MA DESE Reopening Guidance
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Reopening Guidance
- Guidance on Amendments to Student Learning Time Regulations — December 18, 2020
- Protocols for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios - Updated December 16, 2020
- Career/Vocational Technical Education Reopening Guidelines - Revised December 14th, 2020
- Protocols for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios - November 23, 2020
- Updates to Guidance on Interpreting DPH COVID-19 Health Metrics - November 6, 2020
- Response to questions about Governor Baker's November 2 revised executive order on masks - November
- Guidance for Courses Requiring Additional Safety Considerations (Updated October 13, 2020)
- October 12, 2020 Installment of FAQs
- September 21 Installment of FAQs — September 21, 2020
- Reporting Requirement for Positive COVID-19 Cases and Mobile Response Overview — September 18, 2020
- COVID-19 Compensatory Services and Recovery Support for Students with IEPs - September 17, 2020
- Protocols for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios, July 17, 2020 (Updated September 14, 2020)
- Protocol for Requesting Mobile Rapid Response Units - September 11, 2020
- Additional Information for School Health Offices - September 4, 2020
- Back to School Letter for Families of Children with Disabilities - September 3, 2020
- Supplemental Guidance for Student Groups and School Events for 2020-2021 - Revised August 31, 2020
- Career/Vocational Technical Education Reopening Guidelines — Revised August 31, 2020
- Fall Reopening Frequently Asked Questions - August 26, 2020
- Teachers and Critical Support Staff in Remote Learning Districts — August 21, 2020
- Access to Mobile Testing — August 20, 2020
- Protocols for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios — Revised August 20, 2020
- Joint Memo Clarifying Key Health and Safety Requirements for Schools — August 19, 2020
- DPH-DESE Alignment Slides — August 19, 2020
- Joint Guidance on Modified Sports Seasons for School Year 2020-21 — August 18, 2020
- Guidance for Districts and Schools on Interpreting DPH COVID-19 Metrics — August 11, 2020
- Supplemental Information for Science Courses and Laboratory Work for Fall 2020 — August 3, 2020
- Fall Reopening Frequently Asked Questions Updated August 3, 2020
- Creating Positive Learning Environments — August 3, 2020
- Career/Vocational Technical Education Reopening Guidelines — July 29, 2020
- Additional Staff Training Days this Fall — July 27, 2020
- Remote Learning Guidance for Fall 2020 — July 24, 2020
- Guidance for Courses Requiring Additional Safety Considerations for Fall 2020 — July 24, 2020
- Fall Reopening Transportation Guidance, July 22, 2020
- Fall Reopening Facilities and Operations Guidance, July 22, 2020
- Protocols for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios — July 17, 2020
- Fall Reopening Frequently Asked Questions, as of July 10, 2020
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Reopening Guidance
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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Reopening Guidance uses "On the Desktop" messages to communicate directly with superintendents and other district officials. During the COVID-19 pandemic, DESE has made these documents available to the public at http://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/on-desktop.html
