Check out these blogs & no-cost resources brought to you by LIAS:

• Coronavirus and Afterschool
• Teens in the Age of COVID-19
• Online Resources for Remote Staff Development
• For Effective SEL, Staff Need to Learn New Skills Too

Coronavirus and Afterschool:
During this time, it’s difficult to have our young ones understand what is going on. Nobody really knows how much the Coronavirus will spread in the U.S. LIAS has put together a few thoughts and resources that may be useful for afterschool providers. Please note that new information and resources are appearing daily.

Teens in the Age of COVID -19:
Many teenagers have been effected by the COVID-19 crisis including the closure of schools and youth programs. But how are they experiencing this crisis and how are they responding? Check out the full blog post for some examples of how teens are coping during this time.

Online Resources for Remote Staff Development:
With the COVID-19 prevention efforts, afterschool programs may be looking for resources and ideas that staff could use online and remotely. Check out some no-cost resources that may be useful.

For Effective SEL, Staff Need to Learn New Skills, Too:
“Whoever our students may be, whatever subject we teach, ultimately we teach who we are.” – Parker Palmer
Educators across the country are being asked to deliver SEL curriculum and attend to the social and emotional needs of their students. Training on how to facilitate this type of content is essential. Staff need to continue to learn new SEL skills to support our students.