COVID-19 (coronavirus) Resources for Schools

Disclaimer: Please refer to COVID-19 New Hampshire for the most updated guidance on COVID-19 recommendations. Please note that some documents contained on this page and the links therein are for historical reference only and may not be the most current guidance.

Conference Calls with School Leaders

Resources for School Reopening and Redesign

1. Develop District Management and Communications Plans

   • COVID- 5 things to expect if a student of staff member tests positive. New Hampshire Department of Education.

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2. Follow Guidance from New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health Services

   • COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions. New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. 

3. Prepare the Physical School Environment

   • Guidance for the Return to Schools K-12. New Hampshire State Emergency Operations Center.
   • Sample K-12 School Cleaning Checklist. New Hampshire Department of Education, New Hampshire Learns Remotely website.
   • PPE/Sanitation Supplies Order Guidance. NH Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
   • State Contracts for Cleaning Supplies. New Hampshire Department of Education.
   • COVID-19 Child Screening Tool. New Hampshire Department of Education.
   • COVID-19 Visitor Active Screening Tool. New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services.
   • COVID-19 Announcement (Visitor Screening Signage) New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services.
   • Disinfectants and COVID-19. National Pesticide Information Center.
   • Tent Installation and Operation Guidance for School Administrative Units. New Hampshire Department of Safety.
   • Web request form for free reusable face masks- for K-12 schools offering in-person or hybrid instruction.

4. Support Student, Family, and Educator Wellness 

   • COVID-19 Parent Resource Guide. New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, and Families. 
   • Office of Social and Emotional Wellness, New Hampshire Department of Education.
   • Supporting Child and Family Well-Being during the COVID-19 Emergency. New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, and Families.
   • Healthy Habits for Well-Being. New Hampshire Department of Education.
   • Suicide Prevention and Response, Sample Policy. New Hampshire School Boards Association.

5. Integrate Hybrid Capacity Learning Environment

   • New Hampshire Learns Remotely website. New Hampshire Department of Education. 
   • Tips for Communicating During Remote Learning. Granite State Children’s Alliance and the New Hampshire Department of Education.
   • Truancy During the Time of Remote Instruction. New Hampshire Department of Education.
   • The Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS).
   • Helpful Zoom Security Tips for New Hampshire Educational Professionals. New Hampshire Department of Education.
   • Advisory Guidance For Schools Conducting Remote Instruction and Hybrid Instruction, New Hampshire Department of Education.
   • Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide, U.S. Department of Education.

6. Consider Technology for Dynamic Learning Environment

   • Canvas Learning Management System. Instructure, Inc. 
   • Apple Resources and links along with remote, online office hours for supporting educators. New Hampshire Learns Remotely website, New Hampshire Department of Education.
   • Microsoft Education Blog. Resources and support from Microsoft Education for ramping up remote learning programs. Microsoft Corporation.
   • Google for Education. Resources and supports from Google for supporting education. Google.org.
   • Kaltura video solutions for education. Kaltura Inc. 
   • Zoom Free for K-12 Education. Zoom Video Communications.
   • Dr. Paul LeBlanc. Building a Community of Learning. (Online teaching resources.) Southern New Hampshire University.
   • Recommendations for Staying Connected with Remote Learning. NH Department of Education.
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7. Review Transportation Policies and Protocols

   • New Hampshire School Transportation Association. 
   • COVID-19, Working to Ensure Children’s Safety. American School Bus Council. 
   • COVID-19. National Association for Pupil Transportation.
   • Safe Routes to School in Winder During COVID – Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire

8. Plan for School Meals

   • Office of Nutritional Programs and Services. New Hampshire Department of Education.
   • Area Eligibility Waiver Request - School Meals. New Hampshire Department of Education.
   • Nutrition program information for superintendents, updated July 28, 2020 New Hampshire Department of Education

9. Plan for Dynamic Instruction

   • Resources for Remote Instruction. New Hampshire Learns Remotely website, New Hampshire Department of Education. 
   • Interims and Modulars will be available starting September 22.
   • Released Testlets for At-Home Instruction. Dynamic Learning Maps.
     • Testlets are available for districts that are interested in utilizing an assessment tool for students with an IEP that have severe cognitive disabilities. A remote option is available. DLM also has an amazing amount of instructional resources for remote instruction for teachers and for students.
   • ACCESS. New Hampshire Department of Education.
     • The majority of English learning students in New Hampshire were able to participate in the ACCESS test in Spring 2020. For the students that were not able to complete the assessment, and we anticipate they may be able to exit ELL status, an opportunity to complete the ACCESS will be available in Fall 2020. Please contact Wendy Perron, EL Education Consultant at Wendy.Perron@doe.nh.gov for more information. 
   • Screening. New Hampshire Department of Education. 
     • A temporary remote screening option will be available for districts needing to screen students to determine EL eligibility status. Please contact Wendy Perron, EL Education Consultant at Wendy.Perron@doe.nh.gov for more information.
   • ESOL. English Speakers of Other Languages. New Hampshire Department of Education. 
   • Fall SAT School Day. New Hampshire Department of Education.
   • How to Zoom Safely - Tips for using Zoom in Remote Learning- CAST

10. Professional Development Considerations

    • CAST- Universal Design for Learning course free to New Hampshire educators. CAST, Inc.
    • VLACS - Webinars for Educators. Virtual Learning Academy Charter School
    • New Hampshire Learning Initiative. Motivis Learning Systems, Inc
    • Praxis At Home. New Hampshire Department of Education.
    • Praxis Tests At Home Webinar. New Hampshire Department of Education.

50 State Reopening Guidance and Resources

NH School Reopening Plans

CARES Act and ESSER funding

• Emergency Supplemental- Council of Chief State School Officials (CCSSO) Webinar on COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Guidance Documents and Resources

Cleaning Supplies through State Contract

Municipal subdivisions, such as local school districts, may purchase supplies through existing state contracts. You may need to set up a new account, and vendors may be backed up on certain items. For the time being, these orders would be at your expense, but at the prices set by the state's contract. The State of New Hampshire is setting up a fund to help schools pay for deep cleaning, so keep track of any expenses you incur.