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2336377-406399School Closure Resources DocumentPlease add any tips/resources/suggestions you have.?Part 1: Virtual Platforms Resources (Content that teachers and students can access on the internet. Open Educational Resources are not controlled within Imagine using secure login credentials. Restricted access are Imagine accounts that require login credentials)Open Educational ResourcesRestricted Education Resources (requires login credentials)Part 2: Printed Resources (Content that can be downloaded and copied and provided as packets for students to take home or that can be uploaded to school websites or other portals)HOME: Home Opportunity/ Maximum Enrichment for Reading and Math (K-8)ENCORE Enrichment Program for Reading, Math, Visual Arts and Performing Arts (K-5)Reading Book Lists, Parent Tips and Creative Book Projects (PreK-HS)Science ResourcesPart 3: Parent ResourcesInternet for families with limited accessHome reading tips for parentsPart 4: Articles and General ResourcesFor SchoolsFor ParentsFor TeachersPart 1: Virtual Platform ResourcesOpen Resources - AcademicPlatformCandiates ServiceBarbara Bush Foundation for Family LiteracyFree online resources that can help children continue to build critical literacy skills while schools are closed. A curated a toolkit of trusted, high-quality online resources that can be used anytime, anywhere. Some listed below:Story Mentors - digital libraryRead Alouds Books Online - 100+ Free Video Read AloudsStoryline Online - download the free appReadThinkWrite - home resources (games, activities, projects) by grade levelReading Rockets- resources for parentsBe Internet AwesomeGoogle Tools for the Classroom Digital Safety resources.@BookCreatorAppOffering free collaboration on books to assist schools that close HYPERLINK "" \h BrainPopFree access for schools closed due to Covid-19. This resource includes information that parents can use to talk to their children about the virus..BreakoutEDUA list of free digital games put together due to school closuresBunceeFree Buncee Classroom accounts during closure. Teacher planning distance learning, virtual lessons.Class DojoFree communication platform for school to home.Discovery EdFor schools that are not currently using Discovery Education resources, but are experiencing closures due to the Coronavirus, DE is offering free access through the remainder of the school year.EpicFamily account available for free (for the next 30 days) Access books, learning videos and quizzes.EurekaEureka math is sharing recorded daily lessons in Grades K–12 of Eureka Math, K–8 of Wit & Wisdom, and 3–5 of PhD Science. These lessons will be delivered by Great Minds’ own teachers and will be viewable on any device. The Eureka Math/Engage NY curriculum is an open access math curriculum that can be downloaded for student practice. It includes student materials such as Problem Sets, Application Problems, and Exit Tickets. As well as homework helpers, parent tip sheets and math card games.Follet eLearning ResourcesIn addition to the online eLearning resources available to the Follet Community - including Destiny users - they are waiving the cost for Follett Classroom Ready Collections through June 30, 2020 to ensure teachers and students have access to standards-based content from any location.Contact Follet for more information.Google Hangouts MeetOffering Enterprise-level services to all until July 1, 2020 (i.e. ability to record meets, increase attendees number). Teacher planning distance learning, virtual lessons.HaparaComplete access to Hapara tools at no charge through June 2020.KamiFree access to schools affected by Covid-19KahootPremium distance learning tools for free for schools closed due to Covid-19Khan AcademyHow Khan Academy can be used for remote learning during school closures. Learning Keeps Going (ISTE; CoSN; EdWeek; Digital Promise; EdSurge; CCSSO, SETDA)Curated collection of tips, news, and expert advice to help school leaders make informed decisions as they provide online learning experiences to keep learning going.ListenwiseFree access to premium if school is closed through April 30. Can be extended if school remains closed.Mystery Science Mystery Science contains videos and lessons for science. They are offering free membership for the rest of the year. They also just updated their site, pulling their most popular science lesson and curated a starter set of science lessons that parents can easily use. NearpodExtending impacted schools and districts with temporary access. Teacher planning distance learning, virtual lessons.NewselaYou have two options to initiate complimentary access:Follow this link to request access on behalf of all teachers in your district. We’ll set up a brief call within 24 hours to gather information, and turn on free access shortly thereafter.If you prefer that individual teachers decide whether they want access, simply direct them to , and they’ll get access instantly.Either way, teachers will have free access to Newsela ELA, Newsela Science, Newsela Social Studies, and The Newsela Social-Emotional Learning Collection.ParlayOnline discussion tool offering free premium features until April 30th by using the code “Bye-Corona”PBS Learning MediaInspire your students with thousands of free resources including videos, lesson plans, and games aligned to state and national standards in all subject areas by grade level.PBS KidsEducational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows! Recommend for the primary grades. Nice resource for parents who know TV watching may get more hours due to students being home.Pear DeckPremium access for schools in quarantined communities?Phenomenon for NGSSThis site is a curated collection of phenomena for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), along with help for how to use phenomena to spark students’ curiosity.#Project PhenomenaSearch by topic, grade level or type of resources for a picture or video of a phenomena. This site gives suggestions for classroom (home) use as well. Scholastic Learn At HomeService: Scholastic Learn at Home provides 20 days’ worth of active learning journeys designed to reinforce and sustain educational opportunities for those students who are unable to attend school.Science FridayScience Friday creates free STEM activities, lessons, and resources for parents and educators.Science KidsScience Kids website gives kids the opportunity to explore science topics, research science facts, play games and experiment.SMARTFree access to SMART Learning Suite Online for schools affected or planning to closeThinkCERCAResources from ThinkCERCA team to help teachers with the transition to distance learning.TynkerFull access to platform and curriculum for closed schoolsWebexFree technology for teachers to conduct class online. Cisco has published some short guides to get started with Webex. Teacher planning distance learning, virtual lessons.WeVideoWeVideo offering free WeVideo for schools accounts; can be given in 90 day increments. Teacher planning distance Learning, virtual lessons.The Wonder of ScienceThis site provides science resources, videos, examples of phenomena all while promoting inquiry.ZEARNResources and information to support your Coronavirus (COVID-19) PlanningZoomZoom is giving schools access to videoconferencing for free. Students or teachers who fill out an online form using their school email addresses and are then verified by Zoom will have any accounts associated with that school’s domain also gain unlimited temporary meeting minutes, according to a site set up for the process overnight. Teacher planning distance learning, virtual lessons.Open Resources - Social, Emotional, Character Dev. (SECD)PlatformServiceCASEL ResourcesClass Dojo - Building EmpathyClassDojo and Harvard University's Making Caring Common Project collaborated to create a three-episode video series all about mon Sense Media - Meditation AppsMeditation and mindfulness apps for kids of all agesCommon Sense Media - Apps to help kids focus17 apps to help kids of all ages stay focused and create good habitsEmotional ABCs - ClassroomFree research-based Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum for K-3 teachersGreater Good in EducationFree SEL and character development practices for teachers and parentsTeaching ToleranceFree teacher resources for Restricted ResourcesPlatformServiceRenaissance Home ConnectWhen Renaissance Home Connect is activated by the school and shared with parents, students can use their same login and password used at school to work at home. Students will have access to:FLOW360 Schools:Accelerated Reader nonfiction articles Accelerated Math 2.0Enterprise Schools (Non FLOW360 Schools):Accelerated Reader nonfiction articles – if already purchased. Accelerated Math 2.0 – if already purchased.Math Facts in a Flash - if already purchased Math Facts in a Flash - if already purchased To gain access to Freckle premium students simply log in the URL () and enter their class code and name.Currently all FLOW360 schools have access to Freckle Premium all subjects. Due to the COVID-19 CoronaVirus, Renaissance is extending pilot for access to Freckle Premium ELA and Math to non-Flow360 schools that sign up. Please contact Dawn McKeel at dawn.mckeel@Part 2: Printed Resources Provide print materials for students who do not have internet access at home. Recommend sending home in a file folder that can be turned in as their portfolio. Printed materials can also be uploaded to your School website or portal for parent access for parents to access and download.PlatformServiceSchool Leader Guiding Documents:HOME Home Opportunity/Maximum EnrichmentENCOREGuiding documents to explain the two printed options for your teachers to use with students. MATHEMATICSInside Imagine>Shared Files> Education>ABC Emergency School Closure Materials for Students> Mathematics ResourcesHOME: Home Opportunity/Maximum Enrichment K-8 Math packets students can do independently. Three to four activity pages for each math domain. Answer Key provided.ENCORE Math Enrichment ProgramK-5 Math Enrichment program modified for parents. Parents and their children will benefit from actively engaging in these daily lessons together. Routines and scripts are provided. Daily activities for three weeks include self-assessment forms, rubrics, tracking forms and portfolio guidance. Each week focuses on one math domain: Geometry, Number Sense and Algebra. Number notepads are included for students to show their work and record their understanding. Recommend use for an extended school closure.READINGInside Imagine>Shared Files> Education>ABC Emergency School Closure Materials for Student> Reading ResourcesHOME: Home Opportunity/Maximum Enrichment K-8 Reading Book lists that include tips for parents as they guide their child with prompts and questions about their book. ENCORE Reading Enrichment Program: K-5 Encore Enrichment Program modified for parents. Parents and their children will benefit from actively engaging in these weekly lessons together. Focus on poetry, dramas, and speeches. Daily activities for three weeks, includes self-assessment, rubrics, tracking forms and portfolio guidance. Recommend use for an extended school closure.Bookmarks PromptsPrimary and intermediate bookmark for students to use while they are reading. Three styles to choose from that will encourage students to reflect on their reading and guide parents in prompting rigorous discussions.Creative Book ProjectsAlternative to book reports, this chart provides students with ways to report on their books when they report to class. This resource will look familiar to those participating in the Advanced Reading Challenge.Advance Reading Challenge ResourcesThis folder contains grade 3-12 book lists from our Advanced Reading Challenge (ARC). We highly encourage students to select books from this diverse list of books. This folder also contains flyers for the many genres of literature. Students may want to select a genre study for each week they are home. Independent Reading GuidanceSCIENCEInside Imagine>Shared Files> Education>ABC Emergency School Closure Materials for Student> Reading ResourcesScience Experimenting IdeasThis folder contains a scientific method reporting form and experiment examples that can be easily used to record a science experiment. Virtual science experimenting ideas can be found in the on-line resource section above.Science Inquiry ResourcesThis folder contains resources for students to use to conduct investigations, write explanations and ask and answer questions about the world around them.Part 3: Parent ResourcesFCC discount on internet for consumersInternet Essentials (for families with limited access)? (for families with limited access)ReadThinkWrite: Reading Tools for Parents (How to help your child choose a book, How to make the most of reading aloud, How to help your child make connections to books)Part 4: Articles and General ResourcesFor SchoolsRapid Transition to Online Learning RoadmapResponding to Coronavirus: A Downloadable Guide for SchoolsSix Steps for Schools to Respond to CoronavirusFor ParentsCommon Sense Media Resources for ParentsCommon Sense Articles on Wellness During COVID - Tips and resources for news literacy, media balance, and healthy communication. Ways to help Reduce Student Anxiety (and Your Own) During Uncertain Times.Schools are Closing. Now What? (article)CDC Center for Disease Control: Parent Resource on how to speak to your child about the COVID-9 virus.For TeachersCoronavirus Resources: Teaching, Learning and Thinking Critically (New York Times article)Plan for accessibility when teaching onlinePlanning Website?Resources for Teaching Online Due to School Closures Blackboard - Self-service portal launched for rapid virtual classroom deploymentBlackboard’s Solutions and Resources for Scaling Online Learning* Comprehensive List of K-12 Resources – San Diego * Sample Weekly Planning Template – Elmhurst * Common Sense Resources for Educators During Coronavirus School Closures ................
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