Further Resources
Local and State Resources
Visit this site for the latest news on the “Return to Learn 2020” plan of the Ipswich School district and links to both the plan and the Ipswich Public Schools remote learning website.
YMCA: School Age Learning Pods
Following EEC regulations and committed to flexible pricing, the local Ipswich YMCA is apart of the Y’s commitment to ensure every child has access to their spaces and resources to help children and families navigate the school year.
YMCA: Virtual Schoolwork Support
The YMCA of the North Shore, with a location here in Ipswich, is offering a virtual program for remote learners this school year. This program will offer students in grades K-5 with personalized, appointment-based support with assignments, reading stories, and other fun activities.
Massachusetts Department of Education
This site leads to pages designed to help families explore different school options and individual districts, learn more about supports for English language learners and students with disabilities, become familiar with statewide testing and graduation requirements, and find resources to help students in elementary, middle, high school, and beyond.
COVID-19 and initial return-to-school guidance is also available.
Educational Sites
American Academy of Pediatrics
Explore the variety of links from this site curated to help families and answer commonly asked questions by parents who now find their children home for full-time or part-time virtual learning.
Whether your child is returning into a classroom or learning remotely (or both), find helpful resources and try new routines for you and your child through articles, worksheets, and links from PBS Kids.
Use TED-Ed to discover ideas that spark the curiosity of learners and create customized lessons for your child. Browse hundreds of TED-Ed Animations and TED Talks, add you own interactive questions and discussion topics, and then easily share lessons and track results.