Educators

This FAQ on grading and graduation requirements addresses how to grade student work during distance learning, alternative grading systems, universities responses to admissions with flexible grading, dual enrollment, and distance learning grading guidance for teachers.

This blog discusses the implications of school closures for measuring and assessing accountability during the COVID-19 crisis.

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is hosting a series of webinars to support educators virtually. The webinars focus on strategies to implement virtual learning, self-care, taping virtual lessons, and cyber security.

This list of events includes professional learning sessions and other resources for teachers, including lesson plans and tools.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted professional learning for educators to online environments. This podcast discusses ways to use communities of practice to help teachers connect and help ensure online activities are just as effective as in-person learning.

This blog provides tips for families on how to create a safe, supportive, and engaging spaces for learning at home during COVID-19 school closures.

This FAQ includes resources for educators focused on supporting students’ mental health and social and emotional needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To support educators with integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) into their instructional practices, this toolkit is designed to support instructional staff in implementing SEL practices through planning, observations, feedback, and action planning. 

This online tool includes guides to deepen educators understanding of SEL, a self-assessment for teachers to explore their own SEL teaching practices, and other supporting resources for state and district leaders. 

A safe, supportive learning environment at home always is important to students’ academic success and well-being. This podcast explains the science behind learning and development, as well as how parents can create this environment at home while their children are away from school.