{"id":9236,"date":"2020-08-07T15:36:16","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T19:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/?p=9236"},"modified":"2020-08-07T15:53:09","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T19:53:09","slug":"virtual-plus-approved-by-school-board-for-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/virtual-plus-approved-by-school-board-for-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual PLUS+ Approved by School Board for Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear ACPS <\/span>Staff<\/span>,<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, the Alexandria City School Board approved the <\/span>Virtual PLUS+<\/span><\/a> model for the fall.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Virtual PLUS+ model includes enhanced support in five key areas, further extending the educational program that is already intended to mirror the traditional school day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The five key PLUS+ areas are <\/span>social, emotional and academic supports<\/span><\/a>; <\/span>technology enhancements<\/span><\/a>; <\/span>child care options<\/span><\/a> for our most vulnerable families; continuation of <\/span>meal distribution<\/span><\/a>; and a live <\/span>multilingual phone helpline<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike during the spring semester, students will be graded on completed work and will receive synchronous lessons in each subject area four days a week. Technology will be expanded to ensure all students across all grades have devices and internet access prior to Sept. 4. Information about community-supported child care options, with academic support, will also be shared with families. Food access will expand to include snacks and dinner, and a multilingual phone helpline will be established.<\/span><\/p>\n

These priorities were identified following months of planning, research and community consultation that kept the division\u2019s 2025 Strategic Plan: Equity for All, at the forefront. The five key areas were deemed to be the most likely to hamper access to education, should they fall short.<\/span><\/p>\n

These enhancements will underpin the already strong educational framework we have in place for the fall semester. Our goal is to ensure all ACPS students are provided with an engaging and equitable academic experience in these difficult times and that no barrier exists to meaningful participation. Our team has worked methodically and strategically to determine the feasibility of our reopening plan using the Virtual PLUS+ model which I believe is the only feasible solution and alternative to in-person learning at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u201cPLUS+\u201d in the Virtual PLUS+ model means:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Virtual<\/a><\/p>\n