COVID-19 Learning Resources
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- Spectrum continues to offer Spectrum Internet Assist, their high-speed broadband program to eligible low-income households.
- Comcast, which owns Xfinity, will off new Internet Essentials customers two free months of Internet service if you apply and are approved by June 30, 2021. After promotion, regular rates apply. For all new and existing Internet Essentials customers, the speed of the program’s Internet service has increased to 25 Mbps downstream and 3 Mbps upstream.
- AT&T has expanded its Access from AT&T initiative to to households who participate in the National School Lunch Program and Head Start.
- Indiana Public WiFi Locations
- Xfinity Wifi Hotspot Map - These hotspots are free to Xfinity Mobile customers and to those who have the Performance Internet package or higher. Get more information from the Xfinity WiFi Hotspots Overview.
- 1 Million Project is a 501(c)(3) on a mission to provide mobile devices and high speed internet to 1 million students without reliable internet at home. View this program orientation document to learn how to get your school involved.
- Broadband Search - Best Internet Providers in Indianapolis
- English Language Learner
- eLearning Resources - English Learners - This hub features resources for both teachers and families of English learner students. Included are links to other EL-specific resource hubs, such as WIDA’s, links for effectively connecting with multilingual families, and instructional programs and supports.
- eLearning Requirements and Supports for English Learners - IDOE’s guidance on the requirements for providing services, communicating with families, and assessing English learner students.
- High Ability
- Special Education
- Indiana University Turnkey Courses
- IDOE Child Safety Tips
- IDOE Guidance for Schools to Partner with DCS in Promoting Child Welfare and Continuity of Learning
- IDOE School Corporation Crisis Response and Recovery Guide
- ASUforYOU School Training and Support - Free short videos for teachers and families to learn the basics of how to transition your instruction online.
- Learning Keeps Going - a curation of free tools, strategies, tips and best practices for teaching online from a coalition of education organizations
- Rose-Hulman PRISM - PRISM is a free website that provides collections of online resources for Indiana educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Schools and educators are provided full access to the learning management system hosted by PRISM to create and facilitate an unlimited number of academic courses. The PRISM Team provides FREE online training to PRISM members on digital pedagogy and learning management system applications.
- SETDA Coalition for eLearning - resources and guidance for online learning
- Zoom for Teachers - Zoom tutorial videos
- Search the Resource Database below for content specific supports.
- Elementary Independent Writing Prompts
- Elementary Writing Activities to Accompany Reading
- Secondary Independent Writing Prompts
- Secondary Writing Activities to Accompany Reading
- TV and Movie watching templates for Elementary | Elementary Spanish and Secondary | Secondary Spanish students - IDOE wants to ensure learning continues for students at home. These templates are meant to provide an opportunity for students to learn and grow while watching a TV show or movie.
- AskRose Homework Help - A free math and science tutoring service for Indiana students and other students in grades 6-12. Students can call 877-ASK-ROSE, email, or chat live with a friendly tutor to work through and better understand homework assignments.
- Fred Rogers Center - Talking to Young Children about the Coronavirus
- CDC - Talking to young children about coronavirus
- PBS - How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus - with PBS Kids videos and shows that discuss handwashing
- NASP - Talking to children about COVID-19