The small class sizes and student-to-teacher ratio would be ideal for peer collaboration, Vancouver leaders thought.īy retrofitting its non-classroom spaces, the district could accommodate all of its students under this model. Classes would have between six to 10 students, on average, providing teachers opportunity to support the specific needs of students. That would allow all students to have face-to-face interaction with teachers twice every six days. Originally, leaders of the district planned to divide its student enrollment into thirds and follow the A/B/C days rotation. Three groups of students, rotating days of attendance The district’s final decision on scheduling will be driven by what Washington state officials determine is safe and healthy for schools.Īs of now, the district has two options on the table: Here’s how the Vancouver, Wash., school district is planning to adapt its schedule for attendance rotations for 24,000 students. Students continue with distance learning at home, including live virtual instruction from teachers, assignment completion, and online collaboration with classmates when they are not in school. In one version, Monday through Thursday would be used as in-person teaching days, while Friday is set aside for professional development. What it looks like: Every student attends school in person one day a week. What it looks like: Depending on enrollment size and building capacity, schools divide the student body in half, with students taking in-person classes every other day (A/B days) or in thirds, with students attending school every third day (A/B/C days). Students take physical education and elective classes in-person, following social distancing guidelines, because their in-school days generally mirror normal schedules. This continues for a semester and applies to all grade levels in the district. What it looks like: One group of students attends school four days a week, while the second group is home receiving online instruction. Part 1: The Socially Distanced School Day Part 2: Scheduling the COVID-19 School Year We present a broad spectrum of options endorsed by public health officials, explain strategies that some districts will adopt, and provide estimated costs. Through eight installments, Education Week journalists explore the big challenges education leaders must address, including running a socially distanced school, rethinking how to get students to and from school, and making up for learning losses. District and school leaders are confronting difficult, high-stakes decisions as they plan for how to reopen schools amid a global pandemic.
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