The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in Gov. Whitmer (EO 2020-35) suspending in-person instruction for the remainder of 2019-20 school year. In response, districts are assessing, researching, and developing Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plans. The goal of a Continuity of Learning Plan (CLP) is to provide each student with alternative modes of instruction to help them stay on pace in their learning. In doing so, districts need to be mindful that they do not exacerbate the gaps between low and high-income students, and students with and without internet access.
In support of this work, MASSP has collaborated with MASA, MACAC, MSCA, MDE, Talent 2025, multiple local and intermediate school districts, and Mavin Global to integrate a FREE mobile “Solution” into district plans that provides a:
- Safe way to meet the state requirements for both remote learning within their CLP and EDP’s.
- Secure way for teachers and counselors to stay connected and engaged in SEL.
- Simple way to demonstrate attendance, engagement and impact on student achievement and growth.
- Sustainable way to help students build career awareness, skills, and competencies.
Webinar Series
MASSP offers a 3-Stage webinar series in which participants may earn up to 7 SCECH’s, while learning how to implement a safe, secure, simple and sustainable remote learning solution.
- Stage 1: Awareness and Plan
- Step 1: Attend a free 60 minute webinar to understand how this free “Solution” aligns with requirements of EO 2020-35, engage with the tool from the lens of the student, and hear about the impact it is currently having in Michigan schools. Audience: Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents / Directors, Building Administrators, and Counselors. (1 SCECHs is available for all educators)
- Step 2: Access the Stage 1 Toolbox that includes a:
- Letter template to communicate initiative via text, email and regular mail, as well as a technology readiness survey for your families and information about how the solution will work for their child.
- Response template to integrate into CLP, if desired, that must be submitted and approved by ISD to meet EP 2020-35 requirements.
- Step 3: Engage as a “student” for 5 mins daily for 5 days, and help resolve remote access for families that don’t have a phone or data plan.
- Stage 2: Implementation and Monitoring (Solution will meet IEP and 504 monitoring requirements)
- Step 1: Attend a free 60 minute webinar to create a live account, and learn how to onboard students/families within your account. Audience: Building Administrators, Counselors, and Teachers. (3 SCECHs are available for all educators)
- Step 2: Access the Stage 2 Toolbox that contains instructions via email, and regular mail to onboard your school and students/families.
- Step 3: Monitor progress of students via the platform.
- Stage 3: Content Development (Optional Advancement and Personalization)
- Step 1: Attend a free 60 min webinar for counselors and teachers, in which they learn to create and upload personal messages within the engagement cards to reach and teach their students. (3 SCECHs are available for all educators)
For a list of upcoming webinar dates and times, use the links below:
Stage 1: Awareness & Plan Training