Resources to Support Teaching & Learning During COVID-19 School Closures

Updated: December 1, 2020*

Fellow Educators:

It’s a concerning, ever-evolving time. In particular, navigating the 2020-21 school year is not black and white. We understand that you are challenged right now and may not have the resources you need to support your students. We want to help.

Below are curriculum-specific resources* as well as playback of subject-specific community webinars. If your district or school is in need of specific resources, contact us.

For resources specific to equity and anti-racism work in your schools, click here.

*We continue to evolve this list as more resources are created.

BLENDED & DISTANCE LEARNING RESOURCES

Open Up is actively working with schools and districts across the country navigating their blended and distance learning needs. Can we help you?

The No-Nonsense Guide to Distance Learning

Co-authored by Open Up Resources and our digital partner, Kiddom, this step-by-step guide for educators provides practical advice and can be implemented rapidly during this critical health crisis. Use it to easily navigate to the stage of distance learning your school is currently tackling, and jump right in. Read the Guide

EL Education 2020 - 21 Flex Curriculum Option

In response to states' and districts' requests for options to meet varied needs in reopening scenarios, Open Up Resources is offering resources developed by EL Education (including a flex curriculum option) to support planning for remote and/or hybrid learning in the fall.
Download EL Education Flex Curriculum

More EL Education K-8 Resources

Introducing onetab: Reading, Writing and Numeracy for PK - 2 without Wifi

What is onetab? A durable, proprietary device preloaded with PK - 2 reading, writing, and math curricula that allows access to the software without wifi. In 30-40 minutes a day, onetab provides an adaptive literacy and numeracy course that takes PK - 2nd grade children from zero to numerate and reading with fluency in their own language.

With onetab, children can learn without an adult or internet connection and where many children are using the same device.

Children use onetab for 30–40 minutes daily with lessons that cover both literacy and numeracy.

Each math and literacy lesson is individualized for that child, based on their level, using a pool of thousands of learning units.

Read more about onetab and how you can bring devices to your district or school.

ACCESS TO OPEN UP RESOURCES CURRICULA

EL Education K-8 Language Arts

Bookworms K-5 Reading and Writing

Open Up Resources 6-8 Math:

CURRICULUM-SPECIFIC RESOURCES

EL Education K-8 Language Arts

List of EL Education K-5 Language Arts resources
Download EL Education Flex Curriculum
PLC Recordings: Click here to request access.
EL Education Community Coach, Justin Endicott, created this video for the community with tips for virtual learning.

Bookworms K-5 Reading and Writing

K-3 Literacy PL webinars (Differentiation Block) weeks 1-8
List of Bookworms K-5 Reading and Writing resources
School Closures Town Hall with Dr. Sharon Walpole - WATCH THE REPLAY

Open Up Resources 6-8 Math

This learning series of 24 videos for each grade level, created by SchoolKit, supports fall readiness by identifying unfinished learning. Key lessons aligned to the major work of the grade help to ensure student success in math as they enter the classroom this fall. Access the video series here.
Morgan Stipe has written a blog outlining virtual learning preparedness and implementation. Read it here.
List of Open Up Resources 6-8 Math resources
PLC Recordings: Click here to request access.
Helpful video from the math reflective

High School Math