Messages from the Center

There is an enormous amount of information on COVID-19 being shared from multiple agencies and organizations on an ongoing basis. This page was created to serve as a repository for current resources for school leaders and staff. It is updated continuously.

Questions related to the NYSDOH Reopening Guidance Document should be directed to your local health department.

NYS Local Health Department Websites and Phone Numbers by Counties

You may also contact the NYSDOH at 1-888-364-3065 or schoolquestionscovid@health.ny.gov

The NYS School Report Card, Interactive Testing Site Locators, and Monitoring Level Dashboard and are available below.

Trending Information and Updates

9/20/20 | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Official Website (Updated Daily)
9/20/20 | NYSDOH - What You Need to Know (Updated Daily)
What You Need to Know LAST UPDATED: September 19, 2020 AT 11:11 AM

This info is from the NYSDOH Coronavirus page here https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home

Governor Cuomo has partnered with New Jersey Governor Murphy and Connecticut Governor Lamont to create a joint travel advisory for individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19, requiring a quarantine for 14 days when visiting their states.

Based on each region's infection rate, schools across New York State are permitted to open this fall but each school district must have a testing and tracing plan and will decide if an in-person v. hybrid model works best for them while following strict Department of Health Guidance.

Indoor dining in New York City will be allowed to reopen starting September 30 with a 25 percent occupancy but will be subject to strict safety protocols.

New York City restaurant patrons who observe violations can report issues by calling 833-208-4160, or by texting 'VIOLATION' to 855-904-5036.

To report violations of health and safety restrictions and requirements for businesses, gatherings and individuals, please choose the appropriate link below:

File a complaint about a business, location or incident in your community.

File a complaint against your employer or place of work.

Go to forward.ny.gov to find out: Which phase of reopening your region is in; the industry guidance for each phase; regional dashboards for monitoring how the virus is being contained; and information on loans for small businesses.

New Yorkers without health insurance can apply through NY State of Health through December 31, 2020; must apply within 60 days of losing coverage.

Health care workers can text NYFRONTLINE to 741-741 to access 24/7 emotional support services. Any New Yorker can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling.
9/18/20 | CDC Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making

The CDC has released indicators to help schools make dynamic decisions about in-person learning as local conditions evolve throughout the pandemic. When coupled with local data about community spread, these indicators are an important tool to help local health officials, school administrators, and communities prepare, plan, and respond to COVID-19. These indicators are the latest resources CDC has provided for schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they supplement previously released CDC guidance.

View the tool here.
9/03/20 | Governor Cuomo Announces School Reporting VIa An Online Dashboard to Track COVID-19

The NYSDOH is sending letters to School Districts requiring them to report the number of known positive cases on a daily basis beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8th. The information will be publicly available on a new online dashboard developed by DOH beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9.

School districts will be required to send their daily testing reports to the Department of Health. The districts must also provide a link to the daily dashboard on their website for other interested parties. That information will be updated daily.

This dashboard will be added to the NYSCSh Monitoring and Testing Section when available.
9/02/20 | NYSCSH Resource Toolkit for Asthma Management During COVID-19

NYSCSH Resource Toolkit for Asthma Management During COVID-19

NYSCSH has created a resource toolkit for asthma management during COVID-19 which includes information about the use of MDI with a spacer instead of nebulizers, sample parent letters about MDI use, and a sample permission form for use of a school-provided spacer or valved holding chamber, sample charts for COVID vs flu vs cold vs allergies, and links to evidence-based care (Updated 9/2/20 to include new AAFA Resources).
9/01/20 | NYSED Athletics /Extracurricular Activities for Students ( In-person, Remote, or Hybrid)
This memo is from Marybeth Casey, Assistant Commissioner Office of Curriculum Instruction and Early Learning

The New York State Education Department issued guidance that allows flexible schedule options (in-person, hybrid, and/or all remote) during the 2020-2021 school year due to the COVID 19 pandemic. If districts choose to conduct extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, arts or others, all students enrolled in the district must be given fair and equal access to such activities for which they are otherwise qualified to participate, regardless of the choice of schedule whether made by the student or by the school or district
- These activities include interscholastic athletics available per the Governor’s Guidance issued on August 24, 2020. A district is not required to provide additional transportation to and from the school for such activities (including interscholastic athletics) for students who are enrolled in a hybrid or fully remote program.
- All such extracurricular activities shall be conducted per the New York State Department of Health Guidance.
- For more information, contact the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at (518) 474-5922 or emscurric@nysed.gov.
(NYSED, 9/1/20)

State and Federal Resources

The information below is available on the NY Forward Phase 4 Industries page under PK-12 Schools. The In-Person Instruction Guidance was updated on 8/26/20. To help you know what changed, the Center created a Summary of Changes document. It is located below.
- Interim Guidance for In-Person Instruction At Pre-K-12 Schools Detailed Guidelines (NYSDOH, 7/13/20. Updated 8/26/20)
- SUMMARY GUIDELINES (NYSDOH,7/13/20)
- REOPENING PLAN CHECKLIST (NYSDOH, 7/13/20)
- SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE (NYSDOH, 8/7/20)
- NYSDOH Travel Guidance
  - NYSDOH Travel FAQs (7/2/20)
- For families who have travelled out of the country call the NYSDOH.
NYSDOH Guidance questions should be directed to
NYSDOH COVID-19 Hotline:1-888-364-3065 or this new dedicated email for school questions: schoolquestionscovid@health.ny.gov

COVID testing questions should be directed to
1-888-364-3065 or https://covid19screening.health.ny.gov

Page updated 9/21/2020
The NYSED Recovering, Rebuilding and Renewing: The Spirit of New York's Schools page provides the Reopening Guidance Executive Summary and FAQs, and links to resources on social-emotional learning and mental health, teaching remotely, health and safety and Regional Task Force Meetings for school leaders and staff. (7/16/20)
- Reopening Schools Guidance Please note that the FAQ below supersedes this guidance on return to school-you must read the FAQ!
- School Reopening FAQs - Revised July 22, 2020
- Reopening Guidance for Religious and Independent Schools 7/27/20
- Press Release: State Education Department Issues Guidance to Reopen New York State Schools (7/16/20)
The NYS Center for School Health has received requests for additional clarification of the health section of the guidance. We are aggregating questions sent to the Center, and sharing with NYSED. Additional information will be placed on our website and shared through our email list. You can subscribe at www.schoolhealthny.com/hip

NYSED Guidance questions should be directed to ReopeningGuidance@nysed.gov

Page updated 9/21/2020
CDC Schools and Childcare Plan, Prepare, Respond Webpage
Provides current guidance on school reopening and resources on transmission, prevention, actions to take for those with symptoms for specific groups, (Updated 8/21/20)
CDC considerations below are meant to supplement—not replace—state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which schools must comply.

CDC When to Quarantine
Contains a calendar to help show how long someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 needs to stay away from others. (Updated 8/16/20)

CDC Discontinuation of Isolation for Persons with COVID-19 Not in Healthcare Settings (Updated 7/20/20)
Note: NYS must follow NYSDOH Interim Guidance for Public and Private Employees Returning to Work Following COVID-19 Infection or Exposure (NYSDOH, 5//31/20)

Page updated 9/21/2020
Provides information on online education and accessibility, protecting civil rights of and privacy impact on assessments and accountability under ESSA, Readiness Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA)

Page updated 9/21/2020
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Webpage

Provides resources on respiratory and infection prevention, wage, labor, and leave information and information for dislocated workers.

U.S Department of Labor (USDOL) FAQs related to employees’ need for paid leave.

US Department of Labor Control and Prevention Information from OSHA

Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

US Department of Labor Respiratory Protection Information from OSHA
PESH

The Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau (PESH), enforces safety and health standards promulgated under the US Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSA). They provide free consultation surveys at the request of a public employer. The contact information is located here.

Page updated 9/21/2020

Monitoring and Testing Sites

NYSDOH Testing Site Locator and Results Tracker

Provides NYS state and county testing results and where you can find testing sites.

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COVID-19 Report Card | Phase Map Dashboard

Provides data on the number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in school districts. NYS Monitoring Dashboard, Guidelines by region and contact information for the Governor's Press Office.

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School Specific Resources

Additional Resources

New York City Other States Reopening Guidance

NYSCSH compilation of NYC and other state education and health department reopening plans and resources.

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Other Organizations Resources On Reopening

Compilation of resources from the Enterprise Institute, UCLA Center for Mental Health, NASN, NASP, NFHS, NYSAHPERD, NYSPHSAA, American Federation of Teachers, Frontline Education, Learning Policy Institute, and SHAPE America.

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	Connect With The Positive - "Lean on Me" performed as a Virtual Ensemble by the Glen Cove Music Teachers

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Trending Information and Updates

9/20/20 | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Official Website (Updated Daily)

9/20/20 | NYSDOH - What You Need to Know (Updated Daily)

9/18/20 | CDC Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making

9/03/20 | Governor Cuomo Announces School Reporting VIa An Online Dashboard to Track COVID-19

9/02/20 | NYSCSH Resource Toolkit for Asthma Management During COVID-19

9/01/20 | NYSED Athletics /Extracurricular Activities for Students ( In-person, Remote, or Hybrid)

State and Federal Resources

Monitoring and Testing Sites

NYSDOH Testing Site Locator and Results Tracker

COVID-19 Report Card | Phase Map Dashboard

School Specific Resources

Additional Resources

New York City Other States Reopening Guidance

Other Organizations Resources On Reopening

Additional Ways to Connect