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Schools and Child Care Programs

Plan, Prepare, and Respond

Updated Apr. 27, 2021

School and Program Administrators

Operational Strategy for Reopening Schools

When and Under What Conditions

Considerations for returning to in-person learning

K-12 Operational Strategy

Implementing Prevention Strategies

To prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19

K-12 Schools Child Care Programs

School and Childcare Staff Are Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination

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.

Teacher & Staff Vaccination Vaccine Toolkits #SleeveUpforSchools

Managing Daily Operations

graduation cap light icon Graduation and End of School Events: Safer Ways to Celebrate

For Teaching Staff

Resources for in-person learning, including classroom layouts, planning checklists, and more

Resources for Teachers

For Teachers and Staff

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

For Administrators

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

For Everyone

Guidance for Childcare Centers
For administrators, teachers and parents

For 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

COVID-19 Vaccines

Protect and prepare your community. Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered to you.

Vaccination for Communities

Science 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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