Semiweekly Early Childhood Community Update for: COVID-19

July 6, 2020 Breaking News: Voices for Virginia's Children Facebook live town hall meeting with First Lady Northam and other experts on "Parenting in a Pandemic", July 9, 9-10:00 a.m. VDOE: FAQ on reopening, updated on June 30 Getting schools ready to support students, webinar series #4, July 22, 2-3:30 S chool reopening and planning for students with disabilities, July 9, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Special Needs Supports: Center for Family Involvement- Cultural considerations when diagnosing and treating ADHD in African American children Edutopia: How to improve distance learning for students with IEP's US Dept. of Education releases new guidance on special education during the pandemic Virginia Out of School Time: Resources for reopening Summer Activity Guide 2 & 3 now available

Keep looking up. That's the secret of life. Charlie Brown For Providers: Mental Health First Aid: Tips to help children and youth take care of their mental health during COVID-19 Heart Centered Leadership: Create an inspiring work environment with a people-centric, nature based approach, August 12, 2p.m. For Parents: New York Times: What is quarantine pod, do's and don'ts. Science Museum of VA:Great advice from First Lady Northam and other experts for curious female future scientists

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