Articles to Help During COVID-19 

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-In this article, Keeping High School Students with Learning Disabilities Motivated at Home, the author includes 6 practical strategies to use with Middle and High school students who are struggling with distance learning. The author provides concrete examples and embedded links for other online tools, including an online timer and a procrastination quiz!

 

-Educators, A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through the Corona Virus

 

-Parents and Educators: The Child Mind Institute published  Family Resources for Home Learning, a very comprehensive resource guide containing life-skill and educational resources. Within the document, resources are broken down by age group into the following categories: 1) Academic Resources, 2) Educational Worksheets, 3) Educational Games and Videos, 4) At Home Activities, 5) Dyslexia Resources. Whether you’re looking for a rainy-day activity, a book to supplement an academic theme or additional resources, there’s something to be found in this guide. Note: Resources are heavily focused to elementary and middle school learners and their families, with a few resources for High School Students.

 

-Wondering why your teen is having such a hard time during this pandemic? The Agony of Social Distancing for Adolescents might offer some perspective!

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-Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Message for parents, school staff, and others working with children an article from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  

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-Talking to Children about COVID-19: A Parent Resource from the National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Nurses.