Coronavirus Resources

COVID-19 Information and Resources for Parents, Students and Employees

Below please find news, links and resources for COVID-19. Updates will be posted here as they are made available.   

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CDC COVID-19 INFORMATION

COVID-19 Symptoms

CDC COVID-19 Guidance  for K-12 Schools

CDC COVID-19 Exposure Guidance

CDC COVID-19 Isolation Guidance

COVID-19 Levels by County

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New york state department of health covid-19 guidance documents and LINKS

View the NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance Update for Schools dated Aug. 22, 2022

2022-2023  School Year COVID-19 FAQ for schools

2022-2023 School Year COVID-19 FAQ for parents/caregivers

NYS DOH COVID-19 Vaccine  information

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New York State Department of Education COVID-19 guidance links

NYSED COVID-19 Resources

NYSED School Health Services

Mental Health Supports

• Orange County Mental Health
  • Orange County Get Help Now
  • Orange County Crisis Call Center: 800-832-1200
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
• Access: Supports for Living
• CDC - Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
• CDC - Helping Children Cope with Emergencies in Spanish

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Media Resources

Facebook

• Orange-Ulster BOCES
• Orange County, NY
• New York State Education Department
• Orange-Ulster BOCES Division of Special Education

Twitter

• Orange-Ulster BOCES
• Orange County, NY
• New York State Education Department
• @StrokaKerri
• @MeghanGildea27
• @JodieMaassen
• @JAFOUBOCES
• @procha86550428
• @MrSullivan_OUB

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Informational Resources

• United States Department of Education
• New York State Education Department

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Community Resources

• Catholic Charities (Orange, Sullivan, Ulster)
• HONOR
• RECAP
• United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region

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Health Resources

• New York State Department of Health
• Orange County Health Department
• Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Interactive Map

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Instructional Resources

• CATO Institute - Online Learning Resources
• USA Today - How to talk to your children about coronavirus 
• NPR - Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
• NASP - Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
• NY Times - Coronavirus Resources: Teaching, Learning and Thinking Critically
• Tell Me - Core Board
• Challenge Week
• Speech Ideas
• Sensory Diet
• Saltillo Resources
• The Coronavirus:  What To Do
• Orange-Ulster BOCES Division of Special Education
• Physical Therapy Resources
• NYC Learn at Home
• STAR Institute - Timely Tips
• Sensory Balanced Daily Schedules

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Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Information

• NYS Department of Homes and Community Renewal 

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Unemployment Assistance

• NYS Unemployment Insurance Benefits Information
• NYS Unemployment Insurance Benefits FAQ’s

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Utilities Assistance

Contact your utility company if you are experiencing financial hardship, as they may have a payment assistance program that can help you.

• Orange & Rockland - 877-434-4100
• Central Hudson - 845-452-2700