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What You Need to Know and Do

You'll be tempted to help on the test. We get it-the i-Ready test is hard. But this test is not for a grade. It helps teachers give your child the best instruction possible.

Think of it this way-would you help your child with a vision test? No, because hints won't help the eye doctor help them. With i-Ready, hints on the test now could negatively impact your child's instruction later.

Learnhow the i-Ready test is different and how you can do your part to help teachers help your student.

WATCH VIDEO: ENGLISH | SPANISH

"I want to know exactly what I can do to help your child grow this year, and the i‑Ready Diagnostic gives me important information I need to help them. Let's work together to make sure that they complete the Diagnostic on their own so we know what your child needs to learn!" Kyle Cantrell, Grade 5 Math and Science Teacher

Messages from Teachers

"Families, it's important that we're able to know what your child knows so we can meet them where they are and take them the to the next level. So, I'm asking that you allow your child to please complete the Diagnostic to the best of their ability without any support from you."
-Larry Duncan

"Your child will struggle but it's okay. Struggle equals growth and growth is the best measure of persistence. Partner with me! Work with me so I can continue to provide tailored instruction in the areas they need the most support. Let's work together as a team! Support your child by providing them with brain breaks and encouragement, not hints, on the test."
-Néllie Pagan

"Building a partnership with you to help your child grow is extremely important to me and especially as we work together remotely this year. I ask you to encourage them to try their best on the i-Ready Diagnostic, even if they get frustrated. Share with them that sometimes things are difficult, but doing hard things will help them grow. It will show me what I need to work on with your child as I plan class lessons. When they complete their Diagnostic, please celebrate their perseverance and their hard work!"
-Cyndi Chapman

Family Checklist for Administering the i‑Ready Diagnostic

A list of to dos and prompts to help be as supportive as possible as your student(s) takes the Diagnostic at home
English | Spanish

Technical and Troubleshooting Guide for Families

Find answers to your technical questions
English | Spanish | Tutorials

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With a zippy name and cool features, Zoom has been the video-meeting software of choice for many businesses since it launched in 2013. Though its collaboration features were designed to connect remote office workers, they translate amazingly well to online learning. When the coronavirus pandemic caused global shutdowns in 2020, over 90,000 schools in over 20 countries all started "zooming" practically overnight. Many families were thrown into Zoom world before thoroughly understanding its value as an educational tool or its student privacy policies. Like it or not, the program's simple setup, ability to accommodate 100 participants at once, and cost (free) mean Zoom is here to stay. If your kid is using Zoom, learn more about its key features and how to help kids use it as safely as possible.
What is Zoom?
How does Zoom work?
How is my kid's teacher using Zoom?
Does my kid have to have a Zoom account to use it for class?
What can kids do in Zoom?
What are Zoom virtual backgrounds?
What is Zoombombing?
What are the safest settings for Zoom meetings?
Should I be worried about Zoom's privacy?
What is Zoom?

Zoom is a video-chatting tool similar to Skype and Google Hangouts. Kids can use it to attend online classes, visit virtually with friends and relatives, and even join remote events like birthday parties. The basic, free version of Zoom offers lots of options, such as the ability to wordlessly signal to the teacher that you have a question, brainstorm on a virtual whiteboard, and collaborate on projects by annotating documents on other students' screens.

How does Zoom work?

You can use almost any device, including a phone (so long as it has a camera) to download Zoom from the company's Download Center, iTunes, or Google Play. Kids will get an email from the teacher with all the key info, plus an 11-digit meeting ID that you just click or tap to get into the class. Before a session, it's always a good idea to open the Zoom software and test your webcam and microphone to make sure they're working to avoid technical surprises once you're live. You can also test your internet connection by joining a test meeting (if your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, you can improve video performance by connecting directly to your ethernet). Get more tips on setting expectations and prepping for Zoom classes.

How is my kid's teacher using Zoom?

Teachers are using Zoom differently, depending on their skills, their students' needs, and direction from their districts. They may be teaching entire lessons via Zoom, or using the time to answer questions about work done outside of Zoom class time. Some teachers are scheduling regular "office hours," which allow kids to drop in and chat informally, and show-and-tell days where students can show off their toys, pets, baby sisters, and the like.

Zoom offers lots of information for teachers, including:

Does my kid have to have a Zoom account to use it for class?

Typically, kids don't need a Zoom account if they're just joining a class scheduled by the teacher (only meeting hosts need an account). However, teachers can restrict the session to "authorized attendees," which requires participants either to log in to Zoom or enter a password in order to join the class. Restricting participants is a handy safety and security measure that prevents uninvited guests from gaining access.

What can kids do in Zoom?

Besides just voice-chatting, Zoom gives kids plenty of tools to interact with each other and the teacher, work together, and even break off into smaller groups -- just as if they were sitting with each other in a classroom. But if teachers don't need these capabilities for class, or if they're causing problems, they can all be turned off. Here's just a sampling of what you can do if these features are enabled:

Share screen. This allows the entire class to view one person's computer screen. Students can even annotate a document on another kid's computer. Teachers can restrict this so only their screen can be shared.

Whiteboard. This is a brainstorming tool that lets kids toss ideas around, such as for a group project.

Breakout rooms. The teacher can divide students up into smaller groups, and then bring the entire class back together.

Raise hand, clap, disagree, speed up, slow down. These are icons kids can use to: let the teacher know they have a question or comment, react to something, or ask the teacher to talk faster or slower.

Chat with the group. Kids can send a message to the entire class.

Private chat. Just like passing notes, kids can send direct, personal messages to other kids in the class. The teacher can't view private chats between students.

What are Zoom virtual backgrounds?

Instead of your messy bedroom, you can make it look like you're calling in from the set of The Office or a world in Minecraft. That's right: You can change your background to literally anything you wish, including video. (This feature doesn't always work perfectly for everyone, as the growing collection of internet Zoom fails attests. Get step-by-step instructions on setting up virtual backgrounds.) Teachers can turn off this feature if it becomes distracting or students misuse it.

While virtual backgrounds are fun, there's a legitimate reason some students would want to disguise their actual setting. One of the unintended consequences of virtual learning is it highlights socioeconomic differences by giving kids an intimate view of other kids' living conditions. Many students opt to keep their video turned off to avoid revealing their environment, but Zoom is first and foremost a video-conferencing program, and it works best when everyone shows up on camera. Virtual backgrounds can ease these issues.

What is Zoombombing?

Zoombombing is when someone hijacks a session by displaying inappropriate material using their video camera or share-screen function. The ease with which you can join a Zoom meeting has exposed some security weaknesses in the Zoom software, including the ability for trolls to "crash the party" with an ill-gotten meeting ID (they're not hard to find). And in the unprecedented shift to online learning during the coronavirus pandemic, it didn't take long for student pranksters to discover the loophole created by the ability to share anything on their screens (including porn) to disrupt classes. Zoom has stepped up its security to include default settings that cut down on the shenanigans, but the problem persists.

What are the safest settings for Zoom meetings?

Zoom was originally intended to be used in business settings, where most folks try their best to act professionally. Kids, not so much. That's why it's really important for both teachers and students to know the best settings and features to use to boost learning and minimize disruption. Teachers can prevent Zoombombing, for example, by requiring participants to register for the meeting or use a password, and by disabling screen sharing. Here are a few key settings for keeping the peace in class.

Random meeting ID. Though you can use the same meeting ID for every class, Zoom recommends teachers use random meeting IDs (which is an option when they're creating the invitation). It's less convenient, but it's more secure.

Mute. Participants can -- and should -- mute themselves when they're not speaking. But the teacher can also mute students individually or all at once.

Chat. The teacher can control whether students can chat publicly and privately.

Disable video. As a participant, you can join the meeting with audio only and then turn on the video once you're ready. Teachers can also disable an individual participant's video.

Nonverbal feedback. These optional little icons let students raise their hands, give a thumbs-up or thumbs-down, and even let the teacher know they need a break, all without interrupting the class.

Lock the meeting. Remember when your stickler-for-punctuality algebra teacher used to lock the classroom door after the bell rang? Teachers can lock a Zoom meeting, so no one else can enter until the teacher personally approves them.

Waiting rooms. This is like a lobby or a velvet rope at a club: Participants are held in a virtual room, and the teacher admits them one by one to make sure no scofflaws gain access.

Turn off file transfer. Students can share memes, GIFs, and even quiz answers through the chat -- unless the teacher disables this feature.

Should I be worried about Zoom's privacy?

In addition to the security problems, Zoom has struggled with privacy issues. The company maintains it doesn't sell user data and protects personal information collected from kids under 13. However, there are still privacy issue areas where Zoom falls short, including its limited, but still targeted, use of advertising and third-party tracking that may affect students in K-12. (Ads don't appear on Zoom itself but on other sites kids visit after using it.) The safest way to protect kids' data from being tracked and collected is for kids to use one account, such as their school email, just for Zoom. That's because educational accounts are part of school subscriptions that come with stronger privacy protections. ( Learn more about the privacy challenges of popular distance-learning platforms.)

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Email Homework Help & Tutoring

Welcome to the Miami‑Dade Public Library System's Virtual Homework Help & Tutoring Program.

Although our libraries are currently closed due to coronavirus, we are providing homework help and tutoring in reading and math online by appointment for students grades K‑12. Certified teachers will host 30‑minute online tutoring sessions on Saturdays from 10 a.m. through 1 p.m.

A desktop computer or laptop with internet, video and audio capabilities is needed to participate. Please note that cell phones and iPads limit the functions of the online platform.

Parental/guardian permission and an appointment are required. To request a virtual tutoring appointment, please click on the box below using a Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox browser.

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Important Information for Parents/Guardians and Students

Students should have a quiet learning environment that is free of distractions.

Cell phones and iPads limit the functions of the online platform. Students will need access to a desktop computer or laptop that has video and audio connections.

Parents must assist their child with connecting to the virtual tutoring appointment as needed.

Students must report on time for their virtual tutoring appointment.

Students should have their homework and/or learning materials available before their virtual tutoring appointment begins.

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Student Portal Navigation and Accessing My School Online and More (Spanish)

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Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, millions of young people and their families have seen their local schools closed down for weeks or the entirety of the remaining academic year. Thanks to education leaders and organizations across the United States, there are myriad resources for young people, parents, and educators to find grounding during this unprecedented moment and engage in rich distance learning experiences.

Below, you will find a table of contents that jump down to resources that are relevant to your needs. This page will be updated regularly as more resources are discovered. If you would like to share a resource that has been helpful for you, please submit your entry here.

(Note: The list of resources below has not been assessed through a learner-centered lens. Rather, they simply represent what has been useful for families across the country as they navigate these uncertain times.)

(Last Updated: September 9th, 2020)
For Learning For Parents and Families For Educators For Communities For Information and Updates on COVID-19 For Lifting Spirits Additional Libraries of Resources from Other Organizations
For Learning ( back to the top)

Drawing with kids (Austin Kleon)
Austin Kleon, New York Times best selling author, has curated a list of his favorite resources for drawing with kids.

The Crash Course team has produced more than 15 courses to date, and these videos accompany high school and college level classes ranging from the humanities to the sciences. Crash Course Kids targets younger learners.

For Parents and Families ( back to the top)

For Educators ( back to the top)

Maintaining Connections, Reducing Anxiety While School Is Closed (ASCD)
Teachers can play a huge role in helping students with anxiety or trauma histories feel safe right now-even from a distance. Learn how in this in-depth article from ASCD's series on Getting Remote Learning Right

District Responses to COVID-19 School Closures
(Center for Reinventing Public Education)
The CRPE has created a regularly updated resource that describes the actions districts across the country are taking to support young people during this unique moment.

For Communities ( back to the top)

Catchafire is a community of individuals seeking to support and strengthen the social good sector. They do this by matching professionals who want to donate their time and talent with nonprofits who need those skills.

For Information and Updates on COVID-19 ( back to the top)

Coronavirus: Wisdom from a Social Justice Lens (Irresistible)
This podcast episode from Irresistible brings you medical information, invocations, grounding practices and dialogue from the March 7, 2020 webinar: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Preparation for People Living with Chronic Illnesses in the United States.

For Lifting Spirits ( back to the top)

Getty Museum Asks People in Self-isolation to Recreate Classic Artworks (Design Boom) Getty Museum in LA is challenging people to recreate their favorite artworks using themselves as the subjects and household objects as their props.

Tired of The Coronavirus? Here Are 10 Good News Stories You Need Right Now (Science Alert)
The largest free & centralized library of dharma talks and guided meditations from Teachers of Color.

What to Watch, Read and Listen to During Your Coronavirus Self-Quarantine (The New York Times)
You're staying home and you need a distraction. The New York Times updating this recommendation list every weekday.

Additional Libraries of Resources from Other Organizations ( back to the top)

Distance Learning Resources from the Smithsonian
(by Smithsonian Learning Lab)
Here, on the Smithsonian Learning Lab, parents, families, and educators have access to millions of digital resources from across the Smithsonian's museums, research centers, libraries, archives, and more. You will also find pre-packaged collections that contain lessons, activities, and recommended resources made by Smithsonian museum educators as well as thousands of classroom teachers.

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Distance Learning Resource Center - Education Reimagined

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Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, millions of young people and their families have seen their local schools closed down for weeks or the entirety of the remaining academic year.

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You've landed on our parent, family, and caregiver resource hub. Get easy access to product information, teaching at home best practices, and printable resources.

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Looking to provide your students with fully virtual courses?

Edmentum's EdOptions Academy is a fully accredited K-career virtual learning solution partner that pairs engaging, age-appropriate digital curriculum with outstanding online educators, plus comprehensive student support services.

Check out the Edmentum News Round up where you can learn the latest news we have gathered pertaining to COVID-19 and the impact on U.S. education.

With 60 years of experience, Edmentum empowers educators to transform their approach and build school around the needs of each child. We partner closely with your child's district, school, and teachers to ensure they have quality assessments for learning, digital curriculum, and educational services. No matter what the learning environment looks like this year, you can enter the 2020 21 school year feeling confident that your child's education is in good hands.

Want to learn more about your child's Edmentum programs? We've pulled together several resources and tools designed for you that will support learning from home.

K-12 diagnostic-driven direct instruction in math, Language Arts, and reading

K-12 courses paired with a virtual teacher in math, ELA, science, social studies, CTE, world languages, and electives

How Educators Can Support Parents & Other Caregivers While Making the Transition to Online Learning

"I wish every educator in the US could watch this webinar right now. Every panelist and guidance offered has been super insightful!"
- Noemi R, live attendee

A Parent Guide: Support Your Child During Virtual Learning

This parent guide unpacks eight challenges you may be facing and accompanies them with best practices to help you facilitate learning successfully.

Offline options are great to have during unexpected school closures. All of our Edmentum programs include printable items to help you out, but we also rounded up some fun and free options you can download and print right away.

K6 Downloadables for Holidays and Historic Dates

Edmentum at Home Bingo Cards

SEL is at the heart of how educators, families, and communities are partnering together to promote students' holistic learning and development. Below are some of our best SEL resources.

Using SEL Strategies to Navigate Times of Crisis

How 10 Teachers Are Supporting Social and Emotional Learning While Teaching from Home

Build Your Emotional Vocabulary to Impact Learning During the School Year

District Spotlight: Marlboro Township Public Schools

Friday, March 13, 2020, was the last day of in-person classes of the 2019-20 school year for Marlboro Township Public Schools (MTPS) in Marlboro, New Jersey. While many districts across the country scrambled to figure out how to keep students learning in an online environment, for MTPS, the transition from in-person to fully virtual learning was seamless.

Check out what one of our EdOptions Academy math, German, and CTE instructors, Michaela Kenon, has to say about what motivates her to work in education, what her job as a virtual teacher involves, and why she loves working with EdOptions Academy students!

Is your child using EdOptions Academy this semester? EdOptions Academy's 200+ full- and part-time certified, highly-experienced teachers are second to none. Our teachers work incredibly hard to ensure your child has a high-quality learning online experience.

"Every child has the ability to learn and succeed - watching that happen is my 'why.'"

Whether you may be playing the role of educator for a short period of time or are continuing as a more long-term learning guide, these resources will help unpack challenges that you may be facing in this new educational environment.

Principles of Teaching at Home: When Parents Become Learning Guides

Working from Home with Children Learning from Home: Building a School that Works

5 Things Parents Can Do to Support Students Learning Online

Keys to Successful Online Learning

Mom Enough Podcast

Back to What? The New Reality of Hybrid Learning

Market Scale Podcast

Virtual Learning for Elementary Students: Does It Really Work?

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Distance Learning Champions

Take a look at some of the amazing lessons our Distance Learning Champions are doing!

Welcome to Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Distance Learning Site

During these unprecedented times, schools may be closed, but teaching and learning in Miami-Dade County Public Schools continue uninterrupted. To that end, the district has taken additional steps to support our teachers and families and to provide valuable tools, tips, and resources in order to ensure continuity of high-quality instruction. Please feel free to navigate this site and use these resources as you see fit. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please call our Distance Learning Helpline at 305-995-HELP Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
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M-DCPS DISTANCE LEARNING ROLES

Develop high quality distance learning lessons/assignments for students that address course standards/benchmarks while balancing online learning, volume of work assigned, and student/teacher interaction.

Use ESOL strategies for English Language Learners (ELL) and provide appropriate accommodations for Students with Disabilities (SWD) and students with Section 504 plans, to the extent practical.

Observe established office hours during the regularly scheduled work day that include, but are not limited to, communicating with and providing feedback to students, facilitating synchronous/asynchronous lessons, or answering student questions.

Provide instructional resources and materials through digital learning means such as Microsoft Teams, Edmodo, ClassDojo or other tool of your choice.

Communicate regularly with parents and families regarding expectations and student progress; if students are not engaged in the lessons and assignments, teachers should contact parents and/or the school counselor.

Participate in professional development and virtual learning sessions intended to support distance learning, as applicable.

Ensure that you are monitoring District and school communications for up-to-date information regarding school closures, instructional continuation plans, and distance learning resources.

Distance Learning Frequently asked questions

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Instructional Continuity Plan 2.0

The Instructional Continuity Plan (ICP) 2.0 provides guidance and support for an extended period of school closure. ICP clarifies the roles of students, teachers, and families relative to distance learning, as well as the different options teachers have for content delivery.
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DISTANCE LEARNING IN ACTION

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Distance Learning Champions Take a look at some of the amazing lessons our Distance Learning Champions are doing! During these unprecedented times, schools may be closed, but teaching and learning in Miami-Dade County Public Schools continue uninterrupted.

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I know that parents are overwhelmed right now. Some schools are not giving enough work for the kids, others are giving too much. Sometimes the technology isn't working when you need it to work. I compiled a list of online educational resources. I will continue to edit and add as we go through this together.
Scholastic has created a wonderful daily lesson through books completely for free. We read Vooks at school a lot during dismissal time. This website brings books to life for a more educational screen time. While it does cost monthly, the first month is free. It is worth checking out! Epic! is a wonderful site full of books to keep student's attention. I have invited all the kids in my class to make an account. I have assigned book collections on topics that we are currently learning about in class. While your library is closed you can still read new books online! Check out Storyline to have books read out loud to your child. The best part? They often have a link to SchoolTube instead of YouTube, so your child doesn't "accidentally" find themselves on an unboxing video instead. Looking for math games? Arcademics if full of fun games for kids covering all different topics! If you're confused because every time you try to help your child in math they say, "That's not how my teacher taught me!" Kahn Academy is here to help! They have lessons and assessments. Kids love it because they earn points as they learn. Xtramath is another great resource for helping your child navigate math.They have a getting started for parents video to help you give you more information. National Geographic for Kids is a great source to explore animals.Brain Break Take a field trip to the zoo with your child without leaving home! It is a wonderful way to get out of the house without having to go anywhere. Explore the surface of Mars! Take a tour of a farm virtually. I grew up on PBS and I still love it just as much now as I did then. They have put together a list of short videos appropriate for early elementary. Time for Kids is full of easy to read articles to teach children about the world around them. No sign in required. Highlights for Kids has fun activities, games, and videos. If your child is extra curious, they might be asking you a million questions a day. Some you might not even know the answer to! Check out wonderopolis to help answer those hard questions or even to get your child thinking about those big questions. Take a tour of Yellowstone National Park from the comfort of your couch. The Georgia Aquarium has some peaceful live feeds to watch while you're at home. Wishing you were in Paris? Take a virtual tour of The Louvre! SciShow has amazing science videos that keep the attention of kids! Crash Course has amazing videos about all sorts of topics! Looking for games for all subjects? ABCya! has tons of games across all the subjects. Looking for more games for all subjects and some stories? Fun Games is the answer! It does have ads at the bottom, so you might have to help your child press the back button occasionally to get back to their activity. Starfall has some fun learning games. I know when I taught preK, they couldn't get enough! Our class has used Breakout Rooms before, and now they can access them at home to keep their brains working hard! These are not easy, but they will make your child think outside of the box. They get so excited when they figure one out! Brain breaks are important! Check out Go Noodle for a fun way to get the wiggles out. Mo Willems is an incredible author that our class just loves. He is recording Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems! every school day at 1:00 pm. Check out the first video here. Cosmic Kids Yoga is incredible! Jamie tells stories through yoga poses to get the kids interested in moving. In all honesty, I might watch some of her videos while we are all stuck in our homes. She is way more fun than yoga for adults! Wishing you could go to the Children's Museum with all this extra time? Boston's Children's Museum has you covered!

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Digital Resources for Overwhelmed Parents

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I know that parents are overwhelmed right now. Some schools are not giving enough work for the kids, others are giving too much. Sometimes the technology isn't working when you need it to work. I compiled a list of online educational resources. I will continue to edit and add as we go through this together.

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https://www.education.com/back-to-school

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