This week, Ridgefield Public Schools received guidance from the Commissioner of Education on “Weather-Related Closures”. You can read it here.
This guidance offers Districts the opportunity to transition into a ‘remote learning’ model rather than a weather-related school cancelation requiring a make-up day in June. The decision to apply the remote learning option is dependent on reported power outages in the community or other factors that may impact our ability to provide an appropriate educational experience.
A few things to keep in mind:
● An event may begin with a delay and be changed to a closure
● An event may begin with ‘remote learning’ but due to other factors may result in a closure
Other considerations:
● A school closure cancels/reschedules all before and after-school events, including athletics (unless otherwise stated)
● All out-of district students/magnet students will follow the Ridgefield Public Schools schedule
Click here to read more about the process and what to expect during a weather event.