Stronger Together

A Guidebook for the Safe Reopening of California's Public Schools

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This guidance was created through the statewide reopening schools task force that fostered a collaborative process for our educators and stakeholders to lend their important voices. Also informed by the technical assistance and advice of many health and safety organizations including the Centers for Disease Control, California Department of Public Health, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, the intent of this document is to be a guide for the local discussion on safely reopening schools.

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Stronger Together:
A Guidebook for the Safe Reopening of California's Public Schools
(PDF; 4MB; Updated 16-Apr-2021)

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Table of Contents

• Foreword by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Introduction
• Timeline of CDE COVID-19 Response and Activities
• Health and Safety
• Instructional Programs
  • Instructional Scheduling Models
  • Instructional Planning
    • Implementation Tool: Guidance on Best Practices for Distance Learning Instructional Planning
  • Collaboration and Assessment
    • Implementation Tool: Guidance on Diagnostic and Formative Assessments
  • Social–Emotional Learning
  • Special Education
  • English Learners
  • Career Technical Education
  • Expanded Learning
• Professional Relationships and Learning
• Continuity of Relationships and Learning Plans
• Mental Health and Well-Being of All
• Communication and Community Engagement
• Early Learning and Care
• School Services (Updated 16-Apr-2021)
• Appendices
  • Appendix A. CDE Health and Safety Checklist
  • Appendix B. Resources
  • Appendix C. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Safe Reopening of School Districts
  • Appendix D. Department of Public Health Guidance
• Acknowledgments