During these uncertain times we are sure of one thing, and that is that our community is supportive and resilient. We want to bring assurance to our families that we are ready to provide high quality education that meets our students where they are and we are prepared to adapt as conditions change and a class, school, or our district is required to implement distance learning.
We also know that everyone is at a different level of readiness when it comes to distance learning. The information contained in the plan below outlines the key pieces regarding how distance learning will operate if a class, school, or our district is required to go online. This, we hope, will be short-term if required and we anticipate after quarantine our students will return to in-person learning once again.
In making these determinations, we use the health and safety guidelines from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Washington Department of Health (DOH), Whitman County Health Department, and Labor and Industry (L&I).
Please note: There are currently not any established metrics or thresholds upon which the state would recommend a return to virtual school. As COVID-19 guidance is updated, we will work to keep families informed.