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Day 96 \u2014 Virtual PLUS+ Details<\/strong><\/p>\n

I hope by now you have all taken some time to become familiar with our <\/span>Virtual PLUS+<\/span><\/a> recommendation to the School Board for how ACPS plans to reopen our schools in the 2020-21 academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Virtual PLUS+ model is the most feasible reopening approach at this time. It is academically thorough and safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

Given the positive responses we have received from our students, staff and families, it is clear that our reopening approach is overwhelmingly supported by our school and community stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, I know there are also many that would like to have seen an element of in-person learning, for at least some of our student population. Let me reassure you that as we head toward the first day of the fall semester, we will continue to study this possibility. Virtual PLUS+ is designed as an evolving model, one that allows us flexibility to pivot, adjust and expand.<\/span><\/p>\n

As soon as it is deemed feasible, we will begin to adapt. Learning is certainly most effective in a classroom environment with in-person teacher\/student engagement daily. A return to that is our goal when it is most feasible. However, at the moment it is simply not feasible.<\/span><\/p>\n

The School Board is holding two online public hearings this week to consider our proposal before we submit our plans to the Virginia Department of Education by Aug. 14. See below for more information and how to sign up to speak at the hearings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, ACPS Express and ACPS Insider are dedicated to answering your most pertinent questions about Virtual PLUS+. More details of our \u201cPLUS+\u201d added services will come this Friday during the School Board meeting and in special editions of ACPS Express and ACPS Insider that afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay safe, stay healthy, stay informed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Superintendent of Schools<\/span><\/p>\n

School Board Public Hearings on the Reopening Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Alexandria City School Board will hold two online public hearings on the ACPS proposed feasible model for the reopening of our schools during its Virtual Special Called School Board Meetings:<\/span><\/p>\n