The beginning of the school year is quickly approaching, and it seems to be anything other than normal. Unprecedented is what I would call it.
There are so many questions on all of our minds.
How can we make sure that our children get a great education? How can we make sure that our children stay safe if and when we need to return to work?
An Unprecedented Time
Earlier this month, the Texas Education Agency issued guidelines that detail ways in which the state will be supporting families and schools when it comes to education during the pandemic. These guidelines were based on recommendations by both the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In short, parents will have more of a say than ever when it comes to the school setting that is best for their children. Attendance (a mandatory of 90% of time that the class is offered, as usual) may be earned through in-person or virtual participation.
Wow. Just wow. If you have school-aged children, you’ve probably already received communication from your school district in the form of a survey or a draft of their plan. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a directory of school websites throughout the RGV.
An Unprecedented Amount of Choice
On-Campus Learning
- According to the TEA, “Daily on-campus learning will be available to all parents who would like their students to learn in school each day.”
- Health and safety procedures will be in place to support student and teacher safety.
Distance Learning
- If a system is offering distance learning, parents can choose that option. They may be asked to commit for a certain period of time, such as a grading period.
- Attendance can be earned through the delivery of virtual instruction, and as always, students must attend 90% of the days a course is offered to be awarded credit for the course and/or to be promoted to the next grade.
- Any parent may request that their student be offered virtual instruction from any school system that offers such instruction.
Homeschooling
This is yet another option that many families are considering. Homeschooling isn’t the same as distance learning, but it is an option that many RGV families already choose. A few online resources are below.
So, RGV Moms, what are you planning to do when it comes to school in the fall? Comment below with resources and we will update this post in the coming weeks.
The beginning of the school year is quickly approaching, and it seems to be anything other than normal. Unprecedented is what I would call it.
There are so many questions on all of our minds. How can we make sure that our children get a great education? How can we make sure that our children stay safe if and when we need to return to work?
An Unprecedented Time
Earlier this month, the Texas Education Agency issued guidelines that detail ways in which the state will be supporting families and schools when it comes to education during the pandemic. These guidelines were based on recommendations by both the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In short, parents will have more of a say than ever when it comes to the school setting that is best for their children. Attendance (a mandatory of 90% of time that the class is offered, as usual) may be earned through in-person or virtual participation.
Wow. Just wow. If you have school-aged children, you’ve probably already received communication from your school district in the form of a survey or a draft of their plan. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a directory of school websites throughout the RGV.
An Unprecedented Amount of Choice
On-Campus Learning
- According to the TEA, “Daily on-campus learning will be available to all parents who would like their students to learn in school each day.”
- Health and safety procedures will be in place to support student and teacher safety.
Distance Learning
- If a system is offering distance learning, parents can choose that option. They may be asked to commit for a certain period of time, such as a grading period.
- Attendance can be earned through the delivery of virtual instruction, and as always, students must attend 90% of the days a course is offered to be awarded credit for the course and/or to be promoted to the next grade.
- Any parent may request that their student be offered virtual instruction from any school system that offers such instruction.
Homeschooling
This is yet another option that many families are considering. Homeschooling isn’t the same as distance learning, but it is an option that many RGV families already choose. A few online resources are below.
So, RGV Moms, what are you planning to do when it comes to school in the fall? Comment below with resources and we will update this post in the coming weeks.
For more information about all types of local schools (i.e. ISD, public charter, private, homeschooling resources) visit the Region One ESC website.
- Classical Conversations: Groups in Edinburg, McAllen, Pharr, Rio Grande City, Harlingen and Brownsville
- Texas Home Educators
- HOPE Homeschool RGV
- McAllen & RGV Area Homeschoolers FB Group
- RGV Homeschoolers FB Group