eries of evidence-based resources and information about teaching and learning in a remote environment, as well as other considerations brought by the pandemic, produced by the US Department of Education's 10 Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) in response to COVID-19.
Association of Children's Mode of School Instruction with Child and Parent Experiences and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Presents findings, and analysis by CDC experts, of COVID Experiences Survey of nearly 1,300 family respondents of 5-12 year old students during fall 2020. Findings suggest that virtual instruction might present more risks than does in-person instruction related to child and parental mental and emotional health and some health-supporting behaviors. The evidence suggests that children not receiving full-time, in-person instruction, and their parents, might need additional supports to mitigate pandemic impacts.
Technology as an Intervention Tool: Provides an extensive set of hyperlinked resources for using technology to address barriers to learning; to support engagement and re-engagement of students, including through peer relationships; using telehealth to provide mental health supports and treatment for students; and more generally to support K-12 instruction. This webpage, developed and maintained by UCLA’s Center for Mental Health in Schools & Student/Learning Supports, also includes links to more than 15 agencies and websites that offer additional resources to support effective distance learning and delivery of related services including mental health programming.
Engaging Parents and Students from Diverse Populations in the Context of Distance Learning: Presents district and school-based strategies to support student and family engagement, particularly among vulnerable populations, in the context of distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on lessons from research and practice to help educators engage with students and their families to support continued learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, presenters in this 45-minute webinar from the US Department of Education's Regional Educational Laboratory [REL] program discussed strategies in three areas: 1. Cultivating a partnership orientation; 2. Practicing cultural responsiveness, and 3. Establishing two-way communication.
Navigating Uncertain Times: How Schools Can Cope with Coronavirus: Collects news, resources, expert advice, and innovative practices from across the U.S. to inform schools’ decision-making for establishing and operating effective remote learning. Ed Surge and its parent organization, International Society for Technology in Education [ISTE], continuously replenish this sight.
An Unexpected Tool for Remote-Learning During Coronavirus: Public TV Stations: Documents how public television stations are taking the initiative to fill a void created by the digital divide for families lacking access to more advanced solutions used for online learning. Television-based learning represents a low-cost, readily accessible solution for districts that have been forced to develop and implement long-term online lesson plans on the spot, while facing a shortage of available devices and WiFi access for many students.
California: Distance Learning: The California Department of Education [CDE] presents considerations for developing a distance learning plan that supports effective engagement for students; addresses considerations to ensure equity and access for all students including individuals with disabilities, low-income households, and English learners; offers a five-tiered continuum of learning options to best fit students’ support needs, and an extensive set of resources that support distance learning. Additionally, provides a framework for how LEAs can continue to deliver high-quality educational opportunities to students when the LEA has suspended on-site instruction.
NCFL Providing Free Online Learning Resources for Kids During COVID-19 School Closures: Invites parents and children to continue healthy academic habits while away from school for several 