eLearning in 109

eLearning days are district-wide days that permit students to receive instruction electronically while not physically present in schools. These days can be used in lieu of the district’s scheduled emergency days. 

The Lake County Regional Office of Education and Illinois State Board of Education must verify that the district’s plan meets all criteria. The plan must address how students will participate, how notice will be provided to students and their parents/guardians. eLearning or remote learning days must ensure five hours of instruction. 

An eLearning day announcement will be shared via phone call, text and email blasts, using the District 109 platform. The announcement will also be called into local media outlets to run on their school closing segments. 

On eLearning days, students (and families) can expect to receive information about assignments from their classroom teachers through Seesaw and/or Google Classroom. In the elementary schools, the communication will come at the beginning of the school day. In the middle schools, each teacher will be communicating with students at the regularly scheduled class time. 

An eLearning day, per Illinois State Board of Education guidelines, is to include 5 hours of instructional time-on-task. Activities may include reading, using online tools, researching, completing practice assignments, watching educational videos, and more.

Kindergarten through 5th grade students will be engaged in ELA, math, science/social studies activities, and scheduled specials. 6th through 8th grades will follow their daily schedule. 

No, students can take as much time as they need to complete assignments; however, teachers will only be accessible during the hours of a normal school day for assistance. 

Students should plan to complete the assigned learning activities. Teachers will communicate what assignments should be submitted to count for attendance. 

The teacher will communicate how to submit assignments. Some may be done via Seesaw or Google Classroom. Others may be submitted to teachers upon the return to school. 

Completion of assignments will verify student attendance. Verifying student attendance allows schools to use eLearning days as normal school days without requiring make-up days that extend the school year. 

Families may access tech support via our network providers, Net56, at (847)-934-8100, Option 2.

First, contact the Net56 hotline for troubleshooting. If the HelpDesk deems that the device needs replacement, contact information will be recorded and a technician will contact the family regarding next steps. 

Families who do not have access to wifi should contact their building principal for options. The district is prepared to provide a wifi hotspot for any family that requires one. Alternative, off-line activities could also be provided, if needed. 

Students who receive special education services and/or educational accommodations per an Individualized Education Program (IEP) will receive additional guidance from their case manager. All Students Services team members will be available during eLearning to implement accommodations, modifications, and provide services to the greatest extent possible. 

Upon implementation of eLearning experiences, a survey may be sent to parents, teachers, and students to gather feedback about the successes and areas for needed improvement.