Resources
Comprehensive Center Network - organized resource list according to the needs they address and the audiences that may be best served by them. Everything included is either free or has been offered for free of cost (at this time) by organizations stepping up in this time of crisis.
Age of Learning - provides schools closed due to the coronavirus with free home access for all affected families to leading digital education programs ABCmouse, Adventure Academy, and ReadingIQ. Programs serve students in preschool / pre-k, elementary school, and middle school. https://www.ageoflearning.com/school_closure_pdf/School_Continuity_Initiative.pdf
Book Creator - can be used in any subject, with any grade level. They’ve pulled together a list of ideas for using Book Creator for remote learning – ideas that you can put in place today to help keep kids engaged whilst unable to attend school. https://bookcreator.com/2020/03/support-for-schools-affected-by-coronavirus/
BreakOut Edu — - Follow the link above for a collection of digital games that students can play at home. Students can click on any game and start playing! https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
Discovery Education - For U.S. schools or school systems that are not currently using Discovery Education resources, but are experiencing closures due to the Coronavirus, Discovery Education is offering free access through the remainder of the school year. https://www.discoveryeducation.com/coronavirus-response/
Fluency Matters -Fluency Matters is offering 21 days of free access to e-books and more. https://fluencymatters.com/even-more-free-ci/
iCompute - is offering free access to their online Learn Programming and Computational Thinking resources for any school (anywhere) that is closed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) during the period of closure. http://www.icompute-uk.com/news/covid-19-get-free-access-to-icompute/
Kahoot! - offers free access to all features to support distance learning in schools affected by the coronavirus outbreak. https://kahoot.com/blog/2020/02/27/kahoot-free-access-schools-higher-education-coronavirus/
SmartMusic -offers an unrivaled repertoire library, game-changing practice tools and helps teachers track student progress. https://www.smartmusic.com/
VidCode - full computer science curriculum and coding platform at no cost. Teachers and students will have access to courses, lesson plans, and virtual PD resources until May 2020. https://about.vidcode.com/lovemyvidcode/2020/3/9/in-support-of-schools-facing-health-related-closure?fbclid=IwAR0BvW4KVBRN6rb4tTC4F-poF61Uco1hBlttmme6A2m7uBtMEqXIhBls_CM
Additional Government At-Home Resources:
Department of Defense: Learn about careers in STEM fields. https://dodstem.us/media/dod-stem-videos
Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics: Kids' Zone. https://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/
Department of Energy: Games and Activities; Virtual Field Trips to National Energy Labs. https://www.energy.gov/kindergarten-through-high-school
Environmental Protection Agency: Games, Quizzes, and Videos about the Environment. https://www.epa.gov/students/games-quizzes-and-videos-about-environment
The Library of Congress: Presentations and Activities to Help Students Learn about History. https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/?fa=partof_type:presentation
The Kennedy Center: Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems; Tour the Kennedy Center with The Pigeon. https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
NOAA: Use Real-Time Ocean Data to Explore the Environment. https://dataintheclassroom.noaa.gov/
USGS: Learn from Home About Physical science, Geography and Maps. https://www.usgs.gov/science-support/osqi/yes/resources-teachers/learning-home
Resources from America Youth Policy Forum
Designed for Traditionally Underserved Youth
Guidance on culturally responsive-sustaining remote education www.crehub.org
All families in need
Online instructional supports for students with disabilities
All families in need
Providing meals for students who typically qualify for FRL
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/Docs/Blog/FAQ_COVID19_StudentMeals_508c.pdf
All families in need
High-quality instructional support for English Learners online
All families in need
How to support students' mental & SEL needs
All families in need
District support for families' access to tech during school closures
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/Docs/Blog/FAQ_COVID19_TechnologyAccess_508c.pdf
All families in need
Key lessons from learning science for families thrust overnight into educator role
https://www.transcendeducation.org/playlist-blog/now-that-everyones-a-school-designer
All families in need - Spanish access
In Spanish - Key lessons from learning science for families thrust into educator role
All families in need
School districts suspending/adjusting meal distribution programs - has effect on students who rely on school meals
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/03/24/coronavirus-fears-lead-school-districts-to-halt.html
Youth experiencing homelessness
Range of resources youth experiencing homelessness https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/covid19-and-homelessness/
First generation college students
First-gen students affected by upended college admissions process; less access to counselors
https://hechingerreport.org/how-the-coronavirus-has-upended-college-admissions/
English Language Learners
San Diego Office of Ed sharing language development resources for EL students
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19yZdJORRAOLcu59bA6goxisJu1P1W7qt6iizYP4qnvc/edit#gid=0
Additional Resources from Afterschool Alliance
Digital Learning Best Practices and Tips
Outschool, a digital learning platform, has a comprehensive code of conduct for teachers, parents, and students, as well as guidelines for class content. The U.S. Department of Education has a host of resources related to student privacy and FERPA. The National Cyber Security Alliance also has some great tips and ideas for how teachers can encourage and support safe, online learning experiences.
Resources for talking with youth about the outbreak:
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): Guide for Helping Kids Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19. https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19
NY Times: teaching, learning, and thinking critically about the novel coronavirus. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/learning/coronavirus-resources-teaching-learning-and-thinking-critically.html
PBS News Hour Extra, a site with news for students and resources for educators grades 6-12, has a number of current event lesson plans and videos related to the pandemic: Coronavirus resources for grades 6-12. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/
PBS Kids guide for talking to younger kids about the coronavirus. https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility: SEL Tips for this Moment. https://www.morningsidecenter.org/teachable-moment/lessons/sel-tips-moment
Brain POP lesson and activities on the new coronavirus – includes a video, activities, games, related reading. https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/