Norwalk schools to remain in current learning model for rest of year

Norwalk Public Schools announced they plan to continue the remainder of the school year using the current instructional model of hybrid/in-person learning, according to a news release from the mayor’s office.

The district is now asking for families to confirm what their student’s learning plan will be. In order to fill out the mid-year model questionnaire, families are asked to register with online service ZippSlip. An email invitation containing additional information and further instructions will be sent to families. The school district has been having students in elementary school learn in-person five days a week. Students in middle and high school have been using a hybrid option, which allows them to rotate between in-person and remote learning throughout the week. Every family also has the option for full remote learning.

The district has found many families at the middle and high school level have been opting for the full remote model, prompting the schools to offer full in-person learning for middle and high school students failing a certain number of classes to get more students in the building. This option, which will be offered to certain students, will begin next month.

The district’s multilanguage learner and special education students have also been able to return to in-person learning full-time under the current instructional model. Norwalk schools recently said teachers not in quarantine will be required to report to their building when a school goes remote so high need multilanguage learner and special education students can come into learn in-person then if not quarantined.