Coronavirus Information for Schools and Families

How SCOE Is Helping

• Working with the county health department and office of emergency services to respond to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) within Sonoma County.
• Proactively connected school districts with guidance from the County Public Health Department, CDE, and other resources in order to prepare for and respond to the new coronavirus.
• Working with a committee of representative school district superintendents, as well as County Health Officer, California Department of Education, and California Department of Public Health, to provide Sonoma County guidelines and considerations for school reopening in the fall.
• Advocating at the state level for better broadband access for rural school districts
• Advocating at the state level for better funding for schools in Fall 2020 so that they have the resources to provide a safe learning environment
• Facilitate regular meetings between the County Health Officer and school districts beginning Feb. 3 and continuing to present.
• Partnered with the County Health Officer to issue guidance letters regarding safety protocols and suspending in-person classes on Feb. 3, Feb. 26, March 14, and March 25.
• Providing ongoing, customized support to school districts to support them with distance learning, including technology support and assistance in serving specialized student groups such as English learners, students receiving special education services, and homeless/foster youth.
• Collaborated with school districts to create an interactive map of school sites where free lunches are being offered.

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