Distance Learning Plan Begins March 17, 2020
Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Dear District 23 Families, Staff and Students,

This morning we invite all students and families to visit the Distance Learning Plan by clicking this LINK . The Distance Learning Plan can also be found under the parent and student tabs or in the News Feed on the website .

From that landing page, students and parents can read a letter that describes the Distance Learning Plan, a link to an FAQ page that will be regularly updated, the attendance form , and a form for submitting questions .

Parents requiring tech support should email   support@d23.org .
School faculty will use existing platforms, email, or phone to connect with students and families, but you can also access our s taff directory here to send an email. Instructional questions should be directed to the teacher(s) but our principals are also available to answer questions and provide support.

Admittedly, this plan has been developed and will be launched without many of the recommended input, notice, trainings, and supports for students, parents, and even our teachers, in order to meet this new challenge. Our plan is not perfect and we will certainly continue to refine and revise, learning from each day of implementation.

This plan was developed, however, in the spirit of serving the needs of our students and families. As educators, we are committed to providing some sense of consistency during this time of uncertainty and opportunities to engage in learning activities to help our children make the best use of their time.

If you have not already done so, I ask parents to view and share the following video message address to our students.
Over the past week, our administrators, Board, teachers and staff have demonstrated remarkable dedication and amazing innovation. I thank them for their professionalism, collaboration, and commitment to the students and families of our community. Throughout this closure, District 23 Administration Offices will remain open. We are ready to serve our community and hope that our efforts will help to keep everyone safe and healthy during this crisis.
 
Sincerely,

Don Angelaccio, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Creating Opportunities that Inspire ALL Students to Grow as learners, individuals, and citizens.