Announcements
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Dear Friends:As part of our mission to lead, nurture, and unify Episcopal schools, we are are compiling resources to assist you in responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The World Health Organization has identified this situation as a public health emergency and are advising all American businesses and schools to prepare for the possibility of a larger outbreak. These resources will assist you in your planning.As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like to explore some of the specific questions that your community may be facing. Let us also offer prayers for everyone that is affected by this virus.Peace and blessings,David+Resources:
- CDC’s Guidance For Schools
- What Schools Need to Know About COVID-19
- NAIS’ Guidance For Schools on COVID-19
- CDC’s Guidance for Large Community Events
- Fisher Philips’s Ten-Point Action Plans for Schools
- Student Travel & Emerging Issues
- Illinois Department of Health Resources
(includes examples of letters to parents) - Resources from The Enrollment Management Association
- National Council of Non-Profits Initial Assessment of Coronavirus Aid and Relief
New Federal Legislation:
- Summary of Families First COVID-19 Response Act from Fisher Phillips
- COVID-19 & The Payroll Protection Program
- SBA Information on the Payment Protection Program
- Borrower’s Information Fact Sheet from SBA
Webinars:
- Coronavirus Issues for Schools
By Fisher Phillips, LLC
Watch Webinar Now - Proactive Precautions for Schools: Campus Closure Checklist for FACTS SIS and Business Operations Preparations
By Facts Management, Inc.
Watch Webinar Now
Distance Learning:
- Considerations When Closures Become Necessary
- 15 Strategies for Online Learning When School is Closed
- 10 Strategies for Leading Online When School is Closed
- Why Online Connection and Collaboration Matter, Now More Than Ever
- Community Engagement During the COVID-19 Crisis
- Distance Learning Resources from the Global Online Academy
Discussion Board for Heads of Schools
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We are excited to announce David Epstein as our keynote speaker for our Biennial Conference in Houston on October 21-22, 2021. David's latest book, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, speaks to the heart of what we are trying to accomplish in Episcopal schools. Over the next several months, I look forward to introducing David and his work to the SAES family. Below, you will see an interview of David on CBS This Morning where he discusses the thesis of his book.
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One of the FAQs we receive concerns a school's grievance policy. A parent is unhappy with a school decision and wants to address the matter with the board. How should the board respond to parent complaints? That's one of the things we have to do, right? Read More -
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St. Andrew's Episcopal SchoolsAmarillo, TX
TMI EpiscopalSan Antonio, TX