Special Edition Weekly Update!
Flexible Instruction Day (FID) Information
REMINDER: earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved the Spring-Ford Area School District for the Flexible Instruction Day (FID) Program. The calendar typically has built-in emergency days in the event of school cancellations, such as Snow Days. This year SFASD will utilize Flexible Instruction Days (FID) during times of inclement weather in place of the traditional Snow Day.
Flexible Instruction Day FAQ
What is a FID? FID is a program available to public school entities to be used as an alternative approach to deliver instruction if a circumstance arises that prevents in-person instruction in a customary manner. A public school electing to institute a FID program must complete a FID program that meets the assurances outlined in the application. Spring-Ford submitted the application, which was approved earlier this year.
How will families be notified prior to a FID being instituted? Upon confirmation of a cancellation, our communications department will send out a Skylert to all families and staff, update our website, and post the information to all of our social media platforms.
How will students continue learning on a FID? Since September, staff have provided a virtual replica of a school day and advance learning on Canvas. Students will follow a normal schedule with virtual lessons via Zoom or Teams synchronously for a portion of each period. They will, then, complete assignments or virtual discussion topics to engage in debate and apply learning. All professional staff will provide services, accommodations, and commensurate levels of instruction albeit virtually. Students will continue the day rotation on a FID.
Click here for more information about the Spring-Ford FID program.
The decision to open or close the schools in bad weather based on an analysis of many factors, many of which can change as storms approach. We will continue to address each and every weather-related decision using all available resources and will make a case-by-case decision with student and staff safety as the primary decision factor.
Are You Ready for Winter Weather?
Winter weather is around the corner, do you know where find school closure information? Click here to watch an informative Spring-Ford Spotlight Video as we review the quickest ways to get up-to-date information on delays and closures.
Ram Chat: FID, Spring-Ford Dashboard, and More!
Ram Chat is back, and this week Mr. Rizzo, Dr. Murray, and Ms. Crew chat about:
- The Spring-Ford COVID Dashboard
- Contact Tracing
- Flexible Instruction Days
- And more!
