a family guide to - REMOTE LEARNING - what to look for

Look for the following key practices to see how schools and educators are building and maintaining relationships with you and your student: My child’s school provides information through multiple channels (for instance, calls, letters, emails, texts, and learning management system* messages) and invites me to communicate with them in multiple ways. [...] As parents and families, look for the following key practices to help students access technology and use it effectively: My child’s school has contacted me to understand my family’s and child’s access to a device and the internet. [...] My child’s school offers training for parents to learn how to navigate the online platforms that students and families are asked to engage with. [...] It is important to note that our teachers and school leaders are working hard to adapt to remote learning and support student, family, and community needs, so it may take time to see all of these practices in action. [...] • Visit the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website for guidance on returning to school, including Frequently Asked Questions about Returning to School for Parents and Guardians and Initial K-12 School Re-opening Guidance for Families.