Using this Toolkit
The Contra Costa County Office of Education's Communications Department has coordinated the creation of a toolkit with resources to help school administrators communicate with employees, parents, and students about items of interest following the 2016 presidential election. This toolkit was assembled by a small work group comprised of educators, communication professionals and community members from throughout the Contra Costa County education community.
Among other things, the toolkit includes strategies in dealing with potential student demonstrations, tips for educators and parents to support students in stressful times, examples of communications sent by teachers and administrators in the wake of the election, and policy-focused resources that address immigrant rights.
We anticipate that the need for resources will continue to grow and change, and we will continue to update the toolkit as necessary. Feel free to use any of the documents to best meet the needs of your district or school.
These resources, which we have compiled to assist districts and schools, are not meant to be comprehensive. They are also not meant to endorse a particular political viewpoint or the views represented in these resources. You know your community best, so use discretion when selecting which materials to share and with which audiences.
We hope this information will help you address questions and concerns you may be hearing in your school community. Check back often for updated materials. Let us know if you have any questions.