Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative

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• NLSEC Guidelines for Special Education During COVID-19 (updated 5/6/20)
• Distance Learning Plan Template - from the Northern Lights Academy (pdf)
• Distance Learning Wins (DLW) - Success Stories and Tips in the NLSEC (Google Doc)
• Elementary Observation Guiding Questions (pdf)
• Elementary Observation Guiding Questions - Behavior (pdf)
• Employee Rights sheet for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (pdf)
  
• Example Notice of Individualized Distance Learning Plan (IDLP) for Students with IEPs or IFSPs (pdf)
• MARSS and Early Childhood Special Education (pdf)
• NLSEC Guide to Completing Telemedicine MA Billing During Distance Learning and COVID-19 (pdf)
• Practical Tips for Teaching Online (pdf)
• Progress Reports during COVID-19 (pdf)
  
• PWN Options for Evaluations During Distance Learning (pdf)
  
• STAR Online Learning System (pdf)
  How to sign up for the Distance Learning Program for free
  
  

Webinars & YouTube Resources

• Distance Learning Wins YouTube Channel - Success Stories in the NLSEC (YouTube)
• Guidelines for Special Education Staff during the COVID-19 March 18, 2020 - Webinar 1 (YouTube)
• Navigating Special Education During the COVID-19 Crisis April 2, 2020 - Webinar 2  (YouTube)
  • Slide Show for Navigating Special Ed During COVID-19 April 2, 2020 - Webinar 2 (pdf)
• Navigating Special Education During the COVID-19 Crisis May 6, 2020 - Webinar 3 (YouTube)
  • Slide Show for Navigating Special Ed During COVID-19 May 6, 2020 - Webinar 3 (pdf)
• Northland AT YouTube Channel - Distance Learning tips (YouTube)

Website Resources

• Minnesota Department of Education COVID-19 Updates
   MDE's COVID-19 webpage for updates, updated frequently.
• Distance Online Learning - Supplemental Educational/ Online Learning Options/Technology Resources/How Paraprofessionals can Support Students and Teachers, At-Home Resources
  Created by Special Education Coordinator, Allison Dillon
  
• Distance Learning Ideas for Social/Emotional/Behavioral needs of students with ASD
  This link will take you to a google folder with activity ideas and resources to meet the social/emotional/behavioral needs of students with ASD and other related disabilities.  Check back often as new ideas and resources will be added daily!!  Created by Jill Pring, NLSEC.
• Infinitec
  Online videos to meet professional learning needs.
• Minnesota Department of Education - Special Education COVID-19 Resources
  Resources provided by MDE during COVID-19
• OT Toolbox
  The OT Toolbox is a site that is filled with information and short videos related to Functioning Skills, Fine Motor, Vision, Sensory, Executive Functioning, and Handwriting.
• PBS LearningMedia website
  PreK-12 resources to support learning at home.
  
• Pro Football Hall of Fame - Distance Learning options
  This website has recorded videos and learning activities focusing on football information.
• SLP ideas and resources for COVID-19 school shutdowns
  Ideas and resources for Speech Language Pathologists on what to do if your school gets shut down for Coronavirus. Provided by The SLP Solution.
• Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
  This website by AFIRM lists 7 support strategies designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism.
• TalkingPoints
  Offers translation (when English is not the families first language) using the TalkingPoints app between families and the teacher.  Free service during the crisis. Website or mobile app available. Texting rates may apply.
  
• Telecommunications options during COVID-19
  US Department of Health and Human Services posted this information regarding lienacy using video communication for telehealth. They list Skype, Apple Facetime, Google Hangout Video, Google Meet, Zoom or Facebook Messenger VideoChat are ok to use. Not approved are Facebook Live, TickTock, and Twitch. More information on specifics on the website.
• Think Indigenous - Online Indigenous Education K-8
  Educators across Turtle Island have come together to provide online learning opportunities for indigenous children K-8 using Facebook
  

NLSEC Coop Group virtual meeting on Google Meet! April 2020