Virtual Instruction Day

Q & A
What is VIDs and how will it impact your family? Read below.

What is a Virtual Instructional Day (VID)? Virtual Instructional Days, also known as Flexible Instructional Days (FID), are recognized as official school days and contribute to the required number of instructional days/hours as stipulated by Article 15 of the Public School Code and Chapter 11 of the State Board of Education regulations. VIDs utilize "nontraditional strategies" to ensure the continuation of instruction on regularly scheduled school days when circumstances, primarily weather-related, necessitate an alternative method. The Elizabeth Forward School District was approved by the state in November 2014 to participate in this program for the subsequent three school years.

How will it work for Elizabeth Forward? On extremely cold days, teachers will report to the school, but students will stay home to complete their homework. Students will be credited for the school day as long as they complete their assignments within three school days following the VID.

How does student attendance work? Student attendance is determined by the verification and completion of the lesson or assignment within the three-school-day window.

What is expected of students? Students are expected to complete assignments from home as assigned and distributed by their teachers beforehand. If a student lacks internet access or the necessary equipment to log on, they should inform their teacher. They have three school days to complete the assignment and submit it to their instructor for full credit.

What's the benefit of a VID? The aim is to manage inclement weather days while trying to avoid extending the school year. VIDs will be employed more frequently in the 2016-17 school year. Online learning will become a part of your child's educational experience, and we hope that this virtual instruction will equip them with the skills needed to succeed.