Operating schools during COVID-19 : CDC's considerations : operating schools during COVID-19

Updated Aug. 20, 2020Summary of Changes to the ConsiderationsUpdates have been made to align with the new school resources and tools that were released on July 23rd and 24th and the 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:\u2022 Expanded considerations on planning and preparing schools before opening\u2022 Updated considerations on ventilation\u2022 Updated considerations on food service\u2022 Updated considerations for students who may be unable to wear cloth face coverings\u2022 Updated considerations for students with special healthcare needs and disabilities\u2022 Updated considerations on cohorting, staggering, and alternating strategies\u2022 Updated considerations on recognizing signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and screening\u2022 Updated considerations on coping and support\u2022 Updated considerations on making plans for accommodations\u2022 Updated considerations for Direct Service Providers (DSPs)Considerations for Schools -- Guiding Principles to Keep in Mind -- Plan and Prepare -- Maintaining Healthy Environments -- Maintaining Healthy Operations -- Preparing for When Someone is Sick -- Additional Considerations for Students with Disabilities or Special Healthcare Needs -- References -- Other Resources2020819