Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Our thoughts are with you and your families, especially our students, at this difficult time. Like most of us, you and/or your student(s) may be feeling a wide range of emotions. We have compiled a list of resources we hope will help to provide information, ease some of the anxiety, fear, and stress you might be feeling, and help you communicate with your child(ren) about their thoughts, concerns, and feelings. Should your child need to talk to one of our counselors, please reach out to us by clicking the picture below.
Louisiana School for the Deaf (LSD) currently utilizes a social emotional learning curriculum called Second Step to teach weekly lessons on skills involving respect, empathy and emotional management. As a caregiver, you have free access to resources and activities that go along with their lessons. Here's how to access:
Visit their website at www.secondsteps.org
Under New Users, click “Create Account”
Complete the required fields
Add Program Activation Key: SSPE FAMI LY68
If you have any questions regarding access to your child's curriculum, please email brynn.thompson@email.lsdvi.org
Here are a few other online resources you can use to help your child regulate their feelings during this stressful and overwhelming time.
Text DEAF to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. This is a free, 24/7, and confidential text message service for people in crisis.
Keeping Calm through COVID-19 24/7 Hotline 866-310-7977
Text HOME/DEAF to 74741 for free, 24/7, confidential test messaging services for people in crisis.