Even in a remote environment, teachers remain the most likely adults to spot signs of bullying, abuse, anxiety, depression, and disengagement among students

Interventions may include meeting with the student and parent, letting the student fidget, asking the student for help, offering incentives, and helping find an outside therapist if needed.

Here's how teachers and school teams can determine if a student is struggling due to a disability or because of issues with the overall remote curriculum.

School district leaders must consider COVID realities and risks involved in decisions they make, communicate clearly and remain flexible—which includes being ready to pivot as the situation evolves.