Health Crisis Resources
These resources were developed to help schools and districts provide supports for their students and community in the event of a health crisis.
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Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
Families across the country are adapting to the evolving changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. NASP has provided the following tips to help families reinforce a sense of control and reassure children that they are okay, and that the situation will improve. … more
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Responding to COVID-19: Brief Action Steps for School Crisis Response Teams
Schools should be prepared for local and community-wide infectious disease outbreaks. While it is difficult to predict when (or even if) COVID-19 will rise to the level of a pandemic, there are actions schools can take to be ready for such events. … more
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Preparing for Infectious Disease Epidemics: Brief Tips for School Mental Health Professionals
Schools should be prepared for local or community-wide infectious disease outbreaks. This document provides guidance for school-employed professionals who are asked to help students and school staff members cope with the mental health challenges generated by this stressor. … more
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Preparing for a Pandemic Illness: Guidelines for School Administrators and School Crisis Response Teams
Considerations for comprehensive planning aligned with federal government emergency operations planning (EOP) and the PREPaRE curriculum. … more
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Countering Coronavirus Stigma and Racism: Tips for Teachers and Other Educators
COVID-19 does not recognize race, nationality, or ethnicity. Schools have a legal and ethical responsibility to uphold all students’ civil rights, which includes preventing all forms of bullying, harassment, and racist intimidation or behavior. … more
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Countering COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Stigma and Racism: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
It is important that parents and caregivers help children identify harmful language and behavior and encourage children to stop it. … more
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Virtual Service Delivery in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions
Many communities are experiencing school closures (with no instruction provided) or suspension of school attendance with efforts to provide instruction through alternative formats. As schools take these steps for extended periods in order to protect community health, school psychologists may be asked to engage in virtual service delivery on a short-term basis. … more
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USDOE Guidance for IDEA Service Delivery FAQ for School Psychologists
This document summarizes key points from guidance documents released by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) and a webinar presented by Laurie VanderPloeg, Director of the Office of Special Education Programs at the USDOE. … more
Related Resources
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource (PDF)
Responding to COVID-19: Actions for School Administrators and School Crisis Response Teams (PDF)
Preparing for Infectious Disease Epidemics: Tips for School Mental Health Professionals (PDF)