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Social Emotional Learning & Educator Health
Social Emotional Learning & Educator Health
Resources and Recommendations for Managing your Emotional Health from Dr. Christian-Brathwaite
Following up on her presentations to WPS staff, Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite has provided a helpful list of suggestions for managing one's one health during the pandemic, as well as additional links and resources.SEL & Covid Resources from CASEL
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has established the CASEL CARES initiative to provide educators with SEL resources designed for teaching and learning during the pandemic. This site contains helpful guidelines and resources for educators, parents, and students.Support for Teachers Affected by Trauma (STAT)
This self-paced resource provides an overview of secondary traumatic stress and some helpful self-care guidance for teachers.Teaching and Leading in the Time of COVID-19
The Center on Great Teachers and Leaders produced this webinar series focused on the needs of educators during this unprecedented time.Resources and Examples: Learning in the Time of COVID-19
A robust compilation of online learning resources from the Learning Policy Institute. This includes a listing of SEL resources as well as connections to early education resources.Westwood Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Human Resources Department for the Town of Westwood has established this confidential service providing professional help to employees and their family members for any type of personal problem. EAP services include initial assessment, short-term counseling referral and follow-up. The EAP is staffed by licensed professional counselors who are experienced in working with a wide range of personal problems.Additional Resources from the Health & Wellness Summer Working Group
Additional Resources from the Health & Wellness Summer Working Group
Health and Wellness Professional Development Group Recommendations
Making the classroom a safe space and connecting with students
Building a Trauma-Sensitive School (as well as a condensed version)
List of additional resources for educators, students and families from the working group
Technology & Instructional Strategies
Technology & Instructional Strategies
The Staff Learning Site contains many helpful resources, including tutorials for using Zoom, Google Classroom, Apple Pen, and more, as well as links to the recorded mini-sessions from our September 10th PD.
WPS Hybrid Classroom Technology Setup Review
This slideshow produced by the WPS Technology Staff reviews the setup of a Hybrid classroom using Zoom on a laptop and iPad.Resources for Virtual Instruction and Online Learning
NCTE (The National Council of Teachers of English) has compiled some excellent resources for teachers related to online teaching and learning.Keeping Students Engaged in Digital Learning
A quick video with basic tips from Edutopia on student learning in the Remote format.8 Strategies to Improve Participation in Your Virtual Classroom
This article from Edutopia describes strategies designed to boost student engagement in hybrid or remote formats.Using Morning Messages to Start the Day in Distance Learning
This article from Edutopia is geared toward elementary educators, but the practice can be adapted to serve as a “bell-work” start of class strategy for older grades as well.Report abuse