Continuity of Learning During COVID-19 Resource Database

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NCDB Professional Development Series: Deaf-Blind Strategies

A series of webinars, from July through December 2020, on instructional strategies for children and youth who are deaf-blind (e.g., academic standards, literacy and numeracy, accessing the grade level general education curriculum). These will be recorded and made publicly available.

Accessing Services During the Pandemic

Staying on top of the continually changing information related to COVID-19 can be overwhelming. The resources on this page provide information to help families navigate health and benefits service systems.

Tags: Parent/Families | Website | COVID-19 | Distance and Remote Learning | Sensory

Ideas for Activities at Home During COVID-19 Pandemic

Educational activities and routines to do at home. It provides ideas and resources to help children who are deaf-blind learn and have fun while schools are closed or any time.

Establishing Routines at Home

Although intended primarily for families and educators of children with deaf-blindness, the content is highly relevant for children with any type of disability who benefit from learning through routines. Presented by two experts in the field of deaf-blindness.

Distance Learning for Proficient Communicators

Resources on how to provide instruction to students with deaf-blindness from a distance. It specifically focuses on students who are proficient communicators.

Resources for Providing TA During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Useful, relevant resources from state deaf-blind projects, NCDB, OSEP, and other sources to inform distance TA while schools are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes resources to share with families and educators.

Tags: Educators | Technical Assistance Product | COVID-19 | Distance and Remote Learning | Sensory

Dealing with Uncertainty: A Plea for Thoughtful Plans and Patient Collaboration

While most change happens slowly, COVID has forced schools and families to change quickly. This resource offers questions and suggestions for administrators, teachers, and families as e

Resources and Strategies to Support Children with Disabilities and their Families During COVID-19

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has deeply impacted early childhood programs, children and families, and their communities. This resource, jointly created by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA), the Office of Head Start (OHS), and the OHS TA National Centers may be helpful when seeking guidance and resources to help leaders, services providers, teachers, support staff, children, and families during this re-opening and continuity of services.

Technology That Supports Early Learning – Three Examples

Provides guidance on applying the principles of development and learning when considering if, how, and when to use technology and new media with young children.

Talk, Read, and Sing Together Every Day!

Tip Sheets for Families, Caregivers and Early Learning Educators: Made specifically for families, caregivers and early educators, these US Department of Education-created resources provide research-based tips for talking, reading, and singing with young children every day beginning from birth. All tip sheets are available in English and Spanish and can be downloaded for free.

Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times

This packet details 7 support strategies that are designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism during this period of uncertainty.

Supplemental Fact Sheet - Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities

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.