Synchronous Instruction Update (See previous post for basic info)
I have been surveying my families to get an idea of which students in which grade levels might be interested in attending Synchronous Instruction so I can plan accordingly. Since the interest is so low, and the ideas for curriculum are so broad, I will be using the lesson plans provided by Visions during my Synchronous Instruction time. If you are interested in what will be offered, here are the lesson plans for LP1.
Classes are held via Zoom and students will be required to log into the class using their Visions email account. For directions on how to do that, click here.
Please let me know if you have questions regarding synchronous instruction. Thank you!
Daily Live Interaction
This is being provided for grades 4th-8th by Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs). Click here for more information.
What and Why...
Twice per school year, (once each semester) Visions collects official work samples from students. These samples are intended to show our auditors that our enrolled students are actually enrolled, and that they are engaging in the academic activities on their master agreement and semester plan. They are also used to demonstrate that there is a responsible adult who is reviewing and/or grading their work.
When..
Due on or before your LP2 meeting.
How...
Samples must be work completed in LP1. You may submit samples from your own curriculum, use the provided samples (grades K-8), or any combination of the two. (9th - 12th grade courses are so variable that it is impossible to create packets.)
Please provide one written sample from each subject.
Instructions for using provided samples (K-8th grades):
If you would rather submit samples from your own curriculum (and all 9-12th graders):
LP1 Agenda - What's New & Semester Plans
Monday 9/13
9:30 - 10:00 - TK Synchronous Instruction
All public charter schools are now required to assess students twice a year. Most schools are using the same assessments that Visions has adopted.
The testing window opens Tuesday, September 7th and all beginning of year assessments need to be completed during LP1, which ends Friday, September 24.
TK-8th graders will be taking the iReady assessment. iReady assessments are proctored at home by parents. You can choose your time and day and even break up the assessment into time blocks. Once assessments are completed, you will have some wonderful iReady curriculum available to you to support any areas that show a need. The iReady curriculum is much more fun for students than the assessments are!
How do you access the iReady assessments? Here is the Wire announcement that came out today.
Log into Launchpad. At the top of the screen you will see the iReady icon. Click on that and log in with your student information.
- Student username = Launchpad username
- Student password = student ID#
You can find these in your student information section on Launchpad. If you have any questions or have any trouble, please let me know.
9th - 11th graders will be taking the MAP assessments. MAP assessments are being proctored and scheduled by the testing department. All you need to do at this time is make an appointment. Once you have done that, the testing department will contact you with further details and instructions. Click here for more info on the MAP assessments and to schedule your appointment.
12th graders - NO TESTING THIS YEAR!
Live Interaction and Synchronous Instruction are things that were put in place in response to AB130, a bill that was written to assist students in regular public schools due to COVID-19. It requires all public schools to provide an Independent Study option, and sets guidelines for that provision.
Synchronous Instruction
ALL VISIONS teachers will be providing online synchronous instruction as follows:
My synchronous instruction schedule is:
Classes will be via Zoom and students will be required to log into the class using their Visions email account. For directions on how to do that, click here.
If you are interested in having your student attend synchronous instruction during LP1, please email me so I can know who is coming and plan accordingly. I WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE ABOVE TIMES DURING LP1, but my plan is to survey all families to gauge attendance and subject matter interest so I can create meaningful lessons beginning in LP2. I will update with more information about class agendas (subject matter, plans, standards covered, etc.) once I have a chance to plan.
Please let me know if you have questions or suggestions regarding synchronous instruction.
Daily Live Interaction
This is being provide by Teachers on Special Assignment. Click here for more information on the 4th-8th grade offerings.
LP1 Agenda - What's New & Semester Plans
Monday 9/6
Labor Day - No School
Most of the changes will not impact you negatively. There are only two that you need to be aware of at the start of school.
Synchronous Instruction and Live Interaction opportunities.
Your student IS NOT required to attend the Synchronous Instruction or Live Interaction opportunities.
Synchronous Instruction
ALL VISIONS teachers will be providing online synchronous instruction as follows:
My synchronous instruction schedule will be:
Classes will be via Zoom and students will be required to log into the class using their Visions email account. Directions on how to do that are here. If you are interested in having your student attend synchronous instruction during LP1, please email me so I can know who is coming and plan accordingly. Thank you!
Daily Live Interaction
This is being provide by Teachers on Special Assignment. Click here for more information on the 4th-8th grade offerings.
LP1 Agenda - What's New & Semester Plans
Monday 8/30
9:30 - 10:00 - TK Synchronous Instruction
Teacher Work Day
Synchronous Instruction and Live Interaction
You will be seeing information come out about Synchronous Instruction and Live Interaction.YOU DO NOT have to do anything about this. It is entirely optional for you - as long as your students are progressing well. However, all teachers are being required to provide synchronous instruction to students.We will be offering
Again, this is NOT required for you, but it is for teachers. As you can imagine this will greatly impact teachers schedules.
Religious CurriculumAll public charter schools are being increasingly monitored about how religious curriculum is being used. We have been really careful about it all along, so the changes aren't really that big for us.OF COURSE you can still use religious curriculum, we just can't
I will work with you individually to find supplements to note on your semester plans if you are using primarily religious curriculum.
Notable: Returnable curriculum items are now being accepted at the Carmichael office by appointment only. Here is the WIRE link for more info.
Important! - Due to the COVID-19 restrictions during the 20/21 school year, students that withdraw or graduate before June 30th will ONLY need to return technology items. Curriculum items DO NOT need to be returned for these students.
LP10 Agenda - Report Cards and Finalizing Semester Plans
If we have an LP10 meeting this week or next, please check last week's Getting Ready for LP10 post to prepare.
If we already had our LP10 meeting, I will be available until Friday, June 4th for questions and help. The Visions office will be open over the summer. See the Upcoming & Notable post for ordering dates and start up dates for next school year.
Notable: Returnable curriculum items are now being accepted at the Carmichael office by appointment only. Here is the WIRE link for more info.
Important! - Due to the COVID-19 restrictions during the 20/21 school year, students that withdraw or graduate before June 30th will ONLY need to return technology items. Curriculum items DO NOT need to be returned for these students.
LP10 Agenda - Report Cards and Finalizing Semester Plans
Monday 5/31
Memorial Day - No school
During our LP10 meeting we will be:
Here is what to do to be ready:
3 = Proficient/At Grade Level Standard (Typical at the end of the year)4 = Advanced/Exceeds Grade Level (For students who are working at least one grade level above)2 = Approaching Grade Level Standard (Typical for end of 1st semester)1 = Beginning/Not Yet Covered (For topics that are not being covered until 2nd semester)
LP10 Agenda - Report Cards and Finalizing Semester Plans
Monday 5/31
Memorial Day - No school
Last week of LP9 - Last week of TESTING!
Monday 5/10
Office Day
