| Item Title: | Distance Learning Update: Asynchronous/Homework Practices During COVID-19 (10 Mins/Information) |
| Item Type: | Information |
| Background: | On October 27, 2020 Staff presented an update on Homework During Distance Learning. The presentation included recommendations for the remainder of the first Semester and recommendations for next steps in the second Semester to mitigate the amount of time students are spending on Asynchronous Learning and Homework during Distance Learning.
On December 1, 2020 Staff and Teachers held an Academic Committee Meeting to discuss further recommendations and implementation of a plan for Asynchronous/Homework Practices During COVID-19. Tonight, staff would like to discuss these recommendations and seek approval of the Board to go forward with implementation of the plan. |
| AUSD LCAP Goals: | 1. Eliminate barriers to student success and maximize learning time.| 2a. Support all students in becoming college and career ready.| 2b. Support all English Learners (ELs) in becoming college and career ready.| 3. Support parent/guardian development as knowledgeable partners and effective advocates for student success.| 4. Ensure that all students have access to basic services. |
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| Recommendation: | This item is presented for information only. |
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| AUSD Guiding Principle: | #1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential. |
| Submitted By: | Sara Stone, Chief Academic Officer |