2019 Key Communicator Webinar Link
This past month, the DC Collaborative held a Key Communicator Webinar for both old and new Key Communicators as a mid-year refresher on AHFES policies. You can access the recording here! To recap, we discussed:
1) Cancellation Policy - Trips must be cancelled IN WRITING via email at least 30 days prior to the experience. As per the School Partnership Agreement, cchools that cancel their field-trips within this time window will be charged a fee of $300 and any incurred ticket costs.
2) Inclement Weather Policy - The Collaborative will cancel a field trip due to inclement weather if the museum or host venue closes or operates on a delay, if DCPS or the charter school attending closes or operates on a delay, and if the bus vendor reports that the roads are unsafe for travel. If a field trip gets cancelled due to inclement weather, the DC Collaborative will make every effort to reschedule based on a mutually agreeable schedule between the cultural institution and the school.
3) Accommodation Policy - The DC Collaborative is committed to providing accessibility accommodations for students of all needs and abilities.Please let us know of accommodation requests as soon as possible, so we can prepare and plan accordingly to best accommodate the needs of your students. Accommodations may include:
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for students who are deaf or hard of hearing
tactile opportunities, verbal description, large print, etc. for students who are blind or have low vision
Customized programs at a different pace or with more visuals, or reserved areas with a quiet space, as examples for students with cognitive disabilities
4) Assessments - Teacher and student experience surveys are required to be returned within two weeks to the DC Collaborative office. Links to the online Teacher and Student survey forms are emailed on the day of your field-trip experience.
If you have any questions about AHFES policies and procedures, please contact Clarissa at [email protected].