Our Response to COVID-19
- Our Reponse to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Responding to Emergency Closures - March 2020
- Continuity of Learning Plan - April 2020
- Summer Learning for All
- Spanish Language Radio Lessons
- COVID-19 Spring School Closure Hotline Support
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Virtual PLUS+ model
- Highlights of Virtual PLUS+
- Guiding Framework
- Guiding Policies
- Learning Advisory Team
- News Release - August 28, 2020
- News Release - August 7, 2020
- News Release - July 31, 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Virtual PLUS+ Survey: Your thoughts on School Opening
- Virtual PLUS+ Learning
- Virtual PLUS+ Access
- Virtual PLUS+ Food Access
- Virtual PLUS+ Child Care
- Virtual PLUS+ Helpline
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Planning for the Reopening of Schools
- Planning Timeline
- Thought Partners
- Reopening Cross-functional Planning Teams
- Guiding Documents
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July 20-24, 2020 - Reopening of Schools Community Chats
- Reopening Community Chat led by Gaynelle Diaz from ARHA
- ACPS Staff Reopening Chat
- Community Chat focused on Students with Disabilities and Special Needs
- Reopening Community Chat in Arabic
- School Community Reopening Chat With PTAC Representation
- Reopening Community Chat in Spanish | Conversación Comunitaria en Español
- Reopening Community Chat in Amharic | የኮሚዮኒቲ ውይይት በአማርኛ
- Reopening Chats for Students
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Changes for the 2020-21 School Year
- Revised Budget following the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Video Updates from the Superintendent
- Phased Reentry Plans - October 2020
- ACPS-At-Home (COVID-19 Response)
- Summer Learning for All
Staffing for Summer Learning through Engagement and Enrichment For All

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ACPS staff will undergo Professional Learning to prepare them for Summer Learning For All on June 23 and June 24.
Summer Learning For All will be staffed by:
- A Summer Learning Coordinator who will collaborate and support principals and coordinators; manage summer school operations; and ensure plans are in place for student and staff accountability.
- Summer School Principals/Coordinators who will monitor classes; supervise teachers; and answer parent questions.
- Teachers who will teach, mentor, and coach students.
- Counselors who will conduct Social Emotional Academic Learning (SEAL); provide mental health support; and coordinate and verify the requirements of any students who are graduating in August of 2020.
- Additional mental health supports: Psychologists and social workers are on call.
Staff Schedule for Kindergarten through Grade 4:
- Monday-Thursday teachers will host a class meeting online and will be available for office hours from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for K-Grade 4. Grade 5 office hours are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m..
- Monday-Thursday, teachers will host a class meeting online from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and will be available for office hours 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Teacher work hours: Two hours per day Monday-Thursday for a total of eight hours per week with no teacher-student interaction on Fridays. All live Zoom lessons will be recorded.
- A Summer School Hotline will be available Monday-Thursday during summer school. Summer programs will be taught by a summer schoolteacher and not a student’s class/homeroom teacher.
Staff Schedule for Grades 5-12
Staff will be expected to support students during their online classes.
Boost teachers 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Monday - Thursday
New credit and credit recovery courses 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday - Friday
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