AKRON, Ohio — As the state of Ohio continues to wait for guidance on if students in grades K-12 will be able to return to schools in the fall, officials in Akron have come up with their own recommendations.
On Monday, a committee of administrators, teachers, and parents presented recommendations to the school board.
Each grade level is represented by a different model. Parents will have the option of allowing their children to fully learn remotely or participate in blended learning.
Pre-School Model:
- Nine students per classroom
- Five days per week, half-day sessions
- Site based learning
Elementary Model:
- 24 or less students per teacher- split between two classrooms
- Five days a week
- Site based learning
Elementary Model---3/5 Blended Learning:
- 24 or less students per teacher, 1/2 attend two days, other 1/2 attends opposite days
- Two days per week, site based learning
- Three days per week, remote learning
Middle School Model:
- 24 to 30 students per teacher,1/2 attend two days, other 1/2 attends opposite days
- Two days per week site based learning
- Three days per week remote learning
High School Model-- Project Based Learning:
- Less than 12-15 students per group, school serves as activity central with flexible blended academics
- APS Connected Learning 2.0 with students on site for collaborative projects
- Full week blended instruction
The school board will vote on a final plan in mid-July. You can watch the School Board's meeting in the player below: