COVID-19 Resources for Educators

DISCLAIMER: The materials referenced on this web page are optional educational resources for schools. ASPP has not evaluated all of these resources and does not endorse any of the information on these pages. This information is solely a set of curated resources for you to use at your discretion. Check with your state department of education and local education authority about requirements for instruction.

GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS AND EDUCATORS: The following resources are for schools and teachers to support students’ learning while schools are closed due to COVID-19.

Content	Links
Self-Care for Educators	Resources on Self Care for Educators
Supporting Grieving Students	Coalition to Support Grieving Students during COVID-19 National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
Federal and State Guidance	U.S. Department of Education Fact Sheet  U.S. Department of Education Guidance for Schools  U.S. Department of Education Guidance for Serving Students in Special Education Pennsylvania Department of Education Guidance
Guidance on Providing FAPE for Students with Disabilities Through Remote Instruction	Guidance on Equitable Practices for Home-Based Learning - Perry Zirkel (Lehigh)  U.S. Department of Education Guidance for Providing FAPE Through Remote Instruction NASP Guidance on Department of Education Requirements for IDEA Service Delivery
Supports for Teaching Students with Disabilities	Free Council for Exceptional Children Webinars  Free Council for Exceptional Children Membership
Concussion Management with Online Learning	Online Learning for Students with Concussion - 2020
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Resources for Schools	PBIS Resources
Social Emotional Learning Resources	Second Step Guidance for Remote Implementation Second Step Educators Community CASEL Guidance Virtual Social Emotional Learning Curriculum
Online Curriculum Resources	Elementary School Resources by Subject Area - Devereux Center for Effective Schools  Middle and High School Resources by Subject Area - Devereux Center for Effective Schools
Distance Learning Suggestions	Devereux Center for Effective Schools free, online training modules for educators Tips for Distance Learning  Google: Advanced Meeting Hangout Capabilities for Educators  Zoom: Unlimited Meeting Time for Basic Accounts; Free to Sign Up  GoToMeeting: Free Meeting Options
Advocate for Emergency Legislation to Support Public Schools During COVID-19	Contact your Senator Contact your House Representative