Schools and Child Care Programs
Plan, Prepare, and Respond
Operational Strategy for Reopening Schools
When and Under What Conditions
Considerations for returning to in-person learning
Implementing Prevention Strategies
To prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19
March was National School and Childcare Staff COVID-19 Vaccination Month. Although this special month has passed, US teachers, school staff, and childcare workers in pre-K-12 schools and childcare programs remain eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
For Teaching Staff
Resources for in-person learning, including classroom layouts, planning checklists, and more
- Vaccines for Teachers and Staff
- Teachers and Staff
Resources for in-person learning, supporting students, self-care, and more - Teachers and Staff Resuming In-Person Learning
Prepare yourself, your students, and classroom - School Nurses and Healthcare Staff
Resources to support their new roles and responsibilities during COVID-19 - School Nutrition Resources
Prevention tools and information for meal prep and distribution
- Vaccine Toolkits for Schools and Childcare Settings
- K-12 Schools Evaluation
Monitor and evaluate your prevention and control strategies - Case Investigation and Contact Tracing
Working with health departments - K-12 Mitigation Toolkit pdf icon pdf icon[2 MB, 36 pages]
Planning for in-person operations - School Walkthrough Guide pdf icon pdf icon[1 MB, 30 pages]
A 5-step walkthrough with health officals
Guidance for Childcare Centers
For administrators, teachers and parents
Deciding Between In-Person and Virtual: Making decisions that are right for your family
Family Checklists for School: Planning for in-person, virtual, or at-home learning
Protect and prepare your community. Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered to you.
Vaccination for CommunitiesScience Brief
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 within schools can be limited with strict implementation of layered mitigation strategies, including universal and correct use of masks and physical distancing.
Scientific Brief: Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in K-12 schools