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You can’t do what you want till you know what you’re doing – Moshe Feldenkrais
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Weekly Focus:
Remote Learning Tips
As the 2020-21 school year gets closer, it's time to take a look at where and how you'll be doing your schoolwork. It's very likely you'll be doing at least a portion of your work online at home, so making sure you have a comfortable, clean, and creative space to work is important. This week, we've collected tips on making a distraction-free workspace at home and on a budget. For parents, we're talking about how educators are preparing for the upcoming year and what you can do to help your child succeed.
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Resources for Teens & Parents:
When Does School Start?
Beachwood - Aug 24
Cleveland Heights-University Heights - Sept 2
Mayfield - Aug 17
Orange - Aug 27
Shaker Heights - Aug 31
Solon - Aug 26
These districts plan to offer remote learning only at this time.
Chagrin Falls - Aug 31
Chagrin Falls is offering a hybrid learning model with online and in-school instruction, as well as the option for online-only learning.
Last week we reported that Chagrin Falls would be holding classes online only. We apologize for the error.
For more information on your school's plan, including sports and extracurriculars, check out their website or Facebook page.
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Resources for Teens:
Creating Your At-Home Workspace
This year, it's likely you'll be doing a good portion of your school work from home. It's important to carve out a space in your room, the family office or another room in your house where you can be comfortable, relaxed and focused on your work. Here are some ideas and tips for creating your work from home space from College Info Geek.
- Remove as many distractions as you can
- Have easy access to everything you need before you start.
- Experiment with lighting.
- Adjust your study space to the ideal temperature, if possible
And here are some items you'll want to keep handy in your work space:
- Comfortable yet ergonomic chair or standing desk.
- If standing, something soft to stand on (a yoga mat or soft rug works great).
- An external mouse (it’s way more ergonomic than using the trackpad).
- Your computer, if necessary.
- Textbooks or e-reader with relevant books loaded.
- Notebooks.
- Index cards.
- Pad of paper to write down distracting thoughts. While studying, you’re bound to have “great” ideas or just to remember stuff you need to do like emailing a teacher. Don’t let these thoughts distract you–just write them down on the paper to get them out of your head and review them later.
- Plenty of writing utensils appropriate for the subject (mechanical pencils for math, etc).
- Calculator or other subject specific tools as necessary.
For more information and some workspace style inspiration, visit: https://collegeinfogeek.com/create-study-space/
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Resources for Teens:
ELA Online - Transitions
ELA, Effective Leadership Academy, is offering an online workshop to help you prepare for the upcoming school year. To learn more, visit: https://effectivela.org/elaonline/transitions/
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Resources for Parents:
How Educators are Preparing for the 20-21 Year
The 2020-21 school year will likely be a challenge for you and your child. It will also present new challenges to teachers and school support staff. This article from Education Week sheds some light on how educators are preparing for the upcoming year and how you can support your student.
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Resources for Parents:
SAY Virtual Forum Replay
Did you miss our SAY Virtual Forum with Katie Kurtz (Resilience Educator & Consultant, MetroHealth System)? Never fear! Katie has provided a recording that you can watch any time.
The forum, It's Okay to Not Be Okay: Building Resilience During a Pandemic covers the complexities of trauma and stress, and describes practices to build personal resilience.
You can watch it online here!
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It's a fast and easy way to get the latest SAY news and information.
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Resources
Agency Partner Contact Information
FrontLine Service Mobile Crisis hotline 216-623-6888
Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services 216-696-KIDS (5437)
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center 216-619-6192, 440-423-2020
Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center 216-391-HELP (4357)
Homeless and Missing Youth Programs of Bellefaire JCB 216-570-8010
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