MASSP is dedicated to keeping our members informed as the situation with COVID-19 develops. Each weekday during the school shut down you can count on an email from us. We will compile and summarize the latest updates and provide the latest resources to help you navigate the challenges that may arise in the coming weeks. If you have resources or information you think should be included in an upcoming update or on the MASSP COVID-19 resource center, please send them to Alicia Pilmore for consideration. Advance Placement Testing Updates Late last week, the College Board announced they will offer at-home digital testing so AP students can still take this year’s exam, even though schools are closed. The exam content will focus on what most schools were able to complete by early March. Students will be able to take their exams on any device they have access to—computer, tablet, or smartphone. They’ll also have the option to write their responses by hand and submit a photo. Details are available online. The attached PDF was sent to AP teachers this past Friday. Beginning 3/25/20, students and schools have access to free, live AP review lessons, delivered by AP teachers from across the country. These daily lessons focus on reviewing the skills and concepts from the first 75% of the course. Hosted on the AP YouTube channel, these lessons will be recorded and available on-demand so teachers and students can access them any time. As of this morning, there had been nearly 800,000 views – and it’s growing!! The College Board is also working to help students with connectivity issues get access to the tools they need to use the practice resources and take the test as we understand that not all students have access to the internet or a device. Students who need mobile tools or connectivity can reach us directly to let us know. The Children’s Foundation Twitter Chat Mark your calendar to participate in this online discussion on managing personal mental health. Lusk Albertson Slides from Special Education Webinar If you missed MASSP’s Leader2Leader this week you may want to revisit the slide deck shared by Donna Tinberg regarding Special Education Considerations for Secondary School Administrators. Communicating & Engaging Your School Community Rather than bombarding your students with daily emails why not just do a video update? More personal and it frees up the inbox! Check out this example from Hudsonville High School – Eagle Eye News (YouTube) Rochester High School’s Police Liaison Deputy Curtis sings an original coronavirus song, “Flatten the Curve” (YouTube) Other Resources Michigan students returning to classrooms this school year 'very unlikely,' Whitmer says Camilleri, Polehanki call for early end to school year ‘to protect students and teachers’ Governor Whitmer’s major disaster declaration letter sent to President Trump MDHHS has created a guide to help you determine what to do if you think you've been exposed to #COVID19. View the PDF version 7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure Awesome Parent Resource: Home Chats: Parents Guide to Healthy Conversations During the Coronavirus Outbreak Wise and Inspirational Words from Jon Gordon: Positive Tip: How to Overcome Negative Thoughts and Fear |