SACRAMENTO, Calif — California’s Department of Education released a detailed how-to guide Monday to safely reopen schools in the age of face masks and physical distancing.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said the 55-page manual titled “Stronger Together: A Guidebook for the Safe Reopening of California’s Public Schools,” will serve as a road map of recommendations for school districts as they prepare for the return of classes and work with their local public health officials to navigate next steps.
The guidance document below can also be found on CDE’s website.
During a Zoom conference Monday, the State Superintendent and CDE leaders walked through the document’s key tools and recommendations and answered questions.
In CDE’s guidance, educational leaders will find recommendations for face coverings, physical distancing, and symptom screening should schools plan to provide some form of in-person instruction and distance learning. The document will also provide in-depth considerations for designing high-quality and equitable instructional practices for all students.
Thurmond said many parents have also expressed an interest in continuing online learning, which will be incorporated. Schools across California have been closed since mid-March when Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay-at-home order due to the pandemic.
The California Department of Education is a state agency led by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. For more information, please visit the California Department of Education’s website.
