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COVID-19 Updates

FlexTech Community:
 
Please check this page often for updates on the impact COVID-19 will have on schools.  We will update this page as information becomes available and decisions are made.  We appreciate your patience as we work to create a safe and equitable educational experience for all of our students.
Our Fall 2020 Reopening Plan
 
Please review the powerpoint slides below covering our options for the fall semester of 2020.  We are pleased to offer our students two flexible options:
 
1) Fully Virtual Self-Paced Program
2) Flexible Blended Learning
 
Please complete this survey with questions and concerns that you have about these options.  Current students, we ask that you contact your advisor with your plans for the fall.  You may read our reopening plan in its entirety here.
Parent Meeting - 7.30.2020
 
We held a Virtual Parent Q & A session and presented the most up to date version of our plans for the Fall of 2020. If you were unable to make it you can watch the video by clicking below.
 
 
Additionally, we reviewed this powerpoint that details the reopening plan and asked that families take a survey on the proposed plan.  You can participate in this survey here. 
 
 
Do you have questions?
 
Check out our FAQ Page
 
Send other questions using this form!
As a proactive step, we are asking students and parents to please complete this form so that we can monitor technology needs.  As we look to support all of our students during this time outside of school, we need to determine what our students need to be successful.  We are asking ALL FlexTech students to complete this form.  Please update your information if anything changes.
 
You can find more information here.
Latest Official Communication
 
Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus. 
Helpful Resources
Food Resources
 
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce that an online map has been developed for families to find locations where meals are being provided during this period of school closure. The map can be found at: www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup and will be updated twice each day during the closure period.
 
 
Here's a map of WiFi hotspots in the state
 
Comcast and Charter Spectrum have both announced that they are opening up their wireless HotSpots for free to the general public. Additionally, both Comcast and Charter Spectrum are offering free internet for 60 days for qualifying families. Lastly, some wireless providers have removed their data limits during this time. Please check with your wireless provider to see if they are removing their data limits. (information shared with permission from LESA) 
Social and Emotional Wellness
 
We want our families to consider the impact that these events may have social and emotional wellbeing.  Please read more about the indicators of emotional stress and what you can do to support yourself or your student here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
 
The University of Michigan Student-Free Clinical is now working virtually.  View the flyer below for more details.