Tredyffrin/Easttown Schools Closing Monday For Training

BERWYN, PA — The Tredyffrin/Easttown School District said it will close Monday for an in-service day so staff can prepare for distance learning in the event of a long-term school closure due to the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19.

According to the district, students will not report to school Monday, March 16.

Due to Monday being an in-service day, the end-of year school calendar does not need to be adjusted.

"As plans are being further developed between now and Monday, March 16, you will receive additional details about how families can support student participation in distance learning days," Superintendent Robert Gusick said. "We will continue to monitor guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Education pertaining to how we will proceed in the event of an extended closure lasting more than ten school days."

In the event of isolated one-day school closures, the district plans to treat the day like a snow day and make up the day using emergency closing days at the end of the school year.

If health authorities recommend an extended school closure, the district will implement the following schedule:

• Days one and two: No School. These days will be treated like snow days and made up at the end of the school year.
• Days three through 10: Learning Days. The District will continue to deliver the instructional program with students and staff at home.

The district has created an email account, HealthInfo@tesd.net, to share questions, comments, or concerns related to COVID-19 with the District.

Anyone who is concerned about themselves or a member of the TESD community being exposed to COVID-19 is encouraged to contact the Chester County Health Department (CCHD) at 610-344-6225.

Additionally, the CCHD now has a self-reporting online tool available on their web page.