Implementation Corner - H1N1 Preparedness

Tired of students being out sick and missing key concepts? Losing teaching time from severe weather days? As educators, we are responsible for teaching in even the most challenging circumstances. Whether your school is closed due to the flu, severe weather, or just for the holiday break, it is important to be prepared.

Here are some helpful hints about how to use Study Island in the event that your school needs to close:

1. Create work packets using Study Island Printable Worksheets. Send these packets home with children ahead of time and let parents know that this work will help keep the student from falling behind if school were to close unexpectedly.
2. Post assignments, notes, and announcements in Class Manager. Remember: Teachers can even do this from home!
3. Communicate with parents and students through the Message Center.
4. Instruct teachers on how to use the Study Island Community Forums for common planning from a distance. Register at forums.studyisland.com/forum.
5. Contact your local libraries and coordinate efforts to help parents access Study Island from public computers.
   

For more information about preparing for the flu, visit www.ed.gov or www.flu.gov. Contact implementation@studyisland.com to schedule a complementary conference call. We'll help you create your H1N1 preparedness plan and provide Printable Worksheets to encourage home usage.