C & I Update
Explore. Learn. Thrive. 4.17.20
A recent social media post, thank you Mr. Brown, QJSHS Principal for sharing:
THIS IS IT!!! Perspective!! ❤️❤️❤️
***Copied from another post. Not my original work.
What if??? ❤️❤️❤️
If they cancel the rest of the school year, students would miss 2.5 months of education. Many people are concerned about students falling behind because of this. Yes, they may fall behind when it comes to classroom education...
But what if...❤️❤️❤️
What if instead of falling “behind", this group of kids are ADVANCED because of this? Hear me out...❤️❤️❤️
What if they have more empathy, they enjoy family connection, they can be more creative and entertain themselves, they love to read, they love to express themselves in writing. ❤️❤️❤️
What if they enjoy the simple things, like their own backyard and sitting near a window in the quiet. ❤️❤️❤️
What if they notice the birds and the dates the different flowers emerge, and the calming renewal of a gentle rain shower? ❤️❤️❤️
What if this generation are the ones to learn to cook, organize their space, do their laundry, and keep a well run home? ❤️❤️❤️
What if they learn to stretch a dollar and to live with less? ❤️❤️❤️
What if they learn to plan shopping trips and meals at home. ❤️❤️❤️
What if they learn the value of eating together as a family and finding the good to share in the small delights of the everyday? ❤️❤️❤️
What if they are the ones to place great value on our teachers and educational professionals, librarians, public servants and the previously invisible essential support workers like truck drivers, grocers, cashiers, custodians, logistics, and health care workers and their supporting staff, just to name a few of the millions taking care of us right now while we are sheltered in place? ❤️❤️❤️
What if among these children, a great leader emerges who had the benefit of a slower pace and a simpler life to truly learn what really matters in this life?❤️❤️
What if they are AHEAD? ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Zoom security tips from Mary Juska, CES Library/Media Specialist
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oTYbomYnjH_5SYqpagR5j87EALcjZWS_
NEDP Newsletter Features Brad and Karen Miller, Feather River Adult School
Curriculum & Instruction-COVID 19 Related
COVID 19 Educator and Staff Resources on the PCOE/PUSD Website
Educator and Staff Resources (Main page) includes links to COVID 19 Updates, Access to Books and Audiobooks, Instructional Resources (see below) and Virtual Meeting Tools.
Instructional Resources for planning for supplemental, enrichment and intervention education. This page includes an extensive list of links for Educator Resources broken down by grade level (TK-6, 7-12) and subject matter.
Link to Daily FAQs from C & I
Link to School Closure FAQs
PCOE/PUSD End of Year Timelines Update April 16, 2020
April 3 Update-Distance Learning Continues until May 1, 2020
Our local governing board is committed to providing educational opportunities for distance learning until such time as school is able to reopen for in-person learning. We will keep you updated if there is any change, but for now, we will extend distance learning until May 1st, shifting from supplemental to required distance learning on April 27th. We are monitoring the situation daily and will keep you updated with any additional information.
Shared Google Drive for Elementary Distance Learning
Assessment
Update on COVID-19 and the Suspension of Statewide Testing
From the California Department of Education Assessment Spotlight:
If your school is closed due to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), you should not worry about any statewide testing this school year. The California Department of Education (CDE) is doing the following:
- Suspending all CAASPP testing
- Suspending Summative ELPAC testing
- Placing the Physical Fitness Test on hold until students return to school
- Canceling the California High School Proficiency Examination test administration for the weekend of March 21st. All March test takers have been reregistered for June or provided information on how to request a refund. Additional locations and space within current locations will be increased to accommodate this change.
- Placing high school equivalency testing on hold until testing centers are reopened
In addition, if a school is back in session, the expectation is that the Initial ELPAC will be administered to students for initial identification, as required by California Education Code Section 313(a). However, Senate Bill 117 extended the timeline to conduct the Initial ELPAC by 45 days. Local educational agencies should continue to assess newly enrolled students whose primary language is not English when they return to school. This will ensure that new students who are English learners can receive the appropriate instruction and services. The CDE will continue to make available the following resources to support teaching and learning:
- Practice tests, training tests, interim assessments, and Digital Library formative assessment tools and resources for CAASPP
- Practice tests and training tests for ELPAC
The CDE is working with the California State Board of Education to seek waiver authority afforded by the US Department of Education to waive federal testing requirements. We will keep you updated as we have more information.
COVID-19 and A-G Course Descriptions
From UC High School Articulation, News & Updates
Featured FAQ of the month:
My campus is transitioning to online instruction as a temporary measure due to public health precautions related to COVID-19. Does this situation require me to re-submit my A-G course descriptions, and will it in any way affect the status of A-G approved courses?
No. Existing A-G approvals stand (including for area D courses and lab activities) and are not affected by any temporary changes to mode of delivery due to this emergency.
Please note that specific questions about transcripts and course/grade validation should be directed to Admissions at askuc@ucop.edu.
Human Resources-COVID 19 Related
Technology Help Ticket
1. Visit the link above:.
2. Select "Submit a ticket"
3. Click on your site: Example PHS or CES, depending on which site you need us to assist you in.
4. Fill in ticket details and confirm the 5 digit code before submitting your work request.
Mileage Reimbursement Policy for District Meetings (including VT/CAIS)
Upcoming Dates
Help us share the great things going on around our district!
Useful information
Instructional Coaches
Our Instructional Coaches are here to help!
Yvonne: ycasalnuovo@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Susan: sfrediani@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Vertical and Grade Level Teams
2019-2020 Grading Period Calendars
PUSD Employee Handbook 2019-2020
Useful Links
1. Visit the link above: (This has been updated on our websites as well.)
2. Select "Submit a ticket"
3. Click on your site: Example PHS or CES, depending on which site you need us to assist you in.
4. Fill in ticket details and confirm the 5 digit code before submitting your work request.
Please Note: Previous work orders did not migrate over to the new system, so we ask that you please create new tickets moving forward so that our Team can assist you in a timely manner, as we revisit your sites in the coming weeks.
TK/K- 6th Grade ELA
Curriculum and Instructional Services
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
@kristymwarren on Twitter
@PlumasUSD on Twitter
Email: kwarren@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Website: http://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us/pages/Plumas_Unified/District/PUSD_Departments/Student_Performance
Location: 50 Church Street, Quincy, CA, United States
Phone: (530)283-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Plumas-Unified-School-District-451388284901916/
Twitter: @PlumasUSD