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District presents draft remote instruction plan; board asked to consider policy language
Summary
Wake County Schools staff presented a draft remote instruction plan that would permit up to five emergency remote instructional days (no more than 30 instructional hours per school year) if the board chooses to retain the option. Staff said the plan must be on file with the Department of Public Instruction by June 30 if the district wants to keep
Wake County Schools staff presented a draft emergency remote instruction plan to the Student Achievement Committee and asked the board to consider whether to retain the option and, if so, to review policy language that would govern deployment.
"Remote learning is not about replacing the classroom. It's about extending its reach," a slide attributed to a national expert was presented by staff to describe the district's approach. Staff emphasized that state legislation limits emergency remote instruction to no more than five instructional days and a total of 30 instructional hours in a school year.
What staff proposed and why
- Purpose and limits: Staff said the district's draft plan would be used only during emergency closures and must meet state statutory requirements;…
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