CHRISTINE LOUGHLIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 |
District 3 Community Superintendent
Christine Loughlin cloughl@schools.nyc.gov
District 3 Family Support Coordinator:
Tracy McClaire tmcclaire@schools.nyc.gov
Remote Learning Resources and Guidance for District 3 Families
Every District 3 School has created an escalation pathway plan to solve problems that stand in the way of student learning during this crisis. In most cases, the classroom teacher(s) will be the first point of contact. If you and your child are experiencing challenges around technology, academics, social/emotional issues, Special Education, ENL Services, etc., reach out to your child’s teacher first. In the event, the issue is outside their expertise, they will refer you to supportive personnel within the school community who will support you.
Additional Supports for Special Education:
Specialeducation@schools.nyc.gov
Special Education Remote Learning Plan
Related Service Providers Guidance-COVID-19
- If your child attends a D75 Program, contact the District 75 Superintendent’s Office by e-mailing d75info@schools.nyc.gov or calling 212-802-1500
- Contact the Special Education Hotline at 718-935-2007 or 311
- E-mail the Special Education Office:
- General: SpecialEducation@schools.nyc.gov
- Transition to Kindergarten: Turning5@schools.nyc.gov
- Related Services: RelatedServices@schools.nyc.gov
- Specialized Programs: SpecializedPrograms@schools.nyc.gov
Covid -19 Supports & Resources |
Center for Disease Control and Prevention DOE Guidance Remote Learning Guidance Supporting Multilingual Learners/English Learners NYCDOE Service Contingency Plan Managing Anxiety in an Anxiety Provoking Situation Talking to Children about Covid-19 Helping Children After Tragic Events Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope Free Meals for all NYC Children: Beginning March 23, meals will be distributed Monday - Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm at locations across the city. Use our site lookup tool to find a location near you! NYC Students can pick up 3 Free Meals from 7:30am-1:30pm M-F at 400 NYC Sites |
Community Resources: | |
COVID-19 and Autism - Tackling Social Skills for Children with Autism during Social Distancing. The coronavirus pandemic is a challenging time for all of us, and it can be especially difficult for individuals with autism. Family routines have been disrupted, social outlets have been removed, and professional supports have been decreased or eliminated. Below are some activities to target social skills and keep your loved ones busy and engaged. | |
"Two-week Diabetes Backup Emergency Supply Kit and Diabetes Emergency Insulin Administration Supply Kit" | |
Corona Virus Testing | Testing will be by appointment only between the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the parking lot of South Beach Psychiatric Center, 777 Seaview Ave. People can schedule an appointment if: · They have been in proximate contact with another person known to be positive · They have symptoms and traveled to China, Iran, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and most European countries (a list can be found · They are in either mandatory or precautionary quarantine and have symptoms · An individual is symptomatic and has not tested positive for any other infection. Those who wish to make an appointment can do so by calling the State Department of Health at 888-364-3065. After going through the DOH Hotline, individuals will receive a confirmation notice and a time from DOH to be tested The World Health Organization has listed common coronavirus signs of infection as respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties |
View only list resource – searchable by location in every borough. | |
The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data. | |
Instructional Information for Remote Learning |
Chancellor Carranza's Family Letter -- Remote Learning 3/22/2020 Email your Parent Coordinator for assistance with setting up your account! Once you have created your account, you can enjoy all the benefits your NYC Schools Account provides, including access to your child’s:
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Parents Guide to Google Classroom - Multiple languages available! |
Remote Learning Devices: Technology Request Form - Remote Learning Portal - iPad Distribution To help students stay connected during emergencies, the DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. Spectrum is offering free wireless access for up to 60 days for all eligible NYCDOE students. Families can call this number to find out about how to enroll: 844.488.8395. To access a nearby free hotspot in the NYC area, families can access this link: https://www.spectrum.com/free-wifi-hotspots/new-york/new-york-city FREE Wifi Hotspots in New York City, NY | Charter Spectrum Get access to FREE Wifi in New York City, NY with Charter Spectrum. With over 250,000 hotspots nationwide, Spectrum has you covered. Sign up today for access! AT&T - AT&T COVID-19 response. AT&T will offer open hot-spots, unlimited data to existing customers, and $10/month plans to low-income families. Sprint - Sprint is following the FCC agreement, providing unlimited data to existing customers, and, starting Tuesday, 3/17/2020, will allow all handsets to enable hot spots for 60 days at no extra charge. T-Mobile - T-Mobile is following the FCC agreement, plus unlimited data to existing customers, and, coming soon, will allow all handsets to enable hot-spots for 60 days at no extra charge. Comcast - Comcast is offering an internet essentials package for free. To sign up for a free internet essentials package for 60 days, applicants can simply visit www.internetessentials.com. There are also two dedicated phone numbers 1-855-846-8376 for English and 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish. Spectrum - Beginning March 16, Spectrum is offering free internet for 60 days to households with K-12 or college students who don’t already have a Spectrum subscription. To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395. Charter - Charter is offering free internet for 2 months. 1 (877) 906-9121
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City-wide Announcements Regional Enrichment Centers - First Responder Application Survey |
School Survey - Every year, all parents, teachers, and students in grades 6-12 take the NYC School Survey. The survey helps school leaders understand what key members of their school community think about the learning environment at their school. The information captured by the survey is designed to support a dialogue among all members of the school community about how to make the school a better place to learn. |
AMSCO curriculum materials - In an effort to support schools and the continuity of instruction we have made all of our AP-SAT-ACT and other instructional materials including our AMSCO curriculum materials available FREE of charge. |
Elementary and Intermediate Level State Assessments CANCELLED - State Education Website |
Food Help NYC - You can get food today from New York City’s food pantries, which provide groceries you can cook at home, and community kitchens, which provide hot meals. Food pantries and community kitchens are located throughout the five boroughs. If you need food immediately, find locations near you by using our Food Map.
Additional Resources for Families:
Education Sources for Parents/All-ages: | ||||
Access the Google Classroom using your Cellphone, X-Box or Playstation | Now that many of our schools have closed and we have converted to distance learning, you might be wondering how you or your students can access Google Classroom; especially in one computer households or for students without devices. Well, accessing Classroom is easier than you think! | |||
A few mothers started a Facebook page so that parents of children with special needs can share resources, thoughts and ideas about things that can be done during the coronavirus. There are links to virtual farms, museums, operas, etc | ||||
A collection of sites to live webcams, virtual tours/trips, and other miscellaneous fun academic sites. TONS of resources | ||||
Keeping Kids with ADHD in ‘Study Mode’ While Home from School. Your child’s school has canceled in-person classes due to the coronavirus outbreak, and you are worried about an academic freefall and/or a homeschool free-for-all where you end up playing the homework police all day, every day — while also working from home? Here, learn how to apply structure to this unstructured time with solutions from educator and author Ann Dolin, M.Ed. In this webinar, you will learn: How to create simple routines throughout the day to help kids stay focused academically. Foster independence in their work, so you don’t have to take on the role of ‘homeschool police’ Set up a schedule for the right time of day and length of time for learning. Create a balance of learning and free time to increase motivation based on your child’s age. Encourage the right use of digital devices (just enough and not too much) Use the best tools and resources, even if you have no background in teaching. | ||||
Whether you have a child in kindergarten or high school, Breakout EDU has a slew of educational games that touch on subjects like science, math, and language arts. | ||||
The folks over at Century are allowing parents to access all their resources for free over the next few weeks. Designed for students of all ages, kids can brush up on their math, science, and reading skills. | ||||
The CK-12 Foundation caters to students of all ages. Always free, kids can brush up on their math, science, and reading skills with online reading passages, videos, and optional review questions that are graded at the end. | ||||
Conjugemos | For those who don't have a paid account, Conjuguemos offers some free vocabulary, grammar, and listening activities in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Korean, and Latin for students at all levels. | |||
Using Fluency Matters, learners of all ages can get access to 21 days of free, engaging content designed to increase comprehension of foreign languages. | ||||
(giving one month free – now extending until June 15th) K-12 program for students. Sig Math & English. Adaptive & Individualized. Immediate Feedback. Standards-based Learning (Math, English, Science, Social Studies). | ||||
Educational website for students 2 years – 18 years of age. Math, Grammar, Science, History, SAT Prep, AP Prep and more. | ||||
Whether you have a child in pre-K or seventh grade, you can beat boredom and keep your learner's math skills sharp thanks to dozens of games that focus on everything from counting to algebra on Math Game Time's website. | ||||
Who says video games can't be educational? Minecraft: Education Edition is always free and teaches kids of all ages problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. | ||||
Offering hundreds of classes in subjects ranging from fine arts to financial literacy, Nearpod is geared toward students in kindergarten through high school. | ||||
Powerpoint videos for Grades 3-8, plus Algebra for distance learning. Approximately 30 topics per grade with easy to follow lessons. | ||||
Kids 6 and older can go to town on Rebel Girls at Home's 90-plus writing and drawing activities, podcasts, and various journaling activities meant to stimulate the mind. | ||||
A music-based Spanish learning program, Rockalingua is a great option for young beginners in Spanish thanks to its library of interactive videos. Think of it as an extension of the type of learning Dora the Explorer provides. | ||||
Scholastic's "Learn at Home" program gives parents with children pre-K through ninth grade 20 days' worth of "active learning journeys" designed to keep students engaged while they're out of the classroom. | ||||
Created for children 7 and up, TypingClub offers free games and activities meant to improve your kiddo's typing skills. | ||||
64 websites for teaching and learning a variety of topics at a distance (Math, Science, Social Studies and Physical Education). | ||||
Tool created by Common Sense Media with a range of resources for Remote Learning | ||||
Free books including editor picks and magazines (Biographies, Language Arts, Science and Technology, Social Studies and sports and wellness) | ||||
Free and fun worksheets and game for PreK-8th graders arranged by grade and subject. | ||||
Resources for Elementary Students (Grades PreK-5): | ||
Searching for kid-friendly science experiments? Don't worry if you never made it past biology: These 63 science experiments for kids are super-easy and a lot of fun to boot, as kids are exposed to a wide variety of scientific concepts. It's a great way to spend quality time together as a family and who knows, mom and dad may end up learning a new thing or two, too. | ||
The Entire List of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings | Each of these websites will allow you to sign-up for FREE and help your child along with their education. | |
Southern Living Article Frozen’s Josh Gad Is Reading Books to Kids on Twitter | ||
Designed for students in first through sixth grade, the free Arcademic Skill Builders website has dozens of games that aim to improve your child's knowledge in math, geography, typing, spelling, and language arts. | ||
Parents with elementary-age students can access Backpack Sciences's free video series, which teaches kids hands-on science concepts. | ||
Designed for little kids who are visual learners, Boardmaker offers free printable activities that are especially beneficial for children with special needs, such as those with Down syndrome or autism. | ||
BrainPop, a lesson-planning tool, is a great resource for parents of both big and little kids. It's chock-full of helpful resources that span topics like arts and music, English, science, and technology. | ||
Babies and little kids up to age 6 can watch videos that include sing-alongs, beginner yoga, and story time thanks to Circletime's interactive website. | ||
Art curriculum for grades 1 through 5. Includes free art projects and videos and prompts to use. | ||
Artist Dorothy Shain is hosting weekly mini art history lessons for school-age kiddos on Instagram. After reading a book aloud, she'll give children background on creators like Henri Matisse and Andy Warhol. | ||
Parents with kids in grades three through 12 can get access to Edu-Together videos that span all academic subjects, like languages, science, history, and math | ||
Dubbed the "leading library for kids 12 and under," Epic! gives parents access to 35,000 different books, videos, and quizzes. | ||
Kids between the ages of 7 and 12 can watch Good2Learn's instructional videos with a 14-day free trial. Each video lasts between two and five minutes and centers on either math or English concepts. | ||
Ages 3-5 Free 30 day Emergency Home Learning Packet for Preschool. Daily summaries, 3 Language, 3 Math Activities and 1 Skill Building Activity. | ||
iCompute is giving students from the ages of 3 and 11 free access to its computing content for one month. Kids who are obsessed with all things STEM will absolutely love it! | ||
Izzit is a free site that helps parents and educators teach kids of kindergarten age and older a wide variety of subjects — including language arts, music, math, and world history — through digestible videos. | ||
Parents who are facing school closures can get their school-age kids free access to Kids Discover Online's library of science and social studies materials for three full months. | ||
The makers of Kinedu recently announced its library of 1,800 easy-to-follow videos designed for kids up to 4 years old is completely free. | ||
Designed for kids in kindergarten through fourth grade, the Mystery Science website recently made dozens of its lessons — which range from 15 to 90 minutes — completely free. | ||
NASA Kids' Club helps children in pre-K through fourth grade learn the ins and outs of NASA's missions using hands-on educational games. There's also a "Now in Space" slideshow that introduces budding astronauts to the crew currently orbiting Earth on the International Space Station. | ||
National Geographic Kids has put together a site full of free educational videos, games, and activities that center on wildlife and preservation for kids of all ages. | ||
Powerpoint videos for Grades 3-8, plus Algebra for distance learning. Approximately 30 topics per grade with easy to follow lessons. | ||
The award-winning educational brand Osmo is offering free access to its app, Osmo Kaleidoscope! through March 31. Featuring seven hands-on "explorations" geared towards kids pre-K through fourth grade, all parents need is an iPad to get started. | ||
Parents of students who are in pre-K and beyond can easily search the PBS LearningMedia site for content covering science, math, language arts, and more. | ||
A curricular content hub created for students in kindergarten through third grade, PebbleGo offers ready-made activities and literacy support for children of all abilities. | ||
Raddish, a for-kids cooking subscription service, is currently offering free recipes, activities, and an at-home camp curriculum. Additionally, it will be giving away 25,000 free cooking kits over the next few weeks to kids between the ages of 4 and 14! | ||
Kids in elementary school can try their hand at coding using Scratch, a free website designed by educators at MIT that's chock-full of dozens of interactive projects. | ||
Using Seneca, younger kids can brush up on multiplication tables while middle schoolers practice their pre algebra skills. There are also Spanish and biology courses available, as well as classes for high schoolers. | ||
Young musicians who want to stay sharp can practice reading music using Sight Reading Factory's free service through June 30. | ||
Always free, the Touchable Earth App lets kids between the ages of 8 and 11 teach each other about the world through short videos. The creators of the program seek to normalize diversity by having children share their various experiences. | ||
Developed by early-childhood experts for little ones ages 6 and under in mind, the free Vroom App gives parents thousands of ideas of "daily brain-building" activities. | ||
A great option for school-age kids, The Weather Channel's website has a dozen or so science-based videos that touch on concepts such as rainbows, jet streams, and how tides work. | ||
A growing online library with guided reading options for students between the ages of 5 and 11, 2Simple Purple Mash also has materials for at-home learning for children between the ages of 2 and 5. | ||
Resources for Middle School Students (Grades 6-8): | ||
School-age kids can learn the ins and outs of measuring and reading recipes and try their hand at making French toast for free thanks to America's Test Kitchen weekly program. | ||
Parents can help their school-age kids make their own books using Book Creator's 90-day free tutorial, which lets kids write and illustrate their own creations. | ||
Children of middle school age and older can access more than 7,000 free videos across 13 subjects with HippoCampus. The best part? It's always free. | ||
Powerpoint videos for Grades 3-8, plus Algebra for distance learning. Approximately 30 topics per grade with easy to follow lessons. | ||
Resources for High School Students (Grades 9-12): | ||
For high school students and educators. There is a selection of teacher resources and titles aligned with Common Core Curriculum Standards. | ||
Support for Transition and College Access | Transition and College Access Centers (TCACs) are offering virtual office hours. If you have questions about students with IEP work-based learning, transition planning, college access, graduation requirements and/or safety net options, in light of our current remote learning status please follow the instructions below. Online office hours are available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please note the following instructions to share with the participants. Participants do not need a Zoom account to participate in a Zoom meeting. Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays 10:00–10:45 a.m.
Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
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NYC/Local-based Resources: | ||
You can enjoy NYC parks from home! While you're socially distancing and/or staying home, join us in the parks — online. Join us for live park tours, meditation, fitness, art classes, fun activities for kids, and more! | ||
The City has created the GetFoodNYC food delivery program to provide food for coronavirus (COVID-19)-vulnerable and food-insecure New Yorkers not currently served through existing food delivery programs. This program is available to you if you: Are unable to go out and get food for yourself, AND Do not have someone else in your household who can get food for you, AND Do not have a family member, friend, or neighbor who lives nearby who can get food for you, AND Do not receive food from Meals on Wheels, God’s Love We Deliver or a similar service, AND Are not able to afford food delivery from a restaurant or grocery store. If you qualify, you should note that: Each household can only make 1 order per day. Each person who needs food will be given one box, which is designed to last 2 days. GetFoodNYC will deliver to a maximum of 3 people in each household. The amount of food delivered is based on the number of people in your household who need food from this service. Orders placed after 5 PM will not be delivered the next day, but will be delivered the day after. GetFoodNYC will collect information about any dietary restrictions but cannot guarantee those requests can be met, based on food supply. Learn more and sign up for the GetFoodNYC program. Food Delivery Only Taxi Limousine Commission (TLC)-licensed drivers are eligible to make deliveries for the GetFoodNYC program. By signing up for this service, you agree that GetFoodNYC can share your name, phone number, address and any access restrictions or instructions (locked outer gate, broken buzzer, etc ) with the TLC drivers working with GetFoodNYC to ensure the food is delivered to you. | ||
United Way of New York City connects you immediately to community members in need. We are constantly evaluating where the greatest need is, and how you can quickly have the biggest impact. Together with our partners, we are committed to ensuring that our City’s most vulnerable families have the support they need to weather the short- and long-term impacts of the coronavirus outbreak. | ||
Be Safe, Skip the (in-person) Trip! NewYorkers can apply for SNAP, Cash Assistance, and more, online at ACCESS HRA. | ||
Free online tutoring by the New York Public Library | ||
You can now download over 300,000 books from the NYPL for free | ||
Just for Fun / Study Break Resources: | |||
The Big Apple Circus - Run Away With the Circus, In Your Home | |||
Great Wolf Lodge Family Fun at Home | |||
Imagine a multi-platform digital environment with instant access to hundreds of licensed board games… Welcome to Tabletopia! Online arena for playing board games just like in real life. Play directly in modern desktop web browsers on Mac and Windows platforms, or download on Steam, App Store and Google Play. Unique editor for building new board games from scratch and bringing paper games to the digital. No programming skills required! Specialized tools for playtesting, demonstrating, promoting, and monetizing your games. | |||
You can complete this escape room as a group or as individuals. You can compete against friends and try it multiple times. Just make sure you have fun! | |||
You Can Stream Broadway Show Recordings For Free At Home For One Week Only | |||
Frozen Ever After, It's a Small World, and10 Other Disney Attractions Your Kids Can Ride Virtually | |||
Google Now Lets You Explore US National Parks via 360 Degree Virtual Tours | |||
Offers Educational and Entertaining Indoor Activities. A list of Historical Movies, Online Museum Tours, Best Educational Youtube Channels for students and Podcasts/Lists of books. | |||
Want a break from educational games? Storyline Online recruits celebrities — like Rami Malek and David Harbour — to read popular children's books geared towards kids ages 4 to 7. Watch and listen as they read aloud on Storyline's YouTube channel. | |||