BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Instructional Guidance during Period of Extended Closure

Buffalo Public Schools

712 City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 Phone: (716) 816-3500

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BPS INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDANCE DURING PERIOD OF EXTENDED CLOSURE

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented hardship for families across the nation. As a district, our support for students and families must take into consideration the traumatic impact of this event. Together, while we continue to focus on comprehensive strategies to support student learning, we must also consider our students' mental wellness.

At the same time, the District recognizes that faculty and staff are also affected by the pandemic, and are being asked to deliver instruction that differs from our normal context. This document is intended to provide guidance for teachers and administrators as they implement the District's remote learning initiative and will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.

What Instruction Looks Like during the Closure

Instruction may take different forms during this period of extended school closure. Computing devices have been distributed to students in grades 3-12 to facilitate remote learning. However,,some families struggle with connectivity at this time. The District learning packets are intended to support those families and other families who may want additional, alternative resources. In addition, teachers should continue to assign work to students as they have since March 18, in accordance with the District's NYSED approved alternative instruction plan required by Executive Order 202.4.

Methods of Instruction

Hard copy learning packets aligned to grade level state standards Remote learning

o Teacher-posted assignments in Schoology or other electronic platforms o Activities from District courses in Schoology o Live, virtual lessons or videotaped lessons o Nearpod lessons o Readings or videos accompanied by a means to verify participation, including

responding to questions, completing assignments or exit tickets, or student participation in online discussion boards o Emailed communication, assignments



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o Completion of activities to complement core instruction using Districtapproved online programs including Moby Max, Lexia Core5 or PowerUp, myON, Think Central, Pearson Realize, NextLesson, and Quill

o Virtual conferencing, office hours o Phone conversations and consultations

Means of Demonstrated Student Academic Engagement

There are numerous ways for students to demonstrate engagement with learning remotely. The District is particularly interested in collecting information about frequency, duration, and substance of instructional contact with students. Some forms of engagement will happen daily while other forms may occur weekly. Here are some examples:

Schoology or eDoctrina logins Submission of completed assignments or assessments Completion of online assignments or assessments Completion of activities in District-approved online programs Participation in online discussion boards, chats, discussion threads Email exchanges regarding instruction Phone conversations regarding instruction Participation in virtual conferences or office hours regarding instruction Exchanges regarding instruction using Talking Points or other translation services Other digital communication with a family member which confirms student

interaction/engagement (e.g., Class Dojo) Teletherapy including speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, vision

services, hearing services and counseling Completion of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive reading and writing lesson

activities (i.e., the Brownies' Books) provided via hard copy in learning packets and online in Schoology

Other Non-academic Means of Student Engagement

There are numerous ways for students to connect with schools and support wellness. Here are some examples:

Email exchanges Phone conversations Virtual conferences



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Participation in CSE actions (e.g., Annual Reviews) Communication through the BPS Hotline Communication with school psychologists, social workers, counselors Communication with Journeys End coaches or Cultural Resource Aides Exchanges using Talking Points or other translation services Participation in continued mentoring services (Say Yes) Continuation in Student Leadership activities (Inner High and WNY United Against

Drug and Alcohol Abuse) Sustaining a connection with school-based partners Participation in virtual Saturday Academy Learning and Wellness activities Communication with School-Based health clinics and work with Supplemental

Health Services Enlisting in college-going activities including completion and submission of:

college applications-signed by school administrator; FAFSA submission, scholarship application(s); Say Yes financial aid assistance application

Using District Materials

Grades

Subject

K-2 Reading

Math

Science

Social Studies

Resources

Journeys/Think Central

Lexia Core5

RAZ-Kids

Headsprout

Corrective Reading

Reading Mastery

myON

SUTW

Math Modules, Eureka videos

Moby Max

Finish Line workbook/online portal

Zearn

Grade 2 - Problems from Think Tanks Prodigy

embarc online

Star Math

Khan Academy

Pearson online resources and consumable workbook

PBS Learning Media

Brain Pop, Jr

Learn at Home (NYCDOE)

Moby Max

Generation Genius ? Science Videos/Lessons

NYS Social Studies Toolkit

Art

Davis Publications online

Scholastic Arts online

PBS Learning Media

Music

McGraw Hill Online Textbook BPO Broadcasts on Demand

Music Technology Resources

Health, Physical SPARK PE

OPEN

Education

CATCH Health, Nutrition & PE

Many applications are accessed through Clever / See departmental document for additional details



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Using District Materials

Grades

Subject

Resources

3-6 Reading

During closure, grades 5-6 will use Journeys instead of the modules

Journeys, HOT! Questions

RAZ-Kids

Lexia Core5/Power-up

Headsprout

SUTW

Learn at Home (NYCDOE)

Quill

myON

Math

Math Modules, Eureka videos

Grade 3 Think Tanks Z

Nearpod lessons

Star Math

Learn at Home (NYCDOE)

Finish Line workbook/online portal

Khan Academy

Moby Max

Zearn

Prodigy

embarc online

Science

Pearson online resources and consumable workbook

Moby Max

Generation Genius

Brain Pop/Brain Pop Jr

Learn at Home (NYCDOE)

PBS Learning Media

Social Studies

NYS SS Toolkit

Amistad

Art

Davis Publications online

Scholastic Arts online

PBS Learning Media

Music

McGraw Hill Online Textbook

Music Technology Resources

BPO Broadcasts on Demand

Health, PE

SPARK PE

OPEN

CATCH Health, Nutrition & PE

7-8 English Language Gr 7 Reading Closely for Textual Details: At the Pole

Arts

Gr 8 Reading Closely for Textual details: We Had to Learn English

Lexia PowerUp



myON

NewsELA

Math

Math Modules, Eureka videos

Learn at Home (NYCDOE)

Finish Line workbook/online portal

Moby Max

Khan Academy

Science

Pearson online resources/consumable workbook

Generation Genius videos/lessons

PBS Learning Media

Learn at Home (NYCDOE)

Brain Pop

Moby Max

Social Studies

America: History of our Nation (NYS Version) ? Grade 7

The American Nation ? Grade 8

Amistad

Digital Public Library of America

C-Span in the Classroom

Buffalo History Museum Collections Portal NYS SS Toolkit

World Languages Realidades and Santillana

Bien Dit - Discovering French

Art

Davis Publications online

Scholastic Arts online

PBS Learning Media

Music

McGraw Hill Online Textbook

Music Technology Resources

BPO Broadcasts on Demand

Health, Physical

Health Smart Middle School Edition

SPARK PE

Education

CATCH Health, Nutrition & PE

OPEN

FACS

: Career Exploration, Grade level friendly w/videos

You Tube Family and Consumer Sciences Channels

ebook: Preparing for Life and Careers

Everfi





Technology

ebook: Technology Design & Application Everfi

YouTube Technology Channels

Code Combat

Skimmer Cars Measuring project

Tinker CAD

Most applications are accessed through Clever / See departmental document for additional details



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