JCS%2024-25%20NTID%20Plan.pdf

Parent document: March 7, 2024 Regular Session-03-07-2024.pdf

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Non-Traditional Instruction Day Plan Overview
2024-2025 School Year
Introduction

The Jackson County Schools Non-Traditional Instruction Day (NTID) Plan, if approved by the
West Virginia Department of Education, would allow for the use of up to five (5) days of remote
learning during inclement weather days when schools would be closed for students. Remote days
used during inclement weather, would not have to be made up later in the school year.
Employees will report to work during an NTID to provide instructional services, and related
support(s) for students.

The determination for the use of a remote learning day, as opposed to a traditional snow day, will
be made by the Superintendent, based on the severity of weather and road conditions.

Plan Overview

Jackson County Schools has a 1:1 technology device program in place, supported by the Canvas
Learning Management System. Microsoft TEAMS and Google Classroom are used to facilitate
online class sessions and interaction with students. Elementary schools beginning with grade 2
and middle school students through grade 7 are provided an iPad, and students in grades 8-12 are
provided with a MacBook. Hotspots are also available, as requested, for students that do not have
reliable internet service at home but have a level of cell phone coverage appropriate to support a
hotspot.

For students that do not have internet access, instructional packets will be prepared and
distributed to students. These instructional packets will be designed to support current
instructional activities, and the appropriate review of previously taught concepts, planned for
classrooms. Teachers will be available by telephone (10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) for students that
need support but are unable to join class activities via the internet.

During an NTID, school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and Community-in-Schools
(CIS) Specialists would be available via video or telephone sessions to provide for the
social/emotional needs of students.

NTID Assignments

In general, students are to submit the work product from NTID on the day school reopens for
face-to-face learning. The individual classroom teacher is permitted to extend the due date for
assignments to account for extended projects or extenuating circumstances.

Teachers will design standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula. Teachers will
provide materials for projects as needed. Teachers will ensure that instructional activities and
tasks are comparable to what would have occurred if the class was held in person.


Tasks and lessons will provide learning activities relevant to the content that involve meaningful,
real-world experiences leading to deep understanding.

All assignments will be graded/reviewed via the use of rubrics, checklists, and the degree of
completion.

Professional Learning

Professional learning opportunities will be scheduled for bus operators during NTIDs.
Professional learning opportunities have also been identified and may be scheduled at the school
level for instructional staff in a manner that does not interfere with instruction and related
support(s) for students. Professional learning will focus on the priorities previously established in
the Jackson County Schools Strategic Plan. School Personnel will report to their work location
on a two-hour delay schedule.

School contact numbers answer NTID questions:

Elementary Phone Number Middle Phone Number
Schools Schools

Cottageville (304) 372-7330 Ravenswood (304) 273-5480
Evans (304) 372-7333 Ripley (304) 372-7350
Fairplain (304) 372-7340

HJK (304) 273-2692

Gilmore (304) 273-3511 High Schools Phone Number
Kenna (304) 372-2262 Ravenswood (304) 273-9301
Ravenswood Grade (304) 273-5391 Ripley (304) 372-7355

Ripley Elem. (304) 372-7345