New York State
- NYC to increase special education services for Bronx students following settlement INCLUDING Mental Health Counseling. Source: Salhotra, P. 8/4/2021 Chalkbeat: New York
New York Specific:
Posted by Date:
- SSWs: Schools racing to respond to mental health crisis 8/20/2021 Chalkbeat Newark
- New York’s new governor says mask mandates for children are a necessary step Source: 8/15/2021. Reuters
- New York State Education Department to issue COVID-19 guidance to aid schools and districts. Although NYSED indicated earlier that they would not be issuing guidance, recent changes have made them alter their position and they are in the process of issuing guidance for the 2021 re-opening of schools. Source: Reyes, A. 8/11/2021, The Rebound Buffalo
- What our schoolkids need now: A (Queens) school social worker speaks out. (Opinion piece). Source: Spiro, J. 7/27/2021. New York Daily News
Articles/Resources:
- Find Your New York Regional Food Bank. New York interactive map to locate food banks
- IDEA Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Cornovirus Disease 2019 Outbreak Source: U.S. Department of Education also referenced to by NYSED
- Managing Emergency Health Care and Communicable Diseases In the School Setting (24 pages) Source: NYSED & the University of the State of New York. 2019
- New York Project Hope helps New Yorkers understand their reaction and emotions during the #COVID19 pandemic. Through an emotional support helpline, educational materials, and trusted resources, NY Project Hope helps people manage the changes brought on by COVID-19. Source: NYS Office of Mental Health
- New York State Education Department on COVID-19 Source: NYSED
- New York State Education Department and New York’s Public Television Stations Announce Expanded Remote Learning During Statewide School Closure Source: NYSED
- New York State Department of Health. Includes updates from Governor Cuomo. Keep checking back
- New York State Department of Mental Health
- *Preliminary Guidance on the Preparation for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State Source: NYSED
- State Education Department Issues Guidance to Reopen New York State Schools. Source: 7-16-2020. New York State Education Department
- Telepractice Guidance-General Source: NYSED
- Telepractice Guidance: Social Work Source: NYSED
New York City
Posted by Date:
- NYC schools gear up to handle students’ mental health needs 8/30/2021 NY City & State
- NYC to Require Vaccines for Education Employees 8/23/2021 NY Chalkbeat
- NYC to increase special education services for Bronx students following settlement INCLUDING Mental Health Counseling. Source: Salhotra, P. 8/4/2021 Chalkbeat of New York
- NYC to require vaccines or weekly testing for teachers, city workers. Source: Matthews, K. & Peltz, J. 7/26/2021. AP
Articles/Resources:
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Recent Guidance and NYC Case Data Source: New York City Health
- New York City Coronavirus Parent Letters–in multiple languages Source: NYC Department of Health
- NYC COVID-19 Resources and Information for Immigrants in Spanish. 4/12/2020 Source: Estamos Unidos, Mixteca Organization
- NYC and New Jersey COVID-19 Resources in Portuguese Nice 12 page document with graphics. Source: KILOMBA Black Brazilian Women Collective
- NYC & Tri-County Areas’ Resources for Vulnerable Populations 13 pages of resources. Updated every Wednesday by health.nyc.gov.
- NYC allow Zoom (once again) for remote learning. Source: Zimmerman, A. & Veiga. C. 5/6/2020. Chalkbeat of New York
- RAISE: Undocu Workers Fund NYC The Undocu Workers Fund is a grassroots effort to provide monetary, immediate relief to individuals/families in mini-grants of $200
- State Senator Jessica Ramos COVID Resource Guide Spanish Version. 20 pages of resources. Updated 4/6/2020. Senator Ramos
- White Plains/Westchester Resources List COVID-19 In Spanish. 24 pages of resources. Source: City of White Plains?
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Western Region
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