Health officials are currently taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) into communities across the United States. Schools can play an important role in this effort. Please see the information below for federal resources and guidance on maintaining operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and responding and recovering after the pandemic is over.
Prevent, Protect and Mitigate
Please see the following resources broken down by topic on how your school can protect students and staff and maintain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cyber Safety Series: Online Gaming Safety - Video
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, November 2020
Cyber Security Series: Making Strong Passwords – Tip Sheet
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, September 2020
Cyber Security Series: Making Strong Passwords – Video
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, September 2020
Ransomware Guide
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, September 2020
Video Conference Safety and Phishing Video Tip Card
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, 2020
Cyber Safety Series: Phishing
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, August 2020
Cyber Safety Series: Video Call Safety
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, August 2020
Coronavirus Rumor Control
Federal Emergency Management Agency
COVID-19 Disinformation Toolkit
Department of Homeland Security, June 2020
National Cybersecurity Assessments and Technical Services
Department of Homeland Security
CISA Insights: COVID-19 Disinformation Activity
Department of Homeland Security, May 2020
School Closings Due to COVID-19 Present Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation
Department of Justice, March 2020
Online Resources to Prevent Child Exploitation
Department of Homeland Security, July 2020
iGuardians™: Combating Child Predators
Department of Homeland Security
Keeping Children Safe Online
Department of Justice
CISA Cybersecurity Tip Sheet for Schools Using Video Conferencing
Department of Homeland Security, May 2020
Cybersecurity Recommendations for K-12 Schools Using Videoconferencing Tools and Online Platforms
Department of Homeland Security, May 2020
CISA Insights: Risk Management for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Department of Homeland Security, March 2020
What School Nutrition Professionals and Volunteers at Schools Need to Know about COVID-19
Department of Health and Human Services, November 2020
Be COVID Prepared Toolkit Plan
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Food Assistance Programs for Low-Income Households with School-Age Children
Department of Homeland Security, June 2020
Keep Children Healthy During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Department of Health and Human Services, June 2020
Talking with Children About Coronavirus Disease 2019
Department of Health and Human Services, May 2020
Help Children Learn at Home
Department of Health and Human Services, May 2020
Information for School Nurses and Other Healthcare Personnel (HCP) Working in Schools and Child Care Settings
Department of Health and Human Services, December 2020
CDC-COVID Tips for Students
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Be COVID Prepared Toolkit Plan
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Be COVID Prepared Plan Template
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Strategies for Protecting K-12 School Staff from COVID-19
Department of Health and Human Services, October 2020
Interim Guidance for Case Investigation and Contact Tracing in K-12 Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, October 2020
Operational Considerations for Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
What School Nutrition Professionals and Volunteers at Schools Need to Know about COVID-19
Department of Health and Human Services, April 2020
Screening Students for Symptoms
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Interim Considerations for Testing for K-12 School Administrators and Public Health Officials
Department of Health and Human Services, October 2020
Social Distancing
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education
Department of Health and Human Services, March 2020
Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, April 2020
CDC-COVID Tips for Students
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Be COVID Prepared Toolkit Plan
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Cleaning, Disinfection, and Hand Hygiene in Schools – a Toolkit for School Administrators
Department of Health and Human Services, October 2020
Strategies for Protecting K-12 School Staff from COVID-19
Department of Health and Human Services, October 2020
Operational Considerations for Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
When and How to Wash Your Hands
Department of Health and Human Services
Health Promotion Materials
Department of Health and Human Services
What School Nutrition Professionals and Volunteers at Schools Need to Know about COVID-19
Department of Health and Human Services, April 2020
Cloth Face Covering in Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
CISA Insights: Risk Management for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Department of Homeland Security, March 2020
Fact Sheet: Everyday Precautions To Keep COVID-19 Out of Your Home
Department of Homeland Security, 2020
COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Pandemic Household Preparedness
Department of Homeland Security, June 2020
How to Disinfect your Workspace
Department of Homeland Security, 2020
Considerations for Wearing Cloth Face Coverings
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Proper Hand Washing Steps and Guidelines
Department of Homeland Security, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Addressing PPE Needs in Non-Healthcare Setting
Department of Homeland Security, April 2020
Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities
Department of Health and Human Services, May 2020
Checklist for Teachers and Parents
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education
Department of Health and Human Services, March 2020
Guidance for Schools and Day Camps
Department of Health and Human Services, June 2020
Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, April 2020
Be COVID Prepared Toolkit Plan
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Coronavirus FAQ Answers from Across the U.S. Government: Parents and Children (Interagency)
Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Emergency Management Agency and The White House, June 2020
Fact Sheet: Select Questions Related to Use of Department of Education Grant Funds During the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019
Department of Education, April 2020
Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities
Department of Education, March 2020
Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 While Serving Migratory Children
Department of Education, May 2020
Fact Sheet: Providing Services to English Learners During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Department of Education, May 2020
OCR Short Webinar on Online Education and Website Accessibility
Department of Education, March 2020
Resources for Schools and Districts Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
Department of Education, March 2020
Strategies to Support Remote Learning Along a Continuum of Internet Access
Department of Education, April 2019
K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs
Department of Health and Human Services, June 2020
Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, April 2020
Respond and Recover
Please see the following resources broken down by topic on how your school can respond and recover following the decline of COVID-19 transmission in the local community.
Be COVID Prepared Toolkit Plan
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Supporting Students Experiencing Trauma During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Department of Education, June 2020
Returning to School: A Toolkit for Principals
Department of Education, 2020
Deciding How To Go Back to School
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
The Importance of Reopening America’s Schools this Fall
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Back to School Planning: Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Preparing K-12 School Administrators for a Safe Return to School in Fall 2020
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Information for School Nurses and Other Healthcare Personnel (HCP) Working in Schools and Child Care Settings
Department of Health and Human Services, December 2020
CDC-COVID Tips for Students
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Be COVID Prepared Toolkit Plan
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Be COVID Prepared Plan Template
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Considerations for Monitoring and Evaluation of Mitigation Strategies Implemented in K-12 Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, October 2020
Interim Guidance for Case Investigation and Contact Tracing in K-12 Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, October 2020
Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making
Department of Health and Human Services, September 2020
Returning to School: A Toolkit for Principals
Department of Education, 2020
Screening Students for Symptoms
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Testing in Institutions of Higher Education
Department of Health and Human Services, June 2020
Screening Students for Symptoms
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Considerations for Institutions of Higher Education
Department of Health and Human Services, May 2020
Considerations For Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, May 2020
Guidance for Schools and Day Camps
Department of Health and Human Services, June 2020
FAQ for School Administrators on Reopening Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Interim Considerations for Testing for K-12 School Administrators and Public Health Officials
Department of Health and Human Services, October 2020
K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs FAQs
Department of Health and Human Services, June 2020
CDC-COVID Tips for Students
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Be COVID Prepared Toolkit Plan
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Returning to School: A Toolkit for Principals
Department of Education, 2020
Donation or Loan of Personal Protective Equipment and Other Medical Supplies and Equipment Purchased with Federal Funds
Department of Education, 2020
Fact Sheet for Repurposing Federal Equipment and Supplies to Combat COVID-19
Department of Education, April 2020
Exercise Starter Kit for Workshop on Reconstituting Operations
Federal Emergency Management Agency, May 2020
Planning Considerations for Organizations in Reconstituting Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Department of Health and Human Services, April 2020
Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
Department of Health and Human Services, May 2020
Guidance for K-12 School Administrators on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings in Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Back to School Planning: Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Considerations for Institutions of Higher Education
Department of Health and Human Services, May 2020
Considerations For Schools
Department of Health and Human Services, May 2020
Preparing K-12 School Administrators for a Safe Return to School in Fall 2020
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs FAQs
Department of Health and Human Services, June 2020
Fact Sheet: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund II
Department of Education, December 2020
Adapting PBIS Practices for Rural Settings: Remote Instruction Strategy Matrix
Third Party, November 2020
Be COVID Prepared Toolkit Plan
Department of Health and Human Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020
Promising Practices and Approaches to Support Remote Learning
Department of Education, 2020
Returning to School: A Toolkit for Principals
Department of Education, 2020
Deciding How To Go Back to School
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Frequently Asked Questions on the Maintenance-of-Effort Requirements Applicable to the CARES Act Programs
Department of Education, May 2020
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Questions and Answers and Performance Accountability Outline (ED RSA)
Department of Education, May 2020
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): COVID-19 Questions and Answers
Department of Education, March 2020
Fact Sheet: Impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Department of Education, March 2020
Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools while Protecting the Civil Rights of Students
Department of Education, March 2020
Guidance for Student Foreign Travel
Department of Health and Human Services, March 2020
School Decision-Making Tool for Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Back to School Planning: Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
Department of Health and Human Services, July 2020
Coronavirus FAQ Answers from Across the U.S. Government: Parents and Children (Interagency)
Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Emergency Management Agency and The White House, June 2020