Horseheads Central School District
Remote Learning Plan
Addendum to District-Wide Safety Plan
New York State Department of Education (NYSED) Requirement
NYSED allows districts that would otherwise close due to an emergency to remain in session and provide instruction through remote learning, therefore counting these instructional days towards the annual hours and days requirement for State Aid purposes.
PK-12 General Guidelines
Instructional staff will live-stream and record, as noted, all direct instruction lessons and will share all learning materials electronically using Canvas.
- Students will follow the regular schedule for that day.
- Canvas is the landing page for students to access learning.
- Links for live video will be on teacher’s Canvas page.
- Asynchronous work will be assigned during live session.
- Teacher will remain available to help students after live session has ended.
- Work assigned is to provide reinforcement and mastery opportunities on previously introduced knowledge and skills.
- Daily or period attendance will be taken during live instruction.
- Once implemented, teachers will review the expectations for a remote day with their students.
Grades PK-4 Guidelines
In addition to the PK-12 General Guidelines, this is specific information for grades PK-4.
Teachers of general education, 12:1.1, and 15.1 classrooms
- At the normally scheduled time, posted as a reminder on the teacher’s Canvas page, here are the synchronous times students will engage with their teacher:
- 10 minutes of a morning meeting
- 20 minutes of ELA
- 20 minutes of math
- 20 minutes additional learning
- Virtual learning packets will be sent home when a remote day is anticipated.
Teachers of RtI, ENL, and resource room
- At the normally scheduled time, posted as a reminder on the teacher’s Canvas page, here are the synchronous times students will engage with their teacher:
- 20-minute lesson/session at the normally scheduled time for that day.
OT, PT, speech providers, school social workers, and social worker assistants:
- At the normally scheduled time, posted as a reminder on the provider’s Canvas page:
- 15 to 30-minute session at the normally scheduled time for that day.
- Length of time is dependent upon student’s identified needs based upon their individual disability.
- Due to confidentiality reasons, your provider will be emailing a teletherapy link for services that day as appropriate.
Teachers of art, library, music, and physical education:
- At the normally scheduled time, posted as a reminder on the teacher’s Canvas page, here are the synchronous times students will engage with their teacher:
- 15-minute lesson at the normally scheduled time for that day.
Grades 5 & 6 Guidelines
In addition to the PK-12 General Guidelines, this is specific information for grades 5 & 6.
Teachers of general education, 12:1.1, and 15.1 classrooms
- At the normally scheduled time, posted as a reminder on the teacher’s Canvas page, here are the synchronous times students will engage with their teacher:
- 10 minutes of a morning meeting
- 20 minutes of ELA
- 20 minutes of math
- 20 minutes additional learning
Teachers of RtI, ENL, and resource room
- At the normally scheduled time, posted as a reminder on the teacher’s Canvas page, here are the synchronous times students will engage with their teacher:
- 20-minute lesson/session at the normally scheduled time for that day.
OT, PT, speech providers, school social workers, and social worker assistants:
- At the normally scheduled time, posted as a reminder on the provider’s Canvas page:
- 15 to 30-minute session at the normally scheduled time for that day.
- Length of time is dependent upon student’s identified needs based upon their individual disability.
- Due to confidentiality reasons, your provider will be emailing a teletherapy link for services that day as appropriate.
Teachers of art, library, music, and physical education:
- At the normally scheduled time, posted as a reminder on the teacher’s Canvas page, here are the synchronous times students will engage with their teacher:
- 20-minute lesson at the normally scheduled time for that day.
Grades 7 & 8 Guidelines
In addition to the PK-12 General Guidelines, this is specific information for grades 7 & 8.
All teachers, unless noted below:
- At the normally scheduled period time, posted as a reminder on the teacher’s Canvas page:
- 25-minute lesson at the normally scheduled time.
Teachers of AIS, ENL, and resource room
- At the normally scheduled period time, posted as a reminder on the teacher’s Canvas page:
- 25-minute lesson/session at the normally scheduled time for that day.
OT, PT, speech providers, school social workers, and social worker assistants:
At the normally scheduled time, posted as a reminder on the provider’s Canvas page:
- 15 to 30-minute session at the normally scheduled time for that day.
- Length of time is dependent upon student’s identified needs based upon their individual disability.
- Due to confidentiality reasons, your provider will be emailing a teletherapy link for services that day as appropriate.
Grades 9-12 Guidelines
In addition to the PK-12 General Guidelines, this is specific information for grades 9-12.
All teachers, unless noted below:
- At the normally scheduled period time, posted as a reminder on the teacher’s Canvas page:
- 40-minute lesson at the normally scheduled time.
Teachers of AIS, ENL, and learning labs:
- At the normally scheduled period time, posted as a reminder on the teacher’s Canvas page:
- 20-minute lesson/session at the normally scheduled time for that day.
OT, PT, speech providers, school social workers, and social worker assistants:
- At the normally scheduled time, posted as a reminder on the provider’s Canvas page:
- 15 to 30-minute session at the normally scheduled time for that day.
- Length of time is dependent upon student’s identified needs based upon their individual disability.
- Due to confidentiality reasons, your provider will be emailing a teletherapy link for services that day as appropriate.
Feedback & Resources
Feedback on Remote Plan
- If you have any comments on this remote plan, please fill out this form by March 31, 2023: Remote Learning Plan Feedback Form
- If you have any issues with the form, please email remoteplan@horseheadsdistrict.com.
Resources Related to Remote Plan
- NYSED FAQ: Remote Instruction in Emergency Conditions FAQ | New York State Education Department (nysed.gov)
- Horseheads Digital Access Survey Digital Equity Survey Parent Portal Instructions.pdf (horseheadsdistrict.com)
- Technology Information: Technology Department (horseheadsdistrict.com)