Schools and Child Care Programs
Plan, Prepare, and Respond
Measures of spread in communities can help with decisions about reopening schools
Guiding principles and mitigation strategies to use when school is open
- Masks in Schools
- Screening Students for Symptoms
- Testing in Schools
- Case Investigation and Contact Tracing in Schools
- Guidance for Child Care Programs
- Strategies for Protecting K-12 School Staff from COVID-19
- Cleaning, Disinfection, and Hand Hygiene
- K-12 Schools Evaluation
- Monitoring and Evaluation Checklist for K-12 Schools
To help schools plan for in-person instruction and ongoing operations during COVID-19
(Print only)
Conduct a 5-step walkthrough with health officials to review planned COVID-19 mitigation strategies
To help parents and caregivers weigh the risks and benefits of their options
Tips to help plan for school, including in-person, virtual, and at-home learning
pdf iconQuick Guide for Teachers
pdf iconQuick Guide for School Nurses or School COVID-19 POC(s)
pdf iconQuick Guide for Parents and Guardians
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.