Stage 1: eLearning

• All students participate in eLearning 
• Faculty & staff members intermittently work from assigned buildings
• Extracurricular participation as possible per IHSA

Stage 2: Enhanced eLearning

• Students participate in eLearning 
• Faculty & staff members work from assigned buildings
• Student are invited to attend in person learning for special services, labs, & performance based classes for targeted instruction

Stage: Hybrid Learning

• Students participate in eLearning and in-person learning
• Faculty & staff members work from assigned buildings
• eLearning continues for students who select online learning only

Stage 4: In-Person Learning

• Students, faculty & staff members all return to full in-person instruction

Full Time eLearning will continue for students who elect this environment for stages 1-3 as we transition to In-Person learning.

At this time, Naperville 203 schools cannot have any volunteers in the buildings.  Whenever possible, schools will use technology like Google Hangouts or Zoom to conduct important meetings with parents.   Schools will work with parents if this is not feasible.

As we work to reduce the risk of spreading the virus we will be limiting visitors to the buildings and enforcing strict social distancing requirements.  Therefore, all IEP meetings will continue to be held through a virtual format such as Zoom even when we transition to stage 2 or 3 of the Return to Learn Plan.  

At parent request, in-person IEP meetings may be held in stage 2 & 3 in the Return to Learn 2.0 plan as long as they are permitted under the Restore Illinois health and safety guidelines.   All in-person meetings will follow the guidelines including symptom monitoring prior to entering the building and the wearing of face coverings while in the building.   If in-person meetings are not allowed under state guidelines, the IEP meeting can be rescheduled to a later time.  However, it is possible that the IEP meeting will need to be rescheduled outside of the mandated timelines.  Additional information about special education services can be found here.

eLearning Days include at least 5 hours of daily learning delivered virtually.  The student will follow their school day schedule that will be communicated from their teacher.  Instructional time will include live, online teacher-facilitated instruction and student independent time to work on learning activities.  All content is aligned to the Illinois State Standards and Naperville 203 academic and social emotional learning curricula. eLearning will adhere to Naperville 203 grading practices and expectations while promoting academic skill development with a high level of rigor and engagement.

Students will follow their normal school day hours and schedule. Students will have live check-ins and daily instruction with their teacher(s) throughout the day at the beginning of each class. There will be a balance of live, synchronous time with the teacher and class and independent, asynchronous time to work on learning activities.

In our eLearning model, there are at least 5 hours of daily instruction and learning with at least 2 ½ hours being live with a teacher. As always, we will consider what is developmentally appropriate at each level.

Teachers will communicate all required learning activities and coursework through Canvas, the Naperville 203 Learning Management System.

Yes. Students will follow their typical class schedules.

Attendance will be taken daily and teachers will communicate the process at the beginning of the school year.

Teacher schedules will reflect the typical school day. Teachers will communicate virtual office hours, instructional times, and calendars for accessing individual support.

Students will engage with the teachers and class content via Zoom/Google, Canvas, and other technology tools.  These tools will keep students connected with their teachers and curriculum. Students will attend their classes remotely, following the typical class schedule.

Grading and reporting will adhere to our Naperville 203 grading practices and procedures.

If a student is sick and cannot participate in an eLearning day, parents/guardians must follow typical attendance procedures and call the school informing them of the absence.

Teachers will provide time during the week to meet with students that need additional help or support. Supports will be available to all students through co-teaching, small group instruction, scheduled meeting time with specialized staff, and supports directly instructed by the classroom teacher,  Additionally, at the high school level, the Academic Assistance Center, the Math Resource Center, and the Reading & Writing Center will offer virtual support to students. Supports will be similar to those during in person learning, however, the mode of delivery will be altered in an online environment.

Yes. An eLearning option will be available to students until we return to our Stage 4 of all In-Person instruction.

The classroom portion of the course will be conducted in the eLearning environment through Canvas. The behind the wheel simulation portion of the course requires in-person instruction and will rely on current health and safety metrics and completion of hours will be communicated with students and caregivers. Currently, we have a plan in place for Semester 1 students registered in Drivers Education to complete the behind the wheel portion of the course. This will be communicated to students and families later in August.

Yes.  The district will work to ensure all EC-12 students have access to an electronic device.

All students will begin the school year in eLearning. However, we will begin to slowly transition all students back to in-person instruction 5 days per week. Teachers will begin by inviting 1-2 students to come into the school to introduce and teach the health and safety guidelines. Gradually, we will increase the amount of time students spend at school.

Enhanced eLearning builds on our eLearning model by beginning to transition individual and small groups of students into the in-person learning environment, allowing school staff to both model and teach the health and safety requirements while targeting specific groups of students for academic and social-emotional instruction, assessment and intervention.

During the enhanced eLearning stage of our Return to Learn plan, we will begin to bring targeted students into our buildings for small group or individual learning.  All students will continue to engage in learning through an online environment with their set schedules, however, staff will begin in-person learning experiences for priority groups of students.

Educators will make recommendations regarding which students to prioritize for in-person instruction.  The first group of students who will be prioritized includes students with IEPs, 504s, EL services and our preschool learners.  Students may also be invited into the building in small groups to engage with a teacher or complete an assessment or it may mean a student could be asked to attend an in-person class in order to complete a lab or hands-on component of a course.

The frequency of in-person instruction will vary depending upon the purpose of the instruction and the type of service.  Educators and IEP teams will make recommendations regarding in-person instruction for individual students.

In this stage, educators will bring in individual and small groups of students to model and teach the health and safety requirements.  We anticipate increasing the number of students who are invited to participate in-person throughout stage two of the return to learn plan.

Educators will make recommendations regarding which students to prioritize for in-person instruction.  We anticipate any students in courses that require hands on experiences, along with our youngest learners, and students with IEPs, 504s or EL services as being invited for some in-person instruction during enhanced eLearning.

Yes.  The district will work to ensure all EC-12 students have access to an electronic device.

During enhanced eLearning, performance courses begin to attend in-person groups, especially for hands-on learning components including labs.

It is recommended that parents/guardians request internet access by reaching out to their service provider. Many providers are currently providing free internet access. Families can also sign up for free internet through Comcast by visiting www.internetessentials.com or by calling 1-855-846-8376 for English and 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish. Additionally, parents/guardians, who do not have internet access, may reach out to their child’s school directly to make alternate arrangements for internet service or to request paper materials.

If students or parents incur problems with district provided devices or accessing the various technologies, follow these steps.

1. Check the FAQ page for answers to your questions. Chromebook Troubleshooting Tips
2. Contact the teacher of the particular class for assistance.
3. If your teacher is unable to resolve the issue or answer your question, submit an Remote Learning Help Desk Ticket by clicking here.

Please be patient with the teachers and support staff in this unprecedented time as every attempt will be made to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. All help desk tickets will be responded to within 24 hours. The support team will only address technology issues with district provided equipment and applications.

The Hybrid Learning model has a “foot” in both In Person Learning and eLearning. A hybrid model uses a combination of in person instruction and virtual learning, which includes *synchronous and *asynchronous structures. Hybrid Learning is about finding the right mix out of all the possibilities in learning, no matter if they are offline or online. Differentiated instruction will continue to occur to meet the needs of students and personalize learning.

*Synchronous: Learning that occurs when there is a scheduled time for the teacher and students to meet either virtually or in person and instruction is delivered in real time.

*Asynchronous: Learning that occurs when students are working independently at their own pace and time. Learning takes place by accessing information virtually, but does not require live or simultaneous interaction with a teacher or class.

Grading practices will be reflective of the Naperville 203 beliefs and format.  Reporting and feedback will be done on a regular basis.

Families will be expected to conduct symptom monitoring checks each day and complete the appropriate form communicating wellness.  It will be important for families to know the Hybrid schedule and remind students to;

• Know the calendar 
• Check Canvas daily 
• Record attendance
• Help your child(ren) prioritize work and attend classes
• Keep lines of communication open so families and teachers are working together to support students

Yes, District benchmark and accountability assessments will be administered when students are physically in attendance in school.

Students with IEP/504 plans enrolled in the Hybrid Model will receive the supports and services listed in their current IEP. 

As with all our models of learning, teachers and support staff will monitor student progress and work to differentiate as needed. Our goal is to help all students make progress and feel safe and supported. Differentiated opportunities for all students to support academic deficits will be in place. Additionally, support staff from Naperville 203 buildings will be available to connect and provide an additional layer of support should that be required.

For families that do not have internet access, Naperville 203 will provide Wi-Fi access.

Yes, hand sanitizer will be available in all classrooms and students will wash/sanitize hands upon entering and exiting the classroom, after coughing/sneezing, and after using any community supply.

Face coverings are not required outside if social distance is maintained (if individuals remain 6 feet apart from each other).

Generally, no. Face shields are not effective protection against Coronavirus and should only be used in situations when other methods of protection are not available. IDPH recommends that there may be a small minority of individuals who have a medical contraindication to using face coverings. Naperville 203 will review this on a case-by-case basis.

In cases where individuals need facial visualization for instruction and communication,  Naperville 203 will comply with the IDPH recommendation of video instruction to promote social distancing. If video instruction is not available or appropriate, face shields may be used with the understanding that they have not been deemed effective for source control. As such, heightened attention and adherence to 6-foot social distancing is critical for individuals using face shields.

Families may seek an accommodation or modification to the face-covering requirement if their student: 

• Has a medical contraindication, e.g., difficulty breathing at rest, and/or 
• is developmentally (physically or intellectually) disabled, such that they are unable to remove a mask if needed 

Additional information on how to request an accommodation can be found here.

Naperville 203 has a dress code policy and the wearing of face coverings will fall under that policy.  Schools will work with all students to develop the ability to wear a face covering. If a student consistently refuses to wear a mask appropriately, the building administration will work with the student and family, but if the issue persists, the student will be enrolled full time in eLearning.

Students can bring their own face coverings or one will be provided at the school or bus.

Each building will have an extra supply of masks that will be provided to anyone who does not have one.

Staff will be provided with a face covering that is aligned with the duties and responsibilities of their position.

Each building will have an extra supply of masks that will be provided to anyone who does not have one.

Information about how to request an exemption from a face covering can be found here.

Yes. Naperville 203 will comply with the IDPH requirements, except while eating and during band, face coverings must be worn at all times in school buildings, even when social distance is maintained. All individuals in a school building must wear a face covering unless they are under the age of 2 or have a medical exemption.

Only individuals who are healthy and not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 should report for in-person learning or sports/activities when that becomes available. Students and staff are encouraged to stay home whenever they do not feel well. 

Students and staff will need to conduct daily temperature and symptom checks prior to arriving at the bus stop or a D203 building.  

Symptoms of COVID-19 include:

• A fever of 100.4 degrees F or greater
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Chills
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Muscle aches
• Headache
• Sore Throat
• New loss of taste or smell
• Congestion or runny nose
• Fatigue

Any student or staff member who is experiencing any of the following scenarios should not report to school. 

• symptoms of COVID 19, 
• tests positive for COVID 19, or 
• has close contact (less than 6 feet for more than 15 minutes)  with someone who has tested positive for the virus in the last 14 days. 

Families should notify the school nurse immediately and staff should notify their immediate supervisor.

Students and staff may not attend school if someone in their household tests positive for COVID-19 or has received a clinical diagnosis of COVID-19. Students should contact their school nurse for next steps. Staff should contact their immediate supervisor for next steps.

Students, staff and families will be notified if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.  Exposure is currently defined as being in the same indoor environment (e.g. classroom) for a prolonged period of time. 

A letter will be sent to all impacted families and staff members with information from The DuPage County Health Department on next steps based upon overall risk level.

All Naperville 203 transportation services will follow the procedures and expectations outlined that align with ISBE, IDPH and DCHD guidelines and will be updated as needed.  When students return to school transportation will be provided if eligible for this service.

No more than 50 individuals may be on a Naperville 203 bus at one time. All individuals on a bus must wear a face covering, unless they meet a face covering exception. We will allow as much space as possible between each individual on a bus.  It is recommended that students from the same household sit together on a bus.

• All individuals on a bus must wear a face covering, including the bus driver.  
• Bus routes will be organized to ensure no more than 50 individuals are on the bus at a times.
• Bus stops will be assigned to allow for social distancing, to the greatest extent possible.
• All students will have assigned seats.  Students from the same household will be asked to share seats whenever possible. There may be times a student would need to share a seat with someone outside of their household. 
• Students and staff must certify that they are symptom free before boarding the bus.
• Whenever possible, windows should be open. 
• The bus will be clean and sanitized after each route. 

• Visual cues will be provided to help students manage social distancing to the greatest extent possible. 
• All bus drivers and assistants will utilize appropriate PPE when riding the bus.