Continuity of Learning During COVID-19 Resource Database

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I can be safe and healthy by washing my hands! (scripted story)

Use this scripted story to teach a child about the why and how to wash hands.

Greeting choice board for social distancing

Use this visual choice board to help young children select and use a classroom greeting while maintaining social distancing.

Transitioning Back to the Program: Connecting with Families

As early childhood programs work on re-opening, they can use these online communication and phone scripts to help guide your conversations with families.

Helping children understand emotions when wearing masks

Here are tips and ideas for helping children identify emotions when your face, your most expressive feature, is covered by a mask. Use these strategies to let children know that behind the mask, a kind and warm expression is still there!

Wearing Masks

This scripted story helps to explain to children the how, why, and when of wearing face masks.

Re-connecting and building relationships with infants

Use this tip sheet to help practitioners of infants and toddlers intentionally plan and think about how to reconnect, help children transition back to the classroom, and support children's social and emotional development after being away from the program.

Strategic Resource Management in Response to COVID-19 Webinar Series

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.

Considerations for Supporting a Successful Start to the 2020-2021 School Year for Students with Disabilities

To successfully launch the 2020-2021 school year for students with disabilities, state education agencies (SEAs) have an essential leadership role to play in supporting local school systems to plan for multiple scenarios, including services delivered in-person, through distance learning, and via blended approaches.

Returning to School Fall 2020: Staff PD Days Agenda Template

School and District leadership teams can download and use this resource to develop their own plan for welcoming staff back to school in Fall 2020 and providing 2 days of professional development.

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.