Schools and Child Care Programs
Schools and Child Care Programs
Plan, Prepare, and Respond
For School and Program Administrators
Reopening: Decision-Making Indicators
Measures of spread in communities can help with decisions about reopening schools
Operating Schools During COVID-19
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
Resuming In-Person Learning: Tools for Administrators
COVID-19 Mitigation Toolkit
To help schools plan for in-person instruction and ongoing operations during COVID-19
(Print only)
Get Ready for In-Person Learning
Conduct a 5-step walkthrough with health officials to review planned COVID-19 mitigation strategies
For Parents and Caregivers
Deciding How to Go Back to School
To help parents and caregivers weigh the risks and benefits of their options
Checklists for Going Back to School
Tips to help plan for school, including in-person, virtual, and at-home learning
For School Nurses and Other Healthcare Personnel
Printable Posters and Graphics
More for Schools
More for Caregivers
Guidance Call and Q&A
May 20, 2020
Last Updated Dec. 3, 2020