Many school districts have put out little information about 2021 summer learning and enrichment plans. Moreover, many of the plans released are missing high-leverage strategies like tutoring, assessment data, and clear communication plans.
The achievement impact of COVID is shrinking in many grades, though students remain farther behind in math, according to Star assessments of 3.8 million students.
Districts reported lower kindergarten enrollment in 2020-21, which means returning students could alter the traditional makeup of the early grades this fall.
Pre-service teachers at the University of North Georgia now use virtual reality avatars to instructional strategies for K-12 students with disabilities.
IEP teams should keep in mind that decisions about extended school year services are independent from any enrichment services the district offers to all students.
