This message was sent to ##Email## July 2, 2020       Home  |  Membership  |  Events  |  Advocacy  |  Careers  |  Academy Archive  |   Subscribe      SCHOOL LEADERS NEWS 3 superintendents share remote learning, back-to-school prep strategies Education DIVE Starting in March, teachers and students across the U.S. experienced a sudden shift to remote learning. In crises like this, people normally go through seven emotional stages: Shock. Denial. Bargaining. Anger/anxiety. Depression/sadness. Solution seeking. Acceptance. Not surprisingly, many students and their families spent the COVID-19 lockdown in a state of anger and anxiety.  READ MORE Stamina and stigma: Student challenges after contracting COVID-19 District Administration Magazine A student with a disability who is recovering from contracting the novel coronavirus may have lingering issues that may interfere with his learning. The student and his family may also have concerns about his mental health and interactions with other students. Start thinking now about how you will address returning a student to learning after recovering from COVID-19, experts advise.  READ MORE How will schools measure English learners' 'COVID-slide' learning loss? Education Week Educators are worried about students losing ground while school buildings are closed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. The so-called coronavirus — or "COVID slide" may be especially troublesome for English language learners, the 5 million students still learning English in the nation's K-12 schools. Many of them could fall farther behind because of a confluence of factors, including limited access to the internet and the language support services they often receive in school.  READ MORE Schools need $245 billion to reopen safely, state education chiefs estimate U.S. News & World Report Schools will need as much as $245 billion in additional federal support to safely reopen in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a new estimate from the Council of Chief State School Officers shows. The cost estimate — the biggest yet from a national education organization — represents a sobering recognition from red and blue states alike that a major federal bailout is needed in order to reopen for 55 million children whose schools shuttered in March.  READ MORE    TECHNOLOGY E-learning struggles prepare districts for what's next EdTech Magazine Sometimes the best approach to dealing with the biggest problems involves taking a deep breath and diving in headfirst. That's the way it was facing the coronavirus pandemic, says Peter Cevenini, CTO at Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. "The situation evolved so fast," he says, "everything we did kind of happened simultaneously."  READ MORE Survey: District leaders expecting COVID-19-related cuts to tech spending Education Week District leaders are pessimistic about their tech budgets for the fall because of a COVID-19 financial squeeze, according to new survey data. The Consortium for School Networking, a nonprofit representing K-12 ed-tech leaders, has released findings from a survey of district IT officials that paints a potentially gloomy picture for tech spending during the upcoming school year.  READ MORE Schools invest in cameras and security to boost building safety EdTech Magazine When Keith Price became technology director of Alabama's Vestavia Hills City Schools in 2019, one of the first tasks he tackled was replacing the district's aging video management system. The old system was an "antiquated version that didn't take advantage of modern technology," Price says. Now, the district uses an open platform solution from Milestone Systems, which offers more flexibility. The upgrades also include BCDVideo servers and Milestone software.  READ MORE Taking English learning online Language Magazine Instructional strategies that have proven effective in improving English language learner achievement include providing ELLs with intentionally planned vocabulary instruction; using gestures, visual cues, or realia; providing opportunities to practice using language; activating prior knowledge; and linking content to language instruction (Calderón et al., 2011; Facella et al., 2005; Gersten and Baker, 2000; Haynes and Zacarian, 2010; Lake and Pappamihiel, 2003). However, with the COVID-19 crisis, many educators are converting their face-to-face pedagogies into remote-learning pedagogies.  READ MORE    POLICY CORNER After Supreme Court victory, DACA educators vow to keep fighting Education Week When Angélica Reyes learned that the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled that the Trump administration cannot carry out its plan to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, she hugged her 8-year-old son tight and began to laugh and cry. "He was like, 'We don't have to move to Canada, mama," Reyes said. "It was beautiful and it was very joyous and it just reminded me that I want everyone to feel this way."  READ MORE Education Department issues new guidance on special education during pandemic Disability Scoop The U.S. Department of Education is offering up details about how states and schools can address special education disputes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal agency issued two question-and-answer documents — one outlining considerations for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act dispute resolution procedures for services for kids ages 3 to 21 and another for younger children.  READ MORE As states cut budgets, racial funding gaps between districts could widen Education DIVE In a House Education and Labor Committee hearing, lawmakers predicted the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could widen racial funding gaps between wealthy and low-income public school districts. Reports cited by committee members suggest public schools already have a $23 billion racial funding gap between districts serving predominantly students of color compared to districts with a majority of white students.  READ MORE Education Department rule limits how schools can spend vital aid money NPR In a new rule, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos signaled she is standing firm on her intention to reroute millions of dollars in coronavirus aid money to K-12 private school students. The CARES Act rescue package included more than $13 billion to help public schools cover pandemic-related costs. The move comes nearly two months after the Education Department issued controversial guidance, suggesting that private schools should benefit from a representative share of the emergency aid. Lawmakers from both parties countered that the aid was intended to be distributed based on how many vulnerable, low-income students a district serves.  READ MORE    EDUCATION HEADLINES COVID-19's impact on students' academic and mental well-being Edutopia The pandemic has shone a spotlight on inequality in America: School closures and social isolation have affected all students, but particularly those living in poverty. Adding to the damage to their learning, a mental health crisis is emerging as many students have lost access to services that were offered by schools.  READ MORE Five ways to ensure distance learning doesn't leave English learners behind The San Diego Union Tribune (commentary) The transition to distance learning, which began in mid-March in San Diego school districts, has not been suitable for most families. However, the challenge for English learners who have been excessively impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic's effects is even greater. The educational equity gap is likely to widen as all schools move forward with online learning, especially if the state's latest budget proposal includes cuts to California school districts.  READ MORE Impacts of distance learning on English learner students KUNR-TV There are around half a million students enrolled in Nevada public schools, and more than 14% of them are considered English language learners. With schools around the country relying on distance learning to help mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, it's unclear how the transition from in-person to online instruction affected those students.  READ MORE     CAREERS New Postings Every Week on ALAS Website! 06/30/20 — Deputy Chief of The Office of Teaching and Learning, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL 06/30/20 — Director of Leader Support and Development, Education Leaders of Color (EdLoC), Regional and Remote 06/30/20 — Executive Director, American School Counselor Association, Alexandria, VA 06/30/20 — Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Digital Learning, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL 06/29/20 — Superintendent of Schools, North Little Rock School District, North Little Rock, AR 06/25/20 — Principal — Carlin Springs Elementary School, Arlington Public Schools, Arlington County, VA 06/24/20 — Assistant Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA 06/24/20 — Chief Equity & Academic Officer, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA 06/24/20 — Executive Director, Secondary Learning, The School District of Springfield R-12, Springfield, MO 06/16/20 — Elementary Principal, Central Bucks School District, Doylestown, PA 06/16/20 — Secondary Principal – High School, Central Bucks School District, Doylestown, PA 06/15/20 — Superintendent, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro, NC 06/11/20 — Assistant Principal, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, Kansas City, KS 06/11/20 — Elementary Assistant Principal, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, Kansas City, KS 06/09/20 — Superintendent, North Allegheny School District, Pittsburgh, PA 06/08/20 — Region Superintendent, Clark County School District, Clark County, NV 06/05/20 — Assistant Principal, Pendergast School District, Phoenix, AZ 06/05/20 — Elementary School Assistant Principal, Mount Vernon Schools, Mount Vernon, WA 06/04/20 — Director of Purchasing and Warehouse, Pendergast School District, Phoenix, AZ 06/04/20 — Executive Director — PK-12 School Leadership, Fort Worth Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX 06/04/20 — Purchasing Technician, Pendergast School District, Phoenix, AZ 06/04/20 — Technology Integration Specialist, Pendergast School District, Phoenix, AZ 06/01/20 — Director of Language Acquisition, Berwyn South School District 100, Berwyn, IL 06/01/20 — Director of Special Education, Berwyn South School District 100, Berwyn, IL VISIT ALAS WEBSITE FOR MORE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & INFORMATION! 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