2020-21 Options for Learning at Home
Dear Home Based families,
Due to the number and types of questions about home-based instruction, we realize that some clarification may be needed concerning the opportunities available to families during the 2020-21 school year. Our opportunities are unique this year due to the
COVID pandemic.
This school year families have, essentially, three ways rather than two to access learning.
What is new and unique to this school year is that families can attend their school through Asynchronous Remote Learning. The state allows for this option during remote learning. Asynchronous Remote Learning includes the following:
- Allows families to create their own learning schedule to fit their needs.
- Provides access to all class and school resources including digital tools, online subscriptions, curricular materials and services.
- Attendance is required, which can be done through a daily sign-in online which does NOT require virtual live attendance of a class session.
- The assigned ISD classroom teachers would provide assessments and feedback.
- In elementary, students accessing Asynchronous Remote Learning, would be expected to engage in core Reading, Writing and Math content areas. Teachers would, using available evidence of learning, provide a standards-referenced progress reports (report
card) for each trimester.
- In secondary, students may enroll by course. (Course requirements and ISD grading policies would apply.)
To access Asynchronous Remote Learning, the student would be enrolled in their home school and indicate that they would be participating asynchronously.
We hope this information is helpful for you to make the best decision for your family. If you are interested in Asynchronous Remote Learning you may contact your home school, or for clarifying questions you may email our Home Based Instruction professional
at hassanh@issaquah.wednet.edu.
Rich Mellish, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Debra Hawkins, Director of TLS for Home Based Instruction