Dear Families,
We all need to be commended for our dedication to staying well and protecting our families, students and each other. Thank you!
Resources from the State of Illinois
The Illinois State Board of Education’s Coronavirus page
Notices, Guidelines, and FAQs from the Illinois State Board of Education: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/FAQ-4-1-20.pdf
Illinois Department of Public Heath: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus
Illinois State Board of Education Keep Learning: https://www.isbe.net/KeepLearning
Early Childhood resources (scroll down for family resources): https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/OECD/Pages/COVID-19.aspx
Resources for Families
General information: Where to Find Help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state’s SNAP Outreach team is available and continues to assist those in need with completing SNAP (food stamp) applications, help find a pantry or other questions. Call the hotline at 844-600-SNAP (7627) to talk with a member of the team.
Resources for families who have children with hearing loss from the A.G. Bell Association: https://www.agbell.org/COVID-19-Resources
Zoom Schools and Districts Privacy Policy: https://zoom.us/docs/en-us/childrens-privacy.html
Illinois State Board of Education Mental health resources: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/MentalHealthResources.aspx
ComEd has many programs available for customers who need help paying their electricity bills. Visit their website to learn about financial assistance.
Find Child’s Voice’s guidance for protecting health and safety here:
COVID Pandemic Guidance for Families
WELCOME! Weekly Digest for March 8, 2021
If staff and/or families plan to travel internationally, we are following CDC guidelines and recommend that they get tested 3–5 days after travel AND stay home to self-quarantine for 7 days after travel. If you don’t get tested, it’s safest to stay home to self-quarantine for 10 days.
If staff and or families plan to travel domestically, there are currently no restrictions.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Our decisions about when someone can return to our buildings following a COVID-19 situation are determined by IDPH and ISBE requirements and individualized guidance from our local health department (LHD).
- As a workplace, clinic, Early Intervention provider and school located in DuPage County, our COVID-19 responses are governed and guided by four agencies: Illinois Department of Health (IDPH), DuPage County Health Department (DCDH), Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
- IDPH maintains up-to-date online look-up tools for anyone looking for a local COVID-19 testing location as well as vaccination updates.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRATICE YOUR 3 W’s
- Wear a face covering.
- Wash your hands with soap and water.
- Watch your physical distance.
Thank you. And stay healthy!
