Home Coronavirus Information for Schools and Families Latest Information Access the California Department of Public Health's School Reopening Guidance here. March 23: Sonoma County Social Distancing Guidance for School ReopeningFollowing the new Centers for Disease Control guidelines about social distancing, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued updated guidance for schools on Saturday, March 20. Under these changes, schools are now allowed to set up classrooms with a minimum of three feet of distance, rather than six, between student chairs. This is intended to provide schools and districts greater flexibility and options for bringing students back to in-person instruction. Linked above are considerations to help schools and districts implement these state guidelines if they choose to do so, with particular caution recommended for middle and high school grades where multiple stable groups of students may mix. School Reopening Status Map: School Reopening Status - Hosted by State of California County of Sonoma - List of schools that have submitted COVID-19 Safety Plans for reopening (and status of approval) Latest Correspondence from SCOE/County Health 3/22/21: Response to State Changes to Social Distancing Requirements for Schools 2/18/21: How the new CDC Guidance Impacts California School Reopening 2/10/21: Press Release: Revised state guidance allows Sonoma County TK-6 grade levels to apply for in-person learning with approved safety plan | Spanish 2/5/21: Community Letter on School Reopening | Spanish Find Services and Information Students / Families Access school reopening informatin, distance learning resources, social/emotional supports, community resources, and more. English | Español Vaccine Updates Learn more about the timeline for when Sonoma County educators will have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn More School Updates Learn the latest regarding distance learning and school reopening due to COVID-19. Learn More Distance Learning Resources for Educators Access webinars, sample resources, best practices and more. Learn More Mental Wellness Resources for Educators Mental wellness supports designed specifically for educators. Access Resources. Health & School Reopening Guidelines Health guidelines and protocols. Learn More School Lunches Learn more about how to access school lunches during distance learning. English | Español COVID-19 Safety Plans Information and resources for schools/districts to successfully submit a COVID-19 Safety Plan Learn More Video: Update on School Reopening Latest NewsFrom SCOE 05/11/2021 • Teacher of the Month: Carrie Boyce 05/04/2021 • Vaccine Clinics for High School Students Scheduled for Saturday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 12 05/04/2021 • Clínica de vacunas para estudiantes y familias programada para el sábado 8 de mayo y el miércoles 12 04/20/2021 • Statement from County Superintendent on the Derek Chauvin Trial 04/06/2021 • Teacher of the Month: Brittany Machado View All How SCOE Is Helping Working with the county health department and office of emergency services to respond to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) within Sonoma County. Facilitate regular meetings and between the County Health Officer and school districts beginning Feb. 3 and continuing to present Meet weekly with county health department to develop health-based guidance and resources for districts Coordinating information and contracts with COVID-19 testing vendors so that schools can meet testing requirements Managing county-wide effort to vaccinate more than 17,000 school staff Advocating at the state level for better broadband access for rural school districts Advocating at the state level for clear, consistent school reopening guidance to ease the burden on individual districts Providing ongoing, customized support to school districts to support them with school reopening and 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.
Latest Information Access the California Department of Public Health's School Reopening Guidance here. March 23: Sonoma County Social Distancing Guidance for School ReopeningFollowing the new Centers for Disease Control guidelines about social distancing, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued updated guidance for schools on Saturday, March 20. Under these changes, schools are now allowed to set up classrooms with a minimum of three feet of distance, rather than six, between student chairs. This is intended to provide schools and districts greater flexibility and options for bringing students back to in-person instruction. Linked above are considerations to help schools and districts implement these state guidelines if they choose to do so, with particular caution recommended for middle and high school grades where multiple stable groups of students may mix. School Reopening Status Map: School Reopening Status - Hosted by State of California County of Sonoma - List of schools that have submitted COVID-19 Safety Plans for reopening (and status of approval) Latest Correspondence from SCOE/County Health 3/22/21: Response to State Changes to Social Distancing Requirements for Schools 2/18/21: How the new CDC Guidance Impacts California School Reopening 2/10/21: Press Release: Revised state guidance allows Sonoma County TK-6 grade levels to apply for in-person learning with approved safety plan | Spanish 2/5/21: Community Letter on School Reopening | Spanish Find Services and Information Students / Families Access school reopening informatin, distance learning resources, social/emotional supports, community resources, and more. English | Español Vaccine Updates Learn more about the timeline for when Sonoma County educators will have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn More School Updates Learn the latest regarding distance learning and school reopening due to COVID-19. Learn More Distance Learning Resources for Educators Access webinars, sample resources, best practices and more. Learn More Mental Wellness Resources for Educators Mental wellness supports designed specifically for educators. Access Resources. Health & School Reopening Guidelines Health guidelines and protocols. Learn More School Lunches Learn more about how to access school lunches during distance learning. English | Español COVID-19 Safety Plans Information and resources for schools/districts to successfully submit a COVID-19 Safety Plan Learn More Video: Update on School Reopening Latest NewsFrom SCOE 05/11/2021 • Teacher of the Month: Carrie Boyce 05/04/2021 • Vaccine Clinics for High School Students Scheduled for Saturday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 12 05/04/2021 • Clínica de vacunas para estudiantes y familias programada para el sábado 8 de mayo y el miércoles 12 04/20/2021 • Statement from County Superintendent on the Derek Chauvin Trial 04/06/2021 • Teacher of the Month: Brittany Machado View All How SCOE Is Helping Working with the county health department and office of emergency services to respond to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) within Sonoma County. Facilitate regular meetings and between the County Health Officer and school districts beginning Feb. 3 and continuing to present Meet weekly with county health department to develop health-based guidance and resources for districts Coordinating information and contracts with COVID-19 testing vendors so that schools can meet testing requirements Managing county-wide effort to vaccinate more than 17,000 school staff Advocating at the state level for better broadband access for rural school districts Advocating at the state level for clear, consistent school reopening guidance to ease the burden on individual districts Providing ongoing, customized support to school districts to support them with school reopening and 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.
