Navigating Public Schools During COVID-19

This site provides parents and students with useful information to help them better navigate their school system(s), as well as other resources that can be helpful  during this pandemic time.

SCHOOL SYSTEMS

Alexandria City Public Schools

COMMUNICATE

  • Communicate regularly with your child’s teacher: email, Remind, or Talking Points
  • Share your thoughts: what’s working well – what needs support
  • Understand your child’s progress

COLLABORATE

Know Who to Contact:

  • Teacher
  • Counselor
  • Assistant Principal
  • Principal
  • Superintendent

Alexandria City Public Schools Parent Resources:

CARE

Mental Health Resources 24/7 Emergency Numbers
In case of a life threatening emergency, call 911

CrisisText: Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Dominion Hospital Emergency Room: 703.536.2000
Inova Emergency Services: 703.289.7560
Mobile Crisis Unit: 1.844.627.4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.TALK or 1.800.SUICIDE
Merrifield Center for Emergency Services: 703.573.56 79
TTY dial 711

Helpful Links – Alexandria City Public Schools

Parent’s Role in Virtual Learning:
ACPS Virtual Plus Learning

Mental Health Resources:
ACPS Mental Health Awareness  
ACPS and School Counseling

Technology Support:
ACPS Technology Services

Learning Tips for Parents
ACPS Learning Tips for Parents

Arlington Public Schools

COMMUNICATE

  • Communicate regularly with your child’s teacher: email, Remind, or Talking Points
  • Share your thoughts: what’s working well – what needs support
  • Understand your child’s progress

COLLABORATE

Know Who to Contact:

  • Teacher
  • Counselor
  • Assistant Principal
  • Principal
  • Superintendent

Arlington Public Schools Parent Resources:

CARE

Mental Health Resources 
In case of a life threatening emergency, call 911

Emotional Support for Students-PWCS

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or chat with a specialist

Mental Health Resources for Public Safety

Arlington Public Schools

Parent’s Role in Virtual Learning:
APS Parent Academy

Mental Health Resources:
APS Continuity of Learning – Mental Health Resources

Technology Support:
APS Technical Support

Virtual Learning Tech Tips:
Virtual Learning Advice-Tips for Parents

District of Columbia Public Schools

COMMUNICATE

  • Communicate regularly with your child’s teacher: email, Remind, or Talking Points
  • Share your thoughts: what’s working well – what needs support
  • Understand your child’s progress

COLLABORATE

Know Who to Contact:

  • Teacher
  • Counselor
  • Assistant Principal
  • Principal
  • Superintendent

District of Columbia Public Schools – Parent Resources:

CARE

Mental Health Resources 24/7 Emergency Numbers
In case of a life threatening emergency, call 911

List of DCPS Clinicians at each School

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or chat with a specialist

Childcare

Helpful Links – District of Columbia Public Schools

Parents and Virtual Learning:
Virtual Learning Advice-Tips for Parents

Mental Health Resources:
DCPS School based Clinicians –  listed by school)

Technology Support:
Contact your school directly or DCPS Office of the Chief Technology Officer at 202-442-5885

DCPS Internet Access Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools

COMMUNICATE

  • Communicate regularly with your child’s teacher: email, Remind, or Talking Points
  • Share your thoughts: what’s working well – what needs support
  • Understand your child’s progress

COLLABORATE

Know Who to Contact:

  • Teacher
  • Counselor
  • Assistant Principal
  • Principal
  • Region Superintendent

Fairfax County Public Schools Parent Resources:

CARE

Mental Health Resources 24/7 Emergency Numbers
In case of a life threatening emergency, call 911

CrisisText: Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Dominion Hospital Emergency Room: 703.536.2000
Inova Emergency Services: 703.289.7560
Mobile Crisis Unit: 1.844.627.4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.TALK or 1.800.SUICIDE
Merrifield Center for Emergency Services: 703.573.56 79
TTY dial 711

Helpful Links – Fairfax County Public Schools

Technology Support:
FCPS and Technology Support for Families

Virtual Learning Tech Tips:
FCPS Tech Tips
Virtual Learning Advice-Tips for Parents

Parent’s Role in Virtual Learning:
FCPS and Distance Learning from Home

Mental Health Resources:
FCPS Return to School Mental Health

Montgomery County Public Schools

COMMUNICATE

  • Communicate regularly with your child’s teacher: email, Remind, or Talking Points
  • Share your thoughts: what’s working well – what needs support
  • Understand your child’s progress

COLLABORATE

Know Who to Contact:

  • Teacher
  • Counselor
  • Assistant Principal
  • Principal
  • Superintendent

Montgomery County Public Schools:

CARE

Mental Health Resources:
In case of a life threatening emergency, call 911

Emotional Support for Students-PWCS

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or chat with a specialist

Mental Health Resources for Public Safety

Helpful Links – Montgomery County Public Schools

Parent’s Role in Virtual Learning:
Montgomery County Public Schools Home Page

Mental Health Resources:  
Health & Human Services

Technology Support:
MCPS Instructional Technology Support

Virtual Learning Tech Tips:
Virtual Learning Advice-Tips for Parents

Prince George’s County Public Schools

COMMUNICATE

  • Communicate regularly with your child’s teacher: email, Remind, or Talking Points
  • Share your thoughts: what’s working well – what needs support
  • Understand your child’s progress

COLLABORATE

Know Who to Contact:

  • Teacher
  • Counselor
  • Assistant Principal
  • Principal
  • Superintendent

Prince George’s County Public Schools – Parent Resources:

CARE

Mental Health Resources
In case of a life threatening emergency, call 911

PGCPS Mental Health Directory

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or chat with a specialist

Helpful Links – Prince George’s County Public Schools

Parent’s Role in Virtual Learning:
PGCPS Distance Learning Guide for Parents

Mental Health Resources:
PGCPS and Managing Family Anxiety

Technology Support:
Distance Learning Assistance:
Hotline: 240-696-6229 (Mon. – Fri.  from 9 am to 5 pm)

Virtual Learning Tech Tips:
Virtual Learning Advice-Tips for Parents
PGCPS and Learning at Home

Prince William County Schools

COMMUNICATE

  • Communicate regularly with your child’s teacher: email, Remind, or Talking Points
  • Share your thoughts: what’s working well – what needs support
  • Understand your child’s progress

COLLABORATE

Know Who to Contact:

  • Teacher
  • Counselor
  • Assistant Principal
  • Principal
  • Superintendent

Prince William County Schools Parent Resources:

CARE

Mental Health Resources:
In case of a life threatening emergency, call 911

Emotional Support for Students-PWCS

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or chat with a specialist

Prince William County Schools

Parent’s Role in Virtual Learning:
PWCS Parent Resource Center Virtual Workshops
PWCS Parent Pointers: Canvas Overview

Mental Health Resources:
PWCS Emotional Support for Students
Prince William County Adult Mental Health Services

Technology Support: 703-791-8826
PWCS Help Desk

Virtual Learning Tech Tips:
Virtual Learning Advice-Tips for Parents

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