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- Temporary Hybrid Instructional Delivery Model Information
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On Monday, February 1, 2021, all schools will return to full-time in-person five days a week.
As an additional mitigation strategy and to continue to support minimizing the spread of COVID-19, when in full-time in-person learning we will use a school by school temporary hybrid learning model approach.
School by School Temporary Hybrid Model When Full-Time In-Person
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To promote the health and wellbeing of our students, and in an abundance of caution, during full-time in-person learning, if an individual school reaches the percentages below for reported active cases per campus population as reported on the district dashboard, a decision may be made for that school to move temporarily to a hybrid instructional delivery model for a minimum of 14 days. The GPS dashboard data will be reviewed daily, and decisions regarding temporary hybrid will be made on Wednesdays. This approach is designed to be a preventative measure that will act as an additional mitigation strategy and help to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
Gilbert Public Schools COVID-19 Schools Dashboard
Percent (%) reported active cases per school population:
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1% for High Schools
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1.5% for Junior High Schools
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2% for Elementary Schools
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5 active cases for Canyon Valley School
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3 active cases for RISE Junior High School
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Temporary Hybrid Process & Timeline
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What to Expect
1. Data from local and regional entities, and our district data shared on our dashboard, is reviewed daily. In addition, every Wednesday district leadership will review the number of active cases by campus and determine if any schools are required to move to a temporary hybrid learning model.
2. In the event of a specific school reaching the % of population with active cases of COVID-19 listed above, the district leadership team, along with Health Services, and in liaison with Maricopa County Health will determine if it is appropriate and necessary for that school to move temporarily to a hybrid instructional delivery model. If the decision is made on a Wednesday then parents will be notified on Thursday and the school will move to a hybrid instructional delivery model the following Monday.
3. At that time all parents of students at that school will be notified. Parents can expect to be notified by email, and to receive a text message direct to their phone. The district and school website will also be updated with an alert.
5. Follow up communication will be sent out directly from the school and your student’s teachers.
6. While in a temporary hybrid instructional delivery model students will remain with their classroom teacher and will not be moved to GPS Global Academy, while regular communication updates will be provided to the students and parents via email, and posted on the school’s website. As mentioned, if a school does move temporarily to a hybrid instructional delivery model it will be for a minimum of 14 days.
Hybrid Instructional Delivery Model FAQ
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What is the latest information regarding hybrid learning?
As of January 5, until January 29 2021 all GPS schools will be in a hybrid learning model as an additional mitigation strategy to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on campuses.
On Monday. February 1, 2021 schools will return to full-time in-person learning, utilizing a school by school approach moving temporarily of hybrid learning if required.
To find the latest information regarding hybrid learning, at a school or district-wide please visit www.gilbertschools.net/families where you will find the latest parent communications and updates from the district.
Gilbert Public Schools moved to a temporary hybrid-learning model district-wide Monday, December, 7. At a December 15 Governing Board meeting it was approved that hybrid will continue for the first week back after winter break, followed by a return to in-person learning on January 11th. At a January 4 Governing Board meeting that was updated to continue in a hybrid learning model until January 29, 2021. On Monday. February 1, 2021 schools will return to full-time in-person learning, utilizing a school by school approach moving temporarily of hybrid learning if required.
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What is hybrid?
The hybrid instructional delivery model splits students into two groups to minimize the number of students on campus each day. This model maximizes opportunities for students to be on campus and learning in-person while additional mitigation strategies are in place to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19 on campuses.
Students and families will receive details of the days their students are in-person. On the days that students are not in-person, they will learn virtually with the same teacher(s).
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Will students be transported to EVIT during hybrid?
Transportation to EVIT from GPS schools will continue during hybrid learning, all five days. On Wednesdays students will need to get to their high school on their own in order to take the bus to EVIT.
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When will a school move to a hybrid delivery model?
In the event of an individual school reaching the percentages below for active cases per campus population, a decision may be made for that school to move temporarily to a hybrid instructional delivery model for a minimum of 14 days. This approach is designed to be a preventative measure that will act as an additional mitigation strategy and help to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. As per the Governing Board motion approved on November 4, the Superintendent will make the final decision based on confirmed active positive cases reported on a weekly basis on the Gilbert Public Schools COVID-19 dashboard.
Percent (%) of active cases of COVID-19 per school population:
- 1% for High Schools
- 1.5 % for Junior High Schools
- 2% for Elementary Schools
- 2% for Canyon Valley School
- 3 active cases for RISE Junior High School
At that time all parents of students at that school will be notified. While the school is in a hybrid instructional delivery model regular updates will be provided to the students and parents via email and on the school’s website.
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Why move a school to a hybrid instructional delivery model?
The move to a hybrid instructional delivery model is designed to be an additional mitigation strategy that will support a decline in the % of active positive cases at that particular school.
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How long will a temporary move to a hybrid instructional model last?
A minimum of 14 days.
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What is the difference between full-time online and virtual during hybrid?
Online refers to our full-time GPS Global Academy option that is currently open for all students if they choose - K-12. These students utilize the approved district online curriculum.
Virtual refers to temporarily moving online as part of a hybrid learning model or 5 day virtual online learning. When a school is virtual students will remain with their in-person teachers for instruction continuing with their classroom curriculum resources.
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Why would it be just one school that moves to hybrid and not a district-wide approach?
This approach allows the district to maximize opportunities for as many students as possible to continue to learn full-time in person, while still promoting the health and safety of our students and staff.
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How will parents and families be informed?
If a decision is made for a school to move temporarily to a hybrid instructional delivery model, parents will be notified immediately by email. A text alert will be sent to parents notifying them of the email communication. An alert will also be added to both the school and district website. The school and district will communicate regularly with parents regarding updates and the anticipated date for a return to five days in-person.
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What is the process for deciding that a school will move temporarily to a hybrid instructional delivery model?
The number of active cases per campus is monitored daily by our district leadership and Health Services team. In addition, every Wednesday district leadership will meet to review the active case counts by the school. If a school has reached a specific % active case count per population of that campus (including students and staff) the data will be reviewed and investigated along with the district Health Services department.
Within 24 hours it will be determined if the school will move, temporarily, to a hybrid instructional delivery model as an additional mitigation strategy to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
If this is the case, parents and staff will be notified immediately by email, text and alerts on the school and district website.