Being Prepared: Government, Organizations Providing Resources to Manage COVID-19
To help with communications and management during the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of resources, including those specific to school districts, have been introduced by both the federal and state governments, as well as several organizations.
MASB will continue to keep you up-to-date on this issue and others impacting public education in Michigan. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions.
Please note that it is important to coordinate with your local health department since this is a public health issue.
Also, please share what your district is doing to meet student needs during the COVID-19 closures by using the hashtag #SchoolsGetItDone on Facebook and Twitter.
Information is categorized by:
MASB Communications
Member Assistance Fund— help defray costs of districts experiencing financial hardship or that see costs as a deterrent to accessing MASB services or events.
Member Matters Webinar: Wellness and Mental Health, June 15, 2021
Member Matters Webinar: Updates to COVID-19-Related Decisions, May 18, 2021
Member Matters Webinar: Planning for Summer School, April 20, 2021
In-Person Meeting Guidance From Brad Banasik, J.D., MASB Legal Counsel, April 1, 2021
Member Matters Webinar: School District Cybersecurity and Threats, March 23, 2021
Member Matters Webinar: Online Learning for the Long Term With Michigan Virtual, Feb. 23, 2021
Member Matters Webinar: New School-Related Guidelines From the State, Jan. 12, 2021
Joint Statement on Safe Face-to-Face Learning, Jan. 8, 2021
Statement From Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Availability to Those in Schools, Jan. 6, 2021
Member Matters Webinar: Preparing for New Board Members, Dec. 15, 2020
Member Matters Webinar Recording: Special Edition With Views From the Capitol, Nov.18, 2020
Member Matters Webinar Recording: Mental Health, Oct. 20, 2020
Public Act of 228 of 2020 Summary From Brad Banasik, J.D., MASB Legal Counsel, Oct. 19, 2020
Member Matters Webinar Recording on the Start of the School Year, Sept. 22, 2020
Member Matters Webinar Chat Log on the Start of the School Year, Sept. 22, 2020
Member Matters Webinar Recording on Return to School Process, July 21, 2020
Member Matters Webinar Chat Log on Return to School Process, July 21, 2020
MASB/AFT/MASA/MDE Guidance on Developing LSD Preparedness Plan, July 20, 2020
Statement on CARES Act Funding Lawsuit, July 7, 2020
Member Matters Webinar Recording on School Board Meetings and Executive Order Questions, June 16, 2020
Member Matters Webinar Recording on Planning and Budgeting at the District Level, June 2, 2020
Planning and Budgeting at the District Level Webinar Chat Log, June 2, 2020
Sample School Board Resolution in Support of Federal COVID Funding, May 22, 2020
Member Matters Webinar Recording on Graduation/Teacher Appreciation Ideas, May 20, 2020
Graduation/Teacher Appreciation Ideas Webinar Chat Log, May 20, 2020
Member Matters Webinar Recording on Continuity of Learning Plans, May 5, 2020
New Executive Order Issued for K-12 Education: Summary of EO 2020-65 From MASB Legal Counsel Brad Banasik, J.D., May 4, 2020
Views From the Capitol With State Budget Office, April 27, 2020
Member Appreciation Video Message, April 24, 2020
State of the Association Webinar, April 21, 2020
Resolution of Recognition of Essential Workers, April 21, 2020
Views From the Capitol With Sen. Mike Shirkey, April 16, 2020
Video Message From Don, April 15, 2020
Joint Statement From MASB, MASA, MAISA, MASSP Regarding Continuation of Stay Home, Stay Safe Order, April 9, 2020
Views From the Capitol Webinar With MASB Director of Government Relations Jennifer Smith, April 7, 2020
Email Regarding Governor Issuing Executive Order Ending Face-to-Face Instruction for 2019-2020 School Year, April 2, 2020
Joint Statement From MASB, MASA, MAISA, MASSP Regarding Gov. Whitmer’s Order Suspending Face-to-Face Learning for 2019-2020, April 2, 2020
Video Message From Don, April 1, 2020
Resolution Granting Emergency Powers to Superintendent, March 25, 2020
Statement From MASA, MASB, MAISA Regarding COVID-19 School Closures and Certainty for Educators, Students and Families, March 25, 2020
Message From MASB Executive Director Don Wotruba, March 23, 2020
Education Organizations Blast Inaction on COVID-19 School Support, March 17, 2020
Statement From MAISA, MASA, MASB, MASSP, MSBO Regarding State Testing Mandate Waiver From the USDOE, March 17, 2020
MASB March and April Event Updates, March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Response From MASB Executive Director Don Wotruba, March 13, 2020
Statement From MAISA, MASA, MASB, MASSP, MSBO Regarding School Closures Across the State, March 13, 2020
Open Meetings
In-Person Meeting Guidance From Brad Banasik, J.D., MASB Legal Counsel, April 1, 2021
Public Act of 228 of 2020 Summary From Brad Banasik, J.D., MASB Legal Counsel, Oct. 19, 2020
Michigan Department of Education
Map Available to Find Meals for Children During School Closure | Direct Access to Map
Online Instructional Resources webpage
MDE 209: U.S. Department of Education Resources to Support Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health During COVID-19 Era, Oct. 21, 2021
MDE 208: Update—Timelines, Funding for American Rescue Plan and Section 11t Equalization, Oct. 14, 2021
MDE 207: Public Comment Period on Waivers for FY 2016 School Improvement Grant Funds During the COVID-19 Crisis, Sept. 28, 2021
MDE 206: New Federal Guidance Reaffirms Importance of Full Implementation of IDEA Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic, Sept. 16, 2021
MDE 205: U.S. Department of Education Releases Its “Return to School Roadmap,” Aug. 2, 2021
MDE 204: Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act Relief Fund Resources, July 19, 2021
MDE 203: Public Comment Period on Approved Waivers for Title Funds During the 2020 COVID-19 Crisis, July 14, 2021
MDE 202: Update—Funding for Summer Programming in 23b and 23c, July 13, 2021
MDE 201: MDHHS Guidance Update, June 25, 2021
MDE 200: Return to Learn Benchmark Data Submission Update, June 21, 2021
MDE 199: Accelerated Learning Guidance for All Students, June 18, 2021
MDE 198: Notice and Request for Public Comment: American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III) Plan, June 15, 2021
MDE 197: Teaching Profession Playbook: Building a Strong and Diverse Teaching Profession, June 3, 2021
MDE 196: Update on Third Grade M-STEP English Language Arts Assessment and Read By Grade 3, June 3, 2021
MDE 195: U.S. Dept. of Education Frequently Asked Questions on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Programs and Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Programs, May 27, 2021
MDE 194: 2020-2021 Read by Grade Three Retention and Notification, May 26, 2021
MDE 193: Opportunity to Expand Quality Preschool With ESSER Federal Funding, May 24, 2021
MDE 192: Accelerated Learning Guidance for All Students, May 17, 2021
MDE 191: Update on 3rd Grade M-STEP English Language Arts Assessment and Read By Grade 3, May 14, 2021
MDE 190: U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Fact Sheet: Confronting COVID-19-Related Harassment in Schools, May 14, 2021
MDE 189: U.S. Dept. of Education Best Practices Clearinghouse to Highlight Innovative Practices for Reopening Schools and Campuses, May 14, 2021
MDE 188: AASA Report – An American Imperative: A New Vision of Public Schools, May 14, 2021
MDE 187: Special Education Teacher Tuition Reimbursement Grant, May 14, 2021
MDE 186: Accelerated Learning Guidance for All Students, May 7, 2021
MDE 185: Child Nutrition Program Meals Through June 30, 2022, April 28, 2021
MDE 184: Opportunity to Address Special Education Critical Teacher Shortages, April 27, 2021
MDE 183: Using Nonrecurring Funds to Develop Gifts That Keep Giving, April 26, 2021
MDE 182: Initiating School and Community Action Against Asian-American Discrimination, Bias and Violence, April 23, 2021
MDE 181: Grant Opportunity for Public Act 3 of 2021, Section 23e – Before- and After-School/Summer Learning – Community-Based Organization, April 22, 2021
MDE 180: U.S. Department of Education – COVID-19 Handbook, Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students’ Needs, April 21, 2021
MDE 179: MDHHS Guidance to Local School Districts from Director Elizabeth Hertel, April 21, 2021
MDE 178: Clarification - Funding for Summer Programming Grant, April 19, 2021
MDE 177: District-Level Plans for Assessment Windows, Read by Grade Three Implementation and Communicating Retention to Parents, April 15, 2021
MDE 176: Learning Beyond COVID-19: A Vision for Thriving in Public Education, April 12, 2021
MDE 175: State Testing Requirements Pending the Approval of the Assessment and Accountability Waivers, March 31, 2021
MDE 174: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III Fund of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, March 26, 2021
MDE 173: Taking Proactive Measures to Protect Schools Against Cyber Threats, March 26, 2021
MDE 172: Public Act 3 of 2021 – Funding for Summer Programming, Credit Recovery, and Before- and After-School Programming, March 26, 2021
MDE 171: Follow-up to the 20 Hours of In-Person Instruction Requirement, March 24, 2021
MDE 170: Frequently Asked Questions - 20 Hours of In-Person Instruction, March 19, 2021
MDE 169: M-STEP Testing Windows Extended, March 18, 2021
MDE 168: Children Matter. You Matter. Learn SEL, March 18, 2021
MDE 167: Public Act 3 of 2021; Supplemental Appropriation Subsection 11r(4) for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, March 16, 2021
MDE 166: Request for State Summative Assessment and Accountability Waivers, March 12, 2021
MDE 165: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund Grant Award Availability Clarification, March 12, 2021
MDE 164: Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, March 12, 2021
MDE 163: U.S. Department of Education - COVID-19 Handbook, Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools, March 1, 2021
MDE 162: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II Fund of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, Feb. 24, 2021
MDE 161: EPIC Report on School District COVID Learning Plans, Feb. 24, 2021
MDE 160: Michigan Participation in the NAEP 2021 School Survey, Feb. 18, 2021
MDE 159: U.S. Department of Agriculture Programs and U.S. Department of Education Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 Programs: Fact Sheet Clarification, Feb. 16, 2021
MDE 158: Layering Additional Time for Students, Feb. 3, 2021
Press Release: State Superintendent Supports New Guidance to Return to In-Person Learning, Jan. 8, 2021
MDE 157: Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education Waivers Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Jan. 28, 2021
MDE 156: Continued Engagement With Local and Regional Stakeholders, Jan. 28, 2021
MDE 155: Pivot to a New, Better Normal, Jan. 27, 2021
MDE 154: U.S. Department of Education Releases Digital Learning Guides for Teachers and School Leaders, Jan. 26, 2021
MDE 153: Notice and Request for Public Comment: Waiver of Certain Assessment and Accountability Requirements of the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act, Jan. 25, 2021
MDE 152: Identifying Pandemic EBT Contact Person(s), Jan. 21, 2021
MDE 151: Public Comment Period for Revision of Michigan’s Perkins V State Determined Levels of Performance for Core Performance Indicator 3S1—Post-Program Placement for Reporting Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, Jan. 14, 2021
MDE 150: School District Role in Pandemic EBT, Jan. 13, 2021
MDE 149: Updated K-12 School Opening Guidance, Jan. 13, 2021
MDE 148: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Jan. 6, 2021
MDE 147: Public Comment Period on Approved Waivers for Title IV, Part A Funds During the 2020-2021 Academic Year, Dec. 18, 2020
MDE 146: Update on Requirements for Schools Identified for Federal School Supports Under the Every Student Succeeds Act, Dec. 17, 2020
MDE 145: ENGAGE Michigan Attendance Recovery Program, Dec. 15, 2020
MDE 144: Return to Learn Benchmark Assessment Data Collection Requirements, Dec. 14, 2020
MDE 143: Office of Career and Technical Education Instructional Delivery Guidance for Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253 – Gatherings and Face Mask Order, Dec. 9, 2020
MDE 142: Spring 2021 State Assessments, Dec. 8, 2020
MDE 141: Extension of the Epidemic Order, Dec. 7, 2020
MDE 140: 2021 WIDA ACCESS for ELLs and WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs, Dec. 2, 2020
MDE 139: Coronavirus Relief Fund Allowable Uses and Documentation Requirements, Nov. 20, 2020
MDE 138: Emergency Order Affecting Schools, Nov. 16, 2020
MDE 137: Supporting Educators During a Pandemic, Nov. 12, 2020
MDE 136: School Mental Health Web-Based Toolkit, Nov. 10, 2020
MDE 135: Status of COVID-19 Phase Designations, Nov. 6, 2020
MDE 134: Educator Evaluation Guidance for the 2020-21 School Year, Nov. 5, 2020
MDE 133: Family Income Data Communication Resources, Nov. 2, 2020
MDE 132: Additional Resource for Finding Missing Children, Oct. 30, 2020
MDE 131: Availability of 2019-20 School Grades (A-F), Oct. 28, 2020
MDE 130: Critical Funding Ramifications of Collecting Family Income Data, Oct. 26, 2020
MDE 129: Help in Finding Missing Students, Oct. 23, 2020
MDE 128: Facial Covering Requirements for Students With Disabilities, Oct. 21, 2020
MDE 127: MI Safety & Drill Planning Considerations for the 2020-2021 School Year, Oct. 14, 2020
MDE 126: School Meals in School Year 2020-2021, Oct. 12, 2020
MDE Memo 125: Virtual Public Meetings, Oct. 9, 2020
MDE Memo 124: Enrollment and Missing Children, Oct. 8, 2020
MDE Memo 123: Student Risk Screening Scale – Internalizing and Externalizing, Oct. 8, 2020
MDE Memo 122: Two-Way Student/Teacher Communication Flexibility for Early Middle College and Dual-Enrolled Students, Oct. 8, 2020
MDE Memo 121: MDHHS Directive to Wear Masks, Oct. 5, 2020
MDE Memo 120: Update on Waivers Due to COVID-19, Oct. 5, 2020
MDE Memo 119: Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Submission (MCL 388.1698a), Oct. 5, 2020
MDE Memo 118: Water Quality Resources, Sept. 29, 2020
MDE Memo 117: Two-Way Interactions Under Return to Learn Laws, Sept. 28, 2020
MDE Memo 116: Special Education Pupil Reporting for Fall 2020 Count Period, Sept, 28, 2020
MDE Memo 115: Equitable Services Update for Federal Grants, Sept. 25, 2020
MDE Memo 114: Executive Order 2020-185, Sept. 25, 2020
MDE Memo 113: PSAT and SAT Fall 2020 Update, Sept. 25, 2020
MDE Memo 112: Grant Certification Requirements for School Aid Coronavirus Relief Funds Funding and District COVID Cost Funding, Sept. 24, 2020
MDE Memo 111: Alternative Education and Innovative Programs (Hours and Days) Waivers 2020-2021 Application Process, Sept. 23, 2020
MDE Memo 110: MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 2020-2021 Return to School Roadmap – Early Middle College (EMC) COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions, Sept. 16, 2020
MDE Memo 109: MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 2020-2021 Return to School Roadmap – Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Roadmap: Return to Learn Guidance, Sept. 14, 2020
MDE Memo 108: CARES Act/ESSER Fund Equitable Services Lawsuits, Sept. 11, 2020
MDE Memo 107: Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund Grant Application and Information, Sept. 11, 2020
MDE Memo 106: MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 2020-2021 Return to School Roadmap – Career and Technical Education COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions, Sept. 10, 2020
MDE Memo 105: MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 2020-2021 Return to School Roadmap – Career and Technical Education Early Middle College Return to Learn Guidance-Fall 2020, Sept. 8, 2020
MDE Memo 104: Federal Waiver of State Assessments, Sept. 3, 2020
MDE Memo 103: 2020-2021 Academic Year Educator Professional Learning Updates, Sept. 1, 2020
MDE Memo 102: Mask Up Infographic To Share With Your Community, Sept. 1, 2020
MDE Memo 101: Contact Information for Michigan Department of Education-Approved Benchmark Providers Under Michigan’s Return to Learn Law (PA 149 of 2020), Sept. 1, 2020
MDE Memo 100: 2020-2021 Early Literacy Assessment Guidance for Learning at a Distance, Aug. 31, 2020
MDE Memo 99: Analysis of Return to Learn Plans, Aug. 28, 2020
MDE Memo 98: Guidance to Address Return to Learn for Students With IEPs, Aug. 26, 2020
MDE Memo 97: Michigan’s 2020-2021 Return to School Roadmap – Career and Technical Education Roadmap: Return to Learn Guidance, Aug. 24, 2020
MDE Memo 96: Guidance for Implementation of Early On®, Great Start Collaboratives, Great Start Parent Coalitions and Home Visiting for MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 2020-2021 Return to School Roadmap and Executive Order 2020-142, Aug. 24, 2020
MDE Memo 95: Benchmark Assessments, Aug. 21, 2020
MDE Memo 94: Return to Learn Law Details, Aug. 21, 2020
MDE Memo 93: Temporary Guidance for Identifying Potential English Learners During Remote Learning, Aug. 18, 2020
MDE Memo 92: Return to Learn Legislation, Aug. 17, 2020
MDE Memo 91: Educator Effectiveness Ratings Data Appeals Information, Aug. 14, 2020
MDE Memo 90: REMC SAVE Offering Discounted Personal Protective Equipment to all Michigan Intermediate School Districts and Schools, Aug. 13, 2020
MDE Memo 89: MI Safe Schools Roadmap – Best Practices for Quality Learning at a Distance, Aug. 13, 2020
MDE Memo 88: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund – Education Equity Grant Application and Information, Aug. 13, 2020
Thoughts on Days, Hours, Attendance and Enrollment for 2020-2021, Aug. 12, 2020
MDE Memo 87: MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 2020-21 Return to School Roadmap – Career and Technical Education Instructional Delivery Guidance, Aug. 12, 2020
MDE Memo 86: Health Resources for Returning to School, Aug. 12, 2020
MDE Press Release: Superintendent Keeps Pushing on Lawmakers on Days, Hours, Attendance, Enrollment and Funding, Aug. 12, 2020
MDE Memo 85: Health and Safety Protocol Training Options, Aug. 7, 2020
MDE Memo 84: MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 2020-2021 Return to School Roadmap - Technology Guidance, Aug. 7, 2020
MDE Memo 83: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund – Formula Grant Application Reminder, Aug. 4, 2020
MDE Memo 82: Summary of Available State and Federal Waivers, Aug. 4, 2020
MDE Memo 81: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund – Education Equity Grant Application and Information, Aug. 4, 2020
MDE Memo 80: COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan, July 29, 2020
MDE Memo 79: Michigan Administrative Rules for Educator Certification Waivers Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, July 29, 2020
MDE Memo 78: Engaging With Local and Regional Stakeholders, July 24, 2020
MDE Memo 77: Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education Waivers Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, July 17, 2020
MDE Memo 76: Teacher Certification Renewal and Progression Without Educator Evaluation in Response to COVID-19, July 14, 2020
MDE Memo 75: Executive Order 2020-142 Preparedness Plan Template, July 10, 2020
MDE Memo 74: Guidance to Address Forgone Learning for Students With IEPs as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, July 10, 2020
MDE Press Release: Federal Lawsuit on CARES Act Guidance, July 7, 2020
MDE Memo 73: UPDATED Guidance for Implementation of Early On® in Response to COVID-19, June 23, 2020
MDE Memo 72: UPDATED Career and Technical Education Requirements FAQ During COVID-19 Closure, June 19, 2020
MDE Memo 71: Continuity of Learning Plans for Early Childhood Programs and Services, June 15, 2020
MDE Memo 70: Summer Programming Guidance, June 12, 2020
MDE Memo 69: UPDATED Early Middle College Requirements FAQ During COVID-19 Closure, June 11, 2020
MDE Memo 68: UPDATED Career and Technical Education Requirements FAQ During COVID-19 Closure, June 11, 2020
MDE Memo 67: Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification Opening of Test Centers, June 11, 2020
MDE Memo: Reminder of Graduation Requirements Flexibility for Current Year Seniors, June 4, 2020
MDE Memo 66: Guidance and FAQ for Educator Evaluation During the 2019-20 Academic Year, June 4, 2020
MDE Memo 65: Latest Updates from the federal Office of Head Start: Responding to COVID-19, June 3, 2020
MDE Memo 64: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund – Equitable Services, May 28, 2020
MDE Memo 63: Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education Waivers Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, May 27, 2020
MDE Memo 62: Continuity of Learning Plan for Children in Child Caring Institutions and Court Operated Facilities, May 27, 2020
MDE Memo 61: Financial Accounting Guidance During the COVID-19 Pandemic, May 22, 2020
MDE Memo 60: Waiver of Permit Renewal Requirements, May 22, 2020
MDE Memo 59: Career and Technical Education Requirements FAQ During COVID-19 Closure, May 20, 2020
MDE Memo 58: Early Middle College Requirements FAQ During COVID-19 Closure, May 20, 2020
MDE Memo 57: Guidance for Compliance with the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act and the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education, May 20, 2020
MDE Memo 56: Return to School Work Groups, May 15, 2020
MDE Memo 55: Student Eligibility for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, May 15, 2020
MDE Memo 54: Impact of COVID-19 School Closure on Educator Evaluation, May 13, 2020
MDE Memo 53: UPDATED Career and Technical Education Requirements FAQ During COVID-19 Closure, May 11, 2020
MDE Memo 52: UPDATED Early Middle College Requirements FAQ During COVID-19 Closure, May 11, 2020
MDE Memo 51: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund – Formula Grant Application and Information, May 7, 2020
MDE Memo 50: Distribution of Educational Materials, May 5, 2020
Inclusion of Section 32p and Section 32p(4) During Creation and Implementation of Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan, May 4, 2020
MDE Memo 49: Implementation of Early On® During Implementation of Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan, May 4, 2020
MDE Memo 48: Inclusion of the Great Start Readiness Program in Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plans, May 4, 2020
MDE Memo 47: COVID-19 and the Head Start Community, May 4, 2020
MDE Memo 46: Michigan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund Application Approval, May 1, 2020
Guidance for Supporting Summer Learning, Pandemic or Not, May 2020
Learning at a Distance Guidance, April 2020
MDE Memo 45: Read by Grade Three Law Update, April 29, 2020
MDE Memo 44: Temporary Certification Guidance Provided to Traditional Michigan Educator Preparation Institutions to Assist Teacher and School Counselor Candidates During the COVID-19 Crisis, April 27, 2020
MDE Memo 43: Preliminary Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund Guidance and Allocations, April 24, 2020
MDE Memo 42: School Meal Distribution and Compliance With Executive Order 2020-35, April 24, 2020
Press Release: MDE Taking Quick Action to Receive $390 Million in Federal Schools Funds, April 23, 2020
MDE Memo 41: Interim Certification Guidance Provided to Michigan Alternative Route to Certification Providers to Assist Educators During the COVID-19 Crisis, April 22, 2020
MDE Memo 40: Notification of Waivers Associated With Teacher Certifications and Permits, April 21, 2020
MDE Memo 39: School Stability for Students Experiencing Foster Care During the Mandatory School Closures, April 17, 2020
MDE Memo 38: UPDATED Career and Technical Education Requirements FAQ During COVID-19 Closure, April 16, 2020
MDE Memo 37: UPDATED Early Middle College Requirements FAQ During COVID-19 Closure, April 16, 2020
MDE Memo 36: Career and Technical Education Virtual Delivery Guidance to Support Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-35, April 16, 2020
MDE Memo 35: UPDATED 21st Century Community Learning Centers Requirements During COVID-19 Closures, April 15, 2020
MDE Memo 34: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, April 13, 2020
MDE Memo: Partnership and Leadership in Unprecedented Times, April 13, 2020
MDE Press Release: Michigan is First State to Provide Food to Families Affected by School Closings Caused by COVID-19, April 10, 2020
MDE Memo 33: Guidance for Compliance With IDEA and the MARSE During the COVID-19 Pandemic, April 10, 2020
MDE Memo 32: Public Comment Period on Approved Waivers for Title Funds During the 2020 COVID-19 Crisis, April 10, 2020
MDE Memo 31: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions on Section 31a and Section 41 Funds During the COVID-19 Pandemic, April 10, 2020
MDE Memo 30: Educating All Learners Alliance, April 10, 2020
MDE Memo 29: 2019-2020 FIRST (VEX) Robotics Grant Requirement Waiver, April 9, 2020
MDE Memo 28: Waiver of School Counselor Professional Learning in Response to Executive Order 2020-35, April 9, 2020
MDE Memo 27: Waiver of Required District Professional Learning and Professional Learning Hours Required for Certificate Renewal and Progression in Response to Executive Order 2020-35, April 9, 2020
MDE Memo 26: Best Practices for School Food Service Providing Meals During the COVID-19 Outbreak, April 7, 2020
MDE Memo 25: Emergency Provisions for Special Education Student Teaching and Practicum Requirements, April 6, 2020
Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan Application Template From MDE, MAISA and MCCSA, April 3, 2020
MDE Memo 24: Template for Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Plans, April 3, 2020
Press Release: State Superintendent Comments on School Closure Executive Order, April 2, 2020
Press Release: MDE to Request Federal Waiver for Child Nutrition Programs, March 31, 2020
MDE Memo 23: Social-Emotional Supports in a Crisis, March 30, 2020
MDE Memo 22: Career and Technical Education Requirements During COVID-19 Closure, March 30, 2020
MDE Memo 21: Flexibility in Title Funds for Technology, March 27, 2020
Press Release: MDE to Request Federal Waiver for Child Nutrition Programs, March 25, 2020
MDE Memo 20: Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Part C (Early On) During K-12 School Closure due to Executive Orders 2020-11 and 2020-21 (COVID-19), March 23, 2020
MDE Memo 19: Clarification on Distance Learning for Special Education Students, March 24, 2020
MDE Memo 18: Free and Low-Cost Resources for Districts, March 24, 2020
MDE Memo 17: FCC Waives USF Restrictions on Vendor Gifts to Applicants Temporarily, March 24, 2020
MDE Press Release: Michigan Department of Education Receives Federal Waivers, March 23, 2020
MDE Memo 16: Instructional Time During School Closure, March 20, 2020
MDE Memo 15: Guidance and Considerations for Child Care Within Classrooms for Children Ages 6 Weeks Through 5 Years During the COVID-19 State of Emergency, March 19, 2020
MDE Letter: Partnership and Leadership in Unprecedented Times, March 18, 2020
MDE Memo 14: Guidance and Considerations for 31n/C4S Mental Health Providers, March 18, 2020
MDE Memo 13: Guidance Provided to Our Educator Preparation Providers, March 18, 2020
MDE Memo 12: Use of Federal Title Funds During Mandated COVID-19 Closure, March 18, 2020
MDE Memo 11: Guidance on Transition to Online Learning: Considerations and Technical Readiness, March 18, 2020
MDE Memo 10: Compliance Requirements for Great Start Collaboratives and Parent Coalitions funded programs and services during a Public Health Emergency, March 18, 2020
MDE to Request Federal Waivers for Child Nutrition, Emergency Food Assistance & Commodity Supplemental Food Programs, March 17, 2020
MDE Letter: To U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos regarding state assessments waiver, March 17, 2020
MDE Memo 9: Head Start Agency Requirements During COVID-19 Closures, March 17, 2020
MDE Memo 8: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Requirements During COVID-19 Closures, March 16, 2020
MDE Memo 7: Early Middle College Requirements During COVID-19 Closure, March 16, 2020
MDE Memo 6: Career and Technical Education Requirements During COVID-19 Closure, March 16, 2020
MDE Memo 5: Feeding Children During School Closures, March 16, 2020
MDE Memo 4: Update on Student Assessment and COVID-19, March 13, 2020
MDE Nutrition Information: Unanticipated School Closure SFSP Information, March 13, 2020
MDE Memo 3: Compliance Requirements of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Part C During a Public Health Emergency, March 13, 2020
MDE Memo 2: GSRP Requirements During COVID-19 Closures, March 13, 2020
MDE Memo 1: Compliance Requirements of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education During a Public Health Emergency, March 13, 2020
MDE and MDHHS Joint Memo: COVID-19 Updated Guidance, March 11, 2020
MDE and MDHHS Joint Memo: COVID-19 Updated Guidance, Feb. 28, 2020
State/National Government Offices
Press Release:
K-12 School Opening Guidance Website
Vaccine Website
Press Release: MDHHS Issues Updated COVID-19 School Guidance to Help Keep Kids and Educators Healthy, Aug. 4, 2021
Press Release: Updated MDHHS Orders Expand Restaurant Capacity, Increase Gathering and Capacity Limits, Allow for Expanded Visitation at Residential Care Facilities, March 2, 2021
Gatherings and Face Mask Order, March 2, 2021
MI Safe Schools Testing Flyer, Feb. 10, 2021
MDHHS Interim Guidance for Athletics, Feb. 8, 2021
Press Release: MDHHS to Provide COVID Tests to Educators to Keep Staff, Students and Community Safe as Schools Offer In-Person Learning, Feb. 2, 2021
MDHHS MI Safe Schools Introductory Webinar, January 2021
MDHHS MI Safe Schools Enrollment, Forms and Q & A Webinar, January 2021
MDHHS MI Safe Schools BinaxNOWTraining, January 2021
EGLE Restoring Water Quality in School Buildings, January 2021
MI Safe Schools Rationale, Jan. 8, 2021
State of Michigan Guidelines for Operating Schools Safely, Jan. 8, 2021
MDHHS Guidance Encourages Schools to Safely Offer In-Person Instruction Michigan’s Children Need to Succeed, Jan. 8, 2021
Michigan COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Prioritization Guidance, Jan. 6, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines Frequently Asked Questions, Jan. 6, 2021
Michiganders over age 65, some frontline essential workers can receive safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, Jan. 6, 2021
Michigan K-12 Public School HVAC Assistance Program—no cost to districts through January 2021
This program assists Michigan K-12 public schools with recommendations to reduce infectious aerosol transmission via the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems.
MDHHS Begins Cautious Re-Opening of High Schools and Indoor Entertainment, Modifying Successful "Pause," Dec. 18, 2020
MDHHS updates priority group information for vaccination; launches COVID-19 vaccine dashboard, Dec. 16, 2020
MDHHS announces priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination, Dec. 11, 2020
MDHHS extends epidemic order 12 days to ensure COVID-19 surge is stabilizing, Dec. 7, 2020
MDHHS issues three-week epidemic order to save lives, protect frontline heroes during fall COVID-19 surge, Nov. 15, 2020
MDHHS Extends Emergency Orders in Continued Effort to Contain Spread of COVID-19, Oct. 29, 2020
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education: Resources for Education Providers and Families
Press Release: Whitmer Administration Announces Grants for Eligible Teachers, Support Staff, Oct. 27, 2020
TSSC19 Grant Topics: Eligible Support Staff Memo
Full Information Website
MDHHS issues Emergency Order requiring schools to issue public notification of probable and confirmed COVID-19 cases, Oct. 6, 2020
MDHHS issues Emergency Order designed to protect the health and safety of all Michiganders, Oct. 5, 2020
Interim Local Health Department and School District Guidance for Increasing and Decreasing Intensity of In-Person Instruction in Michigan School Districts, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Sept. 16, 2020
AT&T Hotspots Available for Purchase (Contact Stephen P. Davis, Division Director, Relationship Management, Central Procurement-Customer Experience, State of Michigan)
Online Dashboard of COVID-19 Risk and Trend Data
Futures for Frontliners Champion Toolkit
MDHHS to Begin Posting School Outbreak Information Today; Includes School Names and Case Numbers, Sept. 14, 2020
MDHHS Volunteer Website: www.michigan.gov/fightcovid19
Mask Up Michigan Resources
COVID-19 Guidelines for PreK-12 Education, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Schools and Childcare Programs​ Guidance, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, July 24, 2020
MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 2020-2021 Return to School Roadmap, June 30, 2020
MI Safe Schools Talking Points, June 30, 2020
MI Safe Schools FAQ, June 30, 2020
Executive Order 2020-142 from Governor's Office, Provision of PreK–12 Education for the 2020–2021 School Year, June 30, 2020
FAQs for EO 2020-142
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Agreement, June 29, 2020
Press Release: Governor Whitmer Announces Next Steps for School Reopening in the Fall, June 17, 2020
MDHHS Memo: Testing Cadence Guidlines and Available Capacity, June 10, 2020
Executive Order 2020-65 from Governor's Office, Provision of K–12 Education During the Remainder of the 2019–2020 School Year, April 30, 2020
Secretary DeVos Reiterates Learning Must Continue for All Students, Declines to Seek Congressional Waivers to FAPE, LRE Requirements of IDEA, April 27, 2020
Grant Available for Student Mental Health and Preventing School Violence (Apply by June 9, 2020)
Executive Order 2020-48 from Governor's Office, Temporary Authorization of Remote Participation in Public Meetings and Hearings and Temporary Relief From Monthly Meeting Requirements for School Boards, April 15, 2020
Executive Order 2020-42 from Governor's Office, Temporary Requirement to Suspend Activities That are not Necessary to Sustain or Protect Life, April 9, 2020
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Authorizes New Funding Flexibilities to Support Continued Learning During COVID-19 National Emergency, April 6, 2020
Executive Order 2020-38 from Governor's Office: Temporary Extensions of Certain FOIA Deadlines to Facilitate COVID-19 Emergency Response Efforts, April 5, 2020
Executive Order 2020-35 FAQs
Executive Order 2020-35 from Governor's Office, Provision of K-12 Education During the Remainder of the 2019-2020 School Year, April 2, 2020
Executive Order 2020-33 from Governor's Office, Expanded Emergency and Disaster Declaration, April 1, 2020
Federal Stimulus Acts in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency, March 31, 2020
Joint Statement from Governor's Office and Legislative Leaders, Supplemental Funding for COVID-19 Response, March 30, 2020
Memorandum from the White House, Providing Federal Support for Governors’ Use of the National Guard to Respond to COVID-19, March 30, 2020
Executive Order 2020-27 from Governor's Office, Conducting Elections on May 5, 2020 Using Absent Voter Ballots, March 27, 2020
Executive Order 2020-26 from Governor's Office, Extension of April 2020 Michigan Income Tax Filing Deadlines, March 27, 2020
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Advice for the Public: Myth Busters from the World Health Organization
Letter from Governor's Office, Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration Major Disaster, March 26, 2020
Press Release from Governor's Office, Food Service to Children Continues Through the “Stay Home” Order, March 25, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers, U.S. Department of Labor
Executive Order 2020-21 FAQs, updated regularly
Executive Order 2020-21 from Governor's Office, Temporary requirement to suspend activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life, March 23, 2020
Guidance for individuals to determine when they can leave home
Guidance for businesses to determine who can perform in-person work
USDOE Supplemental Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children With Disabilities, March 21, 2020
USDOE Press Release: Helping Students Adversely Affected by School Closures, Secretary DeVos Announces Broad Flexibilities for States to Cancel Testing During National Emergency, March 20, 2020
Governor Whitmer Statement on Instructional Time During School Closure, March 20, 2020
House Resolution 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Executive Order 2020-15 from Governor's Office regarding Temporary authorization of remote participation in public meetings and hearings and temporary relief from monthly meeting requirements for school boards, March 18, 2020
FCC Press Release: FCC Waives Rural Health Care and E-Rate Program Gift Rules to Promote Connectivity for Hospitals and Students During Coronavirus Pandemic, March 18, 2020
Executive Order 2020-11 from Governor's Office regarding temporary prohibition on large assemblages and events, temporary school closures, March 16, 2020
Executive Order 2020-10 from Governor's Office regarding temporary expansions in unemployment eligibility and cost-sharing, March 16, 2020
Executive Order 2020-9 from Governor's Office, which temporarily closes theaters, bars and casinos, and limits restaurants to carry-out and delivery orders
State of Michigan information page for residents, including fact sheets in languages other than English
Executive Order 2020-5 from Governor's Office regarding events and shared-space assemblages of 250 people or more, March 13, 2020
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services website—latest information about how many people in Michigan have been tested for the virus, along with fact sheets and frequently asked questions
MDHHS statewide hotline open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 888.535.6136
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued guidance for administrators at K-12 schools for planning, preparing and responding to COVID-19
USDOE COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
Other Education Organizations
Michigan Virtual and Evolution Labs: $100,000 Grant Announced for Michigan Schools to Expand SEL and Mental Health Offering for Students and Parents
Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
Institute of Education Sciences: COVID-19 Evidence-Based Resources
State of Michigan SmartMobile Education Technology Program
Part III Toolkit for Communicating About Return to School Plans, Michigan School Public Relations Association, Aug. 6, 2020
COVID-19 Return to School Toolkit, Michigan Association for Local Public Health Safe Schools Workgroup with input from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Grand Traverse County Health Department, Aug. 3, 2020
Part II Toolkit for Communicating About Return to School Plans, Michigan School Public Relations Association, July 23, 2020
The Beat Goes On: How Music Education Can Continue During ‘Return to Learn, Michigan Music Education Task Force, July 22, 2020
MI Safe Schools Roadmap Sample District Plan, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators, July 20, 2020
Part I Toolkit for Communicating About Return to School Plans, Michigan School Public Relations Association, July 15, 2020
A Marshall Plan: Reimagining Michigan Public Education, 2020 State of Michigan Education Report, The Education Trust-Midwest, June 2020
Reopening Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Michigan State University Office of K-12 Outreach, May 2020
Extraordinary Districts in Extraordinary Times from The Education Trust
COVID-19 Response Grants from Michigan College Access Network to support emergent postsecondary projects and programs
National Distance Learning Resources from all 50 states, MASA
MHSAA Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Winter & Spring Seasons, April 3, 2020
NSBA's Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) FAQ
Educational Equity & Coronavirus, The Education Trust-Midwest
American Federation of Teachers Michigan, AFL-CIO Guidance on Reporting to Work, March 16, 2020
COVID-19: Preparing For Widespread Illness in Your School Community: A Legal Guide for School Leaders from the National School Boards Association and National Association of School Nurses
Toolkit for Communicating About Coronavirus Disease 2019 from Michigan School Public Relations Association
Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators Resource Center
National School Boards Association Responding to Coronavirus
NSPRA and Blackboard COVID-19 Resource Center for K-12
Education-at-Home Tools
Carnegie Learning
CollegeBoard (for AP students)
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Public TV
Edmentum
Edx
Epic!
Field Museum
Global Digital Library
Google Teach From Home
The Henry Ford
Instruction Partners
Khan Academy Schedules for School Closures
Learning Equality
Learning Heroes
The Learning Network
Lesson Planet
Michigan DNR Natural and Historical Education Resources for Home
Michigan Virtual
Mystery Science
National Geographic
New York Times Free for High Schools
Scholastic Learn at Home and Resources for Teachers
School’s Out Remote Resources from Facebook
Share My Lesson
Teaching Tolerance
Additional Resources
Newsela for Michigan
Back to School Tips for Parents, September 2020
Resources for Teen Health and Safety, Aug. 31, 2020
Free Tutoring Service for Students (Helping Hands: A Students for Students Movement and Bloomfield Hills Student Leadership)
For Students who are Interested in Becoming Tutors (Helping Hands: A Students for Students Movement and Bloomfield Hills Student Leadership)
Broadband and Student Performance Gaps Report, Quello Center, Michigan State University, March 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Coronavirus Coverage FAQs, March 12, 2020
Cleaning, Sanitizing and Targeted Disinfecting on the School Bus