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| Natalie Ake worked with Peter Reynolds to create this image as a reminder for social distancing. #Wow #Art #BPSProud #AllHandsOnDeck |
Link to make a phone or hangout appointment with Grace for this week.
Governor Baker's Press Release - Executive Order
Mayor Walsh's Press Conference March 23, 2020
Work Expectations
- BPS Response to BTU Work Expectations
- COSE Guidelines for work during closure
- Union Letters Folder
- School Leader Call Qs and As 3.19.20
It's hiring season...
Q: What if I was in the process of hiring a new staff member?
A: School-based hires in progress will be delayed until April 27th, unless schools open earlier. Staffing will not be scheduling any new Welcome Sessions. In emergency situations only, Welcome Sessions may be scheduled if warranted, please contact Hannah Hall (hhall@bostonpublicschools.org) and Steven Chen (schen2@bostonpublicschools.org) for more information.
Q: How can I move the interview and hiring process forward virtually?
A: We encourage hiring teams to continue moving their hiring processes forward. We know the best hires are hired early. We have put together this Virtual Interview Resources & Strategies guide as a preliminary resource during this time.
Q: When will hires be approved?
A: Even though the Staffing Team will no longer be scheduling Welcome Sessions, we will continue approving hires and posting positions as hiring teams move forward on the process. For SY2021 BT3 (ex. teachers, social workers, nurses etc.), we will begin approving hires by March 20. Please ensure you continue following the Hiring Policies and Guidance and Best Practices.
Tech Resources
- Learning Sites by Region - Please fill in if you have not already.
- BPS Coronavirus Main Page - contains links to digital resources to share with families and staff (UPDATED)
- BPSTech Knowledgebase - how to’s of tech
- Webinars and Office Hours for Principals/Teachers - started Monday
- Virtual Learning Info Page, all archived webinars available on demand
Curricular Resources
- Special Education Page
- English Learner Teacher Virtual Learning Guide
- Special Education Virtual Learning and Resource Guide
- Arts Curricular Resource
- Instructional Continuity during Extended Closure
MCAS News:
- Both Grade 10 and opening of the grades 3-8 Spring ELA assessments have been postponed.
- MCAS-Alt portfolios do NOT need to be submitted by the deadline (April 3), nor is it necessary to obtain a parent’s signature that they have reviewed the portfolio prior to submission.
- Submission of a signed Verification Form will NOT be required this year.
- Schools should not schedule any shipment pick-ups. A new submission deadline will be communicated once confirmed.
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