Lombard Resources
As families shelter in place due to COVID-19, children with hearing loss may need additional help. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) offers this guidance to parents, available in English and Spanish.
SPARK (Supporting Parents and Remote Kids) Parent Hub
The Learning Technology Center of Illinois’s SPARK (Supporting Parents and Remote Kids) Parent Hub provides training and resources for Illinois parents and caregivers as they support students with remote learning.
Parent Guidelines for Remote Learning
This infographic from the Learning Technology Center sets out clear guidelines for parents and caregivers to follow while students are engaging in remote learning from home.
Resources for Parents During Extended School Closures
A handout from the Learning Technology Center of Illinois that includes helpful resources by subject.
The Learning Technology Center of Illinois created or curated these resources that address technology-enabled remote learning and e-learning.
COVID-19 Prevention in Schools – IDPH & ISBE Joint Guidance
The Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education provide information for returning to school including joint guidance for COVID-19 prevention in schools and a decision tree for symptomatic individuals in pre-K, K-12 schools and daycare programs.
Remote Learning Resources for Children with Disabilities
The Family Resource Center on Disabilities compiled helpful remote learning resources for a variety of disabilities and special healthcare needs.
The Kinda Guide is designed to be a weekly survival guide for parents and families that will include expert tips on remote learning, parenting advice, virtual camp activities, simple meal and snack ideas and at-home family adventures.
Oswegoland Park District Financial Assistance
The Oswegoland Park Foundation donated $25,000 to the Oswegoland Park District to help fund the district’s financial assistance program. The program enables families experiencing financial hardship to receive reduced fees for park district programs.
Visit the Oswegoland website for more information about available financial assistance.
Aurora Community Resources for Displaced Residents
The City of Aurora provides information on a wide variety of resources including housing, food, clothing and legal assistance.