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Everyone facing this pandemic is dealing with something we’ve never experienced before—not on this level. The flooding of information from a variety of different sources can be overwhelming. This is your opportunity to show your value, knowledge, and expertise by steering staff and families to the most accurate and up-to-date information is a critical role for health professionals. School nurses can also help "translate" medical information as serve as the point person for information passed on to school and to families. Thanks for all you are doing to help your students stay connected and learn about health- there could not be a better time to do it!!
Join with us in taking the pledge to #ThinkCheckCorrect
See how you can be part of the solution by taking a selfie or video with one of our pledge cards and posting it to our FB School Health Educator Group! All you need to participate is provided below. Be part of the solution to communication confusion!
Connect with Us
Subscribe to our Health Information Portal for School Health Educators to receive updates and resources from the Center and NYSED,
Connect with Each Other
Like and follow us on the NYSCSH Facebook page and join the School Health Educator FB group!
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4/15/20 | At Home Resources From NYS Association of Health, PE, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD)
As the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are facing unprecedented challenges across our nation. This is a time to come together and lift each other up, so we remain healthy, productive and calm.
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How You Can Help NYS
The NYSDOH has created a "How You Can Help" page with information on how individuals and organizations can provide, time (including volunteer medical, nursing and mental health care), goods or monetary support. You can view it here.
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Recommendations on Wearing Face Masks, Making and Donating them
Provides CDC and NYSDOH recommendations on wearing face masks as well as resources to make and donate them. Also includes videos on the changes in maks recommendations and CDC video from the US Surgeon General on making a mask with materials at home.
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#ThinkCheckCorrect | Finding, Credible Health Information
Join the fight against misinformation. Your knowledge and expertise make you a key health resource for your school staff, students and families. The Center invites you to take the pledge to #ThinkCheckCorrect. We ask that you commit to making sure that any information you share is correct, credible and current before sharing it with others and teach others to do the same.
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Health Litereacy and Plain Language Communication
Provides strategies and tools for effectively communicating health information and risks.
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NYSED Continuity of Learning Website
In response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), NYSED launched this website featuring continuity of learning resources to provide districts and teachers with increased options to keep students engaged in learning.. The page is updated as new resources are added.
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Resources for Teaching Health Education and More!
This page contains content links for creating lessons for online learning. While targeted to health education, they can be used to supplement all content areas.
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Supporting Students With Special Needs
During the coronavirus crisis, children with autism spectrum disorder are coping with the suspension of both school and essential services. Additionally, children with autism often have difficulty adjusting to the disruption of their routine and environment. These resources will assist families and school staff provide support.
