Digital Learning Plan
Springdale Public Schools
�ARP ESSER LEA Plan for Continuity of Services (Ready for Learning)
for the
2024-2025 School Year
Updated April 7 2025
District Ready for Learning Committee
The team includes members with specialized skills to address each of the six systems. Consider teachers, principals, central office staff, partner organizations, IT, student support services, chief academic officer, food service, family/community, medical professionals, higher ed partners, etc.
District Ready for Learning Committee
Dr. Jared Cleveland, Superintendent
Dr. Marcia Smith, Deputy Superintendent
Ms. Shannon Tisher, Associate Superintendent
Ms. Melissa Fink, Associate Superintendent
Mr. Damon Donnell, Director of Student Services
Ms. Amy Schultz, Director of Nursing�Ms. Carrie Bradow, ESL Director
Ms. Andee Ingram, Special Education Supervisor
Ms. Gena Smith, Food Services Director
Ms. Kimberly Glass, Federal Programs Coord.
Mr. Trent Jones, Media/Communications Coord.
Mr. Paul Miller, Technology Director
Mr. Jeremy White, Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Kevin Conkin, Transportation Supervisor
Building Administrators
Classroom Teachers
School Board Members
Parents
Students
Springdale City and Community Partners
Marshallese Community Liaison
Spanish Community Liaison
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How Springdale Schools demonstrates its Ready for Learning Plan
Actions and Assurances
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Safety
The district received a safety grant which will add:
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On-site Instruction:
178 instructional days of Teacher-Student Interaction
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Days per Quarter
1st qtr 43 days
2nd qtr 42 days
3rd qtr 49 days
4th qtr 44 days
Total 178 days
On-site Instruction Required - Schools are open daily for in-person learning according to schedules that meet minimum requirements of Standards for Accreditation.
Springdale Public Schools
Ready for Learning Plan
Springdale Public Schools ensures the continuity of teaching and learning by providing a guaranteed and viable curriculum that includes learning options for (11-12) and diagnostic assessments (K-11).
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Additional Consideration
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2024-2025 School Year Options for Districts
Springdale Public Schools
Ready for Learning Plan
2024-2025 School Year Options for Districts (Digital Learning)
Virtual (Online),
Offered through Don Tyson School of Innovation, Virtual Innovation Academy (VIA)
Remote (Distance)
Teachers and students are not in the same place. Instruction and learning may take place asynchronously and/or synchronously. 11th and 12th grade students have the option to take digital course(s) based on success criteria.
Blended (Hybrid)
Teachers and students are not in the same place. Instruction and learning may take place asynchronously and/or synchronously. This is only for extreme situation approved by a building principals.
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On-site | Blended/Remote | Virtual |
Students attend class onsite 5 days a week. On-site Instruction: Springdale Public Schools have 178 six-hour instructional days of Teacher-Student Interaction. The first day of school with students is Monday, August 14, 2023, A.C.A. §6-10-106. | Blended: Students in grades 11 - 12 take onsite classes and up to two classes online. The students are eligible based on a set of criteria, program of study needs, and availability of classes. Remote: Students learn from home based on an approved situation. | Students enroll at DTSOI and learn from home 5 days a week. Virtual students enroll at DTSOI to participate in a virtual option. DTSOI are not included in these waivers as they have Charter School Waivers. |
2024-2025 Districts Learning Models cont’d
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Digital Options �
Asynchronous Teachers and students are engaged in teaching and learning at different times and different locations (anytime, anywhere) through educational and instructional technology. | Synchronous Teachers and students are engaged in teaching and learning at the same time through educational and instructional technology. | Asynchronous & Synchronous Teachers and students are engaged in teaching and learning at the same time and at different times through educational and instructional technology. |
How will teachers and students interact?
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Digital Options �
Virtual (Online), Remote (Distance) Teachers and students are not in the same place. Instruction and learning may take place asynchronously and/or synchronously. | Blended (Hybrid) Students learn at least in part through virtual (online) learning, with some element of student control over time, place, path, and/or pace; and at least in part in a supervised, brick-and-mortar location away from home (school or learning center). |
What type of instructional delivery will be implemented?
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Springdale Public Schools
Ready for Learning Plan
District CMS Google Classroom and Empower. | |
Learning Management System A software application that helps the online teacher deliver content to students, administer and analyze assessments, track student progress, and manage records. | Content Management System A simple computer framework application for managing content from a central location. |
How is content and instruction delivered?�
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Google Classroom (K-12)
Classrooms (3-12) utilize Google Classroom as their CMS.
Empower
This cloud-based platform provides tools �needed to manage an online classroom that focuses on proficiency scales tied to essential standards.
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Digital Programming
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Maintaining healthy facilities-
SPS will ensure the safety of all students and staff by maintaining healthy facilities. SPS will follow all health guidelines and any changes directed by the state government and the Arkansas Department of Health.�
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Accommodations
SPS will ensure that accommodations for children with a disability with respect to health and safety policies.
SPS will keep current with new training guidelines regarding the health and safety of special needs students in their educational setting. SPS will follow all health guidelines and implement all changes directed by the state government and the Arkansas Department of Health to ensure that all students can learn in their least restrictive environment as determined by their parent or guardian and their IEP team.
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Social Emotional Support for Families and Students
Supports
Communication Plan
Communications
SPSs communicates with parents, students, and the community regarding school expectations. Communication is available in multiple languages.
Communication occurs regularly and promptly at the district and building levels.
Video messages may accompany announcements in each phase in an attempt to support clear explanation and understanding of the plan components and how it affects everyone involved.
District Communication Timeline and Methods
District communication methods include but are not limited to videos, social media, website, texts, phone calls, and Zoom or Google Meet meetings, Google Form surveys, and face-to-face communication with guidelines. Information is disseminated via the methods above as well as through community leaders, civic and religious leaders, business and industry partners, local media, and digital signing. The Springdale Schools Communications Department supports the delivery of content.
ESSER ARP Funds
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief American Rescue Plan
How did Springdale Public School use ESSER ARP fall 2023-2024?
Stacy Hopkins, Chief Financial Officer
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Safe and Healthy Learning Environment
Safe and Healthy Learning Environment
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Addressing Learning Loss
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Support Education - Technology
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ESSER & Community Engagement
Districts are expected to revise their plans every six months in order to evolve as needs evolve.
Revision
Districts are required to engage constituents to ensure ESSER plans are reflective of need.
Initial Consultation
Districts are required to post initial plans and amendments on website and maintain a process of gathering ongoing feedback.
Accountability
Questions or Feedback
Stacy Hopkins
Chief Financial Officer
stacy.hopkins@sdale.org
Ready for Learning Plan Point of Contact
Ready for Learning Plan
Dr. Marcia Smith, Deputy Superintendent
msmith1@sdale.org, 479-750-8800
Ms. Melissa Fink, Assoc. Superintendent PK-7
mfink@sdale.org, 479-750-8800�
Ms. Shannon Tisher, Assoc. Superintendent 8-12
stisher@sdale.org, 479-750-8800
ESSER ARP Funds
Ms. Stacy Hopkins, CPA, District CFO
stacy.hopkins@sdale.org, 479-750-8804
VIA at DTSOI
Dr. Shay Hopper, Virtual School Coordinator
shopper@sdale.org, 479-750-8780
Technology (devices or connectivity)
Mr. Paul Miller, Director of Technology
pmiller2@sdale.org, 479-750-8771
Special Education Services
Ms. Andee Ingram, Special Education Director
aingram@sdale.org, 479-750-8880
Athletics
Mr. Keith Fimple, Athletic Director
kfimple@sdale.org , 479-750-8880
ESOL Program
Ms. Carrie Bradow, Director of ESL Programs
cbradow@sdale.org, 479-750-8706
Gifted and Talented Programs
Ms. Stacey Plumlee, GT/Economics Coordinator
splumlee@sdale.org, 479-750-8735
Family and Community Engagement Programs
Mr. Damon Donnell, Director of Student Services
ddonnell@sdale.org, 479-750-8800
For questions regarding building specific programming or procedures please contact your student’s building principal.