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.   

NYS Covid-19 Report Card

View the OU BOCES Covid-19 Report Card.

COVid-19 Updates

New york state department of health covid-19 guidance documents

View the Joint NYSDOH NYSED Mask Guidance Letter dated March 1, 2022

View the NYS Department of Health Masking Guidance Update for Schools dated March 1, 2022

View the NYS Department of Health Masking Guidance Update for Schools FAQs dated March 1, 2022

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

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

Informational Resources

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

Community Resources

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

Health Resources

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

Employee Resources

• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Employee Information

Instructional Resources

• Learning Enrichment Booklets for K-5
• Remote Learning Guidance Documents for CTE and Special Ed
• 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

Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Information

• NYS Department of Homes and Community Renewal 

Unemployment Assistance

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

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