AUSD Family Learning Conference 2020

Develop skills for supporting your child academically, socially, and emotionally during distance learning. All sessions will be recorded and posted to AUSD Distance Learning Support for Parents/Guardians.

Monday, August 24th

Recording of Keynote Session: Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi & Chief Academic Officer Sara Stone

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Select the Zoom Presentation based on your student's program.

Recording of Remote Learning Program Fundamentals

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Recording of Flexible Program Distance Learning Fundamentals 101

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Student and Family Resource: The Family TECH Support Hub

Recording of Susan Andrien: "Parenting in a Time of Crisis"

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Tuesday, August 25th

Recording of Emotional Wellness and Self-Care Strategies for Families

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Recording of Tools for the Learning Coach (That's You, Parents!)

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A Recording of An Introduction to District Communications

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Monday presenters

Claudia Medina

Family Engagement Programs Coordinator

Pasquale Scuderi

AUSD Superintendent

Sara Stone

Chief Academic Officer

Ben Washofsky

Principal of Remote Program

Amy Frary

AUSD EdTech Trainer, Lincoln Teacher

Susan Andrien, MFT

Behavioral Health Educator

Tuesday presenters

Melissa Saunders

Intervention Lead

Ingrid Ryan

Behavior Specialist

Tara Donoghue

MA/CP, BCBA-Behavior Specialist

Susan Davis

Senior Manager of Community Affairs

articles of interest

Parent Tips and Tricks for Distance Learning | Common Sense EducationHelp parents and caregivers keep kids focused, interested, and balanced while learning from home.

Perspective | This is our season of coaching our children through disappointmentWe need to help them see this as a temporary season, to give them some sense that their world, while being profoundly changed, will not be forever marred.

13 Actionable Tips for Supporting Executive Function Skills In School and At Home [Free Infographic] | The TpT BlogThis year, students are going to need to rely on executive function skills, making back-to-school 2020 a critical time for educators to focus on them.

Seven Ways to Cope with UncertaintyWhat should we do when everything feels so out of control?

The Benefits of Boredom | Child Mind InstituteWith summer activities cancelled, kids are complaining that they're bored. But dealing with more free time can teach them important skills.

22 Remote Learning Tips For Parents Helping At Home -Remote learning tips for parents include focusing on the child's well-being, creating a schedule, providing resources, and making sure work is complete.

Free Distance Learning Templates for Back-to-School | Common Sense EducationGet inspired for the new school year with these helpful organizers.

Perspective | How to give kids a sense of routine and stability in a school year that is anything but normalDesignate a space for school work, take time to get organized each week, and more ways to help kids feel like they have some control.