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Distance Learning 2020-2021
Students will begin the school year on August 19th with a full distance learning program. This decision was made in close consultation with the Santa Clara Public Health Department and the Santa Clara Office of Education, to protect the health and safety of students and staff with respect to COVID-19 and school closure.
Key details of our School Reopening Plan and our vision for distance learning that offers high-level instruction and support were presented per the School Reopening Plan presentation during the Special Board of Education Meeting on July 14, 2020.
The Cambrian School District Distance Learning and Virtual School Program Guidelines for Students and Parents include updated guidelines, expectations, and resources to support the District’s plan for a robust Distance Learning/Virtual School Program for the 2020-21 school year.
While we may not be offering a blended learning model at this time, we know that a strong distance learning plan will be a foundational component for either blended learning or a 100% distance learning model.
CSD staff is committed to providing a Learning Continuity Plan that honors commitment to high-quality teaching and learning for all students.
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Distance Learning Guidelines for Students and Families 2020-21
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Distance Learning Resources
Family resources are organized by grade span. Use the link below for your child's grade span to find all of the resources he/she should need for accessing Cambrian's digital tools and resources.
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Support for English Learner Students (Apoyo para los estudiantes de inglés)
Distance Learning Resources for English Learners
Designated ELD:
English learner students receive regular, designated ELD targeted at their proficiency level and based on Parts I, II, and III of the CA ELD standards (CA ELD standards, 2012; CA ELA/ELD framework, 2014). The amount of time will vary based on grade level and level of English proficiency and need
Integrated ELD:
English learner students receive regular, integrated ELD during their core instruction that is based on Parts I and II of the CA ELD Standards. These lessons are more frequent and often shorter than designated ELD lessons and should be provided whenever EL students need support with the language of the core lesson.
English Learners are to utilize the resources at the appropriate grade level. All teachers will continue to provide support and accommodations for EL students where reasonably feasible. Middle School English Learners enrolled in Sheltered EL Courses will receive assignments and instruction directly from their English Learner teacher.
Parents or guardians may contact their student’s teacher or school principal if they have any questions. The Educational Services Department is also available to assist families with any questions.
Translation Services
Translations services are available through the use of Language Line. Please contact your child’s teacher or school principal if you need second language assistance.
Requesting Language Support
Fill out this form if you have a question and need support with translation. A staff member will get back to you: CSD Translation Assistance Request Form.
Translating Messages from Cambrian
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Supports for Students with Disabilities
CSD Student Services Department continues to be in contact with the CDE related to expectations around IDEA and Section 504 requirements. It is important to know that, during this unprecedented time of school closure, CSD and districts across California and the nation may not be able to provide all services in the same manner they were typically provided in the traditional school setting. Students with disabilities that are instructed in the general curriculum are to utilize the tools at the appropriate grade level. Special education teachers and case managers will continue to collaborate with general education teachers and assist students with disabilities by providing support and accommodations, where reasonably feasible. For students with a Section 504 Plan, school case managers will collaborate with general education teachers and provide collaborative assistance so that these students have needed accommodations as reasonably feasible. Parents/guardians may contact their student’s case manager or school principal if they have any questions. If you have additional questions, please contact the Student Services Department for assistance.
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Live Video Class Sessions Information for Students and Families
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Daily and/or Weekly Communication from Teachers and School
Students and Parents/Guardians will receive daily and/or weekly communication from your child(ren)’s teacher(s). Please watch for an email from your child(ren)’s teacher(s) explaining how they will be sharing assignments and schedule for the day/week. If you did not or were unable to receive the daily/weekly communication from your child's teacher about learning activities/work for the day/week, please contact your child's teacher via email or the school principal.
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Bagby School
- Principal Contact: Michael Kretsch kretschm@cambriansd.com
- Staff Contacts: Bagby School Staff Link
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Fammatre School
- Principal Contact: Jackie Smith - smithj@cambriansd.com
- Staff Contacts: Fammatre School Staff Link
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Farnham School
- Principal Contact: Amy O'Hehir, ohehira@cambriansd.com
- Staff Contacts: Farnham Staff Contact Link
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Price Middle School
- Principal Contact: Natalie Gioco - giocon@cambriansd.com
- Staff Contacts: Price Staff Contact Link
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Sartorette School
- Principal Contact: Debbie Stein - steind@cambriansd.com
- Staff Contacts: Sartorette Staff Contact Link
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Steindorf K-8 School
- Principal Contact: Lisa MacFarland - macfarlandl@cambriansd.com
- Staff Contacts: Steindorf Staff Contact Link
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Virtual School Program
TK/K-5 Elementary VSP
- Principal Contact: Debbie Stein - steind@cambriansd.com
- Staff Contacts: VSP Link
Steindorf 6-8 VSP
- Principal Contact: Lisa MacFarland - macfarlandl@cambriansd.com
- Staff Contacts: VSP Link
Price Middle School VSP
- Principal Contact: Natalie Gioco - giocon@cambriansd.com
- Staff Contacts: VSP Link
VSP Questions/Feedback
If you have additional questions or concerns about the CSD Virtual School Program, please read the Frequent Asked Questions section. We have compiled this from community feedback in hopes of addressing your most common questions. If you do not see the answer to your question here, please complete the following VSP Feedback Form and someone will get back to you within 2 business days.