As the situation around COVID-19 continues to evolve, the health and well being of you, your students and your communities is top-of-mind for us at Lifetouch. We know, among the many concerns you have right now, you remain dedicated to helping your school and community.
As a partner in education, we’ve compiled (and will continue to add) free resources from our partners and education or health experts to help your schools during this time.
School Administrator Resources:
- COVID-19 Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel, Department of Education
- Interim Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs, Center for Disease Control
- The Pact: A 3-part webinar series hosted by JC Pohl, CEO and President of Teen Truth and Lifetouch
- Building Resilient Students During the COVID-19 Crisis | April 29
- Creating School Staff Connectedness From a Distance | May 5
- Strategies to Build School Culture During a Pandemic | May 7 @ 12:00 PM CST | Register
- Supporting You Through COVID-19, Canadian Centre for Child Protection
Distance Learning Resources:
- Learn at Home, Scholastic
- Make any Room a Classroom, BrainPop
- Student Readiness Check, Learning Heroes
- Checklist for Parents, Center for Disease Control
- Online Public Library, GetEpic
- Prodigy Math, Prodigy
- Keyboard Typing, BBC
- Foreign Language, Duolingo
E-Learning and Remote Work Tools:
- How to Teach Online for the Classroom Teacher (5-hour online course), Professional Learning Board
- Principal and School Administrator Distance Learning Guidebook, Professional Learning Board
- Top 12 Tips When Working from Home, Shutterfly
Yearbook Adviser Resources:
Safety & Emotional Support Resources:
- Talking to Children about COVID, National Association of School Psychologists
- How to be Alone, but not Lonely, NPR
- How to Avoid Shaking Hands, Harvard Business Review
For additional information on how schools can manage COVID-19, visit our partner sites:
- National PTA
- The School Superintendents Association
- National School Boards Association
- National Association of Elementary School Principals
Picture Day Safety Protocols:
Lifetouch is leading the photography industry in providing comprehensive safety protocols. These protocols follow the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). View our safety protocols. Note: Protocols may change based on new or revised recommendations from local and national government agencies.
Check out what these schools shared about their Lifetouch Picture Day:
“We were hesitant about getting pictures made on the first day of school due to the pandemic and the craziness of all that is going on with COVID-19. I am so glad we kept the date. The photographers did an outstanding job and the process went as smoothly as it possibly could go! Thank you to all that made this happen!” – Principal, Hollywood Elementary School, AL
“[There was] consistency in practice of safety measures in the day of COVID. Set up and flow was very good. Safety was the top priority for students and staff and photographers.” – Office Manager, Monta Vista High School, CA
“Registration at St. Joseph High School this year went extremely smoothly, in large part, due to the communication and set up provided by Lifetouch. Prior to registration, I had many conversations with [our Lifetouch Representative] (mostly initiated by him) in order to determine what would work best for our school. We changed our mind a couple of times, and [he] adjusted without hesitation. At this very stressful time, it was very comforting to know that our safety was taken very seriously and was executed to perfection.” – Business Manager, St. Joseph High School, Edmonton, Alberta
If you are interested in scheduling a Picture Day, please contact us.