By
AFSA Web Administration
on Tuesday, March 24 2020 - 12:19am
Here are resources for school leaders looking for policy guidlines and general information on coronavirus, COVID-19.
A complete list of states and school closures.
CDC Tools
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease Homepage
CDC’s hub for resources and guidance to schools on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). - Guidance for Administrators of K–12 Schools
Guidance for school administrators on how to plan, prepare and respond to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). - Frequently Asked Questions Related to COVID-19 for K–12 School Administrators
FAQs regarding planning, preparing and responding to COVID-19. - Considerations for School Closures Guidance (Updated March 13, 2020)
Recommendations on school closure based on available science, reports from other countries and consultation with school health experts. The guidance includes the pros, cons and considerations of short- and long-term closures.
Department of Education Tools
- Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Outbreak
A Q&A document that outlines how schools should respond to providing special education and related services during closures. - Impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This fact sheet discusses the potential implications of COVID-19 on the state assessment and accountability system. - Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FAQs to assist educators working with public health officials in managing health issues related to COVID-19, while protecting the privacy of students’ education records. - Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Protecting the Civil Rights of Students
A document from the Office of Civil Rights outlining a school's responsibility to protect the civil rights of students during the COVID-19 outbreak. - Office of Civil Rights Short Webinar on Online Education and Website Accessibility
A video discussing the basic legal framework, what resources are available and what the OCR is doing to ensure schools provide accessible online education to students.
Other Tools
- Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
This CDC guide provides tips for use with children before, during and after a disaster; available in English and Spanish. - COVID-19: Preparing for Widespread Illness in Your School Community
A brief legal guide for school leaders developed by the National School Boards Association. - Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
Advice for families on how to help children understand coronavirus and deal with associated anxiety, developed by the National Association of School Psychologists and National Association of School Nurses. Available in both English and Spanish. - Apply for No Kid Hungry Emergency Grant Funding
National Association of Elementary School Principals partner No Kid Hungry is committing to provide $5 million in emergency grant funding to schools and community groups feeding children during the coronavirus pandemic. Apply now.