Professional Resources

K-12 Educators
FACT SHEET: "Continuity of Learning" Guidance for Educators. March 25, 2020.
The key issues to address during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis start with health and safety concerns and the social emotional needs of students and staff. This Fact Sheet was compiled by our Research and Educational Services team.

FOR PARENTS: Family Resources and Activities. March 26, 2020.
Here are resources and activities - both online and offline - for parents to share with their children, as curated by our Research and Educational Services team.

Additional Resources
- NYSED: Guidance for Educational Preparation Programs (edTPA). March 30, 2020.
- NYSED: Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During Statewide School Closures. March 27, 2020.
- NYSED Statement Regarding Elementary- and Intermediate-Level State Assessments. March 20, 2020.
- NYSED Guidance to Approved Special Education Schools. March 20, 2020.
- NYSED and Public Television Stations Announce Expanded Remote Learning. March 20, 2020.
- NYSED: Additional Guidance on Statewide School Closures Due to Novel Coronavirus. March 17, 2020.
- AFT: Resources for Educators and School Support Staff
- NEA: Schools and Coronavirus: What You Should Know
Health Care Professionals
Health Care Heroes: Thanking the Heroes on the Front Lines. March 27, 2020.
There's a growing chorus of NYSUT members posting to our online "Wall of Gratitude" to send thanks to our courageous and selfless health care workers.

PPE Donations: Guidance for NYSUT Local Unions to Coordinate Support for Local Health Care Workers. March 25, 2020.
Guidance for local unions interested in supporting community health care workers with donations of personal protective equipment.

AFT: Coronavirus: Information for AFT Nurses and Health Professionals
School-Related Professionals
- NYSUT Guidance on Cleaning and Disinfecting Schools. March 17, 2020.
- AFT: COVID-19: Information for educators and school support staff
- NYSED: Operating Child Nutrition Programs when Schools are Closed due to COVID-19. March 12, 2020.
- NYSED: Interim Cleaning and Disinfection Guidance for Schools. March 9, 2020.
Higher Education

See also: Resources for NYSUT Local Leaders. Login and leader-level access required.

K-12 Educators

FACT SHEET: "Continuity of Learning" Guidance for Educators. March 25, 2020.
The key issues to address during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis start with health and safety concerns and the social emotional needs of students and staff. This Fact Sheet was compiled by our Research and Educational Services team.

FOR PARENTS: Family Resources and Activities. March 26, 2020.
Here are resources and activities - both online and offline - for parents to share with their children, as curated by our Research and Educational Services team.

Additional Resources

NYSED: Guidance for Educational Preparation Programs (edTPA). March 30, 2020.
NYSED: Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During Statewide School Closures. March 27, 2020.
NYSED Statement Regarding Elementary- and Intermediate-Level State Assessments. March 20, 2020.
NYSED Guidance to Approved Special Education Schools. March 20, 2020.
NYSED and Public Television Stations Announce Expanded Remote Learning. March 20, 2020.
NYSED: Additional Guidance on Statewide School Closures Due to Novel Coronavirus. March 17, 2020.
AFT: Resources for Educators and School Support Staff
NEA: Schools and Coronavirus: What You Should Know

Health Care Professionals

Health Care Heroes: Thanking the Heroes on the Front Lines. March 27, 2020.
There's a growing chorus of NYSUT members posting to our online "Wall of Gratitude" to send thanks to our courageous and selfless health care workers.

PPE Donations: Guidance for NYSUT Local Unions to Coordinate Support for Local Health Care Workers. March 25, 2020.
Guidance for local unions interested in supporting community health care workers with donations of personal protective equipment.

AFT: Coronavirus: Information for AFT Nurses and Health Professionals

School-Related Professionals

NYSUT Guidance on Cleaning and Disinfecting Schools. March 17, 2020.
AFT: COVID-19: Information for educators and school support staff
NYSED: Operating Child Nutrition Programs when Schools are Closed due to COVID-19. March 12, 2020.
NYSED: Interim Cleaning and Disinfection Guidance for Schools. March 9, 2020.

Higher Education

Centers for Disease Control

The Centers for Disease Control has specific guidance and resources for K-12 schools and childcare programs; higher education; and health care facilities.

AFT Toolkit

This toolkit from our national affiliate AFT offers dedicated information and resources for health care professionals; educators and school support staff; higher education faculty and staff; and public employees.

There's also a planning checklist for individuals and families.

Additionally, there are posters available for download with prevention tips for schools, parents and your community. Visit ShareMyLesson for more.

NEA Toolkit

Our national affiliate NEA offers this toolkit, "Schools and Coronavirus: What You Should Know," with links to additional resources.

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Professional Resources

K-12 Educators

Health Care Professionals

School-Related Professionals

Higher Education

K-12 Educators

Health Care Professionals

School-Related Professionals

Higher Education

Centers for Disease Control

AFT Toolkit

NEA Toolkit