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Click on a school division below to expand the section and explore virtual learning resources.
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Portsmouth Public Schools' Technology Call Center is open Monday - Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM and can be reaching by calling 757-393-6432. -
Click the image above to access Suffolk Public Schools' Virtual Learning hub.
Suffolk Public Schools Resource Access Centers offer technical support for families to schedule a 1.5 hour-long appointment between 8:00AM and 11:30AM or hour-long appointments from 4PM to 5PM. Click here to learn more or to schedule an appointment. -
The Customer Support Center is open from 7:30AM to 6:30PM from Monday to Thursday and from 7:30AM to 4:30PM on Fridays, and can be reached by calling 757-263-1111.
| Isle of Wight |
IWCS has added WiFi access to the parking lots of all public schools, so families can drive up, park, and access the internet. Additional access locations can be found by clicking the button below:
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| Norfolk |
  NPS WiFi is accessible and available in most school parking lots, with the exception of Lake Taylor High (access is at Lake Taylor School) and Sewells Point Elementary (access is at Camp Allen Elementary). Families unable to access the internet can request MiFi hotspots from their school principal.
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| Portsmouth |
Portsmouth has invested in T-Mobile hotspots for families in need of internet access. Hotspots are limited to one per household and can be requested using the following form:
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| Suffolk |
In addition to Suffolk Public Schools' Resource Access Centers, the school division has also partnered with the city to provide Exterior Wireless Access Points in the parking lot of the following locations: Lakeland High School, the former Southwestern Elementary site parking lot, and the Whaleyville Recreation Center. Students can access the division's network from a vehicle in these locations. Suffolk Police Department will increase patrolling at these sites.
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| Virginia Beach |
VBCPS has extended WiFi capability for school-issued devices into some school parking lots, click here to see a list of locations.
Families can request a T-Mobile hotspot by completing an online request:
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Find resources for distance learning here, including relevant websites and guidance for academic support during COVID-19 school closures.
GoOpenVA is a collection of resources contributed by Virginia educators and educational organizations across a variety of subjects and grade levels. 
Scholastic's "Learn at Home" page provides daily activities and lessons organized by grade level. 
The Fordham Institute shares a list of resources for home learning geared towards elementary students. Caregivers of older children can read their list of "Great YouTube channels for middle schoolers and high schoolers" here. 
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Here we share a collection of teaching ideas, educational resources, and relevant articles informed by best practices for use by caregivers and educators during the COVID-19 crisis.
Inside SEL shares a collection of social-emotional learning resources related to COVID-19 for parents, educators, and school communities. 
The National Initiative for Children's Health Quality shared an article about promoting protective factors and preventing ACEs during stressful childhood events. 
The National Association of School Psychologists and National Association of School Nurses have published a resource on how to talk to children about COVID-19. 
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) provides guidance and links to additional resources for schools and caregivers to address social-emotional needs during the COVID-19 crisis. 
Online meetings for teens to connect and create together at 5PM on weekdays (with a pre-gathering starting at 4:30PM). Topics include: Music, Poetry, Yoga, Leadership & Digital Activities by Code America Hampton Roads.
College students can show a school ID to access 30 days of free self-storage at U-Haul-owned and -operated facilities to help college students impacted by unforeseen schedule changes at their universities.
Effective Monday, March 16, Cox is offering: 1) Limited-time, first two months free of Connect2Compete service, $9.95/month thereafter; 2) Phone and remote desktop support through Cox Complete Care at no charge until 5/15/2020; and 3) Resources for discounted, refurbished equipment
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Arts for Learning will Live Stream 10-minutes of content. Individuals can join at 2pm EST for a variety of music, dance, and storytelling. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, videos will be shared on-demand.
"History at Home" by Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is an educational website that includes virtual tours, dramatic readings, interactive adventures, and live webcast.