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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
Students who failed to master core academic subjects or benefit from electives will require remedial classes to bring them up to their class level because of the year lost from the effects of DL.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
MCOE guide all schools in the County to develop and implement action plans to assess and remediate failed academic subjects. (F1)
F2
Maltreatment of children has been underreported during COVID. Data supplied by HHSA- CPS revealed a sharp decrease in reported cases of abuse due to educators having reduced visibility of the subtle signs of abuse or neglect, restrictions on home visits and interaction with students.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
MCOE develop or obtain interactive online training available 24/7 to mandated reporters of child maltreatment and expand training to include depression, cyberbullying, suicidal warning signs and sex trafficking. (F2, F3)
R3
MCOE allow mandated reporters to train on their own schedules which would provide flexibility of scheduling and cost savings. Interactive training would track attendance and comprehension as verified by online testing and provide certification upon successful completion. (F2, F3)
F3
During DL travel time and transportation costs were reduced for meetings among colleagues from distant school districts improving cross communication and sharing of ideas and approaches. Additionally. parents could more readily attend conferences with teachers using teleconferencing.
Related Recommendations (4)
R2
MCOE develop or obtain interactive online training available 24/7 to mandated reporters of child maltreatment and expand training to include depression, cyberbullying, suicidal warning signs and sex trafficking. (F2, F3)
R3
MCOE allow mandated reporters to train on their own schedules which would provide flexibility of scheduling and cost savings. Interactive training would track attendance and comprehension as verified by online testing and provide certification upon successful completion. (F2, F3)
R5
MCOE encourage all Districts to continue use of video conferencing among peer educators to collaborate and develop best practices and provide needed funding. (F3)
R6
MCOE encourage all school districts provide technologies to permit remote instruction of students due to illness or other conditions. (F3, F5)
F4
Some students accessed inappropriate content due to deficient filters monitoring internet searches and websites on computers used by students at home.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
MCOE prepare recommendations for schools to implement internet search filters to identify and block searches of inappropriate content. This may include guidance for parents in how to filter online searches by students during remote learning. (F4)
F5
DL enables students who might otherwise be unable to attend school the ability to continue studies with their teacher and classmates.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
MCOE encourage all school districts provide technologies to permit remote instruction of students due to illness or other conditions. (F3, F5)
F6
Asynchronous DL enables students who are self-motivated and can study independently to advance at their own pace. For example, using tools like Khan Academy to provide professional instruction of subjects.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
MCOE develop a catalogue with funding and accreditation mechanisms of third party or internally developed learning materials for specialized or core subjects. This would facilitate students who can study and advance at their own pace. (F6)
F7
California's E-rate and CTF grant programs provide discounted broadband services for students which otherwise might not have been available.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8
MCOE work with all school districts to explore if they are eligible for E-Rate or CTF grants to provide broadband and telecommunications services to their underserved students. (F7)