The 2020-21 school year will likely include short-term disruptions in response to COVID-19. As a result, it is important that schools plan contingencies for day-to-day operations that balance education with safety in the midst of a global pandemic.
The resources provided below are meant to assist district and school leaders as they make decisions that are in the best interests of their students and staff.
While the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted to approve the Oklahoma School Safety Protocols as a set of recommendations instead of requirements, the OSDE encourages school districts to give these safety protocols their strongest consideration.
Explore a variety of information and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on Oklahoma public schools. Please note that as we learn more about COVID-19 and the many issues surrounding it, OSDE's guidance is expected to evolve. The information below is organized by date, with the latest resources available at top.
COVID-19 Resources in ASL
As we continue to develop resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSDE wants to ensure you have access to updated information and guidance being developed on an ongoing basis by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Centers for Disease Control "School Decision Tree" and considerations for school closure resource
School Decisions Responding to COVID-19
CDC Resource: Considerations for School Closure