COVID Resources

School Reopening Resources

To assist New York State’s school districts in developing reopening plans, we have assembled the following resources. We update this page when there is new information to share.

4/9/2021 New York State Department of Health Pre-K to Grade 12 Master Guidance

8/10/2020 Supplement to the Pre-K to Grade 12 Master Guidance

NYSED School Reopening Guidance

9/4/2020 NYSED Guidance Update on Lease Structures

8/26/2020 NYSED Guidance Includes Architects’ Stamps, Technical Assistance, Transparent Sneeze Guards, Desk Separation & Hallway Doors.

8/18/2020: Q&As clarifying placement of Shipping Containers, Tents, & Modulars on District Property and Leases not on District Property

8/5/2020: Q&As clarifying the Facilities Mandatory Requirements outlined in the NYSED School Reopening Guidance

8/5/2020: Submission Form During COVID Reopening

FAQ Clarifying Social Distancing in the Context of Schools

Guidance on Use of Plastic Sneeze Guards, New York State Education Department, Office of Facilities Planning

7/28/2020 UPDATED GUIDANCE FROM NYSED: Light Transmitting Plastic Sneeze Guards or Separators

A4LE has compiled resources from around the country on their website.

American Institute of Architects: Reopening America Strategies for Safer Schools

American Academy of Pediatrics COVID-19 Guidance for Safe Schools