ENGAGE
ENGAGE is a completely virtual alternative instruction option for general education students from grades 5-12 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 10 hours weekly for elementary grades and 20 hours weekly for secondary grades. 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)