Norwalk Public School students including Sheldon Thomas, 10, join their learning pod at the Carver Community Center, October 2, 2020, in Norwalk, Conn.
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Erin Kayata, Jan. 26, 2021
NORWALK — Norwalk Public Schools announced they plan to continue the remainder of the school year using the current instructional model of hybrid/in-person learning, according to a news release from the mayor’s office.
The district is now asking for families to confirm what their student’s learning plan will be. In order to fill out the mid-year model questionnaire, families are asked to register with online service ZippSlip. An email invitation containing additional information and further instructions will be sent to families.
The school district has been having students in elementary school learn in-person five days a week. Students in middle and high school have been using a hybrid option, which allows them to rotate between in-person and remote learning throughout the week. Every family also has the option for full remote learning.
The district has found many families at the middle and high school level have been opting for the full remote model, prompting the schools to offer full in-person learning for middle and high school students failing a certain number of classes to get more students in the building. This option, which will be offered to certain students, will begin next month.