E-Learning 

Butler School District 53 e-Learning Plan In Lieu of Emergency Days

E-Learning can provide continuous learning when school is canceled. While e-learning cannot replace the learning and engagement that occurs in the physical classroom between our students and educators, it can provide ongoing learning and minimize the instructional impact on our students when school is closed.

The lessons and activities can be accessed through either Seesaw or Google classroom. Students must show proof of participation on e-Learning days, as required by ISBE. 

 

Digital Resource Support

D53 eLearning Resources 
Seesaw (Primary Grades) 
Google classroom (Grades 3rd-8th)
Link is in your child’s ClassLink Dashboard

D53 Technology resources 
D53 E-Learning Plan
D53 TEAM Learning Plan  - a guide related to pandemic issues, solutions, and communications for schools)
E-Learning Tech support for students
 

How to contact your teachers

1) Send your child’s teacher an email to their school email address.
2) Teachers, principals and other licensed professionals will be available by email from 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m daily. 
3) Staff will respond to all communication requests in a timely manner during scheduled hours.

FAQ for Parents

Frequently Asked Questions for Butler SD53 Parents
This document will serve as an FAQ with information regarding e-learning days for parents and students. As this unfortunate situation continues to evolve with new information daily, we are committed to communicate any changes with you via email and to update these FAQ’s.

Q: What is an e-learning day?
A: E-Learning can provide continuous learning when school is canceled. While e-learning cannot replace the learning and engagement that occurs in the physical classroom between our students and educators, it can provide ongoing learning and minimize the instructional impact on our students when school is closed.  The goal of e-learning is to maintain learning for students and should align to the scope and sequence of the current curriculum.

Due to the pandemic COVID-19 and subsequent state-wide school closings, District 53 transitioned to e-learning starting on Tuesday, March 17.

Q: How do I get in touch with my child’s teacher on an e-learning day?
A: Teachers will post the assignments by 8:30 a.m. on all e-learning days. Teachers generally will be available from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. by email or whatever preferred method your teacher regularly communicates with your child. Because of varying family, work and school obligations, please allow 24 hours for teachers to respond.

Q: Whom do I contact if I need technical assistance with e-learning?
A: Please contact tech support with a request for help with specific technology needs. During e-learning days, tech support will be available from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. We will do our best to respond as soon as possible.  Complete the form.

Q: How can I provide feedback about e-learning?
The District has sent out surveys to obtain feedback from parents and students.

Q: Are the school social worker, school psychologist and guidance counselor available during e-learning?
A: It’s as important as ever to take care of our mental and emotional health during this challenging time.  All Butler and Brook Forest resources remain available and our school psychologist, social worker and guidance will be maintaining regular office hours and connections with students on e-learning days.

Q: When will we know if school resumes after April 30?
A: Protecting the health, safety, and well being of our students and staff is our top priority. We continue to work closely with health departments, county officials and other partners and will clearly communicate any updates regarding the resumption of school.

Q: What is the status of spring events like graduation?
A: We know there are a lot of questions surrounding major upcoming events such as graduation. These are treasured activities and we know how important they are to our students, families, staff and community. Our leadership team is carefully monitoring the rapidly changing situation and continuing to discuss its impact on each event. We understand the desire to know as far in advance as possible the status of events, and we are working to balance that need with our continued hope to maintain events if at all possible and safe to do so. If and when any decisions are made in terms of events, we will notify all parents and staff via email.

Q: Whom do I contact if I have further questions about e-learning days that are not answered here?
A: With any inquiries, it is best to reach out to your child’s teacher.  If they are not able to assist you, then please contact your building principal.