WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION PINECREST ACADEMY

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION? PINECREST ACADEMY SPACE COAST HAS AN ANSWER

LAST MEETING

• DISCUSSION ITEMS INCLUDED Ø Importance of face-to-face instruction and the development of the whole child Ø COVID 19 and its impact on education based on CDC regulations and guidelines Ø Governor and Department of Education had not yet released reopening recommendations Ø Pinecrest INC and the successes it had during the pandemic

SINCE THEN….

EXCERPT FROM AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS COVID-19 Planning Considerations: Guidance for School Re-entry (June, 2020) With the above principles in mind, the AAP strongly advocates that all policy considerations for the coming school year should start with a goal of having students physically present in school. The importance of in-person learning is well-documented, and there is already evidence of the negative impacts on children because of school closures in the spring of 2020. Lengthy time away from school and associated interruption of supportive services often results in social isolation, making it difficult for schools to identify and address important learning deficits as well as child and adolescent physical or sexual abuse, substance use, depression, and suicidal ideation. This, in turn, places children and adolescents at considerable risk of morbidity and, in some cases, mortality. Beyond the educational impact and social impact of school closures, there has been substantial impact on food security and physical activity for children and families. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS COVID 19 ARTICLE

SO, WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? • Keep updated on Government, • Monitor Brevard County’s re. State and District guidelines opening recommendations to align with their plan as required • Continue to learn, research and by state plan to maximize learning with safety guidelines in place • Provide a state-of-the-art academic support program to better address your needs during this time

VIRTUAL EDUCATION VS. REMOTE LEARNING VIRTUAL/DISTANCE LEARNING • Not in real time • Little interaction with teachers • Little interaction with peers • Access of content is independent • Requires independent discipline • Taxing on parents • NOT IDEAL REMOTE LEARNING INSTRUCTION • Proven practice accessed through a secure platform • Students attend class through video in real time • Interaction with teachers and peers • More support • Same accountability as in person learning • Student follow a routine • Seamless and less taxing on parents CLASSROOMS OF THE FUTURE

NEXT STEPS: 1. SURVEY Parent’s Name: Parent’s Email: Child’s Name: Child’s Date of Birth: Child’s Grade Level for 2020 -21 School Year: Child’s School (dropdown menu): PINECREST ACADEMY SPACE COAST

NEXT STEPS: 2. TWO QUESTIONS: 1. When school opens in August, how would you prefer for your child to return? • a) Brick and Mortar Only – Physically on campus, adhering to all CDC guidelines and observing social distancing. b) Remote-Live Instruction Only – Instruction would take place primarily online, but students may be invited on campus in small groups or individually for assessments and targeted instruction. c) Flexible-Combined Learning (FCL) – A combination of on-campus and Remote Live Instruction. This model will allow for reduced density on campus and improved social distancing. The school will determine the adopted Flexible Combined Learning (FCL) model based on overall facility capacity and/or parent feedback. Models being considered include alternating days or alternating weeks. 2. If school reopens in a Flexible-Combined Learning setting, indicate which scheduling arrangement you would prefer:

FINAL REMINDERS AND UPDATES ü REGISTRATIONS – 474 APPLICATIONS AND ONLY 189 REGISTERED q NO FUNDING q JEAPORDIZE YOUR SEAT q IMPACTS MY ABILITY TO HIRE QUALIFIED TEACHERS ü SCHOOL TOURS q THIRD WEEK OF JULY q SMALL GROUPS OF 10 TO COMPLY WITH CDC GUIDELINES THANK YOU!