Student Support Services
Care of children of essential personnel:
Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order 202.4, school districts in NYS are required to establish plans for the care of children of essential personnel across a wide array of critical professions and occupations that are necessary to protect and support the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. For essential personnel (verification required) needing childcare, the following options are available at no cost:
Ballston Area Community Center located at Gordon Creek Elementary School - Ages 5-18
Please contact Sharon D’Agostino, email: sdagostino@bscsd.org or call 518-884-7195 X1330
BOCES (Saratoga Springs) - Ages 3-12
Please contact Denise Capece, email: dcapece@wswheboces.org or call 518-581-3802 or 518-225-9940 for a placement.
Additional options that may be available for a fee are included below:
YMCA (Clifton Park) - Online registration can be found here
Brightside Up (formally Capital District Child Care Coordinating Council, Inc
Students and parents needing assistance with support of medical or mental health services:
If you or a family member need assistance during the school closure – please email us at CopingwCOVID19@bscsd.org. All emails will be answered within a 24 hour period by the appropriate staff member. If email is unavailable then please call the following phone number: (518)-884-7195, extension 1330 during business hours. Emergency situations please call 911.
Below please find some helpful links for coping with COVID-19 as well as helpful information in files linked at bottom of page.
- Resources for Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
- Social-Emotional Learning Resources
- Online Learning/Enrichment Resources
- Mental Health Crisis Resources
- Food Resources
Resources for Talking to Kids About Coronavirus:
Talking to Children About COVID-19 - https://www.fcps.edu/blog/talking-children-about-coronavirus
PBS Kids: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus - https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR26F2Tmdj3pJN3iv6yAtRyTQoC-AH0P3H1D5QgEqQneurbBPnE_L6Omv30#.XmqzisKG7LA.facebook
Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus from NPR - https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=x2EiBzCnn8U
Brain Pop Video About the Coronavirus - https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
ASCA Coronavirus Resources - https://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors/professional-development/learn-more/coronavirus-resources
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource - https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource?fbclid=IwAR2qPcQ9tTi8fF3Ci81foJsGwstAEjhbPt5LLkUCn77w_2rzqWceI_OdFpM
How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WhVad8ToCiU&feature=youtu.be
The Yucky Bug by Julia Cook - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD9KNhmOCV4
Social-Emotional Learning Resources
Yoga, Mindfulness and Relaxation Designed for Kids Aged 3+ - https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Education Resources for Kids and Teens - https://onlinecounselingprograms.com/resources/ultimate-guide-to-mental-health-and-education-resources/
Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/help-your-family-de-stress-during-coronavirus-uncertainty
Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDKyRpW-Yuc
Explore Brain Pop Videos and Activities - https://jr.brainpop.com/health/
Kindness Videos - https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-videos
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information (National and Local Crisis Resources)
https://omh.ny.gov/
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/childservice/
Food Resources
Regional Food Bank: Find Food Link:
