District Leaders

This is Maryland's draft guidance for schools in the Fall of 2020. The plan provides guidance around instructional programs, support programs, professional learning, preparation services, student services, and health considerations. 

This paper describes the options available to districts for grading policies in light of COVID-19. It highlights the policies in California districts, districts around the country, and approaches that address equity.

This document outlines key considerations for opening schools in the fall in light of COVID-19. It addresses school operations, whole child supports, school personnel, academics, and distance learning. 

This first webinar in a new series explores how educators can better prepare themselves to face the challenges of COVID-19 by using trauma-informed self-care and resilience-building strategies.

This webinar handout includes an educator self-assessment for supporting student well-being that includes an array of trauma-informed strategies for fostering student well-being and resilience during these unprecedented times.

This second webinar in a new series offers educators concrete strategies for supporting their students’ well-being during distance learning during COVID-19 by using trauma-informed self-care and resilience-building strategies.  

This tool includes a self-care self-assessment with key strategies for fostering resilience and a self-care planning tool to assist educators in identifying areas of strength and growth related to self-care and developing self-care plans.

This tool was designed to support teachers and principals in gaining a greater awareness of how their current personal and professional context affects their levels of stress in the time of COVID-1 and, ideally, can lead to beneficial self-care strategies. Explore the Interactive Version.

This guide is designed to help school systems develop a communication plan in response to the COVID-19 crisis. It includes communication tips for families and staff.

This web page includes links to infographics, FAQs, fact sheets, videos, and district updates in multiple languages.