Intergenerational Schools will reopen for the 2020 - 2021 School Year on September 8, 2020.

1. 2020 – 2021
BOUNDLESS LEARNING
School Reopening Plan
July 30, 2020

2. What is Boundless Learning*?
• Learning is a development process
• Learning is forever and everywhere
• Modeling and cultivating lifelong curiosity
• Learning beyond the physical classroom
• Engaged learning
*Brand Guide for the Intergenerational Schools
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3. Where is School?
• School is where students learn.
“Knowledge is socially constructed in the context of culture, experience, and
community.” Intergenerational Schools’ Educational Philosophy
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4. Teaching Toward Independence
Students will be able and prepared to learn no matter where they are
physically located.
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5. How are we making decisions*?
Federal State Local Intergen Community
• Center for Disease
Control (CDC)
• Federal
Emergency
Management
Agency (FEMA)
• Ohio Department
of Education
(ODE)
• Governor
DeWine's office
• Cuyahoga County
Health
Department
• City of Cleveland
• Sponsors (CMSD,
ESCLEW)
• IG Schools
Policies
• Board Members
• Administrators
• Teachers
• Families
*Given the dynamic nature of this pandemic and the ongoing new and revised guidelines and input, the information on the
following slides may need to change accordingly.
Everyday, we are learning and receiving new information with guidance on how to safely reopen our
schools. As we develop our plans for education, safety, and health, we are relying on experts and
trusted resources to make informed decisions. This includes our Intergenerational Community.
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6. Timeline
Aug Sept OctMay June July
Collected feedback
and data from
families and
teachers
Administrative staff
began meeting
weekly to plan
Board of Directors
review the baseline
plan
Teachers return to
work virtually Aug
10th & 17th. Class
rosters are created.
School Reopens
Remotely on
September 8th
Shift to In Person,
Hybrid, and Remote
Learning on
October 19th IF
ORANGE
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7. Responding to COVID-19 County Alert System
Intergenerational Schools’ Response
All students will have
access to 4.5 days in
person OR 100% remote
learning
4.5 Days In Person
2/2.5 Days Hybrid
4.5 Days Remote
Buildings closed, move to 100% Remote Learning
for ALL students
Families have option of 100% Remote Learning regardless of Level in 20-21
SUBJECT TO CHANGE: BOARD APPROVED ON JULY 29, 2020.

8. When is school?
• School Year: September 8th through May 28th
• School Day: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
• School Week
• 4.5 Days of Instruction
• Wednesday is a half day of instruction (8:00 am to 11:30 am)
• Building closed for deep cleaning and sanitizing when offering In Person
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
In Person
Learners
In Person In Person Remote (half day) In Person In Person
Remote Learners Remote Remote Remote (half day) Remote Remote
Hybrid Cohort 1 In Person In Person Remote (half day) Remote Remote
Hybrid Cohort 2 Remote Remote Remote (half day) In Person In Person
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9. Boundless Learning Education
SUBJECT TO CHANGE: NOT BOARD APPROVED AT THE TIME OF COMMUNICATION.
In Person
4 days person, .5 day remote
This option is best suited for 1) students whose caregiver is an essential worker and need a safe place for their child
to be in order to maintain employment. 2) Students who do not have a caregiver that can help them log into the
online program most days. 3) Students in need of additional support services documented in an IEP.
Hybrid
2 days in person, 2.5 days remote
Two cohorts of students rotating between Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday.
This option is best suited for 1) students whose caregiver is an essential worker and need a safe place for their child to
be in order to maintain employment for 2 days a week. 2) Students who do not have a caregiver that can help them
log into the online program most days. 3) Students who could benefit from being in company with other children while
following social distancing protocols.
Remote
4.5 days of remote learning
This option is best suited for 1) students who have a safe place to learn outside of the school building, five days a
week. 2) Students who have medical conditions requiring them to drastically limit their contact with people outside
of their current relationships. 3) Students whose caregivers are not comfortable with their child returning to the
school building.

10. Health and Safety in the Building
Arrival/Dismissal
• Temperatures taken upon arrival
• Modified arrival/dismissal procedures
to support social distancing
• Face coverings required for students
and staff
Meal Distribution
• CDC-recommended personal protective
gear utilized whenever handling any food-
related items
• Grab-and-Go Breakfasts; eaten in
classrooms
• Lunches delivered to, eaten in classrooms
Classrooms
• Reduced class sizes
• Classroom layout changes to
maintain social distancing
• Table shields/guards for all
• Limited transitions outside of
classrooms
Visitors and Visiting
• Limited visitors and volunteers
• No in person field trips
• All visitors must wear a face covering
• Visitors will be escorted while in the
building
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11. Educational Delivery: Assumptions
Covid-19 Assumptions
• Teaching remotely will be inevitable
• Need to move between in-person and remote learning quickly
• The pandemic cannot create a separate and unequal educational experience
Teaching Assumptions
• Students learn best with personalized instruction and feedback that is timely and
specific. (Hattie)
• Students learn to do independently what we provide opportunity for them to practice
with support. (Allington)
• Teacher collaboration leads to improved learning outcomes. (DuFour)
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12. Educational Delivery: Teaching
Small Group Lessons
• Live/In person small group and 1:1 instruction
• Taught by licensed Intergenerational School teachers
• Document camera and projector used to project the lesson to students in
the classroom and online
Whole Group Lessons
• Mini-lessons recorded or presented live by Intergenerational School
teachers
• Read-A-Louds by teachers and Learning Partners
• Available to the student throughout the day
Independent Practice
• Readers will receive consumable books
• Assignments available on SeeSaw and Google Classroom
• All students will have access to Math iXL
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13. Educational Delivery: Special Education
Students Identified for Special Education Services
• All Individual Education Plans (IEPs) will be followed as written
• Identified students will have access to all specialized services and
service providers in all settings
• Annual meetings and other meetings as needed will be held over
Zoom or phone and documented
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14. Positive Behavior Interventions & Support
Tier 3
(For identified students)
Access to mental health and
social work support
Tier 2
(For individuals):
Weekly teacher-led advisory hours, one-on-one
non-educational related discussions with students.
Administrator-led advisory hours with staff
Tier 1
(All students)
Morning Meetings to check in with students overall mental state/well-being.
Staff trainings on racial equity, trauma-informed-, and restorative practices.
Ongoing professional learning for staff and families
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15. Stay Connected and Informed
igschools.org/reopening
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