Pandemic Related Support

Welcome! Here you can find additional information, articles, and opportunities related to COVID-19 and navigating the pandemic during this unprecedented time.  

explaining "the Why"

Here are some ideas and suggestions for talking with your children about the Coronavirus as well as ideas to manage your own stress and anxieties during this time.

School Is Closed Social Story

Coronavirus Social Story

Talking to Your Children About the Coronavirus

Managing Your Stress and Anxiety for COVID-19

Creating a Learning Environment at Home

Set routines and habits early on.  Here are some ideas to establish some schedules, boundaries, and expectations while your child learns from home.

Setting a Schedule

Develop a Family Plan

Expected Behaviors at Home

Establishing Agreements and Commitments 

What Happens When Things Don't Go As Planned?

Ideas for Parents

Enjoy some ideas for engaging your distance learners!

Keeping Kids Engaged in Distance Learning

30 Virtual Field Trips

Aquarium of the Pacific 

TEDed Lessons

New York Times Writing Prompts

Lunch Doodles w/ Mo Williams

Non-Screen Activities

Active At Home

Covid-19 Community Resources

Having trouble meeting your basic needs such as food or shelter?  Below are some resources that are being offered during the corona virus:

California Association of Food Banks

CalFresh (SNAP)

CA Legislation Regarding Shelter

Orange County Homeless Services

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Please contact Katie Aldama at katiealdama@iusd.org or (949)936-6421 for further information or assistance.