A+ Schools and the Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative (PLC) are asking early childhood learning organizations to take part in a brief survey about programming being offered during the NFL Draft week in Pittsburgh this month.
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The NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 22 to 24. ELRC Region 5 recently announced office closures as well as information about satellite offices and diaper and formula banks. The three-day event is expected to cause road closures, disrupt public transportation, and bring numerous visitors to the city, with as many as 700,000 people in attendance.
During the Draft, Pittsburgh Public Schools will transition to remote learning from April 22 to 24, which A+ Schools said could result in barriers for students and families’ ability to stay engaged in learning.
Both A+ Schools and the PLC are working to prevent disruptions in student participation by identifying and sharing available supports across the city. Organizations are asked to complete a survey – which takes about five to 10 minutes – to share programming or support that they are planning to offer during the three days of the Draft.
The survey must be completed by Friday, April 10. By completing the survey, information provided will help to:
- Prevent missed instructional time and increased absenteeism
- Connect students to safe spaces, WiFi, devices, and learning support
- Ensure families have access to clear, centralized information about available resources
- Strengthen coordination across organizations to support students and families
A+ Schools asks to share any information about resources during the event, even if plans are still being finalized. Organizations with multiple sites should fill out a separate form for each site, unless it’s going to be standard, where each location has the same registration process, cost, enrollment, or hours.
