Dear Parents,

We are all learning together how shelter in place and social distancing are affecting our families and community. The reaction to this new environment is both collective and yet individually unique. We encourage you to review the California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief for Caregivers and Kids during COVID-19 (linked) for more information on how children and adolescents may be processing this situation. The playbook also offers specific suggestions on how to support our children through this time. This resource is provided through California's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response (linked) website.

We hope this information will be helpful for parents and students. Kindly, Ms. Perea and Ms. Williams

Helpful Tips for Parents during Distance Learning

CUSD's Distance Learning Handbook for Parents

Common Sense Media is a great resource for online topics relating to students, families, healthy boundaries and more!

Helping to Keep your Child Motivated during Distance Learning

Ways for Youth to Socialize and Stay Connected to Friends during Distance Learning

Increasing Opportunities for Positive Interactions at Home (from the Teen Therapy Center of Silicon Valley)

Meeting Teens’ Social Needs in a Pandemic- Practical Tools for Parents of QuaranTeens (Pre-Recorded Webinar from the Teen Therapy Center of Silicon Valley)

Additional Resources for Families

Executive Function Skills: Parent Education Resources

Executive Function Webinar recording

Developing Executive Function Skills: resources for parents and educators

Credit: Melissa Sommer, Special Education Program Specialist, CUSD