Jefferson County eDays October 9, 2015 March 18, 2016 September 20, 2015

Jefferson County eDays

October 9, 2015March 18, 2016

September 20, 2015

What is an eDay?

• Originally developed as a day when assignments are completed electronically

• eDay is a day in which students receive their assignments prior to the scheduled eDay

• These days require students to work at home and do not require physical attendance in school buildings

• eDay is recognized by the ALSDE as a regular day of instruction

What do we expect an eDay to look like?

• Instruction linked to grade level standards,

• Real-time learning linked to in-class learning,

• A reflection of a normal school day, and

• A valuable day of instruction and learning

Why eDays?

How can we make it work?

• Communication to students, parents, and community from district, principals, and teachers

• Teachers collaboratively planning lessons

• Submitting lessons for review prior to eDay

• Appropriate level of accountability

Common Mistakes

• Too much work

This is the most common mistake made.

• No clear plan on who should be assigning work (all specials in elementary schools, only those special classes scheduled on the eDay, PE…)

• Type of work assigned

Assignments must be a continuation of the real-time learning

taking place in the classroom

Benefits of eDays

• Prepare students for taking ownership in their learning

• Allows parents to be involved in their child’s learning

• Provide Professional Learning Days for teachers

• An option to using make-up days

Reminders…

• eDays are new to Jefferson County Schools, students, and parents, and teachers

• Expect challenges

• Build in time to reflect on what worked well and what needs tweaking

• Showcase lessons that are appropriate and successful

• Develop a timeline for planning and communicating eDays

• Make adjustments before March eDay