Schools and Child Care Programs
Plan, Prepare, and Respond
Operational Strategy for Reopening Schools
Considerations for returning to in-person learning
Implementing Prevention Strategies
To prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19
On March 2, President Biden announced he is directing all states to prioritize school staff and child care workers for COVID-19 vaccination. He is challenging states to get teachers, school staff, and workers in child care programs their first shot by the end of March. To help states do that, the federal pharmacy program will prioritize vaccinating all school staff and child care workers during the month of March. In addition to their existing state and local COVID-19 vaccination sites, by the end of the week, teachers and staff in pre-K-12 schools and child care programs will be able to sign up for an appointment at over 9,000 pharmacy locations participating in the nationwide program. Check back here for more information as it becomes available.
Returning to In-Person Learning
COVID-19 Mitigation Toolkit
To help schools plan for in-person instruction and ongoing operations: K-12 Mitigation Toolkit chevron right light iconpdf icon
Protect and prepare your community. Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered to you.
Vaccination for CommunitiesTransmission 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 schoolsScience Brief