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Nassau BOCES School Library System :Reopening LibGuide

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Nassau BOCES School Library System :Reopening LibGuide

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Links to documents, planning advice and Professional Development recordings

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LibGuides: Online Learning Resources: Reopening / Handling Library Materials

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Resources and guidelines for sanitizing and maintaing a health library

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Checkout Options and Possibilities Presentation

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Checkout Options and Possibilities Presentation

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2020-2021 WCMS Library Books Checkout Options - Teacher Share

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School Districts' Reopening Plans: A Snapshot

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School Districts' Reopening Plans: A Snapshot

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The nation's education leaders are making high-stakes decisions about how to reopen schools this fall as the coronavirus pandemic rages on-many of them under tremendous, competing pressures.

Education Week is tracking and sharing reopening plans of a sample of school districts across the country. As of July 29, 11 of the 15 largest school districts are choosing remote learning only as their back-to-school instructional model, affecting over 2.8 million students.

With more than 13,000 public school systems in the United States, this working list is far from comprehensive. Our data is meant to provide a broad snapshot of how districts will begin the 2020-21 school year.

Because the situation is rapidly evolving and some districts have already made major adjustments to reopening plans, we are providing the date that we last verified reopening information. These plans are subject to change in any district, at any time, depending on the trajectory of the virus and health recommendations from state and local authorities.

As we track these reopening scenarios, we invite you to share your district's plans if you can provide a link to the district's announcement. You can email information to [email protected] .

Looking for state-level information? Education Week is tracking state-level openings and closures due to COVID-19 here: Map: Where Has COVID-19 Closed Schools? Where Are They Open?

Download This District Reopening Data
Downloadable data will be updated once a week.
Data Note/Methodology

District reopening plans are subject to change based on board approvals and state actions.

Key/definitions of reopening plan types:

Remote learning only-no in-person instruction. May include exceptions for special populations of students.

Hybrid/Partial-limited, in-person reopening. May include modifications such as social distancing and student capacity limits.

Full in-person available for all students-full-time, in-person instruction is either the return to school model or an option for all students.

Undecided

Reopening date - date listed in district announcement, news report, or district calendar.

This data includes public school districts only.

How to Cite This Page

School Districts' Reopening Plans: A Snapshot (2020, July 15). Education Week. Retrieved Month Day, Year from https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/school-districts-reopening-plans-a-snapshot.html

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Data Compilation/Reporting: Hannah Farrow, Holly Peele, Maya Riser-Kositsky, and Gabrielle Wanneh

Design/Visualization: Emma Patti Harris

Web Production: Hyon-Young Kim

Editor: Lesli Maxwell

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School Districts' Reopening Plans: A Snapshot

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The nation's education leaders are making high-stakes decisions about how to reopen schools this fall as the coronavirus pandemic rages on-many of them under tremendous, competing pressures. Education Week is tracking and sharing reopening plans of a sample of school districts across the country.

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NHHS Media Center Pandemic Services Plan.pdf

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(curated by Audrey Church, Longwood)

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LibGuides: School Librarianship in Remote Learning: Pandemic Resources for Libraries

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Future Ready Librarians® Creating Return To Learn Plans For Your Library Webinar Recording, Slides and Resources Are LIVE & Found Here

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Future Ready Librarians® Creating Return To Learn Plans For Your Library Webinar Recording, Slides and Resources Are LIVE & Found Here

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Today, I was honored to host the new Future Ready Librarians® webinar, Creating Return To Learn Plans For Your Library.

I was joined my special guests,

Martha Bongiorno , President-Elect of the Georgia Library Media Association and Middle School Library Media Specialist, Fulton County Schools (GA)

Liz Wiemann-Doll, 4-8th Grade Teacher Librarian, Pen Argyl Area School District (PA)

Kim Habruner Borden, Elementary Librarian, Plainfield Elementary School, Pen Argyl (PA)

Mary Manee - K-6 Library Clerk Woodrow Wilson Elementary, Corona Norco Unified School District (CA)

As shared on the Future Ready site,

Returning to school this fall is guaranteed to look very different and in many districts and schools, the plans are yet to be determined. Future Ready Librarians are leading beyond the library and collaborating working with schools and district leaders to support school and district's vision and strategic plan for digital learning and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation to empower teachers and learners. Future Ready Librarians are creating plans that support learning on campus and online. These plans are grounded in the Future Ready Librarians framework and support personalized student centered learning.

The guests discussed and shared:

Return to learn plans and reopening guidelines being created and shared by state and local organizations

The return to learning plans being created by librarians and schools

How the plans were created and who was involved

How the return to learn plans will be shared with the school community and beyond

Next steps and how you can lead from the library in the reopening guidelines and return to learn plans for your district too!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from others and be inspired to lead from your library by supporting the creation of a return to the library plan.

You will find the recording of our webinar here.

Our slides can be found here, which includes links to all of the resources we shared including...

Thank you for joining us, friends. As always, it is a honor to share and connect with all of you.

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Future Ready Librarians® Creating Return To Learn Plans For Your Library Webinar Recording, Slides and Resources Are LIVE & Found Here, Friends

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Today, I was honored to host the new Future Ready Librarians® webinar, Creating Return To Learn Plans For Your Library.

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Proposed K-6 circulation and quarantine plan

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Proposed K-6 circulation and quarantine plan

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Getting Remote Learning RightIncredible resource list from our partners at TICAL and Santa Cruz County Office of Ed

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Getting Remote Learning RightIncredible resource list from our partners at TICAL and Santa Cruz County Office of Ed

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In response to school closures due to the pandemic, members of the TICAL project, funded through the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, are gathering resources school leaders can use as they address immediate concerns and plan for the 2020-21 school year.

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REALM (Reopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums) Project phased trials

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REALM (Reopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums) Project phased trials

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https://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/COVID-19-research-project.html
This link presents the current phased trial regarding caring for library materials.  Note the link for phase two https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/test2-results.html, just completed. I
t recommends a 4 day quarantine for books with no additional cleaning chemicals/wipes, etc.

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AASL School Librarian Role in Pandemic Learning Conditions

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AASL School Librarian Role in Pandemic Learning Conditions

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Released 7/13/2020

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Proposal for Remote Librarians during COVID

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Proposal for Remote Librarians during COVID

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Created by Allison Mackley

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Library Reopening Plan & COVID Response (Copy/Add to Drive/Revise/Share/Use)

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Kim Borden is the Librarian and Head Robotics Coach at Plainfield Elementary School in the Pen Argyl School District in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. She was the Educator of the Year recipient in 2019 from the Pen Argyl School District and in 2017 was STEM Educator of the Year from Colonial IU20. In 2018, Kim was the winner of the America's Farmers Grow Rural Education Grant in the amount of $25,000. Those funds were used to create a Wonder League Robotics Club for grades 2-3, purchase STEM kits for her building, and provide dynamic professional development for her colleagues in the area of STEM education. She was a 2020 PETE+C presenter with her session "Domo Arigato Mrs. Roboto." Kim has also won grants from the Northampton County Chapter of Pennsylvania School Retirees, as well as the 2010 Crayola Educators Grant. Kim received her bachelor's in Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg University and her master's in School Library and Information Technology from Mansfield University. Additionally, Kim has her Pennsylvania STEM Certification and is pursuing her School Administration Certification from Delaware Valley University. She lives just outside the heart of the Pocono Mountains in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, with her husband and daughter.

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3-Phase Reopening Plan Template for School Librarians

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Kim Borden is the Librarian and Head Robotics Coach at Plainfield Elementary School in the Pen Argyl School District in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. She was the Educator of the Year recipient in 2019 from the Pen Argyl School District and in 2017 was STEM Educator of the Year from Colonial IU20.

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I saw this shared document and thought it might be useful. I believe the original author is Amy Wiggins. 

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I saw this shared document and thought it might be useful. I believe the original author is Amy Wiggins. 

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Amanda Jones created this awesome Wakelet of resources. 

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Amanda Jones created this awesome Wakelet of resources. 

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ALA Pandemic Resources for School Libraries

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ALA Pandemic Resources for School Libraries

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

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School Librarian Role in Pandemic Learning Conditions
School librarians fulfill five important roles: instructional partner, teacher, leader, information specialist, and program administrator, all of which highlight the profession's skill at building relationships and creating an inclusive school culture. During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools need this librarian skill set more than ever as they adapt to meet the current needs of learners in a constantly changing learning environment. Chart & Resources | Chart Only

Resources for Libraries
ALA is committed to supporting its members, staff, and all librarians and library workers during these uncertain times and is curating a resource page for the library community. Resources include pandemic prevention, guidance on disinfecting workplaces, and what individual staff and their library users can do to reduce risk of contagion.

Latest CDC Guidance on COVID-19
For the latest resources and developments on COVID-19, check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 website. The site offers information on how the virus spreads, symptoms, and prevention and treatment.

Virus Life on Circulating Library Materials
As a part of the REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) Project, scientists have found that the virus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19 is not detectable on five common library materials after three days.

AASL Town Halls
AASL for 10 weeks, AASL held town halls for school librarians to connect with AASL leaders and staff about the impact the pandemic is having on schools and the AASL community. For the archive, visit: AASL Town Hall: The Show Must Go On(line).
AASL School Library Closure Impact Surveys
First Snapshot (March 30-April 6)

Second Snapshot (April 15-21)

Third Snapshot (May 5- 12)

Access FREE Resources via the AASL Learning Library
The AASL Learning Library (ALL) contains a wealth of FREE resources to help school library professionals whose schools have closed during this pandemic. From webinars to presentations to Knowledge Quest articles and issues, ALL has the resources school librarians need to engage with learners and update their professional practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the following free resources that may help school librarians during the pandemic:

FREE Vendor Resources for Online Instruction/Activities
Check out the AASL Complimentary Resources Clearinghouse, which lists free activities and resources being offered by AASL vendor partners and exhibitors to school librarians and educators. Share the list with other educators in your school or district to help them engage with their learners. The list will be updated as new resources/activities become available.

Connect with Learners and Update Your Practice with KQ Posts
Learn how to connect with learners, help your fellow educators, and update your practice during the pandemic with these Knowledge Quest posts. Explore digital tools and resources to use in your online instruction with your learners. Discover new books to add to your collection. Find out how to expand your school library practice and your professional learning network. School librarians can subscribe to receive links to the latest posts by submitting their e-mail address in the "Sign Up for Email Alerts" box on the right hand sidebar.

Join the AASL Member Forum to Connect with Colleagues
Join the AASL Member Forum to connect with other school library professionals during the pandemic. The Connect space offers members a platform to talk about the issues they're dealing with during these difficult times. Join today

REopening Archives, Libraries and Museums (REALM)
REALM is a research partnership between OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle to create and distribute science-based information and recommended practices designed to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 to staff and visitors who are engaging in the delivery or use of museum, library, and archival services. Visitoc.lc/realm-project for more information on the project, research timeline, and committee members. Project updates and resources will be added to this information hub as they become available.

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Pandemic Resources for School Librarians

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School Librarian Role in Pandemic Learning Conditions School librarians fulfill five important roles: instructional partner, teacher, leader, information specialist, and program administrator, all of which highlight the profession's skill at building relationships and creating an inclusive school culture.

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Georgia Library Media Association's Translation of Practice for Remote/Distance Learning

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Georgia Library Media Association's Translation of Practice for Remote/Distance Learning

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What do our roles look like online?

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How-To Distance Teach Tutorials - Google Docs

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How-To Distance Teach Tutorials - Google Docs

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Anchorage School District Smart Start 2020

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Anchorage School District Smart Start 2020

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Use COVID-19 Library & School Resources from Demco for Safer Reopening

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Use COVID-19 Library & School Resources from Demco for Safer Reopening

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Use COVID-19 Library & School Resources from Demco for Safer Reopening

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Demco has what you need to more safely re-open libraries & school libraries. We offer social distancing products, curbside pickup aids and more.

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Corona Norco Unified School District - Woodrow Wilson Elementary Library Reopening Proposal

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Corona Norco Unified School District - Woodrow Wilson Elementary Library Reopening Proposal

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Posted by Mary Manee

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Indiana Library Federation: Reopening School Libraries Safely

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Indiana Library Federation: Reopening School Libraries Safely

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Shared and posted by IASP, ISBA

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Charleston County School District Fall 2020

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Charleston County School District Fall 2020

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A working document from CCSD teacher librarians (SC)

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Plainfield Elementary School Library Reopening Plan and COVID Response 

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Plainfield Elementary School Library Reopening Plan and COVID Response 

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Prepared by Kim Borden, Librarian

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