Coronavirus Newsroom Update
Now that most of Pennsylvania is moving toward "green" phases and reopenings, the firm will now return to posting coronavirus-related advice solely through the Pool Counsel service.
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Coronavirus and Schools: Compensatory Services, Part 2 - Some Documents
More guidance and documents concerning compensatory services when schools reopen after the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: Reopening Guidance (Follow Up)
As a follow up to this week's PDE guidance on reopening after the coronavirus closure, the firm prepares a statement that districts could use to respond to families that support guidance of remaining virtual until the fall.
Coronavirus and Schools: Reopening Guidance
A school district wrestles with PDE guidance on schools reopening after the coronavirus closure.
COVID-19: Planning for the Fall - Things to Consider
As we look ahead to reopening schools in August and September, some issues will require advance planning.
Coronavirus and Schools: New Legislation Affects Reopening
The firm offers some insight - and cautions - related to Pennsylvania House Bill 1210.
Coronavirus and Schools: Resuming Evaluations
The firm shares how schools may best and safely resume in-person assessments after the coronavirus closure is over.
Coronavirus and Schools: Progress Reporting for the Fourth Quarter (Follow Up)
The firm suggests how 4th quarter progress might be reported if report cards are not being issued.
Coronavirus and Schools: Alternative Strategies for Reopening
When schools reopen and there are programs held virtually for everyone - except those students who must attend in person - the firm is asked if this is discriminatory to those who would opt to attend in-school instruction if they could.
Coronavirus and Schools: Progress Reporting for the Fourth Quarter
The firm is asked how a school district might word progress reporting for the fourth quarter during the coronavirus closure.