Education support encompasses a wide range of services and resources designed to enhance the learning journey for students. It can include academic support, emotional guidance, and financial assistance.
Education Support (formerly Teacher Support Network, Recourse and Worklife Support Partnership) is a UK charity that champions the mental health and wellbeing of teachers, lecturers, school leaders and other education staff.
School-Based Resources
Sycamores’ Education-Based Services program connects students and their families with in-person coaching, mentoring, and support services that promote positive school climates and relationships and foster student success. Sycamores’ teams are made up of highly trained school-based clinicians and behavioral specialists who work in close collaboration with district, staff, teachers, students, and families.
This resource compilation from the PBIS TA Center offers simple recommendations educators can embed to support social-emotional learning in their schools during extended school closures.
This field guide from the PBIS TA Center describes how to incorporate cultural responsive practices into school-wide positive behavior intervention and supports (SWPBIS).
Family Support
Family support includes both informal and formal sources of social support for families. Informal support can be provided by relatives (spouse, parents, siblings), friends, neighbors and other community members such as babysitters or home helpers.
Formal supports can include publicly funded entitlement programs and may provide education, housing, daycare, respite care or other services. In addition to these, community organizations and groups can also offer family support through information, advocacy, and parent training.
ED is committed to supporting the efforts of families, educators and local, state, and federal leaders to strengthen family partnerships for student success. The Department offers internships year-round for students and recent graduates interested in learning more about Federal education policy or the field of parental involvement.
Learn more about the Family Support Technical Assistance Center (TSAC) here. TSAC works with NYC Public Schools to help families navigate school and district systems, understand the educational landscape, access resources, develop and monitor annual goals, and participate in community events.
Community Resources
Community resources are the building blocks of societal well-being, empowering individuals by providing access to crucial services and opportunities for personal growth. Education resources like schools and libraries enrich learning experiences and promote lifelong learning, while social support services like community centers and volunteer groups break down societal prejudices and foster inclusivity. By working together, these resources form interconnected networks that support and motivate each other, fostering resilient and adaptable societies.
When teaching children about community resources, begin by asking them to name people, places or things that help their local area. You can then guide them to discover these resources by introducing them to a comprehensive community resource guide, such as Journey. Whether run by public service institutions, nonprofit organizations or even businesses, these guides can empower individuals to find the right support for their specific needs.
Online Resources
Online learning resources for students are essential during these difficult times to ensure Continuity in Education, especially as most of the people are stuck in self-isolation due to COVID-19 lockdown insight. These resources save time, energy and make learning fun and interactive.
1) Google Arts & Culture: Take your students on virtual field trips to the Sydney Opera House, safaris and space shuttles using this free resource. Students can also access curated art explorations and standards-aligned lessons.
2) Toppr: This online education resource helps students understand concepts through video lectures and quizzes. It covers CBSE, ICSE and state boards and also helps prepare for competitive exams like IIT JEE and NEET.
3) Skillshare: It offers community-driven classes in marketing, design and art & illustration. It is one of the best online learning resources for creative people.
Teachers have a lot of work to do during the time when schools are closed, including planning lessons and creating interesting classroom sessions. This online resource enables them to create automated test papers for their students in minutes.