
Developmental Impact of Complex Trauma [video]
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Chicago Public Schools announced that they are reopening schools following winter break. CPS has been working closely with the Chicago Department of Public Health to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Children enrolled in pre-k and moderate and intensive cluster programs will return to in person learning on Monday, January 11, 2021. Students enrolled in K-8 will return to the classroom on Monday, February 1, 2021. At this time, general high school students will continue with remote learning while CPS continues to work on options for in-person learning in 2021. Families are still provided with the option to continue with remote learning during this time if they do not want their student to return to in person learning.
As the new year approaches, we continue to adapt to new daily routines, such as health screenings. Chicago Public Schools is requiring families, students, and staff to complete a daily health screening before arriving at a CPS building or school. This is one of the many safety protocols CPS is enforcing to keep Chicago safe. Chicago Public Schools has added the following into their reopening framework as they navigate in person learning during the COVID-19 global pandemic:
If your student is returning to in-person learning, start preparing them for the adjustments now. Their school day will look different, but with preparation, they will be able to adjust. Start practicing wearing a mask indoors and model what lunchtime may look like. Begin starting each day with health screening questions to monitor symptoms and practice temperature test. Tell your student that they will be learning and playing with a small group of students when they return to the classroom. Continue with frequent hand washing and sanitizing. Finally, show your child what six feet apart looks like to maintain social distancing. Model stretching out your arms to show how far it should feel and use a tape measurer to identify the distance visually.
Information from this article was provided by the Chicago Public Schools website. More information regarding opening schools, remote learning guide, school day examples, and more can be found on their website. Reopening guides can provide more detailed information and they are available in both English and Spanish.
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