Ridley School District
Administrative Offices
901 Morton Avenue
Folsom, Pennsylvania 19033
(610) 534-1900 #1101
(610) 534-2335 Fax
lwentzel@ridleysd.org
Ms. Lee Ann Wentzel
Superintendent
Digital Learning Platform
The Digital Learning Platform is designed to integrate the existing planned curriculum with the
instructional technologies available in the Ridley School District. This integration creates the
opportunity for teachers and students to engage in a hybrid-learning environment. We are
looking to fundamentally change teaching and learning by moving to a differentiated learning
experience. The experience is meant to personalize instruction to the needs of an individual
student in order for the student to achieve to a measured standard.
Teachers develop the integrated lessons through Instructure’s Canvas Learning Management
System. Canvas allows teachers to work with a dynamic electronic lesson delivery system. All
courses that students receive in the classroom are made available in this digital mode. Teachers
and students can access lessons while in class or any other location. The live or asynchronous
occurrence provides multiple possibilities for student engagement. Written, video, and audio
resources are organized around the lesson objective for student learning. Assignments and
assessments can flow between teacher and student.
Educational Content
 All students are assigned a Canvas login to access lesson material.
 Content for all courses is available in Canvas.
 Assignments needing accommodations are posted within the lesson material. Other
specifically designed instruction is tailored for the individual student. At all levels, a
special education teacher, in conjunction with the classroom teacher, make the necessary
accommodations.
Equipment
 All students are provided a tablet for home and school use in accessing lesson material.
 Students may use personal devices for accessing lesson material, unless they require
access to a specific school purchased app.
Facilities
 Schools will be open and available to provide Internet access to students that do not have
home access during specially scheduled dates.
o High School
o Middle School
o Eddystone Elementary
o Woodlyn Elementary
o Amosland Elementary
 Buildings will be open for student connectivity from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
 Students will work independently in the school library, or other supervised location
determined by the building principal. An adult must accompany all K-5 students.
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It is the mission of the Ridley School District to create a caring environment that gives all students the opportunity to
achieve their fullest personal and academic potential in order to become productive and responsible citizens.
Supervision/Support
 Schools that are open for connectivity have an administrator available.
 Certified teachers, including special education, will be available to provide direction for
accessing material prior to the digital make up day.
 A technology support person will be available in the building for on-site assistance.
 A technology call center and email account will be available for assistance.
 Course and grade level teachers will be available for instructional assistance by way of a
closed email system.
 Special education teachers will be available for instructional assistance by way of a
closed email system.
 The Digital Learning Platform Counselor and Teacher on Special Assignment
(Technology Coach) provide support in preparation for digital instruction for the students
and teachers.
 Teachers may create student partnerships within and across grade levels for additional
support.
Special Education
 Out of District Placements will follow the school calendar.
 All special education students will participate in digital make-up days.
 Students that qualify for PASA will be offered a blended learning experience that
consists of paper and pencil as well as digital learning experiences.
 In addition to the DLP make up day(s), RSD will offer compensatory time to assure
FAPE for those students that qualify for PASA. This time will be offered prior to the start
of ESY and will not conflict with the regular RSD calendar or any of the out of district
ESY programs. Additional days would take place at Leedom, Ridley Middle School, and
Ridley High School.
 In addition to the DLP make up day(s), RSD will offer compensatory time for all other
students with and IEP to assure FAPE.
 District personnel will correspond with the parents of those students with IEPs to inform
them of the additional compensatory time and ask these parents to notify the district if
they wish to have their child participate in this option.
Transportation
 No transportation will be provided since neighborhood school sites are available.
Food Service
 No food service operations will be provided.
Demonstration Link
The link below will take you to a demonstration site of sample courses for a variety of grade
levels and subjects in the DLP. Log in, select desired course from drop down menu at top of
page, and choose modules in left column to see activities.
https://ridleysd.instructure.com/login#
Log in: teststudent
Password: teststudent
It is the mission of the Ridley School District to create a caring environment that gives all students the opportunity to
achieve their fullest personal and academic potential in order to become productive and responsible citizens.
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It is the mission of the Ridley School District to create a caring environment that gives all students the opportunity to
achieve their fullest personal and academic potential in order to become productive and responsible citizens.
Administrator Responsibility
 A parent digital dialogue night that shows parents how to access material is provided.
 All students have their login and password.
 All teachers have student’s login on Canvas.
 All content is loaded in Canvas with appropriate work time demands for attendance.
 During vacation periods being used for make up days, the building library will be
available with scheduled times for independent student work and Internet access. An
administrator will manage the learning environment. Buildings will be open for student
connectivity from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
 Student attendance is verified by login to the Learning Management System.
 Administrators monitor teacher responsibilities.
 Questions regarding Canvas and course content may be addressed to the Assistant
Director of Curriculum, Raymond Howanski.
 Central office will secure certified staff for monitoring buildings.
Teacher Responsibility
 All students have their login and password.
 All students have logged into the Canvas course account during class time prior to 11
April 2014.
 Finalized assignments are posted on Canvas by 7 April 2014.
 Student attendance is verified by assignments completed by 4:00 pm 21 April 2014.
 Assignments may be reviewed between 4 pm on 11 April 2014 and 7 am 21 April 2014.
 Assignments may be graded when student submits as completed, with all assignments
graded and reported in PowerTeacher by 4:00 pm 30 April 2014.
 Teacher will respond to email questions within 48 hours during the weekend or vacation
period when make up days are required. All other response times must be within 24
hours.
Student Responsibility
 All students have their login and password.
 Questions regarding assignments will be emailed to teacher.
 Assignments may be completed between 4:00 pm on 11 April 2014 and 7:00 am 21 April
2014.
 All completed work will be graded upon submission to the teacher. No work will be
accepted after 7:00 am 21 April 2014.
 Buildings will be open for student connectivity from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Students may
work at any school designated as a connectivity site. Rules for the individual school
building must be followed.
 All students must abide by the District Acceptable Use Policy.
Parent Responsibility
 All students have their login and password.
 Internet connectivity will need to be secured. If there is not access at home, any
designated neighborhood school will be available for accessing lesson material.
 Buildings will be open for student connectivity from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. K-5 students
must be accompanied by an adult.
 The parent arranges student transportation.
 All students must abide by the District Acceptable Use Policy.
It is the mission of the Ridley School District to create a caring environment that gives all students the opportunity to
achieve their fullest personal and academic potential in order to become productive and responsible citizens.
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It is the mission of the Ridley School District to create a caring environment that gives all students the opportunity to
achieve their fullest personal and academic potential in order to become productive and responsible citizens.