Elementary WC Cyber Program Open House Thursday, July 16, 2020 at - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Elementary WC Cyber Program Open House

Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 5:00 pm

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Introductions and Open House Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

• Dr. Jim Scanlon -

Superintendent of Schools

• Dr. Rebecca Eberly -

WC Cyber Elementary Program Administrator

Tonight’s Agenda

• Why choose the WC Cyber

Program for your elementary child?

• The WC Cyber Program is a

Partnership: A family choice

• The Elementary WC Cyber

Program’s Schedule

• FAQs
• Enrollment Information
• Questions and Answers

• Smoother transition when returning to WCASD brick & mortar schools.
• WCASD Reputation.
• Teacher Quality is #1 indicator of student success - WCASD Teachers.
• WCASD Rigorous Curriculum.
• Access to all WCASD support services, clubs, & sports.
• Uninterrupted schooling experience throughout the year.

Why Choose the Elementary WC Cyber Program?

“In a world of unknowns, you’re already home.”

West Chester Area School District’s

Points of Pride

Why Choose the Elementary WC Cyber Program?

WC Elementary Cyber Leadership Team

• Dr. Rebecca Eberly

WC K-5 Cyber Program Administrator reberly@wcasd.net

• Mr. Chris Cromwell

Instructional Technology Coordinator ccromwell@wcasd.net

• Dr. Mary Beth Clifton

Instructional Technology Coordinator mclifton@wcasd.net

• Mrs. Ashley Melanson

Instructional Technology Coordinator amelanson@wcasd.net Scan the QR code or use this link to submit any questions:

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The Elementary WC Cyber Program

• The WC Cyber Program

provides personalized, meaningful learning experiences that help students make connections to the world around them, learn foundational knowledge, acquire study skills/habits, and develop a love

• f learning
• Core Subjects

○ English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies

• Unified Arts and Social Emotional

Learning ○ Art, Physical Education & Health, Library/Media, Music ○ Pro-Social Skills Program, Second Step & embedded

Partnership: It is a family choice

• Increased expectations, likely

more live instruction, as compared to the Spring

• Transition from brick & mortar

to online learning

• Continuation of instruction
• Combination of synchronous

and asynchronous learning

• Extensive planning and professional

development, specific to teaching in a cyber environment

• Blend of live and recorded instruction,

along with independent practice and teacher check-ins

• Can expect 1 daily live check-in and

approximately 2-4 live lessons per week, likely via small group

• Daily Unified Arts/Specials lesson
• Flexible approach

Cyber Program

Remote Learning

vs

WC Cyber Program K-5 Supports Available

• Cyber Classroom Teacher/Facilitator
• Cyber Administrator
• Special Education Accommodations & Services
• 504 Accommodations
• Gifted Resource
• Reading Support
• English Language Development
• Guidance Support

Daily Sample Schedules: K-1 2-3 4-5

Frequently Asked Questions

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Learning Coaches (parents/guardians) of cyber students can expect to:

• Sign a Parent Agreement/Learning Coach form.
• Establish an an appropriate learning at-home environment.
• Devote about one hour per day per subject overseeing students’

schoolwork.

• Set the daily schedule with varied activities and breaks.
• Assist with lessons and communicate frequently with the teacher.
• Help monitor students’ emotional well-being, motivation, progress,

comprehension, and grades.

What is the Role of the Parent/Guardian?

• While we would like families to commit to the WC Cyber Program for one

year, we know that these are not normal times.

• Because of that, if / when you are ready to return to your building we will be

able to transition you back to your home school.

• We would aim to do this at a natural point, such as

a trimester transitions or vacations.

Will I Be Able to Transition Back to My Building During the Year?

What If We Have Another Extended Emergency Closure?

• In the event of another extended closure, students in the cyber program

will remain in their cyber class, undisturbed by the need to close our buildings.

• Students who are in our buildings will need to transition to online learning

as well, rostered in their existing classes with current teachers and peers.

• As compared to the Spring 2020 Closure, our students will experience

more synchronous learning, with higher expectations.

• Teachers will continue their instruction and meet all curricular

expectations and students will receive grades.

• iPad preloaded with required grade level

applications and programs

• Students in grades 3-5 will also receive a

keyboard

• Online access to literature
• Curricular materials:

○ Workbooks ○ Science experiments

• Teachers will prepare supply list

What Materials are Provided to Cyber Students?

Keyboard for 3-5 Only

What Platforms Will K-5 Cyber Students Utilize?

Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

• Social skills are built into the WC Cyber curriculum
• Pro-Social Program, Second Step, lesson once a week
• Cyber Welcome Gathering: Tuesday, August 25

3:30-5:30pm

• Encouraged to participate in home school activities and

events, such as Welcome Back Social, Spring Fair, Math Night, etc.

How Will Students Learn Social Skills

and Have Opportunity to Socialize with Cyber and Home School Peers?

• English learners and students with 504 plans, IEPs, and GIEPs will receive

additional support and instruction to support their learning.

• All cyber students will receive full access to support services as needed

including school counselor and academic supports.

• Based on need, some supports may be in person and others online. Cyber

teachers will meet in small groups to provide differentiated instruction.

K-12 Cyber School Special Education Meeting: Monday, July 20 at 6 pm

Supports Are in Place for Students with IEPs, GIEPs, 504s, & ELD Students

• One classroom teacher:

○ Support teachers as needed ○ Extensive application & interview process and specific professional development for teaching in cyber environment

• Students from all schools join together to

form cyber class

What Does the Class Look Like

in the Cyber Program?

Based on enrollment we following class size guidelines:

• K and 1st - 25
• 2nd and 3rd - 27
• 4th and 5th - 30

The Cyber Program Enrollment Process

Who Can Enroll?

• Since we are a public school, there is no cost or tuition fees to enroll.
• WC Cyber Program is open to WCASD students and non-WCASD students living within District

boundaries.

Application Process for Current WCASD Students:

• Registration documents:

○ Interest Form ○ Application & Parent Agreement Form- Submit to Home School Office ■ Follow Up Email & Website

• You will receive confirmation of your Cyber enrollment status.
• Your child will remain enrolled in their current school.

** Enrolling early will give you time to set up your home learning environment and will help us determine staffing needs for the start of the year. **

If you are NEW to the WCASD:

• Go to the WCASD New Student Registration Page on the WCASD website.
• Register for the WCASD and select the box that reads,???

The WC Cyber Program Enrollment Process

For more information, please contact Dr. Rebecca Eberly at reberly@wcasd.net

• r call

484.266.1602

Program Contact Information

Interest Survey

Click the link above, or use a mobile phone or tablet’s camera to scan the QR code and respond to the Interest Survey.

Did You Complete Our Interest Survey?