Covid-19 Info

Special Education

Intervention Specialists are not expected to be able to provide the number of Specially Designed Instruction minutes as if instruction was normal. In this time of Remote Learning, we ask that you make a Good Faith Effort to reasonably provide instruction connected to student’s SDI. Reference the Specially Designed Instruction During COVID-19 Closure Frequently Asked Questions (April 2, 2020), for answers to questions pertaining to Special Designed Instruction during this period of Remote Learning in CPS.

Intervention Specialists are now required to complete a new Specially

CFT CV-19 Update #5

April 3, 2020

Dear Members,

As we finish up Week 3 of our school closure, I hope that everyone is staying home and managing their lives during this difficult time. Please take a DEEP BREATH. At this time, the “stay in place” order has been expanded until May 1^st – in all probably, it looks like schools may not reopen this school year. The most important thing is for everyone to stay healthy and take care of yourselves.

The district is changing to their long-term protocol for people to work from home and will send out guidelines. CFT had no input on the Google Doc Wellness Forms

CFT/CFOP Executive Council working for our members while practicing social distancing...

 Amended Substitute House Bill 197 Senate Floor (Omnibus Amendment) Summary 

1. Amends emergency clause already in the bill and makes applicable to every provision of the bill. In order to continue essential operations of state government, maintain the continuity of the state tax code and to respond to the declared pandemic and global health emergency related to COVID-19 

2. Prohibits public water disconnections during the pandemic since they are not governed by PUCO non disconnect orders (see note) 

3. Suspends the staff to child ratio requirements and maximum group sizes at child-care

Will days missed due to the Department of Health closing schools need to be made up?

No. According to HB 197, districts may use distance learning plans to replace in-school learning.  As long as districts continue to actively engage students in learning opportunities during the school closure, days will not have to be made up.

How does the above apply to students who need in-person instructional experiences for a diploma or a career-tech program?

The intent of the General Assembly is that these students will have the opportunity to access school facilities as soon as reasonably possible after

March 27, 2020

Dear Member,

I hope that everyone is staying home and managing their lives during this difficult time. Now this “stay in place” order looks like it will most likely be extended, and the State Legislature passed HB 197 last evening, we have a better idea of the expectations including more clarity as we move forward. CFT will keep everyone updated as we move forward. The most important thing is for everyone to stay healthy and take care of yourselves. The district is changing their long-term protocol for people to work from home and will send out guidelines. It is important that

March 20, 2020

We hope that everyone is staying safe and we understand that these are difficult times for many of our members. The plans seem to be ever evolving as the situations change and more information is gathered. I have received many calls with questions, concerns and thanks for CFT.

I had my weekly call with Superintendent Mitchell and her Leadership Team to give all unions a district update. I will say that the Leadership Team and HR have been very cooperative helping us address individual concerns for our members. There is talk of extending the school closures until a later date –