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General Resources
World Health Organization
Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools
U.S. Department of Education
COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)
COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Resources for Childcare, Schools, and Youth Programs
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes
Resources for Risk Mitigation
Browse the below resources to find strategies for reducing COVID-19 transmission and cross-contamination through design, disinfection, and cleaning.
National Council on School Facilities
Includes workbooks for reopening, budget planning, and scenario planning and recordings of working group calls
Healthy Green Schools and Colleges
Provides cleaning and disinfecting resources from school practitioners:
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Changes to building operations, including the operation of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning [HVAC] systems, can reduce airborne exposures
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Risk Reduction Strategies for Reopening Schools
Cleaning and Maintenance Management
Disinfectant Pros & Cons: Hydrogen Peroxide vs. Quats
American Institute of Architects on Reopening America: Strategies for Safer Schools
This AIA report details strategies that can reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission in K-12 facilities.
National School Boards Association
Provides guidance to school boards regarding planning for COVID-19 challenges in their districts
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Guidance for K-12 Education on Responding to COVID-19
Association of School Buisiness Officials International (ASBO)
Coronavirus Update: What Should SBOs Know?
School Bus Fleet
8 Tips for Cleaning School Buses in the Age of Coronavirus
Collaborative for High Performance Schools
Ventilation Guidance
Healthy Schools Network
School Infection Prevention and Control Plan
American Society for Microbiology
Paper summarizing strategies for reducing the spread of COVID-19
Resources for Education Adaptation
Browse the below resources to find strategies that promote effective learning and teaching in this new normal through behavioral, logistical, and technology changes.
National Education Association
All Hands on Deck: Initial Guidance Regarding Reopening School Buildings
Green Schoolyards America
Outdoor learning and COVID-19
American Federation of Teachers
A plan to safely reopen America's schools and communities
National Association of School Nurses
Guidance for Students with Disabilities
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
Enironmental Education Guidance for Reopening Schools
Resources for Health Promotion
Browse the below resources to find strategies that promote physical and mental health, social cohesion, and a sense of belonging and safety.
Health Expert Statement
Safety of Reusables and COVID-19
National Association of School Psychologists
Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
National Association of School Nurses
Coronavirus Disease 19 Resources
Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN)
Reusables & Sanitation Toolkit
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
Managing Asthma and COVID-19 in Schools
CDC Guidance for School Nutrition Professionals
What School Nutrition Professionals and Volunteers at Schools Need to Know about COVID-19
The guidance provided on this site is based on the available information as of the date of publication and does not replace federal, state, or local public health recommendations but aggregates best practices and innovative solutions at the intersection of buildings and school health. We encourage schools to reach out and seek expert advice on their unique circumstances.
