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
- Independent Schools on the Brink: A Confidential Webinar for Schools Struggling to Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC Interim Guidance for Administrators of K-12 Schools Regarding COVID-19
- Guidance For Social Distancing in Schools
- CDC Considerations for Schools (updated 5/19/20)
- TEA 20-21 SY Public Health Planning Guidance
- Department of Labor Advisory - FFCRA
- Department of Labor - FFCRA FAQs
- CDC Updated Guidelines (7/24/20) for Schools and Childcare Programs
- CDC Readiness Assessment Checklist
- Fisher Phillips Minimum Return to Work Standards
- Updated CDC Guidelines For School Reopening (October 2020)
- CDC Guidance for Schools on Testing
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
- SBA’s FAQs for Faith Based Organizations and the Payroll Protection Plan
- SBA FAQ #31 Regarding “Current Economic Uncertainty” Relating to PPP Applications
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 - Leading in a Time of Crisis with Rob Evans and Michael Thompson
- OESIS’ Fall Start Scenarios
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
- CIS Briefing on Safeguarding Students in Remote Learning
Strategic Thinking:
Discussion Board for Heads of Schools
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All Saints' Episcopal SchoolFort Worth, TXAnnounces Recipient of the2020 Distinguished Alumni AwardThe Reverend David MadisonClass of 1992After graduating from All Saints’, Father Madison attended Austin College before earning a law degree from Baylor University. He was then admitted to the State Bar of Texas and practiced law before attending seminary at Nashotah House in Wisconsin, graduating cum laude with a Master of Divinity degree. After he was ordained as a priest, he served All Saints’ Episcopal Church for three years as Associate Rector. In 2007, he was called back to School as the Director of Religious Studies and Chaplain, and in 2010, he was appointed Assistant Head of School and Head of Upper School. During his tenure, he was instrumental in shaping and penning the outline of our nationally recognized K-12 Religion Curriculum. He then completed a Doctor of Ministry degree in educational leadership at Virginia Theological Seminary. He is currently the Executive Director of the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools where he carries its mission “to lead, to nurture, and to unify Episcopal schools in order to advance educational excellence within the faith community of the Episcopal Church.”The Distinguished Alumni Award was established four years ago with the hope of honoring alumni who embody the School’s Outcome Statement – A graduate of All Saints' Episcopal School will exercise genius within through developing a relationship with God, by engaging the world, and by serving others. Father Madison is remembered as a kind-hearted, dedicated, and gracious leader, and the Alumni Board is honored to recognize him this year. -
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