VT Afterschool COVID-19 Response Resource Library


1	Resource Name / Link	Resource type	Provider / Source	What/Who is it for?	What does it do?	Additional Notes	Your Name	Your Organization	Your Email	Communication

2	No Longer Optional: Expanded Learning in School Reopening	Article	Partnership for Children and Youth	ANyone	Illuminates the power of district and afterschool partnerships.
3	Health & Safety Guidance for Childscare and Summer Programs FAQ	FAQ	VT Dept. of Health	Anyone	Explains what summer/childcare programs will/can look like this summer.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontaftershcool.org
4	COVID-19 Parent and Caregiver Guide	Article	Prevent Child Abuse Vermont	Parents or Caregivers	Ges through consierations to have during the Coronavirus pandemic for parents or caregivers with younger children		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontaftershcool.org
5	COVID-19 Info In Various Languages	Website	New Americans in Vermont	Anyone	Presents COVID-19 informtion in many different languages		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontaftershcool.org
6	Afterschool Alliance Q&A	Q&A	Afetrschool Alliance	Afterschool professionals	Covers quesitons afterschool providers may have.	Should be continually updated.	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontaftershcool.org
7	How to Respond to Coronavirus Racism	Article/Blog post	Teaching Tolerance	Youth, famalies, parents	Explains racism connected to COVID19 and speak up against racism and xenophobia		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
8	The Coronavirus emergency, official response and its impacts on communities of color	Article/Blog post	Race Forward	Parents/ professionals	This resource discusses the impact of COVID19 on communities of color and how racism has often historically driven government responses to urgent health situations		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
9	HealthLink	Referral Service- Drug and alcohol treatment serices	Vermont Aepartment of Health	Anyone looking for help fiding resources for drug and alcohol counseling.	VTHelplink features a call center of trained staff and clinicians. Callers can get information, referrals, resources and educational materials on substance use for themselves, family and friends, or on behalf of clients	Can be reached via phone: 802-565-LINK (5465).	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontaftershcool.org
10	A comic explaining the Coronavirus	Comic & radio story	National Public Radio	Youth	Explains the Coronavirus in simple and readible formats that are easily accessible for youth.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontaftershcool.org
11	COVID-19 Resources from Afterschool Alliance	List	Afterschool Alliance	Afterschool professionals	Considerations for the afterschool field and federal updates		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
12	How soap kills the coronavirus	Video	VOX- YouTube	Anyone	The science behind soap		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
13	United Way: COVID-19 Community Response	Links to get help, volunteer and donate	United Way of Northwest Vermont	Anyone	Many resource links for area such as finances, food, transportation, and specific volunteering opportunities.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontaftershcool.org
14	Essential Persons List for Covid-19 Response	List	VT Dept. of Public Safety Vermont Emergency Management	Employed persons wondering if they are "essential workers"	Provides list of fields for which employees are considered "Essential Persons" for the COVID-19 response.		Erin Schwab	Vermont Afterschool	erinschwab@vermontafterschool.org
15	Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Symptoms	Article	CDC	Anyone	Symptoms of Coronavirus		Erin Schwab	Vermont Afterschool	erinschwab@vermontafterschool.org
16	What To Do if You Are Sick	Article	CDC	Anyone			Erin Schwab	Vermont Afterschool	erinschwab@vermontafterschool.org
17	United States Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tracker	Map and charts	Data sources: CDC, WHO, JHU CSSE, and state agencies.	Anyone	Provides a zoomable US map with as-accurate-as-possible up to date information on confirmed cases and charts showing recoveries and deaths.	Note that these are only confirmed cases and there are estimates that the numbers might be up to 5-10 times higher due to mild cases and a lack of testing.	Erin Schwab	Vermont Afterschoool	erinschwab@vermontafterschool.org
18	Coronavirus in Vermont updates	Live updates in blog format	VT Digger	Vermont residents	Provides frequently updated coverage of the confirmed cases in Vermont and other timely, relevant information such as closures, legislation, and answers to frequent questions.		Erin Schwab	Vermont Afterschoool	erinschwab@vermontafterschool.org
19	COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities	PDF with simple bullet points, large print, and informative images	Green Mountain Self-Advocates	Anyone - but targetted to those with disabilities	Provides basic information on the virus and how to minimize the spread		Erin Schwab	Vermont Afterschoool	erinschwab@vermontafterschool.org


1	Resource Name / Link	Resource Type	Provider	What/Who is it for?	What does it do?	Additional notes	Your Name	Your Organization	Your Email	Communication

2	Guidance for Out-of-School time Learning At a Distance	Manual	QTurn & Blocs	Afterschool Professionals	Helps evaluate promising practices and opportunities for improvement		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
3	Leading Groups Online	Booklet	Jeanne Rewa and Daniel Hunter	Anyone working online	Using their combined two decades of online facilitation, Jeanne and Daniel walk you through the basics of how to lead sessions online. They give you their top 10 principles for leading online groups, introduce you to interactive tools you can lead online, and answer commonly asked questions. With this guide, you will be ready to successfully transition your face-to-face events for warmer online spaces.	Follow links on page for downloadable PDF of booklet.	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
4	Zoom Exhaustion is Real. Here Are Six Ways to Find Balance and Stay Connected	Article	Mindful.org	Anyone	Explores the chllenges of using Zoom and similar platforms and gives tips for managing.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
5	Youth Voice on the Internet	Article	Freechild Institute	Anyone	This article shares information about youth voice on the internet, including types, expressions, and a continuum of youth voice online. It was written by Adam Fletcher for the Freechild Institute.	Found via the Up For Learning "UPdate"	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
6	Engaging and Inspiring Learners at Home	Blog post/ Resource ibrary	Jen Stanchfield	Anyone	A good blog post on how to work through this crisis and many resources		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
7	14 Ideas on Remote Learning	Blog post	Heinemann Blog	Educators/Parents	Goes through some good tips for making remote learing more enjoyable and sucessful.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
8	FERPA and Virtual Learning Related Resources	Guidance and Informaiton	US Dept. of Education	Anyone doing remote education for minors	Explains the considerations you should make when working with students remotely, specifically in relaiton to FERPA.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
9	A Guide To Hosting Troll-Free/Playful/ Interactive Virtual Events with Zoom	Blog post/ Resource ibrary	Alexa Kutler	Anyone connecitng via Zoom	Goes over how to sucessfully plan a good, and secure Zoom event/call.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
10	Listening In Place	Tool- Storytelling/ Listening	Vermont Folklife Center	Anyone looking to capture stories	Listening in Place focuses on two responses to the COVID-19 emergency: the creation of a crowd-sourced Sound Archive to document our daily experiences during the pandemic, and a series of online Virtual Story Circles, where Vermonters can gather remotely to listen and share during these challenging times.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
11	Virtual Community Building Ideas	Activity Ideas	Up for Learning	Anyone connecting remotetly	Provides ideas for how to more effectively maintain connection across distance.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
12	Can Technology Help Us Cultivate Relationships?	Article	Search Institute	Adults/Older Youth	It discusses a survey the Search Insitute did of some professionals about how they're maintaining relationship duing COVID-19. It discusses some of these approaches and maintaining relationship more broadly.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Aterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
13	Edpuzzle	Website	Edpuzzle	Educators/ Professionals	An online tool that allows you to add questions, voiceover and other layers to videos that can be watched by staudents/colleagues.	A 45 minute webinar about how best to use the tool when connecting remotely.	Sam Graulty	Vermont Aterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
14	aggie.io	Website	Aggie.io	Anyone	You can collaboratively draw a picture together at the same time.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Aterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
15	Facilitation Tips for Virtual Meetings	Article	Building Bright Futures	Anyone	Gives tips and ideas on how to make the virtual meetings go smoothly and be productive.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
16	Remote learning: relationships first : Innovative Education in VT	Article	Tarrant Institute	Educators	Focusing on relationships befoe academics		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
17	Public WiFi hotspots	Website / map	Vermont Department of Public Service	Anyone	map of wifi and status- open, needs password, none, or possible		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
18	Kahoot	Tool- Distance Learning	Kahoot	Educators and others looking to connect remotely	It allows people to share quizzes remotely either in real-time or self-paced.	Can use used for academics, silly trivia or many other things.	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool, Inc.	sam@vermontafterschool.org
19	Together When Apart	Curriculum- Distance Learning	inquirED	Educators looking to maintain connection	Provides activities, promots and other resources to maintain connection and share leaning.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool, Inc.	sam@vermontafterschool.org
20	Zoom	Website/App		Youth, families and providers looking to connect.	Video conference platform with screensharing and text chat.	Learn more with webinars and tutorials	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool, Inc.	sam@vermontafterschool.org
21	Scener	App/Browser Plug-in		Youth, families and providers looking to connect.	It lets you watch a Netflix show at the same time and video chat while doing it.	I have not persoanlly used it, but heard good things from other folks.	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool, Inc.	sam@vermontafterschool.org
22	Discord App	App		People looking to connect with or connect youth with each other	Let's people group (text or video) chat on servers (aka "rooms" you create. Plus it's free!	An overview	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool, Inc.	sam@vermontafterschool.org
23	Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings (Updated) : Amazing Educational Resources	List	Open, collaborative effort	Mainly parents	Provides a huge (maybe overwhelming?) list of free educational resources		Erin Schwab	Vermont Afterschool, Inc.	erinschwab@vermontafterschool.org


1	Resource Name / Link	Resource Type	Provider	What/Who is it for?	What does it do?	Additional notes	Your Name	Your Organization	Your Email	Communication

2	Greif Support and Empathetic Language	Webinar	ExpandED Schools	Parents and Professionals	Recommends promising practices for supporting youth and staff with feelings of grief.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
3	Ready to Reopen	Toolkit	Tulsa Public Shcools/Opportunity Project	Afterschool Professionals	Resource for building relationships with children, staff, and families.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
4	Identity Development for Teens of Color	Activities, articles, other resources	Center for Teen and Parent Communicaiton	Parents and Youth	Provides very good perspectives and rescources on racial and other identidty developemnt.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
5	Childcare Reopening: Supprting Social And Emiotional Needs	Article/List	Building Bright Futures	Program providers	Covers frames and resources about SEL.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
6	20 BODY & MIND TOOLS TO OVERCOME ANXIETY	Article/Podcast	The Fourishing Center	Anyone	Covers some useful tools that can help people manage anxiety.		Nicole Miller	Vermont Afterschool	nicole@vermontafterschool.org
7	Teen Support Group	Teen Online Support Group	ReTribe	Youth, Families / Parents	During this time of social isolation this is an opportunity to connect with peers and share deeply with one another. Our group will hold space for each other to share deep emotions, and learn skills such as mindfulness meditation, relationship skills, nonviolent communication, emotional processing, goal setting and follow through, and decision making.	This may be covered by medicaid or BCBS insurance, or if you have out of network benefits with any other insurance company.	Caitlin Horigan	ReTribe	caitlinhorigan@gmail.com
8	Online support Circles in Response to Social Distancing	Article	Living Justice Press	Anyone	Adapting resostortative circle practices to work online.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
9	Nurturing Relatinships Online: Advice From Experts (Youth)	Blog post	Search Institute	Anyone working with young people remotely	Goes over the ways how social media can help and also hurt real life relationships		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
10	How to Help Teens Shelter in Place	Article/Blog post	Greater Good Magazine	Parents	Advice for parents struggling to explain why isolation is important for teens and why developmentally isolation is hard for adolescences		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
11	A trauma-informed approach to teaching through coronavirus — for students everywhere, online or not	Article/Blog post	Washington Post	Anyone working with youth	Provides tips for trauma-informed teaching as schools close		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
12	Supporting Kids Emotionally During This Critical Time In Their Childhoods	Blog Post	Victoriaville Daily Press	Adluts	What to be on the lookout for, and asking good questions during the coronavirus pandemic.		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
13	AHS Youtube Wellness Playlists	Videos	Vermont Agency of Human Services	Anyone	Video playlists on mindfulness, meditation, breathing and other wellness activities.	Will hopefully tontnue to be added to.	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
14	A New Realm: IFSEL's Tips for Distance Learning	Article/ Resources	Institute for Scial and Emotional Learning	Parents & Educators	Goes over some tips using th eacroym REALM: Rituals Energize Appeciation Lighten Mindful		Umesh Acharya	Vermont Afterschool	umesh@vermontafterschool.org
15	Covid-19 Information and Resources	Question & Answers	National Alliance on Mental Illness	Adults and older youth	Goes through common questions prople may have about the virus and especially has a lens on anziety and mental health.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
16	Askable Adult Campgain	Articles/ Resources	The Vermont Network	Adults	A campgain to help adults be more approachable to youth, in order to help youth have more people they trust and feel comfortable confiding in.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
17	Valley Voices: Supporting kids emotionally at this critical time in their childhoods	Article/Blog post	Daily Press (California) Article By Carrie Bershee, M.A., PPS	Families / Parents, The field of afterschool and expanded learning	explains ACEs, discusses emotional awareness and vocabulary to verbalize feelings during crisis		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
18	Building Developmental Relationships during the COVID-19 Crisis	Checklist	The Search Institute	Anyone	Helps people use the strength of the Developntal Relationships framework to connect with young people during this time of need.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
19	Self-care Tips for Your Psychological Wellbeing during the Coronavirus Outbreak	Website	Hong Kong Counciling and Development Center	Anyone	self care tips to manage stress and maintain perspective		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
20	Supporting Mental Health at Home	Website	Move the World	Families and educators	SEL resources in acedmic subjects, how to talk to kids, activites and discussion prompts		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
21	Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)	PDF	The National Child Traumtic Stress Network	Families	readiness, response and helping children cope with crisis	PDF	Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
22	Coping with coronavirus crisis a challenge for California’s students	Article	Highlighting Strategies for Student Success	Families and caregivers	talking with kids about COVID-19, youth need schedules, and the challenges kids will have with abuse nad neglect in time of crisis		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
23	5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus	Article	New York Times	Parents of Teens	Provides useful tips.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
24	Manage Stress and Anxiety	Article	CDC	Anyone	Provides tips for magging stress and anxiety		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
25	5 Ways to Help Kids with Coronavirus Anxiety	Article	Little Flower Yoga	Parents and educators	List of steps to deal with Coronavirus Anxiety		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
26	Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource	Bulleted article	National Association of School Psychologists	Parents	Provides tips for talking with children about their concerns.	PDF printable versions of this article are also available in the sidebar in the following languages: Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, French, Vietnamese, Korean	Erin Schwab	Vermont Afterschool	erinschwab@vermontafterschool.org
27	Making the Most of COVID-19 School Closures	Article	Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents	Parents	Provides tips for creating routines at home during this time.		Erin Schwab	Vermont Afterschool	erinschwab@vermontafterschool.org
28	Supporting your Children’s Social, Emotional, and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic	Blog post	personal blog	Parents	Provides tips for setting a schedule at home and helping youth cope with anxiety		Erin Schwab	Vermont Afterschool	erinschwab@vermontafterschool.org


1	Resource Name / Link	Resource Type	Provider	What/Who is it for?	What is it?	Additional notes	Your Name	Your Organization	Your Email	Communication

2	Video Read Aloud of "You Matter"	Video	PBS Kids	Children	A video of a lovely book read alound by the author/illustrator Christian Robinson		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
3	Taste Education Kit	Curriculum	Slow Food	Anyone	A curriculum focused on sensory education	It's avaiable in 12 different languages	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
4	50 State Afterschool Network: Resources for Anti-Racism & Equity Education	Resource List	Georgia Statewide Afterschool Netowrk	Anyone interested in learning or teahcing more about Anti-racism and Equity	A list of resources including recources for engaging children, lesson plans, tips for talking with children, and book and film suggestions.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
5	KEAP Afterschool Activity Library	Website	Kingdom East Afterschool Program	Anyone	Activity ideas and resources for ages K-8 youth.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
6	Four Science Vermont	Website	Fairbanks, Montshire, VINS and ECHO	Educators	VINS, ECHO, Fairbanks, and Montshire have developed this partnership to offer inter-institutional support, guidance, coordination, and strategic development of STEM experiences for Vermonters in this time of crisis. Each of us are drawing from its unique collections, areas of educational focus, and talents in engagement to provide a robust offering of learning experiences.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
7	Backyard Bio Blitz	Science Activity	Vermont Center for Ecostudies	Anyone	A community science effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible, in this case, our own backyards and properties. Bioblitzes are great ways to connect and learn about the biodiversity around us while generating useful data for science and conservation.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
8	BOKS (Build Our Kids' Success)	Activities-Movement	BOKS, the Reebok Foundation	Anyone	FREE physical activity for all kids that can be run by anyone, anywhere, Facebook livestreams, activity packs, a weekly Burst campaign of five new activities every Sunday, and 8 full blown curricula.		Shea Pease	BOKS, Reebok	shea.pease@bokskids.org
9	Boost Cafe Resource Center	Resource Library	Boost Cafe	Educators	A collection of FREE resources curated by BOOST and sorted by grade level and category.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
10	Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration: Community of Learning	Curriculum	Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration	Educators	CILC and its wonderful content providers have come together to provide core curriculum every day of the week for homebound students in grades K–6th. From March 23rd to April 17th we are offering, free of charge, interactive, live-streamed programs from 9:30am to 3:30pm Eastern time. The programs are delivered by our highly professional content providers.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
11	Lavar Burton Reads	Story Reading	Lavar Burton	Children/YA/Adult	An online reading by Lavar Burton. Mondays: children, Wednesdays: YA and Fridays Adult		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
12	Homeschooled with The Moth	Activities	The Moth	Middle to High school youth	Each Tuesday, The Moth posts a storytellng activity what brings you a story from The Moth’s archive with some journal prompts and reflection questions		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
13	Digital and Civic Literacy Framework	Curriculum/ Framework	Teaching Tolerance	Educators of all ages	The Teaching Tolerance Digital Literacy Framework offers seven key areas in which students need support developing digital and civic literacy skills. The numbered items in each box below represent the overarching knowledge and skills that make up the framework. The bullets represent more granular examples of student behaviors to help educators evaluate mastery.		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
14	Virtual Learning Classes	Online classes	Faurbanks Museum	Students of all ages	Zoom, youtube live and other formats of classes presented by the Museum's staff.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
15	Bike Smart	Curriculum	Local Motion	Anyone learing to ride a bike or looking to incorperate biking nto their learing	A curriculum about biking and safety.	More Local Motion resources (scroll down).	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
16	Goosechase	App	Goosechase	Anyone	An app for creating scavenger hunts for people not necessarily in the same place.	Quick overview	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
17	ACE Online Activities	Activities through youtube	ACE-Colchester Parks and Rec.	K-6	Activities-art, science, crafts and fitness through videos		Tricia Pawlik-York	Vermont Afterschool	triciapawlikyork@vermontafterschool.org
18	Storytime from Space	Videos- Read along	Storytime from Space	Youth (elementary-middle) and educators	Videos and some curricula around STEM and literacy. Astonauts read books while in the Internatinal Space Station.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
19	New York Times Learning Network	Activities- Current events & writing	NY Times	Youth ages 13 and up	The Learning Network site is dedicated to helping people teach and learn with Times content. They offer fresh classroom resources — from lesson plans and writing prompts to news quizzes, student contests and more — all based on articles and images published on NYTimes.com.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
20	Code at Home	Activities- Coding	Code.org	All	Activities, videos and curricula about coding, with options for new learners and even students without computer access.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
21	Girls Who Code- At Home	Activities- Coding	Girls Who Code	Middle to High	Activities that teach about coding for learners with beginner to intermediate background knowledge.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
22	Family Learning Resource Guide	Website	Kennewick, WA school district	k-12	Suggested schedule for students learning at home, activites broken up by grade and theme		Alissa Faber	Vermont Afterschool	alissafaber@vermontafterschool.org
23	Lunch Doodles with Mo Williams	Video/Activity- Art	The Kennedy Center	Elementary	A daily video of an artist doodling. Each episode is interactive and comes with an activty.	Weekdays at 1:00	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
24	We are All Unsschoolers Now	Article	Kathleen Kessen	Parents	An article discussing the shift to school and home and what the unschooling movement can teach parents		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
25	PBS Learning Media	Videos and Activities- Various	PBS	All	Curricula and activities to be accessed by adults and shared with youth.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
26	PBS Kids	Videos & Games- Various	PBS	All	Vides and games to be used directly by young people.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
27	Colors of Nature	Activities- STEAM	Colors of Nature	Ages 11+	These activities promote observation and the use of household items to explore color through the lens of chemistry, biology and optics.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
28	ScratchJR	Activities- STEM	Sctratch	Ages 5-7	With Scratch, kids can program their own interactive stories, games and animations and share their creations with an online community. In the process, they develop software graphically as a way of learning the fundamentals of coding language. Launched in 2007, Scratch helps children improve their mathematics, computation and problem-solving skills.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
29	Scratch	Activities- STEM	Scratch	Ages 8-16	With Scratch, kids can program their own interactive stories, games and animations and share their creations with an online community. In the process, they develop software graphically as a way of learning the fundamentals of coding language. Launched in 2007, Scratch helps children improve their mathematics, computation and problem-solving skills.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
30	Tech for Learners	Database- STEM	techforlearners.com	Parents/Educators, All grade levels	A searchable database of STEM actvities for all grade levels.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
31	Math Murals for Home Study	Curriculum- Math/Art/STEAM	Mary Lacy	Grades 3-8	A PDF of five math challenges that increase in complexity, the last of which is to make your own mural (or “mural installation”). Free or by donation.	Contact Mary through her Instagram page.	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org


1	Resource Name / Link	Resource Type	Provider	Date/Time	What/Who is it for?	What is the topic?	Additional notes	Your Name	Your Organization	Your Email	Communication

2	Our Shared Humanity: Mindfulness and Refleciton Opportunity	Online Gathering	Vermont Restorative Approaches Collaborative	Thursdays at 1:00 (35-minutes)	Anyone seeking an opportunity for mindfulness and reflction	Join educators, school leaders, partners and community members for a 35-minute restorative opportunity to pause, reflect and connect. Hosted by Annie O’Shaughnessy and other members of the RAC, this shared time will provide a much needed sense of connection and calm.	Direct Link for registration	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
3	SEL in a time of uncertainty	Webinar	Unban Assembly	Recording	Anyone working with youth	SEL tools to use when connecting remotely and working through the COVID-19 crisis.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
4	COVID-19 Guidance For Emergency Childcare Services	Webinar	Vermont Afterschool/Breena Holmes (VT DoH)	Recording	Workers/ leadership in Emercency Childcare Centers	Overview and Question/answers	Shortened link: bit.ly/essentialcarewebinar	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
5	QuarenTEEN Virtual Science Cafes (Maine)	Learning Opportunity	University of Maine Cooperative Extension/4-H	Tuesdays 3:00-3:45	Youth	Maine 4-H is offering “virtual” (online) science cafés! Come hang out for a bit, chat with a UMaine scientist, and learn about their work. It’s free! Join us each Tuesday where you will meet scientists, learn about how they ended up at UMaine and how they became involved in their work/research, and participate in informal discussions. So, sign up and learn some cool science!		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
6	Zoom a Scientist	Online classes	Sea Grant Lake Champlain	Ongoing	Students- all ages and Teachers	Sea Grant team will be hosting "Zoom a Scientist," focused on watershed and aquatic science. This virtual webinar series features scientists from the University of Vermont Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory, SUNY Plattsburgh, the Lake Champlain Research Institute, and our partner organizations. Sessions are open to all participants from school age to adults, some sessions that are more technical may be marked as more suitable for middle and high school students.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
7	Virtual Roundtables	Zoom Calls	Vermont Afterschool	Various Ongoing	Youth-serving professionals	Various- See webiste for specifics.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org	Email blast on 3/27
8	Various Virtual PD Opportunities	Workshops/ Webinars	Vermont Afterschool	Various/ Ongoing	Youth-serving professionals	Various- See webiste for specifics.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org	Email blast on 3/27
9	Pop-Up Professional Learning Networks	Webinars	Allegheny Intermediate Unit	Daily - 11:00 & 3:00 for 45 minutes	Educators and youth	Pop-Up PLNs (Professional Learning Networks) are engaging, virtual opportunities to explore new technologies and teaching practices while connecting with other educators, all from the convenience of your living room!	Topics include: Sctatch, Google Tour Builder, Using powerpoint to make talking books, a history of rock and hip hop.	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
10	Serving Youth Experiecing Homelesness	Online Group	National Network for Youth	Wednesdays from 12:00-2:00 through April 29th	Providers serving youth who are homeless or housing insecure	This has been a time of massive disruption in all of our lives and work. Those of us who work in the RHY field are no strangers to adapting our programming to the ever-changing world. This may involve:1.Changing how we engage with young people (e.g. using remote-based platforms or engage using social media). 2. Adapting strategies for Street Outreach or Drop-In Centers. 3. Assisting collaborative partners during this crisis. 4. Changing your teams, meetings, and communication (e.g. having more virtual meetings etc,). 5. Working with funders to change grant requirements		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
11	Friday Night Grup for LGBTQ+ Youth	Online Group	Outright Vermont	Friday nights at 6:30	LGBTQ+ youth looking to connect	Using Zoom it allows youth to join Outright Vermont’s signature social support group for self-identified queer and questioning youth ages 13-22. Youth do not need to sign up for group in advance.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
12	Distance Learning Socials	Learning Opportunity	UVM Extension/4-H	Mondays at 3:00	Youth (8+)	Youth connect on various science, civic engagement, and healthy living topics with an expert from 4-H.	Flier	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
13	QuaranTEEN Time	Learning Opportunity	UVM Extension/4-H	Tuesdays at 3:00	Youth	Social connectionand learning more about VSAC and post-secndary education.	Flier	Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
14	QuaranTEEN Virtual Science Cafes	Learning Opportunity	UVM Extension/4-H	Wednesdays at 3:00	Youth	Various science topics (see website)		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org
15	Distance Learning Webinars	Webinars	InquirED	Ongoing	Educators and professionals looking to maintain contact and leanring with distant youth.	Our popular webinar series explores best practices in K-12 curriculum, instruction, and professional learning.		Sam Graulty	Vermont Afterschool	sam@vermontafterschool.org


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9	Welcome to Vermont Afterschool's resource library for youth-serving program professionals, youth, and families. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but a useful collection of (mostly) primary resources to help the important work of connecting with and supporting Vermont's young people continue during the COVID-19 crisis.
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11			The spreadsheet is divided into 5 categories	Covid-19
12			which can be accessed via the tabs above.	Connecting Remotely
13				SEL & Relationships
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15		-To share this library easily, use: https://vermontafterschool.page.link/COVIDresources		PD/Training
16		-Know of a resource that will help support youth- serving programs, youth, and/or families during this difficult time, that's not included? Share it here:
17		Link to form	Questions or concerns? Contact Sam Graulty at:
18		*note: please try to share only primary resources, not lists of resources	sam@vermontafterschool.org.
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