Considerations for Schools

Updates have been made to align with new school resources and tools that were released on July 23rd and 24th and latest COVID-19 information. The Considerations are intended to help school administrators: (1) promote behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19, (2) maintain healthy environments, (3) maintain healthy operations, and (4) prepare for when someone gets sick. Below are changes to the considerations as of August 21, 2020:
- Expanded considerations on planning and preparing schools before opening
- Updated considerations on ventilation
- Updated considerations on food service
- Updated considerations for students who may be unable to wear cloth face coverings
- Updated considerations for students with special healthcare needs and disabilities
- Updated considerations on cohorting, staggering, and alternating strategies
- Updated considerations on recognizing signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and screening
- Updated considerations on coping and support
- Updated considerations on making plans for accommodations
- Updated considerations for Direct Service …continued .
[Original Source: CDC]