District 88 Remote Learning Plan

As we’ve previously communicated, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has shifted to Remote Learning Days to ensure continuity of education. At District 88, we are meeting these standards through our E-learning Plan.

We have officially transitioned from Act of God Days to Remote Learning Days, and we implemented our Remote Learning Plan on Monday, April 6. The District 88 Remote Learning Plan is aligned to recommendations from the ISBE, as well as the district’s mission and vision. The ISBE provided overarching best practices and standards for instruction, grading, communication, social-emotional needs, content selection and delivery, family engagement and other important concerns, as well as specific guidance for different grade bands, English Learners and students with disabilities. See important details of the District 88 Remote Learning Plan below.

Schedule

  • CLICK HERE to view the Remote Learning schedule for April and May 2020.

  • Teachers, counselors, deans, social workers, school psychologists, IEP coordinators, special education and literacy department heads, teacher assistants and other support staff as assigned will be available to students for instruction and support from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily (Monday through Friday).

  • On Remote Learning Days, assignments will be posted in each teacher’s Google classroom by 8:30 a.m. Please note: Any recording of video or audio of live lessons, instructional or support meetings, or intervention services provided without permission is strictly prohibited.

  • Students are required to check in to each Google Classroom for which they are enrolled by 3 p.m. daily (Monday through Friday) for attendance purposes.

  • Should your child be absent from Remote Learning, please contact the attendance office at 630-682-3333 (Addison Trail) or 630-530-3428 (Willowbrook).

Grading
To provide consistency and continuation of learning, and to prioritize the connectedness and care for students, student learning will be assessed and graded using the District 88 grading scale.

  • All students will have the opportunity to demonstrate learning and receive credit for the submission and/or makeup of learning tasks assigned before March 17, 2020.

  • During Remote Learning, the student’s current grade is maintained and can be improved, provided the student demonstrates continued engagement and ability.

  • Should students fail to demonstrate or maintain the teacher’s expected levels of learning and engagement, students may earn an incomplete grade for the course for the semester.

  • Students with incomplete grades will be provided more time, support and resources to recover their passing grade.

  • Failing grades won't be issued.

  • Final exams won't be administered during Remote Learning.

Internet connection

  • Should your student need access to a device or to Wi-Fi, contact District 88 Library Media Center Director Rose Janusz at rjanusz@dupage88.net or 630-628-2611.

  • For teachers or students who are having technology issues, contact the Technology Department at:

Remote Learning surveys
While it’s difficult to replace face-to-face learning and the traditional classroom/school setting, our teachers and staff members are dedicated to providing our students with online learning opportunities to help make sure they remain college and career ready. We want to make sure we’re meeting our students’ needs and connecting with them in the best way possible. We ask that students and parents/guardians complete the surveys below to provide feedback and assist us in continuing to improve our Remote Learning Plan.