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 This resource draws on growing research about self-care and on WestEd’s experience in education, public health, and wellness. Read tips about creating a new normal, practicing self-awareness, and more 

The impact of the pandemic on school communities is reinforcing the need to reimagine education and put an end to systemic inequities. Work with us to strengthen sustainable, equitable systems for student success.

A study of more than 835,000 secondary students finds that restorative practices can help reduce discipline disparities between White and Black students and improve academic achievement outcomes for all students.

View this webinar series to find out how to support multilingual and English Learner students in distance learning with topics on lesson planning, communicating with families, and more 

Carnegie Math Pathways’ new approach to online learning moves away from the traditional asynchronous learning model. Find out how they designed and implemented online developmental math courses to boost student success.

For school and district leaders who are considering strategies to accelerate student learning, high-quality tutoring is one evidence-based approach that can make a positive impact.

 We have compiled a list of resources and communications from government agencies and education institutions in an effort to provide clarity and support during the evolving COVID-19 crisis. We hope this helps you and your leadership team make informed decisions for your school community. 

• New Visions Public Schools are  offering free teaching resources. https://curriculum.newvisions.org/  They have created an extensive Open Educational Resource (OER) collection of curriculum materials, arranged by courses across a wide range of content areas, that help teachers plan more effectively and improve student learning.
• Special Education professionals, Creatively Focused, are offering free consulting/paraprofessional supports to assist during COVID-19 https://www.creativelyfocused.org/covid-19

Are you a parent in need of child care

• https://mn.gov/mmb/childcare/families/

• MDE COVID-19 Updates https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/health/covid19/
• Student Instruction https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/health/covid
• Food and Nutrition  https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/health/covid
• Special Education https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/health/covid19/spedcovid19/
• Supporting Students https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/health/covid19/supstucovid19/

• Minnesota Department of Health https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html
• COVID-19 Exclusion Guidance: Decision Tree for Symptomatic Individuals in Schools & Childcare Programs (PDF)
• Minnesota Department of Health for Schools and Child Care

• Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Childcare Programs and K-12 Schools to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the U.S. Department of Education
• Pandemic Flu Checklist: K-12 School Administrators (from the CDC)

• Flexibilities provided to states to bypass ESSA mandated testing for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19 national emergency. States education leaders can find the waiver application here. (March 20, 2020)
• Fact Sheet: Impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act from – March 12, 2020
• Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak – March 2020
• FERPA & Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel from the U.S. Department of Education
• Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Childcare Programs and K-12 Schools to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the U.S. Department of Education – March 12, 2020