Coronavirus and Schools: One-on-One Virtual Instruction and Communications
Should virtual teacher/student contact during the coronavirus closure, such as one-on-one instruction or wellness checks, be recorded and retained as an education record?
Coronavirus and Schools: Pennsylvania Senate Bill 751 and the CARES Act
The firm provides some labor-related interpretation of the coronavirus inspired Pennsylvania Senate Bill 751 and the CARES Act.
Coronavirus and Schools: Variation on a Letter to Parents on Special Education During the Closure
The firm reviews an intermediate unit's draft of a letter to parents concerning special education during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: Gifted and 504 Obligations During the Statewide Closure of Schools
The firm reviews gifted and 504 obligations during the coronavirus school closures.
Coronavirus and Schools:Letters to Parents Concerning Special Education During the COVID-19 Closures
A district asks for clarification on the procedure for notifying parents of its continuity of education plans during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: Synchronous/Asynchronous Virtual Instruction - FERPA/Copyright Implications
Does the use of online learning hubs such as Zoom during the coronavirus closure have FERPA or copyright implications?
Coronavirus and Schools: More on the NOREP v. The Letter-and a Model Letter to Boot!
The firm shares a sample letter that could be used to inform parents of plans for their children with disabilities while schools are closed due to coronavirus.
Coronavirus and Schools: Progress Monitoring Language
The firm shares an example of language that may be used for third quarter progress monitoring during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: NOREPs, Continuity of Education, and Other Loose Ends
Following questions on recent advice concerning NOREPs and their relationship to the Continuity of Education, the firm offers additional insight.
Coronavirus and Schools: Video Conferencing with Students Q&A
Several questions on videoconferencing with students during the coronavirus closure are answered.