Schools and Child Care Programs
Plan, Prepare, and Respond
K-12 Schools
Essential elements of safe operations for in-person learning
Child Care Programs
Guidance intended for all types of child care programs
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
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pdf iconQuick Guide for Teachers
pdf iconQuick Guide for School Nurses or School COVID-19 POC(s)
pdf iconPreventative actions to help protect yourself and others.
pdf iconHelp children learn how to wash their hands.
pdf iconStay healthy. Wash your hands.
pdf iconFight off Germs. Wash your hands.
pdf iconEducate children on how to stop the spread of germs.
pdf iconHelp students do their part by washing their hands often.
pdf iconRemind students to cover their coughs and sneezes.
pdf iconEncourage students to keep 6 feet of space when possible.
pdf iconEncourage students to follow these rules to stay safe and protect others.
pdf iconEncourage students to tell a teacher if they feel sick.