Remote Learning Guidance

Elementary School (3rd -5th Grade)
Instruction
Planning and Preparation
Plan and create academic and social engagement activities with a focus on the maintenance of
previously covered content. Keep in mind that many families have limited, if any, data internet
and one device that must be shared between multiple people.
To optimize learning during a crisis, we encourage cross-curricular activities that include
multiple subject areas. Assignments should be provided that allow students to work
independently or with the limited help of a family member.
All possible efforts should be made in planning and preparation to provide an equitable
academic learning experience for all students.
General Recommendations
• Establish office hours: Teachers should have availability/check-ins. (Be flexible with
office hours. Student and teacher availability could fluctuate.)
• Communicate with students first with the tools teachers are already utilizing and familiar
with at this time. Use common platforms (suggested or already in use) across a district
to alleviate any confusion for parents and students.
• Determine whether students are completing work online or traditionally.
• Keep variables in mind when you plan your lessons considering students may have:
o Multiple classes
o Other responsibilities
o Personal or family illness
o Limited access to devices, internet, and supplies
• Focus on student progress and learning, not assignment completion and due dates.
• Create learning opportunities that resemble classroom content using familiar wording.
• Create cross-curricular work when possible to maximize efficiency. Read a science or
history article, use English language arts-based questions for comprehension,
discussion, and/or writing.
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