El Reno Learning Center provides non-traditional approach to education

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El Reno Learning Center provides non-traditional approach to education

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Garland Delk
Principal - El Reno Learning Center

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Welcome to the El Reno Learning Center at our location at 1100 W Pine. We are excited about our new school year and the great changes that have come with it as we continue to build relationships with our students, families and community. 

The El Reno Learning Center (ERLC) is a non-traditional approach to education and the individualized learning process. We serve students seventh through 12th grades.

The El Reno Learning Center offers on-site learning, online learning (virtual school) with blended learning models using traditional and digital curriculums. On-site education is personalized with Project Based Learning embedded throughout the curriculum.

Learning by doing and doing to learn enables students a better understanding of the educational standards being presented to them. 

Online Learning allows students to engage in a digital educational experience both at home and on-site as needed or required.

Virtual schools are suddenly becoming increasingly available in all forms of education.

The ERLC is continuing our Virtual Learning and we have the knowledge and experience to help you customize your educational needs. 

The ERLC also specializes in meeting the personal needs of students including teen parents, life skills coaching and students needing extra attention in career and after high school educational opportunities.

Staff includes:

Garland Delk - Principal
Debra Steffler - Counselor
Chuck Atchison - Administrative Intern
Tasha Steffler - Administrative Assistant
Michael Pruitt - Social Studies
Donna Rosenbaum - Math
David Willey - Science
Elisha White - English
Jennifer Douglas - Seventh and Eighth Grade
Jimmy Percival - Reading and Study Skills
Becky Munsell - Teacher Assistant


COVID-19 Safety Measures for El Reno Learning Center Alternative Education

STUDENT ARRIVAL
▶ Students will enter into their classrooms at 7:40 a.m.
▶ Students arriving before 7:40 may wait in a common space with social distancing.

BREAKFAST
▶ Breakfast will be provided in a grab-and-go method and students will take it to their first-hour classroom.

CLASSROOMS
▶ Students will be socially distanced in class as much as possible. Increased student spacing will be utilized during activities. Masks are required.
▶ Hand sanitizer will be available in each classroom for students to sanitize their hands before, during and after class.
▶ Sanitizing wipes will be available to sanitize Chromebooks and desks as allowable.
▶ Continued emphasis on hygiene, hand-washing and keeping hands out of the facial area will be in place throughout all rooms.

CLASS TRANSITIONS
▶ Students will be on a block schedule which reduces the number of transitions. During transitions, students will walk on designated sides of the hallway.
▶ Teachers will monitor student transitions.
▶ Restroom breaks between classes will be limited in number.
▶ Restroom breaks will also be rotated through the different classes during the day to limit number of students for social distancing.

LUNCH
▶ Students who are eligible will have an open campus lunch and be encouraged to avoid large gatherings.
▶ Lunch will be grab-and-go for students who eat lunch on campus or to-go.

SCHOOL DISMISSAL
▶ ERLC is structured to allow students to be dismissed at different times throughout the day. This will allow for continued staggering of student dismissal.