To support your efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have put together a set of FAQs to assist schools and districts with their most pressing needs. These FAQs share ideas from districts across the country, as well as resources from local and state education agencies.

• How can districts support families’ access to technology during school closures? (228 KB)
• How are districts providing meals for students who typically qualify for Free and Reduced Lunches (FRL)? (213 KB)
• What are some methods of providing online instructional support for students with disabilities? (180 KB)
• How can educators provide high-quality instruction to English learners (ELs) in an online environment?(293 KB)
• How can educators and families support students’ mental health and social emotional needs? (151 KB)
• What are some specific practices used to support English learner (EL) students and their families? (182 KB)
• How are districts engaging parents and families to support student learning? (179 KB)
• What are some alternative approaches for postsecondary graduation ceremonies? (164 KB)
• What guidance related to COVID-19 are states in the REL Northeast & Islands region providing? (153 KB)
• How are districts communicating with families about student progress? (391 KB)
• How are districts addressing student promotion and retention? (393 KB)
• What are some examples of guidance for school reopening? (322 KB) NEW
• What are states doing to support students’ work-based learning opportunities? (196 KB) NEW
• How can schools reconfigure schedules and classrooms to accommodate social distancing? (181 KB) NEW
• What strategies are states considering to address a possible increase in demand for substitute teachers? (160 KB) NEW
• What procedures do districts or states have in place for teachers that may be at high risk for COVID-19? (242 KB) NEW