limit virtual. In fact, a kid has to be allowed to switch from in person to virtual at any time. You can only go from virtual to in person at the end of each grading period.
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 26, 2020 3:21:59 GMT
So what are they going to do if Inslee decides schools can’t open? That is nuts that they are full. That is why I was waiting to sign up. If schools are ordered to be closed by the Governor that changes my decision... I'd rather not put my kids in a new program (which doesn't accommodate things like honors classes or orchestra) if I don't have to. If there was a limited capacity, they should have a deadline...or hire more teachers. It's a big school district, did they think no one would sign up? Yes, you are exactly right. This is just nuts. I don’t understand how they can say they are full. I don’t envy the school districts and or our Governor, but difficult decisions are going to have to be made and the sooner the better. Give people time to make arrangements for whatever is going to happen. |
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Post by kate on Jul 26, 2020 3:27:42 GMT
My school is only demanding hard numbers for in-person, since they will have to plan for classrooms and staffing. Online learning will ebb and flow as kids get sick/well.
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Post by 1girlygirl on Jul 26, 2020 3:34:31 GMT
No limits on the number of students who choose the 100% remote option in our district. According to our K-8 school only 15% of families have chosen that option.
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Post by my.unquiet.mind on Jul 26, 2020 3:59:18 GMT
I teach high school special education in Central Illinois. My district has 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and a grand total of about 2,400 students. The district administrators have not committed to any specific teaching format as of now. We’ve been told to prepare as though the year will begin with in-person schooling, but to be aware that the situation is fluid and it’s a very real possibility that we will switch to a remote-learning format prior to the first day scheduled for student attendance. I do know that the district has already purchased 300 webcams that it plans to distribute amongst the district’s classrooms. The idea is that teachers will be able to teach their students at home by live-streaming their lessons. In this scenario, teachers would still come to the school each day to attend to their general duties, while also followIng their daily class schedule and live-streaming lessons at the appropriate time. Not surprisingly, there are more questions than answers. Our administration has done a nice job of sending out updates as needed. Our first day with students is currently scheduled for August 18th. The district is going to have to make some hard decisions within the next week or so. |
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Post by snugglebutter on Jul 26, 2020 4:03:06 GMT
We cannot in any way limit virtual. In fact, a kid has to be allowed to switch from in person to virtual at any time. You can only go from virtual to in person at the end of each grading period.
Same.
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Post by mom2rjcr on Jul 26, 2020 4:32:19 GMT
My district is offering virtual learning or face to face for K-12. They must sign up for one of those choices by August 3rd. If they choose virtual, they must commit to 9 weeks. We haven't talked about space limits. We have teachers who will be exclusively on line teachers. Special ed teachers, like me, will be providing support to those kids with IEPS/504's on line as a consultant. My paras and I will do in class support with students throughout the week to meet their IEP goals.
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Post by PEAcan pie on Jul 26, 2020 7:31:47 GMT
Our district is offering online academy and 100% face to face learning. The deadline to sign up for online was the 24th!!! We still do not have many questions answered and School does not start until the 31st. I understand they need numbers to get this up and running but how can I make a decision when we still do not have all the info? I would like to enroll them online. They gave a "sample day" of what to expect and it is five days a week from 9AM to 4PM. With small breaks for lunch and independent learning. So essentially they are tied to the computer for 7 hours a day. I was looking for more flexibility so I can take them to museums/social meets with like-minded families. I am so torn and confused. They are making this a full-year commitment and that concerns me! What if it is not working out? I am high risk with three kids in three Schools. This has stressed me out all weekend. I am making big decisions for my children's education, health and safety of our family. I will have to quit my job. Then there is this video (see link) that hurts my heart!! This is why I need flexibility, I cannot have my kids in isolation in front of the computer five days a week all day. I truly believe sending them in-person is extremely dangerous for our family. I am seriously so jealous of Families with really young children or adult children (don't get me wrong I know it is not easy for anyone). All three of my kids have been greatly affected by this. At least if they were really young, they would not remember. POWERFUL VIDEO THAT BREAKS MY HEART FOR OUR CHILDREN |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2020 13:09:06 GMT
Rural Illinois here and our school district is either online or in person. Online, though, is attending the exact same class at the same time, but watching from home (they are live streaming I guess)and keeping up that way. I'm not sure how they can keep up with things if they have any staff get sick. They are already begging for more subs because of that concern. Even when information was sent out, it still does not seem very detailed as to what is going on. Thursday there will be an online "meeting" so we can listen to the school board and ask questions before we make a decision. If we chose online then we have to stick with it for the whole quarter. I think if we choose in person we can switch to online at any point.
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