Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Providing Emergency Preparedness Supports for Students Experiencing Homelessness
REMS TA Center
K-12
Learn about strategies that K-12 education agencies can use to provide emergency preparedness supports to students experiencing homelessness.

Resilience Strategies for Educators: Techniques for Self-Care and Peer Support Live and Virtual Trainings by Request
REMS TA Center
K-12
Request this training to learn about resilience strategies aimed at helping educators and school staff prevent compassion fatigue and increase their ability to work more effectively with students impacted by stress, loss, and trauma brought on by emergency events, such as community or family violence, and economic hardship.

Developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) K-12 101 Live and Virtual Trainings by Request
REMS TA Center
K-12
Request this training to learn about the recommended planning processes and key considerations for creating, revising, or enhancing school EOPs.

Resilience Strategies for Institutions of Higher Education: Techniques for Self-Care and Compassion Fatigue Live and Virtual Trainings by Request
REMS TA Center
Higher ed
Request this training to learn about resilience strategies aimed at helping faculty and staff prevent compassion fatigue and increase their ability to work more effectively with students impacted by stress, loss, and trauma brought on by emergency events, such as community or family violence, and economic hardship.

Developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) IHE 101 Live and Virtual Trainings by Request
REMS TA Center
Higher ed
Request this training to learn about the recommended planning processes and key considerations for creating, revising, or enhancing higher ed EOPs.

Lessons from the Field - Promoting Staff Wellness in the Wake of COVID-19 and Beyond Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about how schools, school districts, and school communities can support the health and wellness of school personnel as well as innovative employee wellness practices happening in schools and school districts across the country.

Mitigating Negative Impacts of Social Isolation to Prevent Violence: Information for Parents and Educators of School-Aged Children
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships
K-12
Learn about social isolation and the connections between loss of social connectivity, mental health concerns, and an individual's willingness to accept messages of radicalization and be led to violence. Schools can use this resource to train staff members to understand the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic and protective health measures may have on students.

Pandemic Planning: Developing an Infectious Disease Annex Fact Sheet
REMS TA Center
K-12
Read this fact sheet for recommendations for school district leaders and school core planning teams on developing or enhancing an Infectious Disease Annex within an emergency operations plan and considerations specific to pandemic planning.

Guía de operaciones seguras para los programas de educación preescolar, escuelas primarias, secundarias y bachillerato e instituciones de educación superior
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
K-12; Higher Ed
Lists ideas in the Spanish language on how to support safe in-person learning as COVI continues to pose a risk to students, faculty, and staff.

Interactive School Ventilation Tool
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
K-12; Higher Ed
Use this interactive tool to understand what types of controls will help improve ventilation in classrooms and decrease the levels of virus particles that circulate in the air.

Education in a Pandemic: The Disparate Impacts of COVID-19 on America’s Students
U.S. Department of Education
K-12; Higher Ed
Provides research and resources related to the disparate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on historically underserved student groups in K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.

Public Awareness Bulletin: Mitigating the Threat of School Violence as the U.S. “Returns to Normal” From the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
K-12; Higher Ed
Shares information on potential risk factors and indicators of targeted violence in schools; raises awareness about the potential impact of COVID-19 on targeted school violence; and provides resources on topics such as behavioral threat assessment, bullying, and suicide.

2022: Staying In School In-Person
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Offers four important strategies for K-12 schools to use to keep students and staff safe, healthy, and ready for in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supporting Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Maximizing In-Person Learning and Implementing Effective Practices for Students in Quarantine and Isolation Web Page
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Contains strategies for maximizing in-person learning for all students and providing effective learning to students who are temporarily unable to attend in person.

ED COVID-19 Handbook Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students' Needs (Spanish)
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
K-12
Read about strategies for providing equitable educational opportunities and supports for the whole school community, with a focus on creating safe and healthy learning environments, addressing lost instructional time, and supporting educator and staff stability and well-being in the Spanish language.

ED COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools (Spanish)
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
K-12
Read about safe practices for in-person learning, including making practices, physical distancing practices, cohorting/podding and staffing considerations for physical distancing, transportation considerations, encouraging families and staff to check for symptoms at home, handwashing and respiratory etiquette, safety considerations related to extracurricular activities and athletics programs, and supporting ongoing engagement with educators, families, and the school community in the Spanish language.

Supporting and Protecting the Rights of Students at Risk of Self-Harm in the Era of COVID-19 Fact Sheet
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights; and U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
K-12; Higher Ed
Provides information on how schools and institutions of higher education can support students with mental health disabilities in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent suicide. This information can help schools enhance their Suicide Annexes.

Lessons from the Field - Addressing Student Behavioral Needs & Supporting Their Mental Health Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about strategies to support students with in-person instruction and address behavioral and mental health issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lessons from the Field - Strategies for Supporting COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about examples of how communinties and schools can support vaccine awareness and vaccination efforts.

Lessons from the Field - Strategies for Preventing Substance Use Within Multi-Tiered System of Supports During the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12; Higher Ed
Learn about strategies for preventing adolescent substance use.

Ventilation and COVID-19 in Schools: Using a Framework to Assess, Prioritize, and Plan for HVAC Upgrades and IAQ Improvements Webinar
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
K-12
Learn about how a school district assessed indoor air quality, ventilation, and HVAC systems to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 transmission.

Lessons from the Field - Supporting Student Health Through School Nutrition Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about strategies for ensuring safety, while meeting the nutritional needs of all students.

Lessons from the Field - Safe and Supportive Early Learning: Lessons Learned for the New School Year Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about strategies for supporting and reengaging early childhood students and their families, while addressing equity and access to high-quality early learning.

Lessons from the Field - Returning to School: Strategies for Reengaging Students Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12; Higher Ed
Learn about strategies for reconnecting with students through outreach and sustained connections.

Lessons from the Field - Returning to School: Strategies for Supporting Staff Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12; Higher Ed
Learn about supporting staff health and wellness as educators return to school for the 2021-22 year.

Lessons from the Field - Strategies for Safely Returning to School: The Latest Federal Guidance Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about the latest on mitigation strategies as schools prepare to return for the 2021-22 school year.

Lessons from the Field - Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation in America’s K-12 Schools: Guidance and Strategies for Improved Results Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about strategies to improve indoor air quality and ventilation in schools from the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a panel of school practitioners.

Lessons from the Field - Guidance for Early Childhood Education Programs and Providers Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about strategies for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and families while providing early childhood education and childcare.

Indoor Air Quality in K-12 Schools: Addressing the Concept of Layered Risk Amidst COVID-19 Webinar
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
K-12
Learn how proper indoor air quality management can help reduce health risks, including virus transmission.

Guía de Aprendizaje Digital para Padres y Familias
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology
K-12
Read in the Spanish language about the benefits of digital learning, including personalized learning, competency-based learning, and partnership development within the school community, as well as how to enable digital learning through discussions around student access to personal learning devices and Internet service, as well as student safety, privacy, and responsibility online.

Manual de COVID-19: Hoja de ruta para reabrir de forma segura y satisfacer las necesidades de todos los estudiantes
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
K-12
Read about strategies for providing equitable educational opportunities and supports for the whole school community, with a focus on creating safe and healthy learning environments, addressing lost instructional time, and supporting educator and staff stability and well-being.

Manual de COVID-19: Estrategias para la reapertura segura de las escuelas primarias y secundarias
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
K-12
Read about safe practices for in-person learning, including making practices, physical distancing practices, cohorting/podding and staffing considerations for physical distancing, transportation considerations, encouraging families and staff to check for symptoms at home, handwashing and respiratory etiquette, safety considerations related to extracurricular activities and athletics programs, and supporting ongoing engagement with educators, families, and the school community.

Improving Ventilation in Schools, Colleges, and Universities to Prevent COVID-19
U.S. Department of Education
K-12; Higher Ed
Read about strategies for improving ventilation in schools and institutions of higher education.

Lessons from the Field - Returning to School: Strategies for Reengaging PreK-12 Students Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about strategies for reconnecting students returning to school for the 2021-22 academic year.

School Communities Toolkit
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
K-12
Access and download resources about COVID-19 vaccination and guidelines.

COVID-19 Recovery CISA Tabletop Exercise Package
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
K-12; Higher ed
Download package materials (e.g., situation manual, handbooks, templates, feedback forms) to conduct a tabletop exercise on COVID-19 recovery and identify strengths and gaps in your emergency operations plan.

Guía operacional de la pandemia COVID-19 para la temporada de huracanes 2020
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
K-12; Higher ed
Access information in the Spanish language on preparing for hurricanes in the COVID-19 environment.

10 Tips for Teaching the Psychological First Aid Model TA Snapshot
REMS TA Center
K-12
Read about the PFA model, its core elements, and 10 tips to support its implementation before, during, and after emergency events.

Building a Self-Care Action Plan
REMS TA Center
K-12; Higher ed
Use this worksheet to brainstorm what activities you can do to promote self-care and what kinds of support you need to make these activities and your wellness a priority.

Emergency Exercises Training Package
REMS TA Center
K-12
Download this package, which contains a tabletop exercise for an infectious disease outbreak, to identify gaps and weaknesses in and strengthen your school emergency operations plan.

Managing Memorials and Anniversaries as a Part of Overall School and Higher ed Safety Planning Webinar
REMS TA Center
K-12; Higher ed
Watch this Webinar about creating a plan to manage memorials and anniversaries, as well as managing donations and volunteers as a part of planning around this topic.

Planning to Recover From Emergencies at Districts and Schools Webinar
REMS TA Center
K-12
Watch this Webinar about the four recovery components, the process for including recovery activities in planning efforts, and lessons learned from emergency events.

Specialized Training Package
REMS TA Center
K-12
Download these training materials on the Recovery Annex, infectious disease planning, and compassion fatigue to use to train colleagues and learn.

Supporting Efforts to Create a Public Health, Medical, and Mental Health Annex as a Part of Your Emergency Operations Plan
REMS TA Center
K-12; Higher ed
Learn how to create a Public Health, Medical, and Mental Health Annex, which helps support prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts before, during, and after an incident. Find resources on public health, medical topics, and mental health.

Tool Box
REMS TA Center
K-12; Higher ed
Find tools developed by K-12 and higher ed emergency managers in the field. Use the advanced search engine and select "Biological Hazards" to find tools that support infectious disease planning.

Understanding Educator Resilience & Developing a Self-Care Plan Webinar
REMS TA Center
K-12
Watch this Webinar about resilience and compassion fatigue; the impact of stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue on the education environment; how to identify signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue; and how to develop a professional self-care plan.

Resilience Quick Links for School Personnel, Families, and Students: Ensuring the Well-Being of the Whole School Community During School at Home TA Snapshot
REMS TA Center
K-12; Higher ed
Access key practical steps and quick links to learning opportunities and resources on resilience and well-being in the context of a pandemic and emergency events.

Ensuring Continuity of Feeding and Food Distribution During the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar
REMS TA Center
K-12
Learn about this key element of continuity of operations planning, models being used on the state level, and Federal authorizations, waivers, and resources. Presenters represent the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Georgia Department of Education, Tennessee Department of Education, New Jersey Department of Education, Oklahoma State Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, and REMS TA Center.

Returning to School During and After Crisis: A Guide to Supporting States, Districts, Schools, Educators, and Students through a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Framework during the 2020-2021 School Year
Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
K-12
Read about the use of multi-tiered systems of support framework to support students, families, and educators with transitioning back to school while also prioritizing health and safety, social and emotional needs, and behavioral and academic growth.

Considerations for School Nurses When Providing Virtual Care
National Association of School Nurses
K-12
Find information for school nurses on delivering telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Resource Center
National Association of School Psychologists
K-12
Access supports on returning to school, service delivery and special education, mental health, and other topics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virtual Service Delivery in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions
National Association of School Psychologists
K-12
Find information on delivering telehealth services to students and families.

Telemental Health 101 Webinar
National Center for School Mental Health
K-12
Watch this Webinar for school mental health practitioners to provide online mental health services to students and families during school closures.

Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for School Staff Teachers, Counselors, Administration, Support Staff
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Learn about economic downturns, how they may affect emotional/behavioral health, and strategies for supporting students and helping them cope.

Fighting the Big Virus: Trinka and Sam's Questions
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read this companion story designed for families and young children to help answer questions about COVID-19.

Helping Children With Traumatic Separation or Traumatic Grief Related to COVID-19
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read tips on supporting children who are experiencing traumatic separation or traumatic grief related to COVID-19.

Supporting Children During Coronavirus (COVID19)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Learn about how you can help children cope with and talk about COVID-19.

Trinka and Sam Fighting the Big Virus: Trinka, Sam, and Littletown Work Together
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read this story designed for families with young children to talk about COVID-19 and feelings about the pandemic.

Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Parents
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12; Higher ed
Learn about economic downturns, how they may affect emotional/behavioral health, and strategies for supporting your family and helping your family cope.

Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Youth High School & College Age
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12; Higher ed
Learn about economic downturns, how they may affect emotional/behavioral health, and strategies for supporting yourself and helping yourself cope.

Fighting the Big Virus: Trinka and Sam's Questions (Mandarin)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read this companion story designed for families and young children to help answer questions about COVID-19 in Mandarin.

Fighting the Big Virus: Trinka and Sam's Questions (Simplified Chinese)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read this companion story designed for families and young children to help answer questions about COVID-19 in Simplified Chinese.

Lunchando Contra el Gran Virus: Las Preguntas de Trinka y Juan
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read this companion story in the Spanish language designed for families and young children to help answer questions about COVID-19.

No combate ao Grande Vírus As perguntas de Trinka e do João
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read this companion story in the Portuguese language designed for families and young children to help answer questions about COVID-19.

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Learn about how you can prepare your family for an infectious disease outbreak, reduce your family's risk, and cope with stress caused by COVID-19.

Taistelu isoa virusta vastaan: Trinkan ja Samin kysymyksiä
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read this companion story in the Finnish language designed for families and young children to help answer questions about COVID-19.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Child Sex and Labor Trafficking
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Find information on what you can do about the increased risk of youth involvement in sex or labor trafficking and how to support yourself as a child-serving professional.

Tinka e João No Combate ao Grande Vírus: Trinka, João e a comunidade trabalham juntos!
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read this story in the Portuguese language designed for families with young children to talk about COVID-19 and feelings about the pandemic.

Trauma-Informed School Strategies During COVID-19
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Find information that supports the physical and emotional well-being of staff, the creation of a trauma-informed learning environment, trauma education and awareness, partnerships with students and families, cultural responsiveness, traumatic stress, and more.

Trinka and Sam Fighting the Big Virus: Trinka, Sam, and Littletown Work Together (Mandarin)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read this story designed for families with young children to talk about COVID-19 and feelings about the pandemic in Mandarin.

Trinka and Sam Fighting the Big Virus: Trinka, Sam, and Littletown Work Together (Simplified Chinese)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read this story designed for families with young children to talk about COVID-19 and feelings about the pandemic in Simplified Chinese.

Trinka ja Sami Taistelu isoa virusta vastaan: Trinka, Sami ja Pikkukaupunki taistelevat yhdessä
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read this story in the Finnish language designed for families with young children to talk about COVID-19 and feelings about the pandemic.

Trinka y Juan Luchando Contra El Gran Virus: Trinka, Juan, y Pueblito Trabajan Juntos
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
K-12
Read this story in the Spanish language designed for families with young children to talk about COVID-19 and feelings about the pandemic.

Better Together: A Coordinated Response for Principals and District Leaders
National Comprehensive Center
K-12
Read about strategies for supporting the social and emotional needs of employees, students, and families as school communities navigate reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Returning to School: A Toolkit for Principals
National Comprehensive Center
K-12
Access information on and tools that can help principals prepare for a return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, including planning for social distancing, changing routines and practices, communicating to the whole school community, creating and revising communication plans, collaborating and building a strong school community, and providing support to students and staff with anxiety, chronic stress, and trauma.

Schools' First and Forever Responders: Preparing and Supporting Teachers in the Time of COVID-19
National Comprehensive Center
K-12
Read about policy and guidance considerations for states and school districts in order to support teachers in the provision of high-quality instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning for Education Agencies: Ensuring Continuity of Feeding and Food Distribution During Prolonged Absences, Dismissals, and Closures TA Snapshot
REMS TA Center
K-12
Read about recommendations to support continuity of feeding and food distribution, common challenges identified by state partners, and Federal resources to support continuity of feeding and food distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Modifying Education Agency Exercises and Drills in Response to the Pandemic: Protecting Students, Faculty, Staff, and the Whole School Community While Practicing Fact Sheet
REMS TA Center
K-12
Read about conducting exercises and drills during the COVID-19 pandemic, including recommendations for modifying plans and key considerations when modifying school-based exercises.

Opioids, Drug-Related Emergencies, and Substance Abuse Prevention Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar
REMS TA Center
K-12
Learn about adolescent substance use and school-based prevention and intervention methods, as well as how schools can plan for opioid overdoses and other drug-related emergencies. Presenters represent the University of Georgia, U.S. Department of Education, and REMS TA Center.

Ordering Masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Schools: Keeping the Whole School Community Safe and in School Buildings Fact Sheet
REMS TA Center
K-12
Read information and tips on using masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) as mitigation tools, such as understanding types, designing usage requirements based on role, confirming state requirements and recommendations, training students, faculty, and staff on proper usage, creating virtual and in-person trainings, developing a self-inspection checklist, addressing issues with access and shortages, and supportive resources.

COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
The White House and U.S. Department of Education
Higher ed
Participate in this campaign to engage students, faculty, and staff members on COVID-19 vaccination and to deliver vaccine access for all.

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
K-12; Higher ed
Find frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 and school meals and other information.

USDA Provides Flexibilities to Ensure Kids Receive Meals This Fall
U.S. Department of Agriculture
K-12
Find information on new flexibilities and nationwide waivers for the School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program.

FNS Responds to COVID-19
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
K-12; Higher ed
Find state waivers for Child Nutrition Programs, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, USDA Foods Programs, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

Find Meals for Kids When Schools are Closed
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
K-12; Higher ed
Use this interactive map to find nearby sites of USDA meals for kids, including directions to the site, hours of operation, and contact information.

P-EBT Guidance for Schools and Child Care
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
K-12
Access information on the Pandemic-EBT and new flexibilities.

State Guidance on Coronavirus Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
K-12
Find resources for the 2022-23 school year and prior year P-EBT approvals.

Lessons from the Field: Family & Community Engagement and Returning to In-Person Instruction Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about strategies for engaging families and communities in the return to in-person teaching and learning and meeting all students' needs.

Lessons from the Field: How Schools & Districts Are Meeting the Social-Emotional and Mental Health Needs of Students & Staff Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about the importance of schools in promoting adolescent mental health and lessons from the field in school-based mental health programs.

Lessons from the Field: Returning to In-Person Learning: Supporting Students, Especially Those with Disabilities, through Intensive Instruction, Effective Learning Environments and Family Engagement Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about strategies to support all students, including those with disabilities, in the return to in-person teaching and learning and lessons learned from practitioners of a local education agency and state education agency.

Lessons from the Field: Safely Reopening and Sustaining In-Person Instruction Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
K-12
Learn about the operational strategy for K-12 schools through phased mitigation and lessons learned from practitioners and school district leaders.

Lessons from the Field: Strategies for Supporting College and University Students Holistically and Safely: CDC Guidance and Best Practices Webinar
U.S. Department of Education
Higher ed
Learn about guidance for institutions of higher education for operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic and Federal resources, such as the COVID-19 vaccine toolkit.

Safer Schools and Campuses Best Practices Clearinghouse
U.S. Department of Education
K-12; Higher ed
Access lessons learned and best practices from the field in support of students, teachers, faculty, and staff, as schools and campuses continue to reopen following closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Protecting the Civil Rights of Students
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
K-12
Find information on responding to discrimination in schools and resources for communicating about COVID-19.

Questions and Answers on Civil Rights and School Reopening in the COVID-19 Environment
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
K-12
Learn about Section 504 (discrimination based on disability), Title VI (discrimination based on race, color, or national origin, including students who are English learners and students with undocumented status), Title IX (discrimination based on sex), and retaliation for reporting discrimination or filing a complaint in the context of reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Confronting COVID-19-Related Harassment in Schools: A Resource for Families
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights and U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
K-12; Higher ed
Read examples of COVID-19-related harassment in schools and information on what parents should do if their student experiences discrimination in school.

Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology
K-12
Read about the benefits of digital learning, including personalized learning, competency-based learning, and partnership development within the school community, as well as how to enable digital learning through discussions around student access to personal learning devices and Internet service, as well as student safety, privacy, and responsibility online.

Continuity of Learning
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
K-12
Find resources that support the provision of continuity of teaching and learning and transition to digital learning strategies, including practical guides, information briefs, resource collections, and communities of practice.

Resources for Education Providers and Families
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
K-12
Find resources and supports created by the Office of Elementary of Secondary Education, its technical assistance Centers, and other partners across the U.S. Department of Education and government.

Returning to School
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
K-12
Find resources that support returning to school, whether at the beginning of a school year or periodically throughout.

Pathways to Safe In-Person Operations of K-12 Schools
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
K-12
Learn about updated tools and resources for K-12 schools to use as they implement COVID-19 mitigation strategies, as well as how to promote and support mental health in the whole school community.

Returning to School: Mitigation and Mental Health Strategies
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
K-12
Learn about updated tools and resources for K-12 schools to use as they implement COVID-19 mitigation strategies, as well as how to promote and support mental health in the whole school community.

ED COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
K-12
Read about safe practices for in-person learning, including making practices, physical distancing practices, cohorting/podding and staffing considerations for physical distancing, transportation considerations, encouraging families and staff to check for symptoms at home, handwashing and respiratory etiquette, safety considerations related to extracurricular activities and athletics programs, and supporting ongoing engagement with educators, families, and the school community.

ED COVID-19 Handbook Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students Needs
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
K-12
Read about strategies for providing equitable educational opportunities and supports for the whole school community, with a focus on creating safe and healthy learning environments, addressing lost instructional time, and supporting educator and staff stability and well-being.

ED COVID-19 Handbook, Volume 3: Strategies for Safe Operation and Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education Students, Faculty, and Staff
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
Higher ed
Read about safe practices for in-person learning, navigation of online learning, broadband and device access, basic needs supports, student caregivers, mental health needs, community commitments, and available Federal funding and flexibilities for institutions of higher education.

COVID-19 Title IV Frequently Asked Questions
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Higher ed
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the timeframe for COVID-19 relief, campus-based programs, study abroad, cost of attendance and need analysis, return of Title IV funds, academic year and schedule changes, distance education, student eligibility, and recordkeeping and data security.

Continuity of Learning During COVID-19
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
K-12
Access Webinars focused on providing resources, tools, and practices to enhance the continuity of learning for students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highlighting Resources for Teachers and Parents to Enhance the Continuity of Learning for Children With Disabilities Webinar
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
K-12
Learn about supports for addressing the needs of students with disabilities and other access and functional needs in continuity of teaching and learning efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FERPA and the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
U.S. Department of Education, Student Privacy Policy Office
K-12
Find answers about personally identifiable information and education records in the context of addressing COVID-19.

FAQs on Telehealth and HIPAA During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
K-12; Higher ed
Find answers about providing telehealth services and protected health information in the context of COVID-19.

Helping Young Children and Parents Transition Back to School
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
K-12
Read about what parents and teachers can do to support children in making a successful transition to in-person learning.

Schools and Childcare Programs
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
K-12; Higher ed
Access strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and maintain safe operations in K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.

FDA Updates on Hand Sanitizers Consumers Should Not Use
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration
K-12; Higher ed
Find information and advisements on hand sanitizer products.

Disaster Distress Helpline
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
K-12; Higher ed
Contact this national hotline at 1-800-985-5990 to receive free counseling and support before, during, and after an emergency event, such as COVID-19.

Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse Considerations During COVID-19
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
K-12; Higher ed
Read about intimate partner violence, child abuse and neglect, and resources on domestic violence prevention, reporting, and awareness.

Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
K-12; Higher ed
Find tips for social distancing, quarantine, and isolation during an infectious disease outbreak.

Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
K-12
Read this publication that describes possible reactions to an infectious disease outbreak by age group and how parents, caregivers, and teachers can help children recover.

Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Spanish)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
K-12
Read this publication that describes possible reactions to an infectious disease outbreak by age group and how parents, caregivers, and teachers can help children recover in Spanish.

Tips for Survivors of a Pandemic: Managing Stress
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
K-12; Higher ed
Read about common reactions to disasters, including those of children and teenagers, tips to manage distress after a pandemic, and what to expect in your financial life.

Eligible Emergency Protective Measures
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
K-12; Higher ed
Read this fact sheet on emergency protective measures that may be eligible under the Public Assistance Program.

Exercise Starter Kit for Workshop on Reconstituting Operations
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
K-12; Higher ed
Use the facilitator guide and sample slides in this exercise starter kit to facilitate a planning workshop on reconstitution.

COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
K-12; Higher ed
Access information on preparing for hurricanes in the COVID-19 environment.

COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance: All-Hazards Incident Response and Recovery
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
K-12; Higher ed
Read about planning considerations for a range of hazards and threats, including flooding, tropical cyclones, hurricanes, wildfires, severe weather, and more, that could occur simultaneously during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Addressing Mental Health During COVID-19 for K-12 Students Webinar
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
K-12
Learn about children and teenage mental health and how it has been impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as symptoms and warning signs of anxiety and depression.

Safe Learning for Kids Webinar
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency; U.S. Department of Commerce, Federal Trade Commission; and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families
K-12
Learn about cyber safety for children, tips for dealing with cyberbullying, and preparing students for returning to the classroom in a COVID-19 environment.

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
K-12; Higher ed
Find guidance and resources on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, preparing workplaces, returning to work, and other information for workers and employers.

Asthma-Friendly Schools: Strategies to Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 Transmission and Improve Indoor Air Quality Webinar
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
K-12
Learn about best practices, strategies, and guidance and tools from Federal partners for mitigating the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and creating healthy learning environments.

Healthy Indoor Environments in Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
K-12
Access guidance and resources on COVID-19 and maintaining healthy indoor environments in schools.

Rooted in Research: Reducing Virus Transmission, Improving Ventilation and Promoting Healthy IAQ in Schools Webinar
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
K-12
Learn about guidance, best practices, and strategies for reducing the risk of virus exposure through building operations and assessment of ventilation rates.

Ventilation and Virus Mitigation in Schools: Creating a Game Plan to Reduce COVID-19 Risk and Make Lasting Improvements to IAQ Webinar
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
K-12
Learn how to help mitigate risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, prioritize indoor air quality improvements, assess your current air handling capabilities, and implement risk reduction strategies.

Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network®
University of Oregon
Higher ed
Find information on the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network®, which provides practitioners a multidisciplinary online platform to leverage their diverse knowledge, expertise, and skills.