COVID-19 Resources

Return to OAC FAQs

PDF Document Frequently Asked Questions regarding OAC's Return to School

Food Resources

PDF Document Ottawa County Food Resources - English

PDF Document Ottawa County Food Resources - Spanish

Family/Student Remote Learning Survey

We wanted to take some time to check-in with you. We would like to know how you are doing, how Remote Learning has been, what support you may need, and what your hopes are for returning to school in the Fall.

If possible, we would love to hear the perspective of both guardians and students in this survey. If you are filling this survey out as a guardian, please feel free to discuss the questions with the students in your household and record their responses.

This survey is 7 questions long and should take you 5-10 minutes to complete.

PDF Document Remote Learning Survey Web Link - English

PDF Document Remote Learning Survey Web Link - Spanish

PDF Document Remote Learning Survey Hard Copy - English

PDF Document Remote Learning Survey Hard Copy - Spanish

Classroom/Department Resources

Music Therapy Online:

OAC students and families, feel free to sing and play along with Music Therapy...Online with CC Zaya! This will be the start of a video series so you can stay connected at home with OAC Music Therapy and the OAC Student Playlist.

Physical Therapy Website:

Please take a look at the helpful pages included in the Physical Therapy website for information, resources, tips and tricks to help you and your child navigate this time at home.

Speech Department Website:

The Speech Department has created a website that all families can access if they are looking for some activities and resources to support communication skills. New information will be added weekly. We will continue to add to this page throughout this period of distance learning. Check back often for more great resources!

Morgan Addis' SCI Class:

Ms. Morgan's classroom website has all the information to support students and families in their distance learning plans.

Courtney Hearit's SCI Class:

Courtney Hearit's classroom website will be a way for all of the learning opportunities to be in one spot and easily accessible. We as a classroom team will be posting information based on a schedule similar to the one our class follows through the regular school week.

Alyssa Hollemans/Kris Bour's SXI Classroom:

Alyssa Hollemans/Kris Bour's classroom website is a place to share our activities and lessons with our students and families. As we navigate these unknown times, we want to support you in the best way possible. New videos, information, and activities will be added frequently.

Jenny Kavaluskis' SCI Class:

Jenny Kavaluskis' SCI classroom website will be filled with activities, resources, weekly Zoom meetings, and music therapy videos. The site will be updated as time goes on.

Ashley Stedman's SXI Class:

Ashley Stedman's SXI classroom website will be filled with some activities, supports, and tips for integration that you are free to use at home with your students. The site will be updated as time goes on.

Community Resources

May Newsletter from Autism Support of Westshore:

Autism Support of Westhore provides the May edition of their newsletter, including some helpful resources for families and students during this time.

Michigan’s COVID-19 Pandemic Resource Guide:

The Michigan COVID-19 Pandemic Resource Guide provides information on programs that can support Michiganders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The programs in this guide are supported by the state and federal government, private companies, and nonprofits. There are special sections for programs serving Detroit residents and local resources for other areas of the state.

COVID-19 Resources Free Student Meals:

Ottawa Area ISD has been working with local food service directors of K-12 school districts to ensure that all students throughout the OAISD service region are included in meal distribution plans during the school closure period amid the COVID-19 emergency.

Food Resources - Ottawa County:

A number of food resource agencies have changed their schedules due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Please refer to the Ottawa Food website for the most up-to-date information regarding food resources in Ottawa County.

Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative:

The Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative website lists food pantry resources for those living in Allegan County.

Spartan Caregiver Support:

The COVID-19 outbreak has left thousands of caregivers in the State of Michigan without behavioral and social support for people with autism. Spartan Caregiver Support aims to address this urgent need by providing caregivers with free informational support via phone, video chat, or other electronic media.

Activities Resources

Storyline Online:

Storyline Online is an online collection of books that are read by celebrities. Includes books such as Peter Rabbit, Stella Luna and many more.

Free Access to Kids Workouts:

During this unprecedented time, we want to continue helping families stay healthy and sane by offering some fun ways to expend energy together. With schools out and no formal recess or P.E., we hope you’ll use these workouts to make family fitness fun and a part of your daily routine.

Cosmic Kids Yoga:

Healthy screen time for 21st Century kids! More than a million kids do yoga, mindfulness and relaxation with Cosmic Kids. Parents and teachers report significant improvements in self-regulation, focus and empathy. But the videos are brilliant fun so kids love doing them!

Educational Games:

Educational Games is a website that includes games by grade level. These games work on counting, reading, letters, and numbers.

Champion Force Athletics Videos:

Free cheerleading, martial arts, and workout videos from Champion Force Athletics.

Social/Emotional Well-Being Resources

Social/Emotional Resources & Activities:

This social/emotional resources and activities website is a one-stop shop for some helpful resources and activities to navigate these uncertain times. Some of the resources and activities include coping skills, mindfulness, card deck prompts, and caring connections.

Mindfulness Class for Kids:

Mindful Schools has created ten free mindfulness classes for kids! Join us online – for mindful activities, mindful movement, read-alouds – and let’s have fun exploring mindfulness together.

Family Mindfulness Schedule:

The PDF Document attached PDF includes mindfulness techniques that can be practiced with your student during a busy daily routine.

Second Step Providing Free Resources through June 30:

We know this is a stressful time for students, families, and educators. Concerns about the spread of COVID-19 are growing. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources you can use to help young people learn the social-emotional skills they need to get through these challenging events.

Free Mental Health Resources:

The free mental health resources compiled by the OAISD address many issues educators, parents, and children are experiencing right now. Please take a moment to care for yourself and share these resources with others.

OAC Newsletters

Parent Link

The Parent Link newsletters will still be published and sent to families electronically through the COVID-19 closure. Both current and past Parent Links can be found in the "Newsletters" section of the OAC website for ease-of-access. These newsletters will also oftentimes include many helpful resources for families and students during the school closure.