- Special School District of St. Louis County
- Virtual Learning Resources for Families
Distance Learning Resources for Families
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Technology Help Desk for Students and Families in SSD SchoolsSSD has created a dedicated phone line to help families resolve problems with technology related to distance learning.
Phone: 314.989.8080
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn More About Using Distance Learning Tools
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Google Classroom
For students in SSD schools, use SSD Google username and password to log in to Google Classroom. (Login details for students in partner districts will be different.)
- Google Classroom Support for Families
Quick start guide with information about navigating Google Classroom
- Google Classroom Support for Families
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Chromebooks
For students in SSD schools, use SSD Google username and password to log in to Chromebook. (Login details for students in partner districts will be different.)
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Zoom
- Zoom Support
This guide gives you the basics of participating in a Zoom session.
The video above has subtitles available in Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole and Vietnamese.
- Zoom Support
Technology Quick Tips
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Clear Browser Cache & Cookies in Google Chrome
When you use a web browser like Google Chrome, it saves some information from websites in its cache and cookies. Clearing them could possibly fix certain problems, like loading or formatting issues on sites. Learn how to clear your cache and cookies in Google Chrome.
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Free Google Chrome Supports & Tools
- Grammarly – Real-time support for spelling and increased writing clarity
- ColorEnhancer – Color filter for web pages
- Google Translate – Can translate an entire webpage and more
- Extensity – Quickly enable/disable Google Chrome extensions
- Session Buddy – Save, recover, search and manage all tabs in one location
- Google Keep – Save text and images, take notes, and label in one place
- Loom – Create a quick video message with your screen, face and voice
Resources in Multiple Languages
Quick Links
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Alternative Method of Instruction for SSD Schools
This document explains the alternative method of instruction plan for the SSD schoolsAcademic and Related Services Toolkit
This resource has activities that teachers and related services can use. The activities can be sorted by grade level, support level and subject area.Related and Itinerant Services Information for Families
Details about the delivery model for related and itinerant services.Vocational Skills Program Distance Learning Information for Families
Details about distance learning plans and additional advice and resources.Parent Tips for Virtual Learning
Advice for families on how to support virtual learning.Resource Links from SSD's Parent Education & Diversity Awareness Program
A collection of online tools and home-based learning ideas for families and studentsParent and Family Digital Learning Guide
From the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology, this guide is designed to help families monitor their child’s progress as they use technology for learning.