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COVID-19 Response & Resources

COVID-19 Response & Resources

State Leaders Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Reopen Schools

March 10, 2021: Gov. Roy Cooper, General Assembly Leaders, and Superintendent Catherine Truitt announced bipartisan legislation to allow for elementary schools to move to Plan A for daily in-person instruction, while middle and high schools can choose between Plan A or Plan B. Local districts maintain control and can close schools in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak.

State Leaders Urge Reopening of Schools

Feb. 2, 2021: Gov. Roy Cooper, NC DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, Superintendent Catherine Truitt, and SBE Chairman Eric Davis call for all schools statewide to reopen with in-person instruction for all students with proper prevention measures in place. NC DHHS issued updated guidance to the Strong SchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit.

Strong SchoolsNC Toolkit

Lighting Our Way Forward

Summary document that provides an overview and links to guide and support districts, charter schools and communities in determining plans and strategies for reopening schools.

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Get the latest information on COVID-19

DHHS COVID-19 Page

FAQ for Parents & Families

COVID-19 Response for NC Public Schools

Governor Roy Cooper Issues Executive Orders 

  • April 24, 2020 Governor Roy Cooper announces students and educators will not return to school buildings for the remainder of this school year but remote learning continues. 
  • A complete listing and explanation of executive orders issued by Governor Cooper since March 10, 2020. 
  • Executive Order 120 closes K-12 public school statewide for in-person instruction through May 15, bans mass gatherings over 50 people, closes some businesses.
  • North Carolina Public Schools Closed March 16-30,  2020
  • FAQ-Executive Order 117

NC Remote Learning Resources

These evolving websites are spaces for collaboration between local public school units and NCDPI that includes instructional resources, online pedagogy considerations, resources for leadership, and more. The sites will be updated frequently, so we encourage you to visit often. 

NCDPI Remote Learning Support Site

Parent Resources to Support Learning for Children Birth-Grade 2

No Kid Hungry NC-School Meal Availability During COVID-19 Closures in NC

This is an incredible resource thanks to collaborative efforts with No Kid Hungry NC and NCDPI. Please note this is a living document and is being updated as new information becomes available. 

Meal Availability

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Academics, Grading, & Graduation

Grading Policy Documents & Resources

  • CCP Course Guidance March 27, 2020
  • LEA/Charter School Guidance for Remote Learning, Evaluation of Student Progress, and Graduating Seniors March 27
  • Senior Grading and Graduation FAQ and SPANISH TRANSLATION
  • Additional Guidance for Remote Learning, Evaluation, and Graduating Seniors as of April 2 and UPDATED Guidance as of May 5
  • Academic Policy Update Webinar Slides April 7
  • End of Year Grading and Promotion FAQ (Grades K-11) April 23, 2020 and SPANISH TRANSLATION
  • SBE Press Release (with grading details) April 23, 2020
  • Statewide Grading Policy for Grades K-11 Due to COVID-19 Pandemic-Approved by the SBE on April 23, 2020
  • Academic Policy Update Webinar Slides April 29, 2020 and Webinar Video Recording
  • Detailed Grading FAQ Document (Updated and Expanded May 5)
  • PowerSchool SIS COVID-19 Grading Instructions and Documentation

General Academic Bulletins

  • Instructional Design Principles for Remote Teaching and Learning
  • IBO Update
  • AP Testing Updates
  • PowerSchool Document for Attendance Through May 15
  • Continuing Academic Updates (AP/IB/CCP and other Advanced Learning Information)
Accountability
  • SAT-ACT Updates 3/13
Child Care
  • Joint Guidance to Superintendents
Digital Teaching and Learning
  • NCDPI  Remote Learning Resources
  • NCDIT Internet Service Offerings Interactive Map
Exceptional Children Documents
  • COVID Parent Newsletter 3/18
  • EC Division Update COVID-19
  • FAQ COVID-19 Update 3/15
  • Important Reminders COVID-19 3/15
  • Important Reminders COVID-19 3/18
  • Important Reminders COVID-19 3/19
  • Important Reminders COVID-19 3/25
  • USED Supplemental Fact Sheet Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities
  • Clarification on March 21, 2020 USED Supplemental Fact Sheet
  • Remote Learning for Children with Disabilities
FAQ for Districts & Schools
  • FAQ Padlet Resource for NC Districts and Schools 
Federal Programs
  • 21st Century CCLC COVID-19 3/16
  • COVID-19 Monitoring Postponement Memo 3/16
  • Federal Programs: Cross-Program Consolidated COVID-19 3/16
Human Resources
  • Recording from HR Directors Webinar 3/18
  • Regarding NCEES and Online Instruction 3/20
  • SBE Personnel Matters and School Facilities 3/16
  • Ongoing Updates from Finance & Business Services
  • Recommendations for Educator Evaluation Memo 5/14
NC Board of Education
  • Resolution in Support of School Closures and Emergency Actions to Prepare and Respond to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  • Ongoing SBE Policy & Response Document
School Counseling
  • Guidance Related to School Counseling Services During School Shutdowns
School Nutrition & Operations
  • COVID19 Agreement Addendum SFA
  • COVID-19 Communication to Superintendents and Public - Meals During Unanticipated School Closure
  • SFSP Waiver Approval - 3/13
  • School Nutrition Program Meal Service during COVID QA
  • Interim COVID-19 Guidance for School Nutrition and Transportation Personnel
  • Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Local Education Agencies and Public Schools (All Personnel)
  • Facts About Pandemic–Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Program
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Guidance for Schools
School Psychology
  • School Psychology Updates - March (Crisis Response Resources, March 19)

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