Guidance & Testing Update
Spring 2020
As we begin the final quarter of our academic year, I am encouraged by the relentless work ethic of our students. Transitions can be difficult to navigate and over the last few weeks our students, parents, and staff have quickly adjusted to a new academic platform. You have done so with patience and resilience. As we continue to acclimate to the remote learning environment, I want to remind you that the district's counselors are eager to assist students and families with both the academic and social-emotional adjustment. Additionally, if you find yourself in need of any advice or resources to aid you in supporting your child at this time, please reach out to me or your child's counselor. In closing, the NJ Department of Children and Families has recommended you begin to consider and prepare a Pandemic readiness plan for your family. My hope is that you will use our counselors as a resource and support for both you and your children as we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times.
Stay safe and be well,
Colleen Bodek
Director of Guidance/Testing
Guidance/Counseling Services
Remote Counseling
Elementary Counselors on Google Classroom
Middle School Updates
High School College Prep Resources
504 Plans
Mental Health and Emergency Resource List
Digital Mental Health Resources
FREE digital mental health resources for basic service and cost to upgrade for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic
Anxiety
Shine
Resources for anxiety and overall mental health specific to COVID-19
Calm
Mindfulness app that provides free list of curated meditations specific to COVID-19 via video and audio
All Mental Health
App with coping and communication skills specific to COVID-19
Coa
Online therapist-led groups & workshops for anxiety, stress, and connection
Ginger
Strategies, activities, and articles to help users stay grounded during COVID-19
Depression
Litesprite
Clinically-validated mental health video game
Sanvello
Clinically-validated evidence-based mobile application based on cognitive behavioral therapy (plus content related to other conditions)
Sleep
Big Health’s Sleepio
Digital therapeutic for sleep, fully automated yet highly personalized digital sleep improvement program accessible via app and web
Magellan’s Restore
Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep
Peer Support
Supportiv
Peer chat support and resource list
Nod
Resource for students to socially connect and reduce loneliness during COVID-19
COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
*Please note these products are sources noted from the NYC Well City Website. We are sharing no-cost resources to help you during this time. These are not recommendations nor sponsored by the Roselle Park School District.
See the parent/educator webinar below.
District Wide Initiatives
Shine Your Light, April 25th
World Wide Day of Gratitude, April 30th
Elementary Guidance Lessons
RPSD Career Project
Good News: RPHS Students Accepted to Top Colleges
University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia
Rutgers University, Honors Program
Cornell University
Schools received guidance from the NJDOE indicating NJSLA, DLM and ACCESS assessments will be canceled for spring 2020. High School students wishing to take the NJSLA to meet graduation requirements will have the opportunity to do so over the summer. For additional information regarding the cancelation of spring assessments, visit the NJDOE website here. Testing updates as it relates to advanced placement exams, the SAT and ACT can be found on the Guidance website.
About us
Email: cbodek@rpsd.org
Website: https://rpsdguidance.weebly.com/
Twitter: @colleen_bodek