Easton-Redding-Region 9 School Districts

Reopening of Easton, Redding & Region 9 Schools

Posted on 08/03/2020

REOPENING OUR SCHOOLS

• ER9 Reopening Plan - updated September 2020
• Reopening Plan for Joel Barlow High School
• Reopening Plan for Easton Schools (SSES & HKMS)
• Reopening Plan for Redding Schools (RES & JRMS)
• Special Education and Preschool Considerations

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Top Seven Frequently Asked Questions
• Full Set of Frequently Asked Questions
• CSDE Reopening FAQ

HEALTH & SAFETY

• COVID-19 Decision Chart for Reopening
• COVID-19 Resources for Families and Educators (from the State Dept. of Education Website)
• Interim Guidance for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios in CT School Districts (from the State Dept. of Education Website)
• Mask Styles, Material, and Information - updated September 2020

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING

• Dr. Alycia Dadd - Video of Parent Presentation - "Living & Parenting During a Pandemic"
• Breathing Strategy:  Box Breathing (YouTube Video)
• Breathing Strategy:  Balloon Breaths (YouTube Video)
• Coping Skill:  Grounding Technique (YouTube Video)
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids

RESOURCES:  COVID-19 SPECIFIC HANDOUTS AND WEBSITES ON SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING

• NCSTN: Supporting Children During Covid 19
• NCTSN: Helping Children with Traumatic Separation or Grief
• Resources for Parents: National Childhood Trauma Support Network
• National Association of School Psychologists: A Parent Resource for Talking to Children about COVID-19
• NPR: Comic Video for Kids Exploring the New Coronavirus
• PBS: How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus
• Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America
• Cognitive Behavioral Consultants

TOWN HALL MEETINGS - RECORDINGS

• Elementary Schools Town Hall Meeting - 8/19/2020
• SSES Parent Town Hall #2 - 8/24/2020
• Middle Schools Town Hall Meeting - 8/26/2020
• High School Town Hall Meeting - 8/19/2020
• Special Education Grades 9-12 Town Hall Meeting - 8/20/2020
• Special Education Grades PreK-8 Town Hall Meeting - 9/1/20

TRANSPORTATION & FOOD SERVICES

• Grab and Go Meal Ordering
• Transportation & Food Services During Opening in Hybrid Model
• Bus Transportation Opt-Out Form