AAPS: Elementary school options for 2020-21 explained in video
Synopsis of Video with Links to Topics
- Overview of Options – A2 Classroom Connect and A2 Student Link both are AAPS curricula and teachers and tied to the school your child attends
- A2 Student Link is for families that don’t intend to return to classroom this semester/ or year
- A2 Classroom Connect starting year virtually, but moving to the classroom when safe to do so
- A2 Virtual is independent student, self-paced, learning option, asynchronous learning
- Student Link and Classroom Connect have same robust and rigorous curriculum, engaging with teachers in live virtual setting
- Student Link and Classroom Connect are similar to successful program from this summer
- Schedule for Student Link and Classroom Connect include morning meetings, flexibility for families and academic rigor
- Bulk of the core academic work done in the front portion of the day
- Afternoons include specials activities, small group learning, etc.
- Time spent in front of screens balanced by grade level, but in general mix of synchronous mini-lessons and independent time to do work to avoid long stretches in front of a screen
- Elementary schedule will include same supports built in as occur in school buildings for students with variety of special needs
- Spaces throughout the day for students to receive special services
- Plan for this fall is robust and rigorous to prepare students for next grade level
- One to one student devices, consistent learning platform, teachers using engaging learning strategies
- AAPS staff want students back in the buildings via Classroom Connect
- A2 Virtual is an option for students with independent learners and families that want an almost home-schooling experience
- A2 Student Link offers predictability of knowing will be virtual all year/semester
- Classroom Connect closest to traditional AAPS experience
- A2 Virtual own pace, not synchronous but ready for full year, AAPS teacher mentor but not daily live interaction
- Student Link offers fully online community of students
- Want to have students back in our classrooms as soon as possible
