Hello Families,
Please see the attached Thanksgiving letter from District 15 Superintendent, Anita Skop.
Also, see below for some resources to support you during this challenging time:
NYC DOE Introduces PARENT UNIVERSITY
All families, from early childhood to adult education, can login and register for workshops, attend an event, find a training and more. There are currently 95+ courses offered and they cover a wide range of topics including:
- Remote Learning and Technology
- Health and Wellness
- Special Education
- Multilingual Learners
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent Leadership
- School Buildings and Operations
- Adult and Continuing Education
Go to https://parentu.schools.nyc/ and sign in using your NYCSA (aka: MyStudent) login and password.
Strategies for Talking to Your Kids About COVID-19 and Coping with Stress & Anxiety
Talking to children about COVID 19 - NASP National Association of School Psychologists
How Mindfulness can help during COVID 19: Child Mind Institute
Helping Children Cope: NCTSN National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Meditation Apps for Kids: Common Sense Media
Webinars on SEL (Social Emotional Learning): https://casel.org/covid-resources/
SEL Resources: Inside SEL (Social Emotional Learning)
Wind Down Activities for Better Sleep: Healthier Generation
Start the Week Calm and Positive: DeStress Mondays Newsletter