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With the right communication tools and best practices, we can still serve all of our students.

At Lakes & Bridges Charter School, where I teach, 100 percent of our student population has been diagnosed with either dyslexia or a specific learning disability related to reading or math. When the pandemic hit, we were in a rush to adopt remote learning for our specific student population, and we needed a reliable system to maintain ongoing family communication. We also had to make sure our students continued to get the proper support, both academically and emotionally. 

As a teacher and technology director, I have certainly missed the face-to-face connection with all of my students. I had contact with all of our students in the building every day. Not being able to assist each student with their individual struggles or explain a concept in a hands-on way has been quite frustrating. However, everyone has worked very hard to make our transition as easy as possible.

Here’s how our school handled the need for rapid communication and remote learning, along with some tips to help your district meet the needs of all learners, even the most vulnerable ones.

Quick and Continuous Communication

When the pandemic hit, we had to move right into distance learning, and we had to notify families immediately. Rather than using multiple ways to communicate and get the message out, we chose to use Bloomz only for communication to ensure we could reach parents right away. Although we've used various communication apps in the past, Bloomz has become our only choice even for making urgent announcements. 

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