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State Education Agency Considerations for CARES Act Funding
In support of state leadership, SETDA recently published the State Education Agency Considerations for CARES Act Funding as Related to Digital Learning. As state education agencies (SEAs) plan for the 2020-21 school year and work to ensure that high quality learning opportunities are available to all students, each has the opportunity to demonstrate leadership. To support equitable opportunities […]
Federal and State Guidance for eLearning
eLearning Days require the consideration in a multitude of areas including meeting federal and state guidelines, attendance, meals for students, accessibility for all students, professional learning for teachers, access for students and quality instruction.
Federal Guidance
U.S. Department of Education
- ESEA Guidance
- FAQ Maintenance-of-Effort Requirements Applicable to the CARES Act Programs
- Ed.gov Resources Page
- Dept. of Education Guidance:COVID19 Transfer Funds
- Dept of Education: Repurposing Equipment and Supplies
- Impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability ESSA Fact Sheet
- Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Frequently Asked Questions
- Special Education
- Student Privacy
- Student Data Privacy Guidance for Corona Virus
- How FERPA and HIPAA Apply to Student Records During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- FERPA & COVID-19 FAQs
- FERPA & Virtual Learning Related Resources
- FAQs on Photos and Videos under FERPA
- Presentation Slides for the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) webinar reviewing Frequently Asked Questions on FERPA and implications for distance learning due to school closures
- Other
Nutrition
- USDA Child Nutrition Program Waiver Request
- Guidance and Protocol
- Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Program Guidance on Human Pandemic Response
- Secretary Perdue Announces Proactive Flexibilities to Feed Children When Schools Close
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Communities, Schools, Workplaces, & Events – Cleaning and Disinfecting: Everyday steps, when someone is sick, and considerations for employers.
- Information about the Coronavirus, including a page with information specific to schools and communities
FCC
Additional Links:
- Privacy and Equity Report, Center for Democracy and Technology
- HEALS Act Statement, COVID-19 Education Alliance
State Guidance
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eLearning State Exemplars
States listed here have been leading the way in pioneering eLearning days with their students over the last several years. Expand each state for a description of their work and some links to resources they are sharing.
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DMAPS: Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States
Updated in 2019 (originally launched in October 2015), the goal of the DMAPS portal is to provide a clear picture of each state’s instructional materials policies and practices to help encourage increased implementation of digital learning. Educators, policy makers and private sector executives have the opportunity to learn about state policies and practices related to […]
District Guidance
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Inclusive Technology During the COVID-19 Crisis
Inclusive Technology During the COVID-19 CrisisSelecting and purchasing education technology (ed tech) products that are accessible to students with disabilities requires engaging a variety of stakeholders throughout the five-phase process described in our original guidance on procurement (June 2019). During the rapid transition to distance learning in response to COVID-19, decisions were made quickly to keep staff and students safe and […]