March Alternative Learning Update

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 03/30/2020 01:01 PM PDT

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ALE and COVID-19
OSPI & SBE Guidance during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
Upcoming Events

ALE and COVID-19

Alternative Learning Experiences (ALEs) serve through flexible learning environments. As we work together, it is important to remember compassion should come before compliance.

Thank you for your patience while we work on clarifying ALE requirements during school closures.

Included in this newsletter you will find information regarding academic delivery guidance and enrollment reporting for ALE schools/programs during school closures.

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we will update you on information and guidance regarding future count days. Thanks again for your patience.

OSPI & SBE Guidance during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

For the most up-to-date information:

OSPI Novel Conoravirus (COVID-19) Guidance and Resources Page (link)

OSPI has sent out multiple bulletins dedicated to presenting the most up-to-date general information. Some of the guidance on the page is included here:

State Board of Education COVID-19 Page (link)

This SBE page provides updates and additional information to support for seniors on track to graduate.

Enrollment Reporting during School Closures

Alternative Learning Experience program leaders received an email on Friday, March 27 from Anissa Sharratt. This email included the SAFS Bulletin that was sent to school district business leaders on 3/23/2020.

Estimated funding:

In the message this link, Projected Enrollment for Remaining Months of the 2019-20 Standard School Year (.xls download), will allow you to see the apportionment available for ALE for your district based on the prior year trends and the February count.

However, for funding, monthly apportionment during the school closure period will be based on the projected enrollment calculated for ALL programs until schools reopen.

ALE student learning plans, weekly contact, and progress monitoring are good practices for supporting students, but are not required for April apportionment reporting.

If you have more questions related to enrollment reporting, please contact Becky McLean at 360-725-6306 or becky.mclean@k12.wa.us, or Michelle Matakas at michelle.matakas@k12.wa.us.

If you would like a copy of the full email, please email Anissa Sharratt.

Upcoming Events

GATE Equity Webinar Series Regular monthly webinars. Information and registration available through the GATE website.
Student Support Conference has been CANCELLED.
AWSP/WASA Summer Conference for more information and updates, visit their site.

Contact Us! We are all telecommuting and available by email.

For more information about Alternative Learning, please contact us at ALDInfo@k12.wa.us, or visit our newly updated website here.

For specific questions, contact us by email:

ALE Programs: Anissa Sharratt
ALE/Reengagement Compliance: Liz Quayle
Online Learning: Nicole González

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