2020-2021 School Year
- 2020-21 School Year
- At-Home Learning
- In-Person Learning
- Safe Return to School: Parent Information
- COVID-19 Prevention, Mitigation, and Response Procedures
- Curbside Meal Service
- Technology Resources for Parents
- Learning Model Selection Results
- Academic Information for Families
- Allen ISD COVID-19 Dashboard
- Learning Model Change Timeframe
- Allen Independent School District
- 2020-21 School Year
Allen ISD School Year 2020-21
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Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Allen ISD is offering two learning options for parents during the 2020-21 school year: At-Home Learning and In-Person learning. In-Person learning is the traditional classroom learning format. At-Home Learning provides live, electronic instruction for families concerned about returning their children to a campus setting.
Instructional Delivery Models
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Allen ISD will offer two options for instructional delivery for our students. Visit the links below to learn more about each option:
Allen ISD realizes that not all courses will effectively translate to a virtual learning environment, particularly specialized courses offered to secondary (7th – 12th grade) students (examples: an advanced science lab, welding, or a certified nursing assistant course). For these specialized courses that are not offered at home, students will have the option to either attend in-person, or AISD staff will work with your child to find a suitable replacement course. In addition, some specialized courses that are offered in at-home learning may require in-person learning experiences on campus. A listing of these specialized courses will be available on the AISD website. UIL extracurriculars, such as fine arts and athletics, will also be available as in-person activities for our at-home learners.
Regardless of which learning option you choose for your child, the expectations for coursework and the grading system will be the same for both in-person and at-home learning. Allen ISD believes this is the fairest and most equitable solution for all of our students. Applicable courses in 9th-12th grade will be included in calculating GPA and class rank for both in-person and at-home learning students.
Click on the Expand All links below for more details on the learning models:
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At-Home Learning
- Students will remain at home and will engage in learning activities that are primarily delivered through an online learning management system.
- Live, teacher-led instruction and peer collaboration will be scheduled throughout the day to expand students’ opportunities to engage with content and interact with teachers and classmates.
- Daily student participation in the learning activities will be required.
- Instructional time will also be dedicated for independent learning activities.
- A structured schedule will be provided to students indicating required times for participation in approximately 3-4 hours of live, synchronous instruction each day.
- The schedule will reflect short periods of synchronous learning scheduled throughout the day followed by time for independent, asynchronous learning activities.
- The schedule will also include breaks and lunch.
- A care-giver will need to be available to support younger students in navigating the daily schedule and providing assistance with the learning as needed.
- For secondary students, the At-Home Learning schedule will follow the same bell schedule for courses as In-Person Learning.
- Remote at-home instruction will be designed for mastery of student learning outcomes based on the academic standards called the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for each content area.
- Expectations for coursework and guidelines for grading for In-Person Learning and At-Home Learning will be the same.
- Available for students in Prekindergarten through Grade 12
- Student participation required 5 full days per week
- Instruction provided by Allen ISD teachers
- Instruction in core content and elective areas
- District curriculum, unit sequencing and pacing of instruction
- Social-emotional support
- Accommodations and support services provided
- Internet connection required
- District computer device provided, if needed
- Access to virtual extracurricular activities and events, as applicable
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In-Person Learning
- Students will attend school on a regular instructional schedule and will engage in face-to face learning on campus all day, every day.
- Elementary students will be assigned to grade level classes that will be taught by teachers at their home campus.
- Secondary students in grades 7-12 will follow their class schedules by transitioning to different classrooms for course instruction.
- Classroom instruction will be designed for mastery of student learning outcomes based on the academic standards called the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for each content area.
- Expectations for coursework and guidelines for grading for In-Person Learning and At-Home Learning will be the same.
- Available for students in Prekindergarten through Grade 12
- Student participation required 5 full days per week
- Instruction provided by Allen ISD teachers
- Instruction in core content and elective areas
- District curriculum, unit sequencing and pacing of instruction
- Social-emotional support
- Accommodations and support services provided
- Implementation of preventive safety measures