This guide has been created to assist schools in developing mitigation strategies to implement throughout the various Health Protection Condition levels ( A, B, & C) of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is based on the requirements from the CDC and DoD and includes options and practices for implementing social distancing in a variety of areas throughout the school.

The DoDEA Operational Guide provides district and school leaders with general guidelines and protocols for establishing and maintaining safe school environments that reduce the risk of COVID-19 virus spread. Each school, in coordination with their district, will have the flexibility to implement the guidelines and protocols in a manner that best meets the health and safety needs of the school staff and students while minimizing the impact on teaching and learning.