A tool to ensure that every student has a positive and trusting relationship with at least one adult at the school.
Dear Families and Educators: Why Parent-Teacher Communication Is More Important Than Ever
An article with concrete tips on effective communications between families and teachers.
Remote Unity: Building a Sense of Community During School Closures
An article on why building a sense of community for your school is important during a school closure and 4 tips on how to do it.
Building Community in the Blended and Learning Environments
A source for online routines, structures, activities and protocols that build community.
A Community of Educators Sharing Resources and Support
Resources that help foster school community (many are free). Educators can filter and search based on grade level, topic, etc.
SEL Educators Unite! Supportive Online Communities of Practice
The webinar covers how educators are using digital communities to support each other professionally, socially, and personally during the COVID-19 crisis and examples of powerful communities of practice and how they leverage the collective efficacy of thousands of dedicated professionals to both provide quick access to expert support and advocate for support and resources.
Accommodations, Modifications, and Intervention at a Distance
An article that provides helpful steps schools can take to support students who have IEPs in remote-learning settings through modifications and interventions.
Formatively Assess Students
Included in a website called Teaching with Technology “How do I….?” This section provides digital tools for formative assessment.
Make Formative Assessment More Student-Centered
A website with cheat sheets, video tutorials, apps and websites.
Formative Assessment in Distance Learning
An article that highlights formative resources including: 24 Digital Tools for Formative Assessment (Global Online Academy) and Clear feedback rules (video from High Tech High)