Childcare, Learning and Education Tools Resources
Northwest Special Recreation Association’s Online Activity Center
The Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) launched the NWSRA Activity Center to ensure that families have access to free activities, games and other online resources that will enable participants to lead healthy, active lives. The center includes activities, resources, videos and games as well as a program guide for weekly Zoom programs.
Online Learning Guidelines for Students Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Illinois Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side developed a list of tips to post near your child’s e-learning work station.
The Learning Technology Center of Illinois created or curated these resources that address technology-enabled remote learning and e-learning.
Online Learning Supports for Students with ID/ASD During COVID-19
The Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD) provides an online learning activity portal for students with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
Online, Hybrid or In-Person Accommodation Guidelines for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Illinois Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side developed this one-page tip sheet for teachers and others who work with students who are deaf and hard of hearing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oswegoland Park District Financial Assistance
The Oswegoland Park Foundation donated $25,000 to the Oswegoland Park District to help fund the district’s financial assistance program. The program enables families experiencing financial hardship to receive reduced fees for park district programs.
Visit the Oswegoland website for more information about available financial assistance.
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center – Distance Learning Resources
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center provides free digital resources that you can use to continue engaging your child or student in social and emotional learning. Information includes infographics showing the relationship between COVID-19, distance learning and the potential for cyberbullying.
Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
The U.S. Department of Education released a new Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide, a resource to help parents and guardians understand how digital tools can provide tailored learning opportunities, engage students with course materials, encourage creative expression, and enrich the educational experience.
This guide aims to help all parents and caregivers, including those who have limited experience with digital tools, those who are experts with these tools and anywhere in between.
Parent Guidelines for Remote Learning
This infographic from the Learning Technology Center sets out clear guidelines for parents and caregivers to follow while students are engaging in remote learning from home.
Parenting and Ideas for Kiddos
Family Voices shares resources for parenting during this challenging time and several activity ideas for the kids.