How-To Preview a Resource

All staff can try any resource from start to finish just like a student would.  Resources -- short, self-guided Single Session Interventions (SSIs) -- help students reflect on emotions, build skills, and practice strategies for challenges.

1. Log in to your Closegap staff account here.
2. Click 'Resources' from the navigation menu on the left-hand side of the page to see Closegap's library of resources. 
3. To select a resource to preview, you can:  
   • Search by title 
   • Filter by grade-level
   • Filter by need addresses
   • Or simply click on a resource in the library
4. On the resource's page, read the description to understand its focus.  Then, click 'TRY IT.'  The resource will open for you exactly as it does for students.  Go through the entire activity so that you know exactly what students will do and learn.
5. Click 'Return to your profile' when you've reached the end to be redirected to the resource's page.
   • Note:  When students click the same button, they'll be redirected to their Closegap student profile. 
6. If you'd like to recommend this resource, click 'RECOMMEND THIS RESOURCE' in the upper righthand corner and follow the steps in How-To Recommend a Resource.

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FAQ

What are resources?

Resources are short, self-guided activities that help students reflect on their emotions, build skills, and develop strategies for challenges. Resources include Single Session Interventions (SSIs), which are designed to be quick activities a student completes once, or more, and are related to specific student needs. 

How can resources support student wellbeing?

Resources support student wellbeing by helping students process emotions, practice new skills, and build confidence in handling real challenges.  Each activity teaches a specific coping skill or strategy, and helps students make a plan for using it in real life.

How do students access and complete recommended resources?

Students log in to their Closegap account and click 'For You' on the left-hand side of the page. At the top of this page, they’ll see a section called Recommended by your school, which lists any resources an educator has suggested for them, along with the educator’s name.

To complete a resource, students simply click on it, read the description and any note from their educator, then click 'Start' to begin the activity (see this student guide on How-To Complete a Recommended Resource).

How will I know when a student completes a resource that I recommended?

You'll see a notification in Closegap on the purple navigation bar at the top of the screen. You can click the notification alert to see additional details.

What will I see when a student completes a resource?

Educators who recommend a resource to students are notified when students complete an activity that they recommended.

Are crisis alerts built in?

Yes - Closegap will notify your school in the event of a crisis alert indicating harm to self or others.