The START Project team understands the challenges ahead for schools and families. We will be sharing information and resources via our website and social media in order to provide support for families and schools. START is actively planning for other options for training and resources in the event of cancellations. Please visit our updates page for more information on cancellations. As always, please reach out to the START office if you have any concerns or questions. 

Updates on Trainings and Cancellations

• US Department of Education - COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
• Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Outbreak

• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Communications
• Compliance Requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) during a Public Health Emergency
• Interactive Map of Food Service Programs for Children

• Michigan Alliance for Families: Resources and Frequently Asked Questions Surrounding COVID-19
• Autism Speaks: COVID-19 Information and Resources
• Autism Society: COVID-19 2nd Update from the Autism Society of America, Announces Coronavirus Information Series
• Autism Alliance of Michigan: MiNavigator
• Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
• Michigan Council for Exceptional Children: Free Membership
• Vanderbilt Kennedy Center: Resources for Autism Assessment and Care amid COVID-19 Pandemic

• UM-NSU CARD: Social Story: Let's Talk About the Coronavirus
• Little Puddins: The Autism Educator: What is the Coronavirus? Social Story
• Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC): Plain Language Information on COVID-19
• Mindheart: COVIBOOK

• A Comprehensive Resource from AFIRM: Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Center on PBIS: 
  • Responding to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak through PBIS
  • PBIS Back to School after Disruptions
• Easterseals Illinois Autism Partnership: School Closure Toolkit
• Khan Academy: Resources During School Closures
• Resources for Education during COVID-19 Pandemic
• Center for Parent Information and Resources: Multilingual Resources on COVID-19
• NTACT: At Home Instructional Resources
• CEEDAR Center: Virtual Toolkit
• Harvard Center on the Developing Child: Stress, Resilience, and the Role of Science: Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic
• MSU: Spartan Caregiver Support
• We Are Teachers: Online Learning Resources
• How To Respond Effectively To The Corona Crisis
• "Stay home. Stay safe." Learning Collection

Here are a few of the many resources for activities and ideas for families while schools are closed: 

• Best Ideas for Kids: 100 Indoor Activities for Kids
• PBS: Activities and Tips for Parents While Kids are at Home 
• UM-NSU CARD: At Home Activities & Resources
• GVSU Charter Schools Office: Family Resources for Learning at Home 
• Audible: Free Stories for Kids
• Sprout: Virtual Film Fest
• Craft Train: Create Art with Nature
• Time for Kids: Free Digital Library