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SchoolSafety.gov provides resources, like guidance, training, and fact sheets, to help schools create and maintain a safe learning environment.

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Guidance

COVID-19 Disinformation Toolkit

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, June 2020

This toolkit is designed to help State, local, tribal and territorial officials bring awareness to misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories appearing online related to COVID-19’s origin, scale, government response, prevention and treatment.

Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions on the Maintenance-of-Effort Requirements Applicable to the CARES Act Programs

Department of Education, May 2020

See this document from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) that addresses frequently asked questions on the Maintenance-Of-Effort Requirements Applicable to the CARES Act Programs

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Exercise Starter Kit for Workshop on Reconstituting Operations

Federal Emergency Management Agency, May 2020

FEMA has developed an Exercise Starter Kit with sample documents your organization can use to conduct your own planning workshop to navigate the complexities of returning to full operations during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Guidance

Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes

Department of Health and Human Services, May 2020

Visit this CDC page for guidance to those who own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home.

Guidance

CISA Insights: COVID-19 Disinformation Activity

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, May 2020

This resource provides an overview of coronavirus disinformation and steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of sharing inaccurate information with your friends and family.

Guidance

Video Conferencing Guidelines to Keep You and Your Students Safe

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, May 2020

This resource shares tips on keeping schools, staff, and students safe while using videoconferencing.

Guidance

Cybersecurity Recommendations for K-12 Schools Using Videoconferencing Tools and Online Platforms

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, May 2020

This guidance is intended to support the incorporation of cybersecurity considerations when adopting or expanding the use of video conferencing software and related collaboration tools. The guidance also includes recommendations for other school staff using these tools to host and attend meetings.

Guidance

Talking with Children About Coronavirus Disease 2019

Department of Health and Human Services, May 2020

CDC has created recommendations to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.

Guidance

Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 While Serving Migratory Children

Department of Education, May 2020

This fact sheet provides useful information to assist SEAs and LEAs in determining how to continue to identify eligible migratory children and provide services to address their needs, while taking into consideration the health, safety, and well-being of staff and migratory families.

Guidance

Fact Sheet: Providing Services to English Learners During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Department of Education, May 2020

This fact sheet outlines States’ responsibilities to English learners (ELs) and their parents during the extended school closures and, in some cases, the move to remote learning due to the national emergency caused by the novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).