COVID-19 Resources for Schools, Students, and Families

Coronavirus Resources

There are several Department of Education COVID-19 resources available for states, communities, educators, and families. These resources include guidance and policies related to elementary and secondary education, special education, postsecondary education, and other aspects of lifelong learning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also continues to provide updated guidance for school settings.

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What's New!

Prioritizing Case Investigation and Contact Tracing for COVID-19 (March 1, 2022)
Secretary’s Letter to School and Early Childhood Communities (February 25, 2022)
Disability Rights (February 24, 2022)
Four Ways Schools Can Find Covid-19 Tests (February 14, 2022)
#ARPStars Communications Toolkit (February 9, 2022)

Letter to Educators and Parents Regarding New CDC Recommendations and their Impact on Children with Disabilities English | Español (March 24, 2022)
Fact Sheet: Providing Students with Disabilities Free Appropriate Public Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Addressing the Need for Compensatory Services Under Section 504 (February 16, 2022)
Using American Rescue Plan Funds and Other Federal Supports to Address Staff Shortages (January 28, 2022)
Using American Rescue Plan Funds and Other Federal Resources to Address Teacher Shortages (January 28, 2022)
National Resources Supporting School COVID-19 Screening Testing: Information for State Health and Education Agencies and School Districts (January 14, 2022)
Letter from Secretary Cardona regarding resources to assist schools with COVID-19 testing (January 12, 2022)