ENGAGE
ENGAGE is a completely virtual alternative instruction option for general education students from grades 7-12 who are serving a long-term suspension from school or students in need of Home Hospital instruction for health/ medical reasons. NYS Certified teachers develop and provide instruction in the core content areas and physical education though synchronous and asynchronous support within a distance learning platform.
Additional elective course content may be available through GradPoint for grades 9-12.
Additionally, students under a suspension will participate in required weekly group counseling sessions addressing topics including self-regulation, trauma, restorative practices, social interaction and communication skills and setting positive future goals.
Alternative instruction will be provided for a minimum of 20 hours weekly. An alternative instruction plan will be developed for each student and shared with the District.
Program Highlights
- Open enrollment based on period of individual student suspension
- Full year seat has interchangeability with eAcademy
- NYS certified content area teachers
- Synchronous and asynchronous instructional models.
- Social emotional supports and linkages through social work access
- Meets requirements for alternate instruction for suspended or HHI students
- Ideal option for Districts who in need of alternative options for home instruction of suspended students or HHI students lacking endurance for a full school day.
Target Population
- Students in need of alternate instruction during a suspension form school
- Students under Home Hospital instruction
- Students who will engage in a distance learning model
- Home district to provide a device and ensure connectivity for students.
- Chromebook is highly recommended for best access.
- Students must be able to access and engage in virtual learning environment
- Adult supervision at home is strongly recommended during scheduled instruction
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District Responsibilities:
- Submit require participation agreements
- Submit student enrollment application and all required documents
- Provide student with required technology and ensure connectivity
- Maintain and support technology / equipment provided by District
BOCES Responsibilities:
- Proved alternative instruction incompliance with regulatory requirements for HHI
- Provide content certified teachers for instruction
- Provide social / emotional supports to students
- Provide grade and transcript information to Home District
- Provide invoice / billing to District (billed as a full month for any portion of enrolment in a given month)