Remote Learning
Learning During School Closures or Other Circumstances
Poudre School District's focus is to have all students participate in in-person learning at schools as much as possible. However, schools may have unplanned closures, like for inclement weather, an emergency or other circumstances.
What to expect with remote learning:
- Students may receive instruction through:
- Abridged video lectures
- Slideshows
- External or pre-recorded created videos (Envisions lessons, Khan Academy, other curriculum) on teacher learning pages or another platform (eg. Google Classroom, SeeSaw, MS Teams).
- Synchronous, or real-time, learning opportunities on platforms like Microsoft Teams.
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At elementary schools, teachers will coordinate remote learning with parents/guardians. At times when school may continue during unplanned school closures (like for inclement weather), a learning schedule is available below on this web page.
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At secondary schools, a remote learning contact will be designated to whom parents/guardians may direct questions.
- Students may have synchronous instruction and engage in lessons asynchronously (any time learning), individually connecting with content to learn and do their assignments. Key materials, presentations, concepts and lesson materials should be available for students for all classes.
- Students will receive feedback on their learning. Based on the assignment, the teacher will meet with a student on Microsoft Teams or after the student returns to school to review their work, address errors or misconceptions.
- Late or make up work due to absences: Students will receive support to make up missed work. District policy JH
- Integrated Services support of students with disabilities is available. Please contact your student's case manager for assistance.
- Early Childhood Education - A list of developmentally appropriate asynchronous activities will be shared via your teacher’s learning pages (links to these are available on the ECE Parents page). This menu of activities provides students and families with choices that allow families to engage with or without electronic devices in ways appropriate for their child’s age and abilities.
Schedules During Closures
When schools shift to online learning due to unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather, a shortened online learning schedule may be implemented. During these school closures to in-person learning, students will receive synchronous direct instruction on a shortened schedule, with additional asynchronous time to complete assignments.
Instructional time is vitally important to supporting the continued academic success and well-being of our students. However, a shortened schedule will be held on these days so families have time to navigate other challenges that come with inclement weather.
If your student is not able to participate in the online learning day, please contact the school office for an excused absence, which is consistent with our attendance procedures on a normal in-person school day.
Technical Support, Devices and Internet Access
PSD Community Tech Support Portal: Parents and students can access device troubleshooting information, application technical support, how-to guides and assistance with other technical issues on the PSD Community Tech Portal.
Frequently asked tech questions for K-5: For answers to questions about your child's password, using a MiFi, checking your camera and microphone and other common concerns, see these K-5 online learning FAQs on the PSD Community Tech Portal.
Devices for students: Every secondary student has a device to take home.
Elementary students also have devices to support their educational experiences. Should a family have a need for a device, they may work with their school to opt for their student to take their device home in the evenings and bring them back to school each day.
This option increases students’ and families’ access to critical technology that supports their learning. It also eliminates the need for potentially last-minute tech distribution efforts due to emergencies, such as natural disasters or prolonged inclement weather.
Devices and charging cables must be returned at the end of the school year so the PSD Information Technology Department can make necessary updates and repairs ahead of the next school year.
Internet access: Every school has an inventory of MiFis for families. For help accessing internet services, visit the Internet Access web page for resources.