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A. Harry Moore School Remote Learning Summary

2024-2025 School Year

 

The A. Harry Moore Laboratory School, dedicated to serving special needs students aged 3-21, has developed a comprehensive Virtual/Remote Instruction Plan to ensure that all students continue to receive high-quality, individualized education regardless of circumstances that necessitate remote learning. This plan addresses the unique needs of our student population and aims to provide equitable access to education, support, and resources Our goal is to ensure that our students are provided the opportunities for learning to continue. We will continue to focus on academic and therapeutic goals as our commitment is to meet the individual needs of all our students.

 

We will provide opportunities for our students to connect with their teachers, teacher assistants, classmates, therapists, administration, and our entire school community. These connections are essential for the social emotional well-being of our students during this time of remote learning.

 

Phase I

Our students will be provided packets containing two weeks of material created to continue the learning process and work towards meeting their IEP goals. For students who do not attend school on the last day, the packets will be mailed to their homes. Special teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists will contribute to these packets.

 

Physical and occupational therapists will create videos demonstrating exercises for remote learning to assist parents with the goal of keeping each student on their current physical trajectory. Videos will be emailed to families.

 

These academic and therapeutic packets will contain instructions to upload Seesaw Class which will provide our students and families with broader access to Seesaw. Since 2016, we have used Seesaw as a student engagement platform and a means of connecting school and home.

 

Teachers and all therapists will be given the task to make phone contact with all parents. This contact will be ongoing to provide information and support to our students and their families.

 

Teachers and therapists will establish routines to communicate with our students and their families.

 

Phase II

Seesaw:

Classroom teachers, special teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists add both academic and therapeutic content onto Seesaw. This content consists of lessons, activities, announcements, and videos.

 

Teachers and therapists communicate with students and families through the Seesaw platform. Seesaw is utilized as an additional means of connecting with students during daily class hours. Students can work on lessons and activities assigned on Seesaw throughout the day.

 

Students and families can reach out to teachers and therapists via Seesaw during the school day to ask questions or address any challenges that may occur.

 

Teachers and therapists provide feedback to students on Seesaw.

 

Our music therapist leads circle time sessions for students which are uploaded each morning to Seesaw.

 

Zoom Class Meetings:

Zoom Class Meetings began on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Classroom teachers were responsible for scheduling recurring Zoom class meetings Monday through Friday. These daily Zoom class meeting times serve as teacher-led learning sessions. Group learning sessions provide students with opportunities to interact with their teacher, teacher assistants, and classmates. Breakout rooms are utilized to provide individualized learning sessions for students.

 

Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists provide teletherapy sessions utilizing Zoom. Teletherapy sessions take place within breakout room sessions during classroom Zoom meetings and during individual Zoom sessions arranged with families.

 

Administration joins class Zoom meetings.

 

Class and individual yoga sessions occur weekly within the Zoom meeting format.

 

Our Adaptive Physical Education teacher conducts weekly Brain Gym exercises in all classes. There are also two school gym classes via Zoom scheduled weekly.

 

Our Fine Arts teacher instructs daily Fine Arts Zoom sessions for students to interact with each other through music and art.

 

Our choir students meet once a week with the choir director on Zoom.

The Nai’ Ni Chen Dance Company has continued their association with our school during this time by instructing dance lessons for three Zoom sessions per week.

 

Our Book Buddies Program has continued with our older students reading to our younger students during Zoom classroom sessions.

 

Special teachers and specialists (Health, Transition (TOP), SMILE (Science & Math Enrichment), Spanish, Fine Arts, and the Music Therapist) have scheduled times within class Zoom meetings to continue working towards the implementation of student goals and objectives.

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Connecting with Parents:

Teachers and therapists continue to reach out to parents via, Seesaw, during Zoom meeting, through email, and phone calls.

 

Two Zoom Parent Question & Answer Sessions will be scheduled. These sessions will give parents the opportunity to ask questions of the administration, school nurse, and technology coordinator.

 

Parents will be provided with individual sessions with the technology coordinator to become comfortable with the ongoing implementation of Zoom, Seesaw, and classroom used apps for learning.

 

Administration will communicate with parents through phone calls, emails, Seesaw announcements, and Remind.

 

Our dietician will share information with parents through emails and Seesaw.

 

All announcements and notices to parents will be sent out via email, teacher phone calls, Seesaw and Remind.

 

Community information will be shared with families via Seesaw announcements.

 

The AHM website will be kept up to date as an additional means of sharing pertinent information with families.

 

Curriculum Adaptation

Alignment: Ensure the virtual curriculum aligns with state standards and the individualized educational goals of each student.

 

Flexibility: Design flexible lesson plans that can be adapted for both synchronous and asynchronous learning, incorporating various learning modalities and supports.

 

Instructional Delivery

Synchronous Learning: Schedule regular live sessions for direct instruction, ensuring small group or one-on-one interactions when necessary to meet individual needs.

 

Asynchronous Learning: Develop a repository of recorded lessons, instructional videos, and other resources that students can access at their own pace, tailored to their learning needs.

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Measuring Goals, Objectives, and Progress Virtually:

 

Effective measurement of goals, objectives, and progress is crucial in ensuring the success of the Virtual/Remote Instruction Plan at A. Harry Moore Laboratory School. This section details the strategies and tools that will be used to measure and track these elements virtually, focusing on student engagement, academic performance, and overall program effectiveness.

 

Measuring Goals and Objectives

 

Ensuring Continuity of Learning

Attendance Tracking: Teachers and therapists will monitor and track student attendance and participation. The use of SeeSaw and Vizzle, etc also allow for tracking and monitoring of progress for daily class/homework assignments and work. Generate weekly reports to identify patterns and address attendance issues promptly.

 

Engagement Metrics: Monitor student participation through interaction data on SeeSaw, such as the number of logins, time spent on the platform, and engagement in zoom classroom activities.

 

Equity and Accessibility

Technology Access Surveys: Conduct regular surveys to assess students' access to devices and the internet. Track the distribution of devices and hotspots to ensure all students have the necessary tools.

 

Usage Analytics: Analyze SeeSaw usage data to ensure students are effectively utilizing provided resources. Identify and support students and parents facing challenges in accessing or using technology.

 

Engage Students

Participation Rates: Track participation in synchronous and asynchronous activities using SeeSaw, Vizzle, Reflex Math, and MobyMax. Use analytics to measure the frequency and quality of student interactions with course materials and peers.

 

Student Feedback: Conduct regular surveys and virtual focus groups to gather student and parent feedback on engagement levels and instructional methods. Adjust strategies based on feedback to improve engagement.

 

Support Staff

Professional Development Participation: Monitor attendance and participation in professional development sessions related to SeeSaw, Vizzle, Reflex Math, and MobyMax. Use surveys to gather feedback on the effectiveness of training and identify additional needs.

 

Teacher Self-Assessment: Implement self-assessment tools for teachers to reflect on their virtual teaching practices and identify areas for improvement.

 

Safety and Well-being

Wellness Check-ins: Conduct regular virtual wellness check-ins with students and staff. Track participation and identify individuals needing additional support.

 

Counseling Services Usage: Monitor the use of virtual counseling and support services. Collect feedback from students and parents to evaluate the effectiveness of these services.

 

Measuring Academic Progress

 

Formative Assessments

Frequent Assessments: Use Vizzle for interactive and engaging formative assessments that monitor student understanding. Reflex Math can track progress in math fluency, while MobyMax provides comprehensive assessments across various subjects.

Feedback Loop: Provide timely and constructive feedback on formative assessments through SeeSaw. Use analytics from Vizzle, Reflex Math, and MobyMax to inform instructional adjustments.

 

Summative Assessments

Virtual Activities and Projects: Administer summative assessments through SeeSaw, ensuring they are accessible and adapted to the virtual environment. Use proctoring tools to maintain academic integrity.

 

Performance Tracking: Track and analyze assessment results from SeeSaw, Vizzle, Reflex Math, and MobyMax to measure academic progress. Compare virtual assessment data with in-person benchmarks to ensure continuity in academic achievement.

 

Individualized Education Program (IEP) Goals

IEP Progress Monitoring: Use digital tools to track progress on IEP goals. Conduct virtual IEP meetings with parents, students, and staff to review progress and make necessary adjustments.

 

Service Logs: Maintain detailed logs of virtual special education and related services provided. Use these logs to ensure compliance with IEP requirements and measure the effectiveness of services.

 

Tools and Strategies

Learning Management System (LMS)

SeeSaw: Utilize SeeSaw’s built-in analytics tools to track student progress, engagement, and performance. Generate reports to inform instructional decisions and interventions.

 

Vizzle, Reflex Math, MobyMax: Leverage these platforms for specific assignments and skill-building activities. Use their analytics to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.

 

Surveys and Feedback Mechanisms

Regular Surveys: Conduct regular surveys with students, parents, and staff to gather feedback on various aspects of the virtual instruction plan. Use survey data to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

 

Virtual Focus Groups: Organize virtual focus groups to delve deeper into specific issues or gather qualitative feedback on the virtual learning experience.

 

Communication and Collaboration Platforms

Virtual Meetings: Use platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams for virtual meetings, check-ins, and professional development. Record sessions and track attendance and participation.

 

Collaborative Tools: Implement collaborative tools such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 to facilitate communication and collaboration among students, teachers, and parents.

 

Data Management and Reporting

Centralized Data Systems: Use centralized data management systems to aggregate and analyze data from SeeSaw, Vizzle, Reflex Math, MobyMax, and other sources.

 

Reporting Dashboards: Develop dashboards that provide real-time insights into key metrics, such as attendance, engagement, and academic progress. Share these dashboards with stakeholders to promote transparency and data-driven decision-making.

 

Continuous Improvement

 

Data-Driven Decision Making

Regular Review: Schedule regular review meetings with staff to analyze data and discuss progress towards goals and objectives. Use data to inform instructional strategies and interventions.

 

Action Plans: Develop action plans based on data analysis to address identified challenges and enhance the virtual instruction plan. Monitor the implementation of action plans and evaluate their effectiveness.

 

Stakeholder Involvement

Inclusive Feedback: Ensure that feedback from all stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and administrators, is considered in the evaluation process.

Collaborative Improvement: Foster a collaborative approach to continuous improvement, encouraging all stakeholders to contribute ideas and solutions for enhancing the virtual learning experience.

Assessment and Feedback

Formative Assessments: Implement frequent formative assessments tailored to the capabilities of each student, using various methods such as projects, quizzes, and observations to monitor progress.

 

Summative Assessments: Adapt summative assessments for the virtual environment while ensuring they maintain academic integrity and are accessible to all students.

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IEP Meetings:

IEP meetings are arranged by the sending districts and utilize the sending district’s video conferencing platform.

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Progress Reports:

Scheduled progress reports will be shared with parents on Seesaw and through email.

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Technology Needs:

Students in need of a technology device will be identified. AHM has and/or will acquire devices for distribution to these students.

 

Confidentiality on Zoom:

Our families have been notified and made aware of the Zoom video conferencing platform. Students and families have the option to turn off their video and/or audio to participate in Zoom class meetings. Zoom sessions are never recorded or shared. Passwords, waiting rooms, and screen sharing only by hosts are precautions implemented to ensure the privacy of our students, their families, AHM teachers, therapists and staff.

 

Professional Development:

Teachers, teacher assistants, and therapists have been provided with professional development for the successful implementation of remote learning. This PD will be ongoing on an individual and small group basis.

 

Wendy Thompson, Ed.D., AHM classroom teacher and Seesaw Ambassador, will set up additional Seesaw training sessions. These sessions will provide in depth knowledge of the educational platform.

 

School-wide Activities:

Administration, teachers, teacher assistants, and therapists will create a video to let students know they are missed. This video will be shared through Seesaw and the AHM website.

 

Administration, teachers, teacher assistants, therapists, students, and families will create a video to thank medical and essential workers. This video will be shared through Seesaw and the AHM website. This video will also be shared during our first School-wide Assembly on Zoom.

 

Students from two classes will create a Welcome to Europe video presentation. This presentation will then be shared during our second School-wide Assembly on Zoom.

 

Our teachers and therapists will continue to make connections with our students and families to ensure best learning and therapeutic practices continue.

 

This document will continue to be updated and revised as the needs of our students are assessed and evolve during the AHM remote learning process.

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SAFE RETURN PLAN:

 

BACKGROUND

 

The AHM Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan is derived from the guidelines set forth by the State of New Jersey, Department of Education, Restart and Recovery Plan for Education (June/July/August, 2020 and updated according to the New Jersey Department of Health March 2021).

 

A HARRY MOORE SCHOOL SAFE RETURN PLAN COMMITTEE

 

Jason Jusino, AHM Principal

Patricia Holzman, AHM Teacher & Technology Coordinator / AFT Representative

Elena Mazza, AHM Teaching Assistant / CWA Representative

Janelle Brown, AHM School Nurse

Donna Mincieli- Butto, AHM Medical Department

Hazel Esguerra, AHM Parent

Nicole Gohde, AHM Parent

Roger Harris, NJCU Liaison secretary

 

 

On May 17, 2021, Governor Murphy announced that upon the conclusion of the 2020-2021 school year, sections of Executive Order 175 which allowed remote learning would be rescinded. This requires schools to provide full-day, in-person instruction. It was also stated that New Jersey Department of Education and the New Jersey Department of Health will share additional information regarding State requirements and further guidance for the health and safety protocols recommended for the 2021-2022 school year. School districts must open beginning in September of 2021. Remote learning will only be instated if there is a localized

outbreak or another emergency. Parents and guardians will not be allowed to opt their children out of in-person instruction.

 

 

SCHOOL SCHEDULE & SCHOOL DAY HOURS

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Students will begin reporting to the building on September 9, 2024. Our school day will be from 8:30am-2:30pm in order to provide adequate educational and related services as well as social distancing upon arrival and dismissal of students.

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PART 1: HEALTH, SAFETY & SCREENING MEASURES

 

HEALTH SCREENINGS

Please also see: “Daily Scheduling / School Hours”.

 

School Personnel

All AHM Educators MUST fill out the “School Day Health Survey” prior to entering the building.

Upon entrance to the school, an Infrared Scanner will monitor everyone as they enter. All school personnel will be screened via temperature check prior to entering the building. Any school personnel with a temperature of 100.4 or greater will be denied entry to the building and encouraged to seek medical treatment. Should an employee begin to feel ill during work, s/he will be asked to go home and seek medical treatment.

 

All school personnel will also be asked to not come in to work if: s/he is exhibiting symptoms of COVID, s/he has been exposed to someone exhibiting COVID symptoms, s/he has been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID, s/he or someone within their home has traveled to locations (states, territories, countries) in which travel advisories have been issued.

 

Students

All families that are sending their child to school MUST fill out the “School Day Health Survey” each morning before being picked-up by the bus.

Upon entrance to the school, an Infrared Scanner will monitor everyone as they enter. All AHM students will have their temperature screened upon entry to the building. Any students exhibiting a temperature of 100.4 or greater will be immediately isolated and the parent will be contacted to pick up their child. Students exhibiting a fever or other cold/flu/COVID symptoms will be sent home. Parents are asked to kindly monitor symptoms and take temperatures at home prior to sending their child to school. Students who are sent home from school or are kept home may join that day on Remote Instruction.

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Parents will be informed that if they, their child or someone within the home is exhibiting symptoms of COVID, has been exposed to someone exhibiting COVID symptoms, has been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID, or have traveled to locations (states, territories, countries) in which a travel advisory have been issued, we are asking to kindly refrain from sending the student to school. Students who are kept home may join on Remote Instruction.

 

 

Visitors

All visitors to A Harry Moore School must have their visit pre-approved by School Administration. Although A Harry Moore has always had an open-door policy and welcomes the community and families to visit our school, we will be restricting the number of visitors allowed into the building. All visitors will be screened for temperature prior to gaining entry to the building. Visitors with a temperature of 100.4 or greater will be denied entry. Masks will also be required (please see separate section on Masks/Face Coverings / Face Shields). Visitors will not be allowed into classrooms when school is in session.

 

If the visitor or someone within the visitor's home is exhibiting symptoms, has been exposed to someone exhibiting COVID systems, has been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID, or have traveled to locations (states, territories, countries) in which travel advisories have been issued, please refrain from visiting the school.

 

All deliveries, mail pickup, etc. will be conducted at the entryway.

 

Parent Drop Off / Pick Up

In prior years, when a student was brought to school or picked up from school by a parent or family member, that person was allowed entry into the building. Please note, this process has changed.

 

For the 2024-2025 School Year, parents/families are advised to use the school bus drop-off lane for pick-up and drop-off. When you reach the main entrance, a staff member will be there to assist your child into the building. If parents choose to park and walk their child to the main entrance, please note parents will not be allowed access into the building. Staff members will assist bringing your child into the building.

 

RETURNING TO WORK/SCHOOL

For any faculty, staff or student who was not admitted entry into the building due to fever, exhibiting symptoms, or whom went home sick, the following policy is in place:

● Must be 48-hours fever-free

● Must return with a doctors’ note

 

For any faculty, staff or student who came in contact with someone testing positive for COVID, it is recommended to:

● Quarantine for 14-days

 

 

P.P.E. (MASKS / FACE COVERINGS / FACE SHIELDS)

Faculty & Staff, School Personnel

All faculty and staff are required to wear masks the entire school day. Faculty and Staff may remove their masks when alone in the classroom, but ONLY when there are no students present. When faculty and staff remove their masks, they are required to remain appropriate socially distant from any other adults in the room. Faculty and staff may remove their masks for eating and drinking purposes.

 

Faculty and staff may opt to wear their own mask but for those who do not have individual masks, each employee will be provided one disposable mask every day. Please note that employees are expected to maintain the required cleaning and sanitizing if they choose to wear fabric reusable masks.

 

Faculty and staff may opt to wear a face shield in addition to the mask. Face shields will be provided by the school to each faculty and staff member, although employees may choose to wear their own. Please note that face shields will require cleaning and sanitizing by the employee.

 

Face shields are being recommended for use in addition to masks, when appropriate social distancing cannot be maintained with students (e.g., feeding, toileting/changing, and therapies).

 

Protective, disposable gowns will also be available for faculty and staff if needed when appropriate social distancing cannot be maintained with students (e.g., feeding, toileting/changing, and therapies).

 

 

Students

Due to the Governor’s recent mandate, masks and/or facial coverings of students are required for the duration of the school day unless:

a. If a student’s documented medical condition, or disability as reflected in an Individualized Education Program (IEP), precludes the use of a face covering.

b. If or when anyone has trouble breathing or is unconscious, is incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance (e.g., face coverings should not be worn by Pre-K students during nap time).

c. When a student is eating or drinking.

Parents may opt to provide their child with mask/facial coverings which are clearly labeled with their child’s name. Disposable masks will be available for those who do not have their own.

 

 

HAND SANITIZING

Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the building in key locations (stairwells, elevator, hallways, offices, conference room, etc.).

 

Upon entry to the building, all faculty, staff, students and visitors will be required to use hand sanitizer.

 

Classrooms will also be provided an adequate supply of hand sanitizer.

 

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

Substitute teachers will be assigned to specific classrooms on a weekly basis to reduce any cross-contamination or intermingling possibilities whenever possible. Additionally, substitute teachers will be following the same guidelines and protocols as employees (temperature screening, use of PPE, etc.).

 

CONTACT TRACING

Our school nurse will work in collaboration with the NJCU Response Team, school districts and the local health department regarding contact tracing for anyone testing positive for COVID.

 

DAILY SCHEDULING/ SCHOOL HOURS

In order to provide health screening measures for all individuals arriving to the building and to maintain appropriate social distancing measures, the following schedules are being implemented for return date:

 

Teaching Assistants (Report for Duty: TBD)

Teaching Assistants will report for duty at 8am; working hours: 8am-3pm

School for all students will begin on (date TBD) with teaching assistants supporting classroom teachers from their classrooms, unless ADA accommodations were received.

 

Faculty (Report for Duty: TBD)

Faculty members will report for duty at 8:30am; working hours: 8:30am-3pm

School for all students will begin on (date TBD) with teachers from their classrooms unless ADA accommodations were received.

 

With the exception of staff working in the Cafeteria/Kitchen, Public Safety/Security and Custodians, health screening for staff entry to the building will begin promptly at the times listed above. All school personnel arriving prior to their designated start times may not be able to be screened or gain immediate entry into the building.

 

All school personnel, with the exception of School Administrators, will be required to vacate the building by 3:30pm in order for the school to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.

 

 

Student Hours

All students arriving by bus or other transportation methods, will report for entry to the building beginning at 8:30am. Dismissal will begin at 2:15pm.

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BUS/TRANSPORTATION

Buses will be unloaded and loaded individually and when instructed to do so by school personnel in order to maintain appropriate social distancing through the health screening process.

 

FAQs

 

You will receive Bus Route assignments and pick-up times from the bus company.

 

Bus personnel are expected to follow and enforce the CDC guidelines.

 

Students are expected to be properly seated according to the CDC guidelines.

 

All vendors are required to have a disinfecting plan for their vehicles, which includes a daily cleaning routine of high touch areas.

Drivers and aides will submit to a daily temperature screening by their employer and are required to wear masks.

 

Students will be subject to temperature checks prior to boarding the vehicle. Any student with a fever of 100.4 or greater will be unable to ride.

 

Students will also be required to wear masks, unless they are unable to for medical reasons.

 

All vehicles will have hand sanitizer available for student and staff use.

 

Vehicle capacities will accommodate social distancing guidelines with routes designed to limit time in transit.

 

 

PART 2: CONTINUITY OF LEARNING

 

As stated previously, parents/guardians of AHM students will not have the option of remote learning for their children. We realize this may be fluid and may fluctuate over time. We continue to follow the directives of the NJDOE and NJ Department of Health. Continuity of learning is our mission under all and any circumstances.

 

A. Harry Moore School Virtual Learning Summary

If the need for remote learning should become required, our goal will be to ensure that our students are provided the opportunities for learning to continue during health-related crises and closures. We will continue to focus on academic and therapeutic goals as well as our commitment to meet the individual needs of all our students.

We will provide opportunities for our students to connect with other teachers, teacher assistants, classmates, therapists, administration, and our entire school community. These connections are essential for the social emotional well-being of our students during times of remote learning.

Teachers and therapists will establish routines to communicate with our students and their families.

Safe Return Educational Component

 

Person to Person Contact

To reduce the potential of spread should someone test positive for COVID within our school, the following person-to-person contact policy is in effect. All employees and students will be required to wear face masks.

Student mobility around the building will be limited throughout the school day. Students will remain with their classroom staff: teachers and teaching assistants.

The intermingling among students and other classes will be discontinued until further notice. However, classrooms are encouraged to hold zoom meetings with other classrooms to encourage social skills in a virtual format.

We realize many of our students require hand-over-hand assistance throughout the school day. For classroom activities, staff will use discretion when social distancing cannot be maintained. For those students who require assistance with feeding and toileting, staff are encouraged to use additional PPE such as utilizing face shields, disposable gloves, disposable gowns, etc.

 

School-Wide Activities

All in-person, school-wide activities/assemblies will be discontinued for the 2020-2021 school year until further notice. This is for the health and safety of all students and staff.

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Hallway Traffic

Hallway traffic will be limited and scheduled for student transport to their Related Service providers. All other personal toileting needs will occur naturally as needed for staff and students. Six feet social distancing will be adhered to as much as possible.

 

Related Services - Therapy

Parents will have the ability to select whether their child’s therapists will maintain a six-foot social distance or allow the therapist to cross the social distancing barrier to perform hands-on therapy.

Therapists in each respective discipline will be assigned to an entire class of students. This will limit their contact with the entire school. Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech therapists will work with each other to determine their list of assigned students.

As an example, PT-A, OT-A, ST-A will be assigned to all students in classrooms 1, 2, and 3.

For individual therapy, students will be brought to the therapist by a classroom assistant. Since therapy is not able to be socially distanced, staff are encouraged to use additional PPE such as utilizing face shields, disposable gloves, disposable gowns, etc. while working with their individual students.

Therapists will be responsible for thoroughly cleaning any equipment utilized as well as mats, tables, etc. Therapists will need to take this into account when determining their schedules.

Small group therapy can only be held when appropriate social distancing between students can take place. Again, there will be no intermingling of students from different classrooms, so small groups will be held with students from the same class.

 

A Harry Moore Lunch Program for In-Person Instruction

Due to the unique dietary needs of A. Harry Moore students, A Harry Moore Food Service staff will continue making and serving lunch for our students.

Lunches will be distributed to each classroom (cafeteria staff will not enter classrooms, they will leave the labeled lunches in the hallway outside each classroom on a table for teachers/aides to retrieve). Students will eat lunch in their classrooms. Parents may also opt to send in a non-perishable lunch for their child.

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Building Maintenance, Security & Signage

Building Maintenance

All will follow CDC guidelines regarding the sanitization and disinfection of shared spaces, classrooms, bathrooms, etc.

Increased frequency of cleaning bathrooms, elevators, and frequently traveled areas and manipulated items (e.g., doorknobs, elevator buttons, etc.) is being recommended throughout the school day.

Nightly deep cleanings of all classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, offices and bathrooms are being enforced.

 

Classrooms

Classrooms will be arranged conducive to three-foot social distancing guidelines. Utilizing Plexiglas partitions Students will be encouraged to interact with their peers from a distance and will have the opportunity to interact with their classmates on remote instruction via daily zoom meetings.

Throughout the day, classroom staff will remain diligent in cleaning. Deep, thorough, cleanings will take place after the students are dismissed daily.

 

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Signage

Social distancing signage will be provided in all public areas such as the elevator lobby, outside bathrooms, etc. Handwashing signage as well as signage regarding not spreading germs will be displayed throughout the school and in classrooms.

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Security

Security personnel will be responsible for monitoring the front entryway once classes are in session.

Security personnel will adhere to the same health guidelines and requirements of faculty and staff such as the wearing of facial covering/mask and having their temperature screened upon entry to the building.