Boulder Country Day School Launches Distance Learning Initiative, 'Bulldogs Connect'

Beginning on March 30th, BCD will launch 'Bulldogs Connect,' their distance learning initiative developed to meet the needs of students and families during the forthcoming school facility closure due to COVID19.

Since March 13th, BCD faculty have been collaborating virtually to design a distance learning program to serve all of their students from Preschool through 8th grade at developmentally appropriate levels. BCD teachers will be using multiple platforms including Seesaw, Google Classroom, and Zoom, as well as their own academic management platform, to provide both academic and emotional support to their students.

Jill Johnson, Head of BCD's Elementary division, said, "For teachers, their classrooms and their community of students are their world. Having to teach from a distance runs counter to what they know and love: connecting with students and families on a deeply personal level. They are extremely enthusiastic to maintain this positive community and connection and cannot wait to go 'live' with the rollout of our Bulldogs Connect, on Monday, March 30th."

"We recognize that our parents and guardians are critical partners in this process and it will take a collective effort to ensure we are successful," John Suitor, BCD Head of School said. "We also understand that many parents are feeling overwhelmed and under skilled for what lies ahead. We hope to support families through the inevitable bumps in the road by practicing patience, kindness and positivity above all."

For more information, visit bouldercountryday.org/bulldogs-connect