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Local school boards prepare for quick turnaround to online learning

Local school boards have outlined their plans after the government made a last minute announcement to delay the return of in-class learning.

The Avon-Maitland District School Board issued a note to families outlining how to get technology support.

Remote learning resumes Wednesday and will continue for two weeks under the current provincial plan.

For students in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board, students will be able to access their classrooms via their respective learning management system Wednesday.

In the Bluewater District School Board, material for students will start being posted Wednesday to support students for an official start to remote learning on Thursday.

And schools in the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board are making arrangements for device pick up for students who need to.

In the Upper Grand District School Board, device pick-up for those students requiring technology will take place at schools early this week and school officials will contact families directly.

In all cases, local school boards have provided links to mental health resources for students on their respective websites.

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