Continuity of Learning During COVID-19 Resource Database

Social media can provide opportunities to clearly communicate policies and procedures to families during remote learning, and this resource provides tips on how to ensure all communication shared through social media follows accessibility best practices.

The use of video to support instruction is growing with remote and hybrid learning, and this resource focuses on the top tips and techniques for creating accessible video content that also engages learners and promotes understanding for everyone.

Many educational materials are not purchased, but created by educators and staff as they are needed. This resource focuses on five practices for getting started with the creation of accessible documents and slide decks that can be shared with families to support continuity of learning for all students, including those who use assistive technologies to interact with educational materials.

The shift to remote and hybrid learning have highlighted the importance of accessibility as a way to ensure educational equity for all learners. This resource focuses on concrete steps educators and administrators can take to ensure the technology they are purchasing meets accessibility requirements.

Find tip sheets and blog posts on how to use storybook conversations to engage in STEM learning with young children. The tip sheets include question prompts, related activities, and adaptations.

School is starting or just around the corner! Here are some tips for families and teachers to prepare for the first week of school, whether it be in-person, online, or hybrid learning.

We have talked with many administrators, advocates and teachers and a pressing concern is “How do you collect data for students with significant cognitive disabilities when you are not in the same room?” This resource offers some suggestions.

This website from the National Science Foundation, offers STEM activities for learners of all ages that can be practiced online.

Resources to Support Teaching & Learning During COVID-19 School Closures - Makes top-rated curricula freely available to districts, and currently features virtual learning plans in both English/Language Arts and Math.

This virtual professional learning community from the Mathematics Leadership Programs offers teachers and administrators support as they transition to online learning. The free collection includes live online training as well as archived videos and other support as needed.

This website provides lessons and activities from the National Center on Intensive Interventions (NCII) are organized around six mathematics skill areas and include descriptions of sample lessons, activities, worksheets, and supplemental materials. Additional videos illustrating the concepts covered in the lessons are also included.

This website includes daily schedules, quizzes, and other tools and resources to prepare students and families for remote and virtual learning. Experts are also available for office hours to answer questions through virtual mediums.

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.

The Learning Lab provides teachers access to millions of digital resources from across the Smithsonian's museums, research centers, libraries, archives, and more. Collections include lessons, activities, and recommended resources made by Smithsonian museum educators and classroom teachers and are supported by trainings, office hours, and models of best practice.

Code.org offers supports for teachers currently teaching these computer science courses and provides resources to help students learn from home.