March and April have been very intense for everyone and have affected the K12 community in immense ways.
As educators navigated communicating rapidly-changing COVID-19 information and made the quick pivot to remote learning, how are educators now faring as they tackle extended distance learning?
How are they managing the increase in school-to-home communications and parent involvement to support students at home?
This month we delved into these topics and more. Check out this month’s Learning Network resources:
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Webinar: “K12 Remote Learning: Lessons Learned So Far” panel discussion with Rachelle Dene Poth, Melody McAllister, Andrew Easton and Lisa Gil
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Blog post: “An In-Home Learning Strategies for Busy Quarantine Families” by Andrew Easton
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Blog post: “Are You Ready for Online Learning?” checklist for school leaders by ParentSquare Staff
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Blog post: “COVID-19 Communications: Make Sure You’re Ready Before School Closure” by ParentSquare Staff
Blog post: “8 Key Themes for School-to-Home Communication About Coronavirus” featuring example posts from ParentSquare
Twitter chat: April 15 moderated by Laura Spencer. Check out the chat here!
Questions discussed
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It’s important to help students create routines as they ease into remote learning. How might we support students & families during this transition?
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There are a lot of creative learning experiences that can happen at home, like cooking! What are some enriching learning experiences you could recommend families do at home?
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How can we meet the needs of families who don’t have access to tools required (i.e. internet, laptop, English speaking skills, parent support)? How can we support families during this transition?
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Families may feel isolated right now, when they truly need support. How can we support the SEL needs families may have, while also supporting our own emotional health?
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Teachers undergo a lot of schooling and training to become a teacher. Share some quick tips, strategies, or tools for parents who may be feeling overwhelmed by it all right now.
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Join our Facebook Group to be part of the conversation and check out the ParentSquare Learning Network website to see content on all topics!
