Please visit this page for online learning resources.
Click here to review the RNESU guidelines for online meetings.
Brandon Free Public Library - no contact book pickup and delivery, parking lot wifi, and online services. 4 Franklin St, Brandon VT, (802)247-8230
Maclure Library - books, parking lot wifi access
840 Arch St, Pittsford, VT 05763
Please visit the library's Facebook page for their latest update
Rutland County Mutual Aid - a site that connects people in need with people who can help
Rutland County Resource Guide - information and Links for assistance with Food, Unemployment, Online Education Alternatives, Domestic Violence Services, Mental Health Resources, National Hotlines & more.
Google Help - a link to our RNESU page that has Google suite user guides, tutorials and tips and tricks
Public WiFi Hotspots in Vermont - from the Vermont Agency of Education: Broadband Internet access is an important resource for remote learning and working from home but may not be readily available to all residents. The Public Service Department has prepared a map of public buildings in Vermont where WiFi with access to the internet is publicly available. These sites are accessible at all hours from a parked vehicle on the road or parking lot. As a safety precaution, we discourage users from entering the premises or congregating outside. These sites should be accessed from within a parked vehicle. This information was compiled through an email survey of schools, libraries, and town offices conducted in March 2020.
As schools are closing across our country, we want to provide our parents/guardians with tools and information needed to remain calm and be prepared during this time.
5 Things To Know About Coronavirus And People With Disabilities - an article by Forbes.
Advice for parents of Older Children Adolescents - an article by Joy D. Osofsky, Ph.D. & Howard Osofsky, M.D., Ph.D. from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.
But Why - a VPR podcast for kids that explains the Coronavirus and the science of soap.
How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus - a New York Times article by Jessica Grose which helps guide an age-appropriate discussion with your child(ren) about the Coronavirus and what they can do to stay healthy.
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus - a comic for kids based on an NPR story by education reporter Cory Turner.
Parenting during coronavirus: What to know about play dates, education and more - an article by the Washington Post with helpful information.
Schools Are Closing for Coronavirus. Now What? - a New York Times article by Marisa Porges which provides insight on what you can do to help your student stay 'on-schedule' throughout the day and remain engaged in learning if schools close.
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource - guidelines and resources from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) on how to talk to children about the Coronavirus without causing alarm.
Talking to Teens and Tweens About Coronavirus - a New York Times article by Donna De La Cruz which helps guide a discussion with your teen(s) about the Coronavirus and what they can do to stay healthy.
Viruses & Outbreaks - resources, instructional material, and essential guidelines to staying healthy from Discovery Education.
Below you will find links to information on how to keep your child engaged while they continue their education outside of a classroom.
Wide Open School from Common Sense Media has an easy user interface and a wide variety of great tools and resources for students K-12.
Tips For Homeschooling During Coronavirus - a NPR Life Kit podcast and article.
Comic: How To Turn Your Home Into A School Without Losing Your Sanity - from NPR, a comic based on an episode of Life Kit.
Council of State Science Supervisors: How to Support Student Science Learning at Home - shows ways to focus on science in everyday life, how to talk to kids about science, and includes links to helpful online resources.
Creating Structure and Rules - a CDC guide on how to create structure, routines and rules for your family
Note: while these pages are aimed towards "Parenting Toddlers & Preschoolers", the tips and examples can be adjusted and applied for other age groups
Healthy at Home: A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19 - free access to bilingual video content to provide families with information and resources for supporting the children in their care.
Learning Keeps Going - Vermont Agency of Education Secretary Daniel French has shared this well organized website that has resources to help parents as students get ready for learning outside of their school buildings.
Lynn Lyons - Psychotherapist Lynn Lyons shares practical tips on how to help children (and adults) tolerate uncertainty, cope with anxiety, avoid "catastrophic thinking," strike a balance between rigidity & flexibility, and preserve our mental health
Making the Most of COVID-19 School Closures - an article by NESCA (Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents) with strategies on how to create positive and productive learning environments in your own home
NAEYC - play matters - to read about the importance of playtime for children (from the National Association for the Education of Young Children
Online Learning: Parents - Resource guide for online learning during school closure
Online Learning: Students - instructions and advice on where to go and what to use for online learning
Resilience - a Harvard University Center on the Developing Child guide which offers tips to help children develop resilience in the face of adversity
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard: Serve and Return - learn what serve-and-return is and how it helps brain development
Sample Remote Learning Schedule - a sample schedule for learning at home
Strategies to Make Homework Go More Smoothly - strategies on how to create a homework routine and build in rewards or incentives
What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious - tips from ChildMind.org on how to help children manage their anxiety