USD116 may utilize up to five E-Learning days per year in the event or inclement weather or other emergency. In the event of an E-Learning day, the information will be shared on the district website, social media and via media outlets. Families will also receive an automated phone call, e-mail and text message if they have opted in for that service. USD makes every attempt to notify families as soon as possible. Please note that if school is being held as usual (in person learning), no announcement will be made.

Students will participate in asynchronous activities for 5 hours. 

• UECS and Elementary will receive work in advance of E-Learning days. 
• Urbana Middle School and Urbana High School will receive materials/assignments through Google Classroom. 
•  All students will be provided with up to 3 days after return to school to receive written feedback/attendance for work completed.
• Remember that online activities can take up to 4 times longer than in-person activities.

During an e-learning day, teachers will monitor email or other modes of communication (Class Dojo, Seesaw, Google Classroom, Clever, Remind) throughout the day and respond in the morning and/or afternoon.

When making the decision to hold an E-Learning Day for any reason, administrators carefully consider the safety of students and staff. There are many factors that impact a decision, including, but not limited to, the ability of our students and staff members to get to and from school safely, the current weather conditions, and forecasted weather.