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October 1, 2020 First Day of In-Person Learning
Children who are enrolled in fully remote programs will still begin full-day instruction on Monday, September 21.
Children in blended learning will be learning remotely on Monday, September 21 until their in-person start date as outlined below. Students should report to school according to their specific blended learning schedules – check with your child’s school to see when they should report.
Children in blended learning will be learning remotely on Monday, September 21 until their in-person start date as outlined below. Students should report to school according to their specific blended learning schedules – check with your child’s school to see when they should report.
Remote Learning Device Request Form
To help students stay connected during emergencies, the DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. If you would like to request a device for a NYC student in your family, please fill out the form below. Your child’s school will use the contact information you provide to get in touch with you regarding the delivery of your device.
2020-2021 School Year Calendar
School Calendar
Learning Preference Survey
Want to Choose Fully Remote Learning? Fill Out This Form.
At any time of year, for any reason, you can choose fully remote learning for your child. This means they would learn 100% remotely (all online, from home). Remote learning includes live interaction with teachers every day, and every class includes live instruction.
To choose fully remote learning for your child, fill out and submit this form.
If you have difficulties completing this form online, call 311.
At any time of year, for any reason, you can choose fully remote learning for your child. This means they would learn 100% remotely (all online, from home). Remote learning includes live interaction with teachers every day, and every class includes live instruction.
To choose fully remote learning for your child, fill out and submit this form.
If you have difficulties completing this form online, call 311.
NYCDOE Back to School Pledge
8/27/20 6:30pm. Return to School Family and Student Information Session
Attend to learn more about the Department of Education plans for the 2020–21 school year.
Please select the date you are interested in joining from the list below. In order to register for multiple dates, simply return to this page after registering for an event and select an alternate date to register for the additional session.
Please select the date you are interested in joining from the list below. In order to register for multiple dates, simply return to this page after registering for an event and select an alternate date to register for the additional session.
Learning Options
Your Learning Options First things first: New York City students will be learning five days a week, whether in person or at home. As previously announced, schools are planning for blended learning, in which students will be taught in school buildings for part of the week, and will continue learning remotely from home on the other days of the week. Any family can also choose all-remote learning, for any reason. We know that the majority of families want as much in-person instruction as is safely possible, and we will work to maximize it at every turn, consistent with health and safety requirements. However, if you intend to choose all-remote learning for your child and have not yet notified us, please let us know by August 7 so schools can plan accordingly. You can fill out a web form at schools.nyc.gov/returntoschool2020 or call 311.