With many variables and uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and vaccine availability for students, Lincoln Public Schools is working to develop a one-year only Remote Learning Program for students in grades kindergarten through eighth for the 2021–2022 school year. We understand this option will be important to families as we continue to navigate the pandemic.
The Remote Learning Program’s mission is to provide LPS students with a strong education and positive connections, regardless of their learning environment. We want to make sure your child continues to keep pace with their in-person peers, both academically and socially. Our staff is committed to make sure this happens.
The goal of the Remote Learning Program is to provide an alternative educational experience for students and families as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the Remote Learning Program is conducted in a virtual environment, students will stay on track with their peers and receive instruction from certified LPS teachers. In order for this program to be successful, there are some general guidelines and expectations that must be followed by all students and families.
While the goal is to provide an alternative educational experience due to the pandemic, not all courses can be offered in the Remote Learning Program. If you would like more information about your child(ren)’s potential schedule, please contact Jamie Peckham at (402) 436-1412 or jpeckham@lps.org.
The Remote Learning Program is not available at the high school level. If a high school student has health issues that prevent them from attending in person, contact your school’s Special Education coordinator to inquire about homebound services.
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Open enrollment for the 2021-22 Remote Learning Program has closed at this time. If you wish to enroll your child in the 2021-22 Remote Learning Program you will need to contact your child’s current school office and complete the in-district transfer application.
Deadline for registration is May 7
Please note: We will use the latest data and information to continually adapt the program as needed. Information and program offerings are subject to change as new information becomes available.
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We understand that it will be difficult for families to know what next fall will look like with so many variables. Setting up a successful Remote Learning Program requires gauging how many students will be participating in each grade level so we can move the appropriate number of highly trained staff from the traditional classroom to the remote learning environment. Planning ahead allows us to provide training to teachers over the spring and summer, and will help reduce program costs by shifting existing teachers to follow enrollment instead of hiring new teachers late in the summer on a one-year only contract.
This district-wide Remote Learning Program will be open to students in grades kindergarten – 12, and will look different than remote learning this year. Students will be taught by teachers focused only on remote learners, and all students in the classes will be remote learners from across the school district. If a student has health issues that prevent them from attending in person, contact your school’s Special Education coordinator to inquire about homebound services.
Students most successful in remote learning are:
Remote learning is not recommended for students with the following needs:
At home, students participating in remote learning will need:
The primary grades (K-2) are the most important in building a foundation for success. After reviewing data from last fall, and remote learning programs from across the country, we have found remote learning provides significant challenges for staff and students in these grades. We recommend that students in kindergarten through second grade attend school in-person, and we feel our safety protocols allow for this to happen while reducing the risk of spread.
Families will commit to the Remote Learning Program for at least one semester.
Regular attendance will be expected by all students. This includes being logged into class via Zoom at the beginning of the period/subject area.
All students will be expected to have their cameras on at all times, unless directed by your teacher to have their cameras off.
Students will be expected to have a designated workplace that is conducive to learning and accessible every day. Required materials will be provided by the Remote Learning Program.
Internet access will be required for all students. The Remote Learning Program will be able to assist families who may need help acquiring internet access.
Families of elementary age students will be expected to assist their student in getting connected during their assigned class times, troubleshooting technology issues, and helping with appropriate online behavior, engagement, and work completion.
All students enrolled in the Remote Learning Program will still be responsible for following the LPS student code of conduct. This includes appropriate language and dress code as if they were in school.
Students will be expected to attend in-person during state standardized testing. The location of the testing will be dependent on the location of their teacher(s), their assigned home school, and the availability of space within the district.
Families will be expected to exchange materials at a designated LPS location throughout the year. These materials will be vital for a successful educational experience.
Secondary students in the Remote Learning Program will be allowed to participate in athletics and activities. It will be the family’s responsibility to communicate their student’s interest to their assigned home school.
While the goal is to provide an alternative educational experience due to the pandemic, not all courses can be offered in the Remote Learning Program. If you would like more information about your child(ren)’s potential schedule, please contact Jamie Peckham at (402) 436-1412 or jpeckham@lps.org.
Elementary (Hours: 8:15am – 2:53pm)
Middle School (Hours: 8:00am – 3:00pm)
High School (Hours: 8:00:am – 3:00pm, with an optional period from 3:10pm – 3:55pm)
At all grade levels, requests to take courses that are not offered will go through the Remote Learning Program. These requests are not guaranteed to be granted.
The Remote Learning Program will not be an option for quarantined students or students with an extended absence. Extended absences from in-person school will be handled as they were prior to the pandemic.
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