To support educators, as well as state and district leaders, in answering critical data questions, these centers shared how the four essential elements of data literacy can guide teams in using data, both virtually and in-person, to make accurate and feasible decisions in times of unknown. Additionally, SEAs were given tools to help support their LEAs to work together to meet student’s diverse needs during this webinar.
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NCSI presented a multi-part webinar series sharing best practices for state special education leaders to make the best use of available resources during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. NCSI and invited experts shared information to help state leadership teams make informed decisions amid current circumstances, ensuring leaders are poised to continue high-quality educational programming for students and families.
In this article, online instructors offer wisdom they've gathered -- what to do and what not to do -- from years of experience teaching in the modality.
This pre-recorded webinar provides a message from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on online education and website accessibility.
In this article, to help schools and school systems navigate the sudden transition to distance learning, FutureEd Director Thomas Toch explored the new education landscape with Brad Rathgeber, the head of school and chief executive of One Schoolhouse, a highly regarded, nonprofit online school that partners with 160 public and private schools worldwide to supplement their school-based instruction and to provide professional development for faculty members working in the online space.
This article provides an overview of the experiences of a range of teachers who are using technology in their classrooms and recommendations on digital learning strategies.
This packet details 7 support strategies that are designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism during this period of uncertainty.
Official communication from the US Department of Education with policy and guidelines for serving students with disabilities during disruptions to education caused by COVID-19.
This article explains instructional scaffolding and how it can be implemented in a virtual learning environment.
Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services – Requirements and Best Practices
Official communication from the US Department of Education with policy and guidelines for ensuring and maintaining student privacy during online and virtual learning.
This checklist for the American Federation for Teachers (AFT) outlines the steps teachers and school leaders should take to ensure learning can continue as instruction shifts to virtual platforms.
This brief from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) contains guidelines for conducting counseling support from a distance. Links to additional resources are included.
This document provides information on digital tools and practical examples that educators can use both to create a personalized learning environment for students and to focus that learning on skills needed for success in the 21st century.
This infographic depicts the National Standards for Quality (NSQ)’s K-12 online and blended learning community openly licensed standards to help evaluate and improve online courses, online teaching and online programs.
This article from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) describes specific considerations and strategies for parents when supporting their students with disabilities in beginning online instruction.