COVID-19 Response & Resources
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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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
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.
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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
Child Care
Digital Teaching and Learning
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
Federal Programs
Human Resources
NC Board of Education
School Counseling
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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