School Closure Resources

Thanks for visiting our School Closure Resources Guide. This site is intended to provide helpful links as we work together to continue our students' education during these unprecedented times. Take a look around and let us know if something we've linked doesn't work for you.

This site is updated regularly, so check back frequently.

ABSS Coronavirus Update Page 

Clever, Google Classroom, and Canvas

• How to Log In to Clever
• Parent's Guide to Google Classroom (English)
• Parent's Guide to Google Classroom (Spanish)
• Canvas Guide for Parents

Technology Support

• Free or Low-Cost Internet Options:
  • Free Spectrum WiFi Hotspots in Mebane - type your zip code in the search box on the left corner of the map to see a list of free Spectrum hot spots in your area.  It will even give you directions to each spot from where you are!
  • Free Spectrum Internet Offer
  • Free AT&T Internet Offer
  • Windstream Lifeline Assistance Program
• Troubleshooting Help
  • ABSS Troubleshooting Page (English)
  • ABSS Troubleshooting Page (Spanish)
  • Troubleshooting SchoolNet at Home
  • Login Difficulty/Error Messages with NCEdCloud or PowerSchool (this was created by Lee County Schools; please substitute our web address for theirs)
• Non-Internet Connectivity Options
  • Phone - Google Voice - https://voice.google.com/ - sign in with personal account;  ABSS doesn't subscribe.
    • App - https://support.google.com/voice/answer/115061?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&hl=en&oco=0
    • What's App - https://www.whatsapp.com/
  • Hangouts Meet
    • Use a Phone Voice - https://support.google.com/meet/answer/9518557?hl=en&ref_topic=7192926
    • Use a Phone App
      • Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.meetings&hl=en_US
      • Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hangouts-meet-by-google/id1013231476
  • Zoom - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone
• How to Access Different Resources
  • Google Resources on ABSS Chromebooks
  • Zoom on ABSS Chromebooks
  • How to Set Up the Zoom App
  • Assistive Technology

Food Services

• ABSS Coronavirus School Nutrition Page (scroll down for Bus Stop Grab and Go schedules) 
• Feeding the Hungry in Alamance County

Free eBooks!

• Hawfields eBook Collection
• Free eBooks from Junior Library Guild
• Free eBooks using the OverDrive App
• Free eBooks from TumbleBooks
  • K-6 eBooks
  • K-6 math eBooks
  • 7-12 eBooks
  • Children's audiobooks
• Lightbox interactive eBooks - contact your teacher for login information
• Unite for Literacy - eBooks in English and Spanish
• Video Guide to NC Kids Digital Library

Online Educational Resources

• Amazing Educational Resources
• Digital Resources from Milwaukee With Kids - links covering many different subjects
• Khan Academy
• National Geographic - fun activities for students and families
• North Carolina Online Resources - links covering many different subjects
• Wide Open Schools - connects many different high-quality educational resources into one site