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Reopening Schools: Guidance and Resources

December

Interim Testing Guidance for Schools in Designated "Red" and "Orange" Cluster Zones. Dec. 4, 2020.
Governor Cuomo Announces Winter Plan to Combat COVID-19 Surge in New York State. Dec. 4, 2020.

November

NYSUT statement on cancellation of January Regents exams. Nov. 5, 2020.
January 2021 Regents Examinations Cancelled Due to Ongoing Pandemic. Nov. 5, 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions Related to the Cancellation of the January 2021 Regents Examinations. Nov. 5, 2020.

October

FAQ: Providing Services for English Language Learners (ELLs) During the Pandemic. Oct. 30, 2020.
Teachers share practical tips for hybrid instruction. Oct. 30, 2020.
Register for free ELT Webinars on Teaching in Blended and Hybrid Models. Oct. 21. 2020.
School bus safety week showcases role of bus drivers. Oct. 20
Local unions play crucial role to safeguard students, staff and communities. Oct. 18, 2020.
SED releases updated 'Pre-K to Gr 12 COVID-19 Toolkit' (PDF) Oct. 2, 2020.

September

SED: FAQ on School Reopening Regarding Teaching and Learning. Sept. 23, 2020.
NYSUT files lawsuits over remote work denials. Sept. 21, 2020.
Orleans-Niagara BOCES TA files complaint charging unsafe school reopening. Sept. 18, 2020.
NYSUT files lawsuit against state over school funding cuts. Sept. 16, 2020.
COVID-19 Transmission Facts and Face Mask Breaks. Sept. 11, 2020.
Best Practices for Remote Learning. Sept. 10, 2020.
Educators, parents, students and lawmakers decry devastating cuts. Sept. 10, 2020.
NYSUT prepares legal action, calls on state leaders to stop cuts to schools. Sept. 9, 2020.

August

NYSUT calls on state to make masks mandatory at all times in schools. Aug. 27, 2020.
SED Reopening Plans Clarification Memo. Aug. 26, 2020.
WEBINAR ON DEMAND: How to Use Ventilation to Protect the School Community. August 2020.
NYSUT demands full funding for public schools and colleges. Aug. 19, 2020.
Protecting classrooms with ventilation. Aug. 17, 2020.
SED posts listing of school reopening plans. Aug. 17, 2020.
NYSUT Board passes resolution demanding a responsible plan for reopening schools. Aug 10, 2020.
NYSUT statement on state school reopening decision. Aug. 7, 2020.
Electronic Delivery of Instruction (Live or Recorded). Aug. 7, 2020.
NYSUT poll: 81 percent of union members say health and safety should drive school reopening. Aug. 6, 2020.
SED Issues Guidance to Assist New York State Colleges and Universities as They Reopen. Aug. 6, 2020.
UPDATE: FAQ on Health and Safety Concerns for Reopening Schools. Aug 6, 2020.
NYSUT and UFT demand clear statewide policy for building shutdown, tracing, quarantine protocols in the event of positive COVID-19 cases in schools. Aug 3, 2020.

July

NYSUT and GNCUT call for clear state guidance for positive COVID-19 cases in schools. July 30, 2020.
Register Online: NEA Virtual Town Hall: Reopening America’s Schools and Campuses Safely and Equitably. July 28 at 7 p.m.
Fact Sheet: Incidental Teaching and Substitute Teaching Changes in Response to COVID-19. July 22, 2020.
SED School Reopening FAQ REVISED. July 22, 2020.
Resources on Workplace Accommodations for ADA Compliance. July 21, 2020.
A Q&A With NYSUT and AFT Leaders on Reopening K-12 Schools. July 21, 2020.
NYSUT and AFT demand school districts follow state Department of Health guidance for reopening. July 19, 2020.
NYSUT SRP Health and Safety: Transportation Concerns when Schools Reopen (leader login required). July 17, 2020.
SED: K-12 Reopening Guidance | Statement | PDF | July 16, 2020.
NYSUT statement on state school reopening guidance. July 13, 2020.
DOH: Interim Guidance on In-Person Instruction. July 13, 2020.
SED: Framework of Guidance to Reopen Schools. | PDF | July 13, 2020.
SED: Reopening Institutions of Higher Education. July 13, 2020.
How to Organize Your Health and Safety Committee. July 9, 2020.
NYSUT statement on reopening of schools. July 8, 2020.
Planning for School Reopening: The instructional questions that must be answered. July 8, 2020.

June

For more information, visit nysut.org/reopening.

School-Related Professionals

WEBINAR ON DEMAND: How to Use Ventilation to Protect the School Community. August 2020.
NYSUT and CSEA teamed up to bring you a webinar on ventilation in schools and how it can help lower the risk of COVID-19.
The program gives school employees an overview of building ventilation systems, applicable building codes and industry recommendations. Participants will learn what questions to ask management and what upgrades to advocate for. The webinar is free and now available on demand. Register and watch online.

SRP Health and Safety: Transportation Concerns when Schools Reopen (leader login required). July 17, 2020.
To help develop guidance to local unions and field staff, NYSUT assembled a transportation staff focus group in May with about a dozen bus drivers and bus monitors/aides from around the state. This document summarizes the focus group discussion, as well as suggestions for how to address several of the concerns. As always, local union leaders should consult with their NYSUT labor relations specialist for questions and advice.

Health and Safety Considerations for Reopening Public Schools. June 12, 2020.
As schools start planning for reopening this fall, it's crucial for local unions to be involved and have a voice. NYSUT's Health and Safety program has prepared an overview of what should go into a reopening plan as well a Frequently Asked Questions to help local leaders.

NYSED: Operating Child Nutrition Programs when Schools are Closed due to COVID-19
Answers to frequently asked questions on supporting continued access of meals to low-income children affected by school closures due to COVID-19.

DOH: Guidance on Requiring Face Coverings for Public and Private Employees
An Executive Order signed April 12, 2020 directs essential businesses to provide, at their expense, face coverings for their employees when in direct contact with customers or members of the public.

NYSUT Guidance on Cleaning and Disinfecting Schools
This document includes union-provided safety guidelines for staff.

AFT: Tip Sheet for Custodial Staff

5 Social Media Tips in Times of Crisis.
These are extraordinary times for students, families and educators. Social media can be tricky; it's more important than ever to be professional and positive.