COVID-19 / School Safety
It is our goal to keep you updated about the COVID-19 coronavirus. Please visit here often for updated information.
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School Health
We are on heightened alert in response to a current international outbreak of a virus caused by a new coronavirus. SARS-CoV0-2 is the virus that causes the respiratory disease named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). It was first detected in China, but in recent months has spread locally within the state of Texas. Read more about the background and source.
In order to prevent duplication of efforts or misinformation, we’ve compiled a listing of resources to connect you to the most accurate and up-to-date information available.
Centers for Disease Control
- Handwashing - Clean Hands Save Lives
- Main CDC information on Coronavirus
- Guidance for School Administrators to Help Reduce the Spread of Seasonal Influenza in K-12 Schools
Texas Department of State Health Services
- TDSHS information on Coronavirus
- Printable materials to communicate key information (available in English, Spanish, and Chinese)
Texas Education Agency
- TEA Monitoring Coronavirus
- Influenza Virus with attachment “Coronavirus ISD template letter” - Contact Craig Spinn for assistance.
- Student Attendance Accounting Handbook - for reference on school closures due to health-related concerns
- TEA Spring Break Guidance/Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
National School Public Relations Association
- Watch: Expert Tips: Special Edition — Dr Peter Lin — Understanding the Novel Coronavirus - World Health Organization
- Seasonal Flu vs. Pandemic Flu Infographic - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Coronavirus Fact Sheet in English and Spanish - DuPage (Ill.) County Health Department
- NHS Inform Fact Sheet - Scotland's National Health Information Service (NHS)
- Guidance for Educational Settings - Gov.UK
- Coronavirus: Guidance for Schools - Shipman & Goodwin LLP
- Advice for School About Self-Isolation Requirements - Government of Western Australia Department of Health
- Update on Wuhan Coronavirus COVID-19 for ESL Teachers in China - Gold Star TEFL Recruitment
Resources to incorporate into student learning
- Coronavirus Videos and Interactive Resources - Brainpop
- Coronavirus Share My Lesson Plans - American Federation of Teachers
- Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus - NPR
- COVID-19 Prevention elearning course