REIMAGINE, REOPEN, RECOVER--A VIRTUAL CONVERSATIONMCPS will host three virtual conversations for the community on the MCPS Fall 2020 Recovery Guide—August 12 at 6:30 p.m. for parents and staff, August 13 at 7 p.m. for students, and August 18 at 4 p.m. for our Spanish-speaking community. The conversations will be streamed live on the MCPS website, MCPS TV and on YouTube. You can submit questions in advance by visiting www.mcpssubmitquestion.org.Read the draft guide Visit the recovery page
Board of Education Approves Virtual-Only Return to School for First SemesterOn Thursday, Aug. 6, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted to approve a virtual-only reopening for the 2020-2021 school year, which begins on Monday, Aug. 31. MCPS will work with local and state leaders in November to reassess the decision and make recommendations for possible in-person instruction beginning in the second semester, if health conditions allow.Read the full Community Message here
Updated Draft Plan and Guidance Document for the 2020-2021 School Year MCPS will remain in a virtual-only instructional model through the first semester—January 29, 2021; or until state and local health officials determine conditions in our county allow for students to return safely after the first semester. The updated MCPS Fall 2020: Reimagine, Reopen, Recover Guide reflects this change and provides an overview of our virtual-only learning model for the first semester.Read the guide Visit the Recovery Website
Anti-Racist e-Books and Audiobooks Available for MCPS Students/Staff to Borrow Without Wait TimeAs part of our ongoing commitment to equity and excellence, MCPS students and staff can access anti-racist e-books and audiobooks through the Sora app, MCPS’ digital eBook and audiobook platform from OverDrive, without any wait time until September.Learn more