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COVID-19 Resources for Schools
New: Back-to-School Guidance and Toolkit for 2021-22
CDPHE Practical Guidance
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on July 20 released updated back-to-school guidance based on new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for how K-12 schools can reduce the spread of COVID-19 and maintain safe operations.
Toolkit and Resources
This toolkit was developed in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials and the Colorado Department of Education and release on Aug. 6.
School and District Support from CDE
CDE's top priority is the health and safety of all students, educators and communities in Colorado. The department has compiled resources below about Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) to help provide guidance to schools and districts.
Schools and districts should work directly with their local public health agency and the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) for guidance on COVID-19. See also: Executive Orders and Public Health Orders.
Colorado School District Reopening Plans
A Google Sheet was created using available information and is categorized based on plans posted publicly by Colorado school districts. During the 2020-21 school year, information was updated approximately every 2-3 weeks. View plans here.
Federal Education Guidance
- Updated Guidance for the Interruption of Study Related to COVID-19 - U.S. Office of Postsecondary Education
- Student Privacy and FERPA During COVID-19 (PDF) - U.S. Dept. of Education
- Preventing and Addressing Potential Discrimination Associated with COVID-19 - U.S. Office for Civil Rights
- Providing Services to Children with Disabilities (PDF) - U.S. Dept. of Education
Guidance for Educators and Schools
- Temporary Remote Learning Guidance for the 2021-22 School Year - CDE
- Public Health Orders and Executive Orders - State of Colorado
- Guidance for Disinfecting High-Touch Surfaces - EPA
- COVID-19 Resources for Principals - CDE
- Guidance for Wearing Masks - State of Colorado
- CARES Act ESSER Fund - CDE
- CDE Policy Guidance on a wide range of topics
- Child Abuse Reporting Resources for Educators - Colorado Department of Human Services
- COVID-19 Materials Developed for Tribal Use - Johns Hopkins
- Well-being and Connection During COVID-19 - CDE
Guidance for Parents
- Guidance by Sector
- Get Help Now - resources for basic needs
- Guidance for wearing masks - State of Colorado
- How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus - PBS
- Parks and Playgrounds Guidance - CDPHE
- Kids Food Finder: Free School Meals - CDE
- Food Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak - Hunger Free Colorado
- Helping Children Cope With Stress During the 2019-nCoV Outbreak (PDF) - World Health Organization (WHO)
- COVID-19 Materials Developed for Tribal Use - Johns Hopkins
Financial information on schools and districts throughout Colorado. Learn more about financial transparency.
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