RESOURCES | Weacovidresources

All of us here at WEA are continually surprised and inspired by the quick thinking, dedication, and adaptability of Wyoming educators as you work to redefine the face of education in Wyoming. We've compiled a list of free digital resources to lend a helping hand as you lead your students through these uncertain times.

NEA Today: How Innovative Educators are Engaging Students Online

http://neatoday.org/2020/04/07/pandemic-pedagogy-educators-engage-students-online/?utm_source=nea_today&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200415&utm_content=online_connections

Regional Educational Laboratory Program - Webinars on Digital Learning

https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/projects/covid-19/

Panorama Education - Resources for Educators and School Communities

https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/projects/covid-19/

The Journal - Free Resources for Educators & Students

https://thejournal.com/articles/2020/03/13/free-resources-ed-tech-companies-step-up-during-coronavirus-outbreak.aspx

ACT Resources for K-12 Educators

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid19.html#educators

Britannica Digital Learning Resources

https://britannicalearn.com/covid-19-free-resources/

Scholastic - Learn at Home

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/articles/COVID-19.html

Audible - Free Children's Audiobooks

https://stories.audible.com/start-listen?ref=adbl_ent_anon_pdp_hm_hb

Wyoming PBS Learning Media

https://cwc-edu.zoom.us/rec/play/vJYrceH7rWk3GNKU4QSDVKB6W9S7Lv6s1SkW-PtYn0uxUiZSNFOkZOQbNLGCP6LEK19UgQW8Jge4Zvx_?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=ZUqc-6ktQ4ChYryZ0xtAiQ.1587071967762.ea5c70e9df73d6426bac0324f0c05860&_x_zm_rhtaid=478

Innovative educators across Wyoming are creating new resources every day! Please Like WEA on Facebook for additional resources. If you have discovered or developed a digital resource that you'd like to share with colleagues, please email it to WEA Communications Director, Amanda Turner at aturner@wyoea.org.

Legislation & Advocacy Efforts

Learn the latest about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act including summary and analyses of passed legislation, bills currently before Congress, and in-depth info on how the CARES Act will impact you and your community.

National Education Association - Education Votes: COVID-19

https://educationvotes.nea.org/issue/covid-19/#resources

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - How Much Will States Receive Through CARES Act?

https://www.cbpp.org/search?sort_by=search_api_relevance&search_text=education&f%5B0%5D=field_computed_year%3A2020

Learning Policy Institute - COVID-19 and School Funding: What to Expect and What You can Do

https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/blog/covid-19-and-school-funding-what-expect-and-what-you-can-do?utm_source=LPI+Master+List&utm_campaign=ce6801930c-LPIMC_CovidBlog_StateBudget_20200422&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7e60dfa1d8-ce6801930c-42302595

National Conference of State Legislatures - CARES Act Gives State Education Funding, Flexibility in Wake of COVID-19

https://www.ncsl.org/blog/2020/04/01/-cares-act-gives-state-education-funding-flexibility-in-wake-of-covid-19.aspx

Periodic updates are made available on COVID legislation as it relates to education on WEA's Legislative Affairs Blog at www.wealegislativeinfo.com

Financial Impact

Have you suffered a negative financial impact due to the COVID-19 outbreak?

Below, you will find federal guidelines governing leave policies and resources for financial assistance and relief programs.

Do you have questions or concerns about your compensation or leave during school closures?

Reach out to your UniServ Director for assistance.

Leave Guidelines Under Families First Coronavirus Response Act

COVID-19 Paid Leave and Unemployment Flow Chart

AFL-CIO - Navigating Resources, Programs and Benefits

https://aflcio.org/covid-19/state-resources