Educational phases for 2020-21 school year

As Poudre School District prepares for the new school year in August, a variety of educational phases are being developed to best educate students while keeping safety as a top priority for students, staff and the community.

District and school leaders, following guidance and orders from Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Department of Education, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and other public health and government officials, have developed four educational phases that allow the district to continue educating students while also adapting to the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic. Student learning could be remote, remote with limited in-person interactions, a blend of in-person and remote learning, or fully in-person.

PSD is prepared for the possibility of shifting among phases throughout the year, as required or permitted by health officials and conditions. 

For students and families who are not ready or able to go back to school (if health conditions allow for it), an online education option will be available.

Phases to implement, depending on conditions and as permitted or required by health officials

We acknowledge imperfections exist within each phase due to many factors outside of the district's control. We believe nothing compares to a student’s experience of learning in school with their teachers and peers. We are committed to maintaining PSD’s high standards in all phases of education. 

Please know decisions to implement phases are made with guidance from public health officials. We hope and prefer to open in Phase 4 but, again, this depends on public health guidance. We hope we won't have to implement Phases 1 or 2 but are prepared to do so, if necessary.