rict of Columbia will receive “to support their efforts to reopen K-12 schools safely this month and equitably expand opportunity for students who need it most.” The announcement coincided with the Department of Health and Human Services' announcement that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide $10 billion to states to support COVID-19 screening testing for K-12 teachers, staff, and students in schools. Additional information, including an ARP ESSER Fact Sheet and allocation tables, can be found at https://oese.ed.gov/american-rescue-plan-elementary-and-secondary-school-emergency-relief.
ED COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools: Presents the first volume in the U.S. Department of Education (ED) COVID-19 Handbook, a series intended to support the education community as schools reopen. This series provides tools to aid educators in implementing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance by addressing common challenges and providing practical examples. This series is updated as additional scientific evidence becomes available, including evidence related to new variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. This handbook does not have the force or effect of law and is not binding in any way (except where statutory or regulatory requirements are referenced).
COVID-19 Handbook Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students' Needs: Presents the second volume in the U.S. Department of Education (ED) COVID-19 Handbook. This volume provides additional strategies for safely reopening all of America's schools and to promote educational equity by addressing opportunity gaps that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. To access the accompanying 4/9/21 press release click here.
COVID-19 Handbook Volume 3: Strategies for Safe Operation and Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education Students, Faculty, and Staff: Presents the third volume in the U.S. Department of Education (ED) COVID-19 Handbook. This volume provides additional strategies for higher education institutions (IHEs) and communities as they work to reopen for in-person instruction safely and equitably. To access the accompanying 6/4/21 press release click here.
COVID-19 Resources for Schools, Students and Families: Presents selected information resources to assist both K-12 schools and higher education institutions to disseminate critical information about the disease and its potential transmission to students, families, staff and community members. ED regularly updates this page as more information and resources become available. Readers are invited to send questions on which the Department can be helpful to: firstname.lastname@example.org.
Comprehensive Center Network COVID-19 Education Resources: Offers a repository for education resources related to COVID-19. Additional resources and further curation are updated by Westat under a grant from the Department of Education's Office of Program and Grantee Support Services [PGSS] within the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education [OESE].
Resources for Education Providers and Families: Presents information about specific resources, organized by topical areas and intended audience, curated by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education [ED-OESE]. Resources include websites, webinars, guidance documents, practice briefs and tools created by OESE, its technical assistance centers and other partners across the Department and government to support K-12 education programs. In the wake of the COVID-19 national public health emergency, this collection includes topical pages about Safe School Environments and Social Emotional and Behavioral Support. These pages provide resources to support district leaders, school leaders, and educators in creating welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environments.
Continuity of Learning During COVID-19: Offers information, tools, and resources to help educators, parents and families, and related service providers meet the educational, behavi