- Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences Academy
- Parent Resources
Parent Resources
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JGESA has compiled a list of different resources and links to help support families during distance learning. *note this information will be updated regularly
Helpful Links
- Q&A for frequently asked questions
- Parents Guide to accessing Headrush and/or Khan Academy
- Letter for families with children receiving special education services.
- Building and Instilling a Growth Mindset
- Google Classroom for Parents
FREE MEALS FOR KIDS Mobile App
Free Meals for Kids app helps families and kids locate free healthy meals across Minnesota during the pandemic. Let's work together to ensure hungry kids don't miss a meal during the summer. The app is powered by GPS and shows locations of schools and other sites that are providing meals and meal packs, with days and hours for distribution. It also shows the distance and directions to the nearest site from your location. The app is updated daily. The app is free at the Apple App Store and the Google Play StoreLocal Resources
- List of local mental health resources *note this is not a comprehensive list
- Meals for kids
Additional Resources
- Minnesota Department of Education - mental health resources
- National Association of School Psychologist
- National Alliance on Mental Illness MN
- Social Media, Screen Time, and Emotions During COVID - A Guide For Parents
CDC Parenting Tip Sheets
- One-on-One Time
- Keeping It Positive
- Structure Up
- Bad Behavior
- Keep Calm and Manage Stress
- Talking about COVID-19
Broadband Access
- List of MN providers and information *note this is not a comprehensive list.
- K12 Connect Forward Program
Hotline for Families
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Below is a hotline that has been created for families to obtain information about childcare resources and other general questions about the school closure. While many of the details around specific plans will come at the district level, please feel free to share the hotline with your families to inquire about state level resources and questions. The State Information Hotline at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) will be staffed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to answer questions about childcare resources and general questions during the time of school closure.Metro: 651-297-1304Greater Minnesota: 1-800-657-3504Other hotlines available
- National Parent Helpline 1-855-427-2736 http://www.
nationalparenthelpline.org/ Operated by Parents Anonymous - National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY 1- 800-787-3224 Email and live chat are also available at https://www.thehotline.org/
- National Parent Helpline 1-855-427-2736 http://www.
Applying for Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare
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This information is for families with children as well as adults who do not have children under age 19 living with them, are under age 65 and do not have a disability.
https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/children-families-apply.jsp