Family & Educator Resources
The resources and guidance listed below, from NASP, the federal government, and other agencies, offer guidance and suggestions for graduate educators during the COVID-19 outbreak.
NASP COVID-19 Resources
Schools & Educators
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Responding to COVID-19: Brief Action Steps for School Crisis Response Teams
This resource outlines tips for school crisis response teams, including communications, public health, medical, mental health, and continuity of operations actions, and recovery planning. … more
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Countering Coronavirus Stigma and Racism: Tips for Teachers and Other Educators
This NASP resource offers tips for educators on countering stigma and racism taking place as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. … more
Families & Caregivers
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Countering COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Stigma and Racism: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
This NASP resource offers tips for educators on countering stigma and racism taking place as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. … more
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Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
This resource offers tips for parents of how to talk about the COVID-19 outbreak with their children. … more
Families & School Communites
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Equity Considerations During and After COVID-19 School Closures
As families and school communities navigate long-term school closures, it is critical that all students have equitable access to school supports and resources. … more
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Care for Caregivers: Tips for Families and Educators
This resource outlines tips for caregivers to take care of their own emotional needs during a crisis. … more
Government Resources
Additional Stakeholder Resources
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Engagement and Motivation: Helping Handout for Home
Student engagement refers to students’ active involvement in, and commitment to, academic and social activities. … more
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Using Praise and Rewards Wisely: Helping Handout for School and Home
Praise refers to verbal and nonverbal expressions of attention and approval. Praise typically follows a desired behavior and occurs in a natural, spontaneous manner. … more
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Anxiety: Helping Handout for School and Home
Anxiety is the reaction to situations perceived as stressful or dangerous. Most children experience some level of anxiety or worry in response to unfamiliar situations and everyday stressors. … more
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Grief: Helping Handout for School and Home
Grief can be difficult and may create challenges at home or in school. Support from teachers and caregivers helpful to foster healthy bereavement. … more
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Depression: Helping Handout for Home
Although we usually think of depression as an individual and mostly personal experience, the child's environment can influence the depression and the child's depression can influence those in the environment. … more
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Sleep Problems: Helping Handout for Home
Youth may not have consistent sleep patterns or sufficient sleep duration for numerous reasons. … more
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Suicidal Thinking and Threats: Helping Handout for Home
Suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors are common. Parents and other caregivers should be prepared to respond to youth who have thoughts of ending their own lives. … more