Northville schools prepare to offer off-site learning

Northville Public Schools  officials have been working on a plan to shift from the current Home Learning Support framework to a Distance Learning Instruction model in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's order to close schools for the remainder of the school year.
Members of the district board of education voted unanimously in favor of the new distance learning for students, according to a prepared announcement.
Officials said that district educators are in the process of developing a plan which they hope to announce April 13. District officials said they are taking into account the stakeholder feedback received during the past few weeks, and the input of the instructional staff. 

Currently, all Northville school buildings remain closed to the community, staff and students with the exception of essential staff members performing operational tasks.  High school seniors who were on track to graduate prior to school closures will graduate, those not on track will have remedial learning opportunities and kindergarten through 11th grade students who are on track for promotion will be promoted. Students will not be academically penalized due to the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, district officials said.
State mandated student testing including the M-STEP and PSAT are temporarily suspended for the 2019-2020 school year. The “Read by 3rd Grade” requirement has also been temporarily suspended.
School employees within the K-12 programs and services for which school districts receive state aid will continue to be paid. Staff members should work remotely where possible and food distribution services will continue to be provided for students.
A more detailed statement regarding the distance learning instruction plan is expected to be sent to parents tomorrow, April 10.
Technology devices are available for students who do not have access and need to borrow this technology from the district. Complete the Technology Device Checkout Form on the district website to request use of a device.  The district technology department will follow up via email to schedule a pick up time and location, when it is available. Please see the district website for more information along with options for free internet access.