Schools and Child Care

COVID-19

Schools and Child Care: COVID-19

It is important that everyone in the school community take steps to reduce COVID-19 transmission, particularly to those at high risk, while balancing the need to maintain a strong system that effectively supports children, youth, staff and communities.

COVID-19 Decision Tree for People in Schools, Youth, and Child Care Programs (PDF)
This tool provides the decision-making guidance for schools, child care, youth programs (i.e., camp, sports, and other community activities).
Updated 12/21/20

Translated versions: COVID-19 Decision Tree

Planning, Guidance, and Data
Data and guidance around policies, practices, and strategies that schools and child care programs can use to optimize education and programming to promote health and safety while mitigating risks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safety and Well-being
Tools and resources for schools, child care, youth programs (i.e., camp, sports, and other community activities) and parents to help make decisions about when to remain at home, when to return, and when to get tested for children and staff. Including documents that outline the requirements for the use of face coverings and resources to support mental health.
Facilities Staff and Building Guidance
Guidance for ventilation, food service, and cleaning and disinfecting facilities.
Institutes of Higher Education (IHE)
Planning guidance for mitigating COVID-19 spread on campus and other interpretive guidance.