pss special edition 2020final | Page 2

Impetus How can schools open to ensure optimal safety of student, staff, and the entire community? How can schools best prepare students and parents to make the shift to remote learning? CNMI PSS School Timeline August 3 – August 28 : Remote Learning Training for Instructional Staff September 8 : Family Orientation & Online Instruction Begins August september August 27 – September 3 : School/District-level PD & School Preparation Main Mode of Instruction: Remote Learning -General population of students will be provided instruction online using Blackboard Ultra (BBU). -Accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis for students who are in need of urgent interventions. -This is the initial approach for the opening of the school year 2