New Dpcm, what changes for the school – Chronicle

Rome, November 4, 2020 – The school and the new dpcm, which contains the new measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. The following are the provisions that the Ministry of Education, in its central and territorial articulations, must implement from November 5 to December 3, 2020, replacing those of the dpcm of October 24, 2020. A explanatory note in this regard.

The Covid newsletter of November 4

Here are the main measures for the school in the dpcm.

In the national territory

For upper secondary schools, 100% of teaching activities integrated digital. But for the use of the workshops, or to ensure the effective school inclusion of students with disabilities and, in general, with special educational needs, there is the possibility of carrying out face-to-face activities.

Remain In presence Didactic activities for nurseries, in the first cycle of education (primary and lower secondary) and in educational services for children. For these classes, the lessons will continue to be taught in the classroom, with the mandatory use of respiratory protection devices, except for children under 6 years of age and for people with pathologies or disabilities incompatible with the mask.

The collegiate bodies may meet alone from a distance, through the Web. Its renewal will also be carried out remotely, always in compliance with the principles of secrecy and freedom to participate in elections.

Remain suspended trips: educational trips, exchange or twinning initiatives, guided visits and educational outings. Activities related to orientation paths and transversal skills (PCTO) are excluded from the stop.

It suspended “the pre-selection and written tests of the public and private bankruptcy proceedings.” From tomorrow until December 3, the tests of the extraordinary contest of Baccalaureate and Baccalaureate are suspended. Even today, more than 60% of the candidates have already taken the tests.

Red zone measurements

Define the areas characterized by scenarios of “high gravity and a high level of risk “, which will be identified by order of the Minister of Health, for the school the same national measures will be applied.
Instead, more restrictive measures are also envisaged for schools. in the areas characterized by a scenario of “maximum severity and a high level of risk” (These will also be identified with a specific order from the Minister of Health). In these areas with the highest risk of contagion, preschool centers will be maintained, as well as educational services for childhood, primary and first year of lower secondary. Instead, all educational activities will be carried out exclusively remotely. Without prejudice to the possibility of conducting face-to-face activities for the necessary use of laboratories or to help students with disabilities, and in general with special educational needs.

The provisions of the Decree are in force as of the date of November 5, 2020, replacing those of the Dpcm of October 24, 2020, and are in force until December 3, 2020.