Globe Unified School District 1

This Distance Learning Plan (DLP) for the Globe Unified School District outlines the framework for providing remote instruction during the 2020-2021 school year, submitted to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) in compliance with Executive Order 2020-41. The plan details instructional methodologies, attendance tracking procedures, teacher and staff expectations, professional development strategies, and measures to ensure equitable access to devices and internet connectivity. It also addresses provisions for students with disabilities and English learners, social-emotional learning support, and methods for demonstrating academic content mastery. The district initially commits to distance learning until at least September 28, 2020, with a phased approach to hybrid or in-person instruction based on health metrics, offering parents options including all-day in-person, hybrid, or full online instruction.

This plan outlines the policies and procedures for the Globe Unified School District to ensure a safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of essential services. It details comprehensive health and safety protocols, including policies on universal mask-wearing, physical distancing, handwashing, facility cleaning and ventilation, contact tracing, diagnostic testing, and appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities, all coordinated with state and local health officials. Additionally, the plan addresses the continuity of services by providing flexible and responsive support for students' academic, behavioral, and wellness needs, as well as staff's social, emotional, and mental health requirements.