Coronavirus Resources for Educators

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, educators are filling more roles than ever. Looking for resources as you navigate this uncertain reality where there is a hybrid of virtual and in-person needs to satisfy? How do you keep the progress you’ve already made in the school year while making new lessons? We have many activity templates that are great idea prompts for activities, along with extensive how-tos on the best evidence-based practices. 

New for YOU:

To support educators at these uncertain times, we are rolling out a set of elearning opportunities to meet your professional development needs. The courses will be available via IU’s canvas LMS .

Upon the successful completion of a course, you will get a certificate of completion that you can submit towards your CE.

View our Course Listing

Social Narratives

• Social Narratives 
  • Coronavirus and Staying Healthy
    • Video Version of Coronavirus and Staying Healthy
  • Coronavirus and Staying Healthy for Adults
    • Video Version of Coronavirus and Staying Healthy for Adults
  • Coronavirus and Wearing Masks
  • Coronavirus and Public Safety Rules
  • School is Closed
  • Where to Get Masks and Getting Used to Them
  • My Friend is Not at School Today
  • eLearning Days
  • Cleaning Up and Sanitizing my Area
  • Going to the doctor
  • Getting a shot
  • Getting an IV
• Visual Schedules and Supports
  • Washing Hands
  • My Mask Promises

Academia Series:

Our Academia template series focuses on activities that teach useful skills to students while demonstrating helpful techniques to educators. All are FREE to download through our shop. (see 3 examples below).

Outside Resources:

The following are materials or guiding documents that you may find helpful at this time.

• Autism Society of America:
  • Back to School: “The New Normal,” IEP Resources, Public Policy, and Advocacy – August 2020 Toolkit
  • Social Stories and other downloads
  • Covid-19 Education Resources
• IDOE:
  • eLearning Day Program Guidance for Students with Disabilities
  • Office of Special Education COVID-19 Resources & Information
  • COVID-19 Resources for Indiana Schools
  • 2020 COVID-19 Remote Learning
  • PBS Learning Media for Indiana Educators (via IDOE)
• DOE: Q&A on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak
• CDC: Schools and Child Care Programs​: Plan, Prepare, and Respond
  • Stop the Spread Poster
• Be Well Indiana: Mental Health Supports listings
• Indiana State Department of Health
  • Masks and PPE in schools FAQ (11/2020)
  • Positive Cases and Contact Tracing in Schools Guide (11/2020)

Stay informed:

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