COVID-19 Updates
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CSDR is Online and On-Site:
CSDR currently offers online and on-site instruction. Campus is open for pre-K and elementary DAY students effective April 26, 2021, and for middle school and high school Day students effective May 3, 2021. Residential students, and Day students who opted not to return to campus, will continue with online instruction. To maximize safety for our community, non-essential staff, who do not work directly with students or with the facilities and grounds, will continue to telework. The campus is closed to visitors. Stay tuned for revised instructional schedules below. Updates will be provided by website, email, SMS, and phone. For more details, contact your student’s principal. (16-Apr-2021)
Resources to Support Parents and Families
California Parent & Youth Helpline® Opens in a new window or tab. | FREE HELPLINE: 855-427-2736 (phone or text)
Launced by Parents Anonymous® Inc. in partnership with Governor Newsom to provide emotional support for families challenged by the pressures of COVID-19. (08-Sep-2020)
Free and Low-Cost Internet Access
- California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) - Find affordable Internet offers based on your zip code Opens in a new window or tab.
- Comcast XFinity Opens in a new window or tab.
- AT&T Opens in a new window or tab.
- XFinity WiFi Opens in a new window or tab.
- Charter |
Free WiFi! service for 60 days is offered beginning March 16 for households with K-12 and/or college students who don't already have internet, as classes are moving online amid concerns about COVID-19. Call Charter/Spectrum: 1-844-488-8395, Comcast: 855-846-8376 or 855-765-6995 Spanish. (17-Mar-2020)
Low Income Internet Guide | Get Government Assistance Opens in a new window or tab.
Free Meal Service:
Free meals are available as a drive through pick-up for students on free or reduced meal programs. Please contact your local school district for the meal pick up schedule and locations. Learning resource packets are also available for pick up during the meal pick up. Children must be present in order for meals to be provided. However, adults do not have to be with children for them to receive their meals. (21-Mar-2020)
News and Resources in ASL
COVID-19 Health and School Closure Opens in a new window or tab. (YouTube)
Free Food Debit Card:
The California Dept. of Social Services will issue Pandemic EBT benefits to children w/eligibility for free or reduced-price meals during school closure due to COVID-19. Families will get $365 per eligible child on their P-EBT card for use on food. Households will receive their card automatically in the mail between May 12 and 22, 2020. If they don’t receive the P-EBT card via mail by 5/22, apply online at Apply for P-EBT Opens in a new window or tab. before June, 30, 2020. (18-May-2020)
- Information About P-EBT (PDF)
- P-EBT Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
- P-EBT Benefits Flyer (English) (PDF) | Los Beneficios de P-EBT Flyer (Spanish) (PDF)
eLearning
eLearning Resources
Students at CSDR can access learning and direct communication with school staff and classmates when they are at home or anywhere outside the classroom. The school subscribes to cloud services and a wide variety of educational technology software that are visually accessible and most appropriately meets the needs of Deaf learners.
Apple Education
- Apple Education Learning Series Opens in a new window or tab.
- Apple Learning Resources Opens in a new window or tab.
- Learn and Study From Home Opens in a new window or tab.
- Remote Learning Book Collection Opens in a new window or tab.
- @AppleEDU Opens in a new window or tab.
- #AppleEDUchat Opens in a new window or tab.
Microsoft Education
- Microsoft Education Blog Opens in a new window or tab.
- Microsoft Education YouTube Channel Opens in a new window or tab.
- @MicrosoftEDU Opens in a new window or tab.
- Remote Learning Opens in a new window or tab.
- Aprendizaje remoto (Spanish) Opens in a new window or tab.
- Microsoft Teams - Quick start guide Opens an external PDF file in a new window or tab.
- Microsoft Teams - Guía de inicio rápido (Spanish) Opens an external PDF file in a new window or tab.
eBooks
ABDO Books
Digital Bookshelf
- Website: Elementary - Grades PreK - 8
- User ID: ABDO Elementary
- Password: 2020
- Website: Secondary - Grades 5-12
- User ID: ABDO Secondary
- Password: 2020
Child's World
MackinVIA
- Website: MackinVIA Digital Library
- User ID: csdr
- Password: csdr
myON
- Website: myOn by Renaissance
- School Name: Read at Home
- Username: readnow
- Password: myon
TumbleBook Library
- Website: TumbleBookLibrary - K-6 Children's eBooks
- Username: tumble735
- Password: books
- Website: TeenBookCloud - Grades 7-12
- Username: tumble2020
- Password: A3b5c6
Distance Learning Schedule - 2020-2021 School Year
Elementary School Programs
Mondays - Live Office Hours, Enrichment & 1:1 Tutoring
| Time Period | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Live Office hours* - Class Check in - formal attendance taken | Class (Subject) Check in - formal attendance taken | Class (Subject) Check in - formal attendance taken | Class (Subject) Check in - formal attendance taken | Class (Subject) Check in - formal attendance taken |
| 11:00 am | Enrichment* - Class Check in - informal attendance taken | Class (Subject) Check in - informal attendance taken | Class (Subject) Check in - informal attendance taken | Class (Subject) Check in - informal attendance taken | Class (Subject) Check in - informal attendance taken |
| 12:00-1:00 pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | 1:1 Tutoring - Class Check in - informal attendance taken | Class (Subject) Check in - informal attendance taken | Class (Subject) Check in - informal attendance taken | Class (Subject) Check in - informal attendance taken | Class (Subject) Check in - informal attendance taken |
| 2:30 pm | School is out | School is out | School is out | School is out | School is out |
Secondary School Distance Learning Schedules (MS/HS)
Flex period
Students will be required to log in with their Grade Level Sponsors for Live Check-in once a week. Activities may include: School News broadcasts for the week, Study Center assignments, etc
Study Centers
Study centers provide students opportunities to work either on an individual basis or a group-based basis with teachers/TAs on a wide variety of subjects, including core classes, elective classes, student clubs/organizations, and other educational activities such as special workshops and/or projects.
- Students will be assigned to a 1:1 session with their teacher if their grade is falling below 60%.
- Students will be assigned a 1:1 session with an assigned TA for skill practice or guidance with questions about their assignments.
- Students will be assigned DIS service time as indicated in their IEP
- Student groups (ie. Leadership, Battle of the Books, Math Counts, Deaf Academic Bowl, etc) will have scheduled assigned sessions with sponsors.
Office Hours
Teachers will all have open live hours that students can sign into for individual times to get assistance and support. If multiple students from different assigned classes sign in together, the teacher will reschedule some of those students for times during the Study Center time.
Middle School Programs
Fridays - Flex Period, Study Centers & Teacher Prep
| Time Period | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9:30 am | 2nd Period | 1st Period | 2nd Period | 1st Period | Flex period |
| 10:00-11:00 am | 4th Period | 3rd Period | 4th Period | 3rd Period | Study Centers |
| 11:30 am-12:30 pm | 6th Period | 5th Period | 6th Period | 5th Period | Study Centers |
| 12:30-1:30 pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Study Centers |
| 1:30-2:30 pm | Office Hours | 7th Period | Office Hours | 7th Period | Study Centers |
High School Programs
Mondays - Flex Period, Study Centers & Teacher Prep
| Time Period | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9:30 am | Flex period | 1st Period | 2nd Period | 1st Period | 2nd Period |
| 10:00-11:00 am | Study Centers | 3rd Period | 4th Period | 3rd Period | 4th Period |
| 11:30 am-12:30 pm | Study Centers | 5th Period | 6th Period | 5th Period | 6th Period |
| 12:30-1:30 pm | Study Centers | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:30-2:30 pm | Study Centers | 7th Period | Study Centers | 7th Period | Study Centers |
Deaf Agencies in Southern California
- Center On Deafness – Inland Empire | COVID-19 Resources Opens in a new window or tab.
- Deaf Community Services – San Diego Opens in a new window or tab.
- Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness Opens in a new window or tab.
- Orange County Opens in a new window or tab.
- Tri-County (Ventura, Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo) Opens in a new window or tab.
Public Health:
- California Coronavirus COVID-19 Response Opens in a new window or tab.
- California Department of Public Health Opens in a new window or tab.
- Riverside University Health System- Public Health (RUHS-PH) Opens in a new window or tab.
- Convo Video Relay | COVID 19 ASL-focused Resources Opens in a new window or tab.
- Partners in Deaf Health Opens in a new window or tab.
- Communication Service for the Deaf | COVID-19 Resources Opens in a new window or tab.
- DPAN.TV The Sign Language Channel | COVID-19 Updates Opens in a new window or tab.
- American Society for Deaf Children | Talking to Kids about Coronavirus: ASL and English Resources Opens in a new window or tab.
- DCS Preschool Coronavirus Lesson | How to explain the coronavirus and hygiene to Deaf preschoolers or visual learners Opens in a new window or tab. (YouTube)
- Public may call 2-1-1 from any landline or cell phone to receive general information about COVID-19.
Additional Federal, State, and Local Resources:
- Federal Opens in a new window or tab.
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- Local Opens in a new window or tab.
- U.S. Dept. of Treasury stimulus information Opens in a new window or tab.
- Federal IRS Deferment information Opens in a new window or tab.
- Numerous local and national businesses are offering financial assistance or leniency for customers. Visit provider websites for specific details and information.
- Office on Aging Opens in a new window or tab. has designated locations for drive-up meal distribution for seniors.
- FIND Food Banks Opens in a new window or tab. is working closely with the MH DOC staff to coordinate community food distribution where feasible.
- Numerous local and national businesses are offering financial assistance or leniency for customers. Visit provider websites for specific details and information.
- Real ID deadline pushed back Opens in a new window or tab.
- Locally-sponsored Community Food sales Opens in a new window or tab.
- FEMA’s Public Assistance Program in accordance with the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration:
- Several utility companies will not disrupt services or suspend disconnections: (Verizon Opens in a new window or tab.) (SoCal Gas Opens in a new window or tab.) (SoCal Edison Opens in a new window or tab.)
- California Grocers Association is monitoring product availability up and down the food chain Opens in a new window or tab..
Travel Restrictions/Border Closures:
- Complete list of National & International Travel Restrictions Opens in a new window or tab.
- Complete list of United States Border closures Opens in a new window or tab.
- Metrolink operates fully with social distancing monitoring (15-Apr-2021) Opens in a new window or tab.
- U.S. Department of State Travel Resources (15-Apr-2021) Opens in a new window or tab.