Answers to commonly asked COVID-19 questions for South Carolina’s Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers

To assist schools and districts in efforts to reopen, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman convened AccelerateED, a task force composed of educators and administrators representing all aspects of the K–12 public education system. AccelerateED released its report with considerations and recommendations for how to proceed with the start of the 2020–21 school year. These are guidelines that school districts will consider in their reopening plan. Programs should work directly with their district staff.

Government information overviewing the Coronavirus, including symptoms, precautions, and FAQ

Resources for talking to youth about Coronavirus, as well as educational resources for learning at home

Guidance on how to maintain federally mandated student and family privacy while conducting virtual learning

Supporting SEL Wellness for Staff & Colleagues

During these challenging times, many of us are being called upon to approach our work in new and challenging ways, while also dealing with other stressors. Join us in this webinar to learn and explore strategies for self-care, for sustaining motivation while working from home, and for supporting our staff and colleagues in doing the same.

- Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 3:00pm ET - Register here.

USDoE information and resources for schools and school personnel related to the Coronavirus outbreak