City of Boston Informational Coronavirus Website (In Many Languages): "Information is rapidly changing, and the Boston Public Health Commission will update this post as new and relevant information becomes available." The text includes information in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, and Russian. The city offers guidance and information on the new coronavirus in additional languages at Boston.gov/coronavirus, through the Mayor’s Health Line at 617-534-5050, and through interpreters available through the city’s 311 telephone service.
Boston Public Schools Coronavirus Website: The Boston Public School website here is one resource that is comprehensive for BPS.
CDC Guidelines around Coronavirus: The decision to close schools is an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. It will only be effective if people also take steps to follow CDC recommendations. The CDC is asking people to do their part or the school closure will not be as successful in limiting the spread of the virus.
How to find help & access resources: See this article with links to organizations that can provide help and services.
Please see these Mental Health Resources gathered by BPS.
If your child or someone in your family experiences a mental health crisis, please feel free to call B.E.S.T. (Boston Emergency Services Team) at 1-800-981-4357 for guidance. This toll-free number can be used 24 hours a day, seven days a week to obtain services. Staff at the 1-800-981-HELP Call Center will provide support, information, referral, or arrange an in-person evaluation.
Please check out the CDC guidelines for managing stress and anxiety as students navigate through this new virtual learning experience. Here is another helpful document: How to take care of your Emotional Health.
Home Learning Tips for Students and Families (English, Spanish, for families) - other translations, including ASL, are forthcoming and will be on this page
Tips for Healthy Habits (English, for families)
Protecting Student Privacy Online (website, for teachers)
Using Video in Google Classroom (website, for teachers)
How to Access Google Classroom from Home (website with videos in English, Español, Portugués, and Français)
How to Access Clever at Home (English)
Clever Login Tutorial (visual step-by-step tutorial)