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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]FWIW - Elsie Whitlow Stokes Charter School (one of the DC Bilingual Charters) already made the decision that students will start 100% remote learning in August.

Copy and pasted letter from Director Below:

Dear Stokes School families,

On Saturday, June 13th, Stokes School’s Board of Trustees held their annual meeting. It was the first virtual annual meeting
and it was a pleasure to see so many members of our school community in attendance. For those who were unable to attend,
the Power Point presentation given during the meeting is posted on our website as well as the answers to questions posed by
parents and staff before and during the meeting. Spanish language interpretations of these documents will be provided upon
request.

To summarize what was covered:

• Stokes School will begin the school year with 100% remote instruction.

• When DC government officials deem it safe to reopen school buildings, (in Stage 2 or 3 of the ReOpen DC Plan) we will
welcome a limited number of educationally high-risk students into the building for supervised remote learning.

• Stokes School will transition to in-person attendance for all students when DC enters Stage 4 of the ReOpen DC Plan
and there is an effective vaccine or cure for COVID-19.

Stokes School’s reopening plan is based on the most recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the DC Health Department for schools during the recovery period from the COVID-19 public health
emergency, the ReOpen DC Advisory Group Recommendations, and input from our parent and staff surveys. As we create
Stokes School’s reopening plan we are planning for multiple contingencies, focusing on equity and maintaining the safety and
well-being of our students, staff and families. These plans are subject to change as local and federal guidance changes.
At the appropriate time and with social distancing measures in place, the Brookland Campus will be able to hold 60 students
and staff, and the East End Campus will be able to accommodate 90 students and staff.

To determine which students will be eligible for these spaces, a multidisciplinary team with representation from both
campuses including the Deans of Students, SST Coordinators, Director of Data and Compliance, Special Education Coordinator,
Special Education Director, and the Chief Academic Officer, developed a weighted system based on the following criteria and
needs:

• students who receive Special Education services including those with IEP’s and 504 Plans;
• students who are at-risk (homeless, or qualify for TANF or SNAP benefits);
• English Language Learners (ELL);
• students who scored in the low range on the NWEA in reading, math, or both;
• students who struggled with distance learning during the spring trimester;
• students who receive support from the Student Support Team; and
• other mitigating factors that are not conducive to distance learning.
The first round of in-person invitations will be extended by July 15.

We appreciate your continued partnership and support as we navigate this time together. Enjoy your summer!
Sincerely,
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How are they goi g to teach PK3 classes remotely? [/quote]

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