Model Schools Resource List

For more information on anything on the below awesomeness, contact:

Laurie Guyon / lguyon@wswheboces.org / WSWHE BOCES / @wswhebocesms / @smilelearning


To Prepare For Closures

EdTech Tools

Other Resources Shared

Special Education Resources

Best Practices for Online Teaching

  • Use any tools you plan to use in your classroom prior to any closings

  • Share resources and split the work between your grade-level team

  • Create online meetings with your grade level team to ensure consistency

  • Include your specialists/administration in your Google Classroom

  • The lesson should capitalize on the home environment

  • Reduce screen time and include physical activity as much as possible

  • Give feedback to students as often as possible to stay connected

  • Begin any video or lesson with a greeting, just like you would when they enter your classroom

  • Keep a weekly schedule

  • Maintain your own health and wellness

  • Keep parents informed through Google Classroom and newsletters

  • Lessons Learned from those that are already closed

  • YIS EY Continuous Learning Early Learning Lessons Learned and Best Practices