NTID%20Application%202025.pdf

Parent document: Regular Meeting-04-22-2025.pdf

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Wood Gounty Schools

Application for Non-Traditional Instruction Days

Evidence of Stakeholder Involvement

1) Were school personnel consulted about this plan?

Yes
2) Are the majority in favor of this plan?

Yes, based on positive comments and suggestions.
3) Have teachers been trained to implement the plan?

Teachers have not been trained at this time. The county will provide detailed guidance and
training for the NTID plan prior to the 2025-2026 school year.

4) Were parent/guardians consulted about this plan?
Yes

5) Are the majority of parents/guardians in favor of this plan?
Yes

6) Have parents/guardians been trained to implement this plan?

Parents/guardians have not been trained at this time. The county will share information
about the NTID plan prior to and during the 2025-2026 school year.

Addressing Current Learning

1) Can school personnel provide learning via video Skype (Office 365)?
Yes. They may provide learning using WVDE Office 365 (Teams).

2) Can school personnel provide learning via telephone or mobile device?
Yes

3) How does this plan provide learning options for students without access to internet service
or electronic devices?

Instructional materials and directions will be provided in multiple formats. Teachers may
share assignments through Schoology and/or WVDE Office365. Students will be able to
download instructional materials and directions onto their county-provided iPads.
Additionally, hard copies of instructional materials and directions (NTID Packets) will be
provided to all elementary students and to secondary students as needed/requested.

4) How does the plan provide for employment days being used on NTI days to promote WBDE
Policy 3234 and other related policies to ensure professional learning?


All county staff report to school on a NTI day.

Teachers and be available to students during scheduled office hours
Instructional Staff respond to students’ questions via WVDE Office365 email, Rooms,
Schoology, Teams, telephone, or other appropriate communication
methods
grade all work submitted by students
engage in assigned professional learning
School be available to answer questions and address concerns via WVDE
Administrators Office365 email, Teams, Rooms, telephone, or other appropriate
communication methods
monitor office hours
monitor school buildings and grounds
adjust curricular and extracurricular schedules
engage in assigned professional learning

Counselors be available to answer questions and address concerns via WVDE
Office365 email, Teams, Rooms, telephone, or other appropriate
communication methods
engage in assigned professional learning

School Nurses complete tasks related to school nursing responsibilities (complete
paperwork, organize supplies, etc.)
be available to answer questions and address concerns via WVDE
Office365 email, Teams, Rooms, telephone, or other appropriate
communication methods
make calls to homes to ensure student health and wellness (if
necessary)

- participate in assigned professional learning

Paraprofessionals - engage in assigned professional learning
School Secretaries report to their school administrator for their assignments
perform routine duties
be available to answer questions and address concerns via WVDE
Office365 email, Rooms, telephone, or other appropriate
communication methods
participate in assigned professional learning
School report to their school administrator for their assignments
Custodians complete all required snow removal
perform routine duties
participate in assigned professional learning
complete routine cleaning, maintenance, meal prep, paperwork,
etc. as necessary
prepare and pack/serve meals per county NTID guidance
participate in assigned professional learning
other duties as assigned by the school principal or child nutrition
director



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Bus Drivers clean the bus and check to See if any routine maintenance needs to
be performed
perform routine duties
perform any other tasks associated with bus driving determined

Maintenance - report to the Maintenance Director for the day’s assignment
Workers

Transportation - report to Transportation Director for the day’s assignment
Staff

How many instructional days do students have to complete the work they are assigned to do

during school closure?

Students will have three days to complete and return assignments.

How does the plan address the needs of students who do not have adequate access to
nutrition during prolonged stays at home?

Prepackaged meal boxes will be available at centralized pick-up locations.

Briefly describe how the instructional materials and tasks align with the curriculum that
students would cover if they were in school.

Teachers will be expected to use county-adopted curricular materials to provide
assignments that address grade appropriate West Virginia College and Career Readiness
Standards. NTID assignments present an opportunity for review of previously learned
materials.

Briefly describe how the lessons or tasks support critical thinking/problem solving.

The West Virginia College and Career-Readiness Standards establish a set of knowledge
and skills that individuals need to transition into higher education or the workplace, and the
standards reflect a rigorous and challenging curriculum. Therefore, assignments designed
to address the standards encourage and expect critical thinking and problem solving.

Do the lessons or tasks cover the four primary content areas (ELA, mathematics, science,
and social studies)?

Yes

10) How are schools ensuring special education minutes are being met on NTI days?

Schools will ensure that IEP services are delivered to students with disabilities. IEP teams
may meet in advance of NTI days to discuss and approve how services will be managed.
This decision will be referenced in the student’s IEP as an accommodation. Additionally,
remote instruction may be provided using technology or other methods, which may include
delivery of service minutes through virtual interaction between students and the special
educator.


Assessment/Accountability

1. Which of the following will you use to demonstrate that students have participated in the
required schoolwork?

Teachers will design assignments that allow students to demonstrate completion of NTID
school work. These may include reports, papers, essays, review, fictional pieces,
experiment design (science), problem design (math), problem/solution (math/science),

PBL design, classroom discussion when students return to school, and other assignments
as appropriate.

2. Will the evidence of learning be graded? If yes, please provide a brief description of
grading criteria.

YES. Assignments will be graded following the Wood County Schools grading policy.


Evidence of Stakeholder Involvement- Survey Information

Survey Questions

Parent and Community Non-Traditional Instructional Day Survey for 2025-2026

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve educational experiences and explore innovative approaches to learning, we are
considering the implementation of non-traditional instructional (NTI) days in our district. These days would allow for
different types of learning experiences, including online learning, project-based learning, or other flexible schedules.

When school is canceled due to weather or other events, a school district may use up to five (5) non-traditional
instructional days. Work assigned and completed for NTI days count as instructional time that would not be made up at
the end of the school calendar.

We would appreciate your feedback to help us understand your perspective on these potential changes. Please take a few
minutes to complete the following survey.
1. lama:
a. Parent/Legal Guardian of one or more student in Wood County Schools
b. Community Member residing in Wood County, but do not have custodial children in the schools
c. Other
Community Member Information:
2. Should Wood County Schools use non-traditional days for the 2025-2026 school year?
a. Yes
b. No
Parent/Legal Guardian Information:
3. Which grade(s) does your child(ren) attend? (Check all that apply)
a. PreKk
b. Kindergarten-Grade 2
c. Grade 3-5
d. Middle School
e. High School
Should Wood County Schools use non-traditional instructional days for the 2025-2026 school year?
a. Yes
b. No
Does your student have access to a non-school issued device at home (example: iPad or laptop).
a. Yes
b. No
Do you have internet access at home?
a. Yes
b. No
Which instructional delivery method(s) would you prefer to see implemented during an NTI day? Click all that apply.
a. Live instruction on Microsoft Teams
b. Independent work with teacher support through open office hours on Microsoft Teams
c. Independent work shared in Schoology
d. Hard copies of independent work sent home
All work completed during NTI days will be submitted by the students. What do you see as a reasonable amount of
time to complete and submit NTI day work?
a. Less than three days after returning to school
b. 4-5days after returning to school
c. 6-7 days after returning to school

Teacher Non-traditional Instructional Day Survey for 2025-2026

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve educational experiences and explore innovative approaches to learning, we are considering the implementation
of non-traditional instructional (NTI) days in our district. These days would allow for different types of learning experiences, including online learning,
project-based learning, or other flexible schedules.



When school is canceled due to weather or other events, a school district may use up to five (5) non-traditional instructional days. Work assigned and
completed for NTI days count as instructional time that would not be made up at the end of the school calendar. These NTI days may require staff to

report to their work location.

We would appreciate your feedback to help us understand your perspective on these potential changes. Please take a few minutes to complete the
following survey.
1. Teaching Assignment
a. General Educator
b. Special Educator
c. Interventionist, Reading Resource, Title 1
Grade Level(s)
PreK
Kindergarten-Grade 2
Grades 3-5
. Middle School
e. High School
If high school, what courses do you teach?
What instructional delivery methods do you prefer for NTI days?
a. Live instruction on Microsoft Teams
b. Independent work with teacher support through open office hours on Microsoft Teams
c. Independent work shared in Schoology
d. Hard copies of independent work sent home
All work completed during NTI days will be submitted by the students. What do you see as a reasonable time to
complete and submit NTID work?
a. Less than three days after returning to school
b. 4-5days after returning to school
c. 6-7 days after returning to school

Do you have any questions, comments, or concerns relating to NTI days?

SURVEY RESULTS

Parent & Community Survey

= Oy

RESPONDENTS
14%

Parent/Legal Guardian of one or
more student(s) in WCS

Community Member residing in 74%
Wood County

Other



STUDENT GRADE LEVEL(S)

PreK

Kindergarten-Grade 2

Middle School

@
e
@ Grades 3-5
e
e

High School

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN

Teacher Survey

RESPONDENTS

General Educator

Special Educator

Interventionist, Read. Res., Title |

GRADE LEVEL(S)

@ Prek

@ Kindergarten-Grade 2
@ Grades 3-5

® Middle School

@ High School

Teacher Responses:

COMMUNITY /OTHER

“a
@ Yes 476
@ No 115
81%

19%
74%
VN
5%
29% = 20%


Negative Responses

No Questions/Comments
Total Responses

Instructional Delivery Method:

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIA