Resources During School Closure

From the Desk of the Supervisor.....

During this unprecedented time in our community, country and around the world, we are united in our mission to support all students. We hope this newsletter will give you support and resources for your family. If you ever need anything, we are all here for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us. We will get through this together and be stronger for it - #FinsUpWingsUp

Hot off the Press! From the Learning Disabilities Association of NJ

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The Ultimate Resource for All

Check out this list of resources that was created specifically to assist people with disabilities and their parents during this quarantine period.

Join SPAN for an Atlantic County Virtual Roundtable Meeting!

Join parents, educators, school administrators, and other interested parties at this virtual roundtable!

About this Event

The goal of this virtual roundtable meeting is to check in to see how things are going in our school districts and communities, to discuss any concerns and successes with the distance learning, problem solve together to develop next steps, as well as to share information and resources to support family engagement to improve practices, programs, policies, and outcomes for children.

Questions? Contact Tatsiana DaGrosa, Parent Group Specialist Email: tdagrosa@spanadvocacy.org Phone: (609) 401-9423

Click here to register.

Click here to check out SPAN's COVID 19 page.

Here is a Great Resource to Make your own Brain Breaks at Home

Brain breaks are a great intervention to help sustain learning at home and in school. Click here for more info!

Tips for Parents on Developing Homeschool Routines

It isn't always easy to create and stick to home routines. Here is a useful article on creating homeschool routines! For a helpful article for "Sticking to the Plan," click here.

Using Visual Supports to Facilitate Homework Completion

Task checklists or mini-schedules are useful in targeting certain events or tasks in the daily schedule where a child has difficulty, click here to learn more.

What Do Teens Need From Their Parents During COVID-19

Here is a great article on supporting our teens.

Does Your Child Need Help? Or Is This The New Normal?

With everything in our lives changing so suddenly due to the pandemic, it can be difficult to tell if a change in a child's behavior is a problem that requires intervention. Is it a cry for help? Or just a temporary reaction that will resolve on its own with time?

WATCH THIS VIDEO RECORDING OF A RECENT WEBINAR

Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting From COVID-19

Click here from some great resources on how to talk to your children about the Coronavirus. Here is an additional resource on coping with stress during this time.

Recommendations from the CDC on Managing Stress During COVID-19

For more information click here.

Atlantic County Mental Health Resources

Here is a pamphlet on available mental health resources for Atlantic County residents.

Click here for "The Source: A Resource Guide for People of All Ages in Atlantic County.

Behavioral Healthcare for Children

The Department of Children and Families offers a continuum of behavioral healthcare for youth up to age 21. The DCF’s Division of Children’s System of Care (CSOC) provides services that include mental health and substance use treatment as well as programs for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CSOC is a leader in the nation for its Mobile Response and Stabilization Services, which offers almost immediate face to face crisis support and de-escalation management for families with children experiencing a behavioral health episode. This is available 24/7/365 by calling 1-877-652-7624.