Important Documents & Webinars
FDOE Webinars
- September 24, 2020 - Expanding Access to Mental Health and Telehealth Student Services in Florida Public Schools
- September 17, 2020 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- September 16, 2020 - Conference Call with Commissioner Corcoran Regarding Enrollment Trends
- September 1, 2020 - Free Optional Progress Monitoring Tool Available to Public Schools
- August 31, 2020 - Restart Planning for Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers
- August 25, 2020 - CARES/GEER Coronavirus Prevention and Response Grant
- August 24, 2020 - Best Practices for Reopening Schools
- August 24, 2020 - Best Practices for Reopening Schools - Slide Deck (PPT)
- August 24, 2020 - Best Practices for Reopening Schools - Webinar Recording
- The attachments are as follows:
- Student COVID-19 Agreement/Attestation ENG SPA - Slide 6 (PDF)
- Policy 8450 – Slide 5 (PDF)
- Operating Protocols to Board Policy 8450 – Slide 5 (PDF)
- School Bus Checklist – Slide 8 (PDF)
- School Checklist – Slide 7 (PDF)
- DOC (District Operations Center) – Slide 9 (PDF)
- Back to School Checklist for Student and Parents – Slide 4 (PDF)
- Cleaning Products – Slide 8 (PDF)
- Employee Exposure Guidance – Slide 11 (PDF)
- August 19, 2020 - Update with the FCS Presidents
- August 18, 2020 - Responding to Reopening Questions from School District Superintendents
- August 18, 2020 - Responding to Reopening Questions from School District Superintendents - Slide Deck (PDF) Updated - 8/25/2020
- August 18, 2020 - Responding to Reopening Questions from School District Superintendents - Webinar Recording
- Fliers
- PowerPoint Slides
- Instagram & Facebook
- Twitter:
- August 13, 2020 - Superintendent Discussion with Commissioner Corcoran
- August 10, 2020 - Guidance for DJJ Schools
- July 16, 2020 - State and Local Coordination in Developing World-Class Mental Health Plans for Florida’s Students and Families
- July 9, 2020 - Rising K Summer Program
- July 8, 2020 - Re-Opening K-12 Schools Follow-up
- July 7, 2020 - Re-Opening K-12 Schools Follow-Up
- July 6, 2020 - 2020-EO-06: Further Guidance for Closing Achievement Gaps and Creating Safe Spaces for Learning
- July 6, 2020 - 2020-EO-06: Further Guidance for Closing Achievement Gaps and Creating Safe Spaces for Learning - Slide Deck (PDF)
- July 6, 2020 - 2020-EO-06: Further Guidance for Closing Achievement Gaps and Creating Safe Spaces for Learning - Webinar Recording
- July 6, 2020: FDOE Order No. 2020-EO-06 - Reopening K-12 Schools (PDF)
- June 30, 2020 - Updates to the GEER Summer Recovery and ESSER CARES Act Grants
- June 22, 2020 - Rising Kindergarten Summer Progream Workgroup
- June 18, 2020 - Reopening Florida’s K-12 Nonpublic Schools
- June 18, 2020 - Coalition and School District Rising Kindergarten Program 2020 Conference Call (CARES)
- June 16, 2020 - CARES Act, Building K-12 CTE Infrastructure Grant Opportunity
- June 16, 2020 - CARES Act, Rapid Credentialing Grant Opportunity
- Funding Opportunities Webinar (PDF)
- Question and Answer Presentation (PDF)
- Request for Application (Word)
- Rapid Credentialing Application (Excel)
- June 15, 2020 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Pandemic: Public Assistant (PA) Guidance for Public Education Institutions
- June 12, 2020 – CARES Entitlement Funding
- June 12, 2020 - Summer Voluntary Pre-K (VPK)
- June 11, 2020 - CARES Act and Early Learning
- June 11, 2020 - Next Steps on Re-Opening Technical Colleges - State Colleges
- June 11, 2020 - Next Steps on Re-Opening K-12
- May 21, 2020 - School Safety Update
- May 20, 2020 - K-12 Accountability Update
- May 19, 2020 - Dual Enrollment
- May 13, 2020: Postsecondary Dual Enrollment, Developmental Education, Finance and CTE
- May 13, 2020: Florida Department of Education Webinar K-12 and CTE Topics
State of Florida Guidance
- September 1, 2020 - Executive Order 20-212: Governor Ron DeSantis Extends Deadline for Students to Qualify for Bright Futures
- August 27, 2020 - Suggestion That Order Be Certified As Requiring Immediate Resolution By The Florida Supreme Court (PDF)
- August 27, 2020 - Emergency Motion to Reinstate Automatic Stay (PDF)
- August 27, 2020 - Florida to Offer Free Optional Progress Monitoring Tool to Public Schools (PDF)
- August 24, 2020 - Order Granting Temporary Injunction (PDF)
- August 24, 2020 - Notice of Appeal - FEA Case (PDF)
- August 24, 2020 - Notice of Appeal - Orange County Case (PDF)
- August 5, 2020: CFO and State Fire Marshal Patronis Issues Directive Facilitating School Fire Drills in COVID Era
- July 9, 2020: 2020-21 Florida’s Optional Innovative Plan Template (Word)
- July 6, 2020: FDOE Order No. 2020-EO-06 - Reopening K-12 Schools (PDF)
- June 26, 2020: Temporary Relief for Out-of-Field Teachers (PDF)
- June 18, 2020: Executive Order Number 20-149: Emergency Management - COVID -19 - Primary and General Elections (PDF)
- June 12, 2020: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Webinar (PDF)
- June 11, 2020: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Recommendations to Safely Reopen Florida’s Education System
- June 11, 2020: FDOE Order No. 2020-EO-05 - Bright Futures (PDF)
- June 11, 2020: FDOE Order No. 2020-EO-04 - Summer VPK (PDF)
- May 22, 2020: Executive Order Number 20-131: Addresses Youth Activities (PDF)
- May 21, 2020: School Safety Update (PDF)
- May 20, 2020: 2019-20 Survey Date Attachment (PDF)
- May 19, 2020: FDOE Order No. 2020-EO-03 (PDF)
- May 19, 2020: DOE Emergency Order 2020-EO-02 Updates on Dual Enrollment (PDF)
- May 14, 2020: CARES Waiver Response from Scott Stump Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education (PDF)
- May 13, 2020: Postsecondary Dual Enrollment, Developmental Education, Finance and CTE (PDF)
- May 13, 2020: Florida Department of Education Webinar K-12 and CTE Topics - FDOE Order #2020-EO-02 (PDF)
- May 13, 2020: Department of Education Order 2020-EO-02 (PDF)
- May 11, 2020: Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 While Serving Migratory Children (PDF)
- May 6, 2020: Office of Independent Education & Parental Choice Webinar (PDF)
- May 5, 2020: Mental and Behavioral Health and Telehealth Services for Florida Students (PDF)
- April 23, 2020: Early Learning & Workforce Education: Re-Opening Florida’s Economy (PDF)
- April 22, 2020: Opening Florida’s Schools to Re-Open Florida’s Economy (PDF)
- April 21, 2020: Fiscal Waiver Response from Frank T. Brogan Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education
- April 21, 2020: School Improvement Webinar (PDF)
- April 17, 2020: Florida Department of Education Webinar (PDF)
- April 15, 2020: Division of Florida Colleges and Division of Career and Adult Education Updates (PDF)
- April 14, 2020: Florida Department of Education Webinar (PDF)
- April 13, 2020: At Home Testing for Industry Certifications (PDF)
- April 13, 2020: Department of Education/Office of Early Learning Q & A Guidance – Child Care Services for First Responders and Health Care Workers (PDF)
- April 9, 2020: School-Based Counseling, Health and Related Services in a Remote Learning Environment (PDF)
- April 7, 2020: Blind Services COVID-19 Webinar Logistics (PDF)
- April 3, 2020: Florida Department of Children and Families - Child Care Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- April 2, 2020: Cyber Security Best Practices & FBI Warning Following Several Reports of Video, Teleconference Hacks (PDF)
- April 2, 2020: Message from Commissioner Richard Corcoran on Distance Learning Resources (PDF)
- April 2, 2020: Career and Technical Education and Adult Education Program COVID-19 Updates (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: 2020-91 Executive Order re: Essential Services and Activities During COVID-19 Emergency (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Q&A Guidance for DCAE & FCS (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: DOE Guidance to Direct Support Organizations; Coronavirus (COVID-19) (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: FLVS Flex (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: Manatee District To Demonstrate Expansion of Free Wi-Fi Access (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: Distance Learning Resources (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: Florida Department of Education (FDOE) – Division of Blind Services (DBS) Question & Answer Guidance for Community Rehabilitation Providers (CRPs) (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: DOE Guidance to Direct Support Organizations; Coronavirus (COVID-19) (PDF)
- April 1, 2020: Just for Teachers April 2020 Newsletter (PDF)
- March 31, 2020: Postsecondary CTE and Adult Program Updates (PDF)
- March 27, 2020: COVID-19 Waiver Response from Assistant Secretary Frank T. Brogan Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education (PDF)
- March 26, 2020 Superintendents Call: Supporting English Language Learners (PDF)
- March 25, 2020 Superintendents Call: Federal Programs (Title Programs, Perkins V, WIOA) (PDF)
- March 24, 2020 Superintendents Call: Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS) (PDF)
- March 24, 2020: Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Q&A Guidance for Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Schools (PDF)
- March 24, 2020: Device Distribution - Memo to Superintendents (PDF)
- March 23, 2020: Florida Department of Education Emergency Order No.2020-EO-1 (PDF)
- March 19, 2020: Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Q&A Guidance (PDF)
- March 18, 2020: Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Supplemental Questions and Answers Unanticipated School Closures and Non-Congregated Feeding 2019- 2020 SY (PDF)
- March 17, 2020: Florida Department of Education Announces Additional Guidance for the 2019-20 School Year
- March 14, 2020: State University System COVID-19 Update (PDF)
- March 13, 2020: DEM Order NO. 20-004, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PDF)
- March 13, 2020: Department of Education (FDOE) Q&A Guidance Regarding COVID-19 (PDF)
- March 13, 2020: Update National School Lunch Program (Word)
- March 13, 2020: Message to Florida College Presidents (PDF)
- March 13, 2020: Message to Superintendents (PDF)
- March 12, 2020: Florida Virtual School® Offering School Districts Teacher Training to Prepare for Online Learning Environment in the Event of School Closures
- March 11, 2020: State University System Statement on COVID-19 (PDF)
- March 11, 2020: Florida College System - COVID-19 Update (PDF)
- March 11, 2020: K-12 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates (PDF)
- March 11, 2020: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- March 10, 2020: Governor’s March 10th Executive Order 20-52
- March 10, 2020: 10 Ways Schools Can Prepare for COVID-19
Federal Guidance
- Promising Practices Brief: Improving Student Engagement and Attendance During COVID-19 School Closures
- Donation or Loan of Personal Protective Equipment and Other Medical Supplies and Equipment Purchased with Federal Funds (PDF)
- Perkins and the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Secretary DeVos Rapidly Delivers More Than $6 Billion in Emergency Cash Grants for College Students Impacted by Coronavirus Outbreak
- Fact Sheet: Select Questions Related to Use of Department of Education Grant Funds During the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (PDF)
- President Donald Trump has directed Perkins awardees to donate all available federal resources, including equipment and labor to combat COVID-19. Read the memo, 3-30-20 Repurposing Existing Federal Financial Assistance Programs and Awards to Support the Emergency response to the Novel Cornavirus (COVID-19) here. (PDF)
- Updated August 11, 2020: Child Care Provider Guidance (PDF)
- Updated April 5, 2020: What to Do if You Are Sick
- April 3, 2020: Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings, Especially in Areas of Significant Community-Based Transmission
- Updated April 4, 2020: Frequently Asked Questions
- Updated April 3, 2020: Caring for Children
- Updated April 3, 2020: Travel: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
- Updated April 3, 2020: Pregnancy and Infant Care FAQs
- Updated April 3, 2020: Caring for Someone at Home
- Updated March 21, 2020: Older Adults
- Updated March 27, 2020: Animals and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Updated March 21, 2020: Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education
- Updated April 1, 2020: Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs
- Updated March 17, 2020: Florida Community Mitigation
- CDC: For Child Care Programs That Remain Open - Supplemental Guidance
- CDC Considerations for School Closures (PDF)
- U.S. Department of Education Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak (PDF)
- U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office FERPA & Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) March 2020 (PDF)
- U.S. Department of Education Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak (PDF)
- U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office FERPA & Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)(PDF)
- U.S. Department of Education Releases Webinar, Fact Sheet for Protecting Students’ Civil Rights During COVID-19 Response
- U.S. Department of Education Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Protecting the Civil Rights of Students (PDF)
- U.S. Department of Education Supplemental Fact Sheet Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities
Related Documents
Remember: As COVID-19 evolves, guidance will change, please review the most recent updates above.
- Nationwide Waiver to Allow Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children
- Secretary DeVos Directs FSA to Stop Wage Garnishment, Collections Actions for Student Loan Borrowers, Will Refund More Than $1.8 Billion to Students, Families
- FLVS Extends 100 Courses to Districts (PDF)
- CDC - Guidance on Household Pets
- Florida Department of Education Provides Recommendations for Spring Break - March 13, 2020
- Escambia County School District to Provide Supplemental School Meals Starting - March 23, 2020 (PDF)
- Florida Department of Health - COVID-19 Information
- Guidance for Schools (PDF)
- Governor’s Office March 1st Memorandum to Press (PDF)
- Governor’s March 1st Executive Order 20-51
- Department of Health March 1st Press Release
- COVID-19 Travel Precaution - Board of Governors (PDF)
- Florida College System Travel Precaution (PDF)
- Florida Board of Governors COVID-19 Travel Precaution (PDF)
- State University System COVID-19 - March 6, 2020 Update (PDF)
- Florida Preparedness for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - 2/28/20 (PDF)
- Florida Preparedness for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - 3/03/20 (PDF)
- Policy for Diagnostics Testing in Laboratories Certified to Perform High Complexity Testing under CLIA prior to Emergency Use Authorization for Coronavirus Disease-2019 during the Public Health Emergency
- Florida Department of Health Question & Answer: What you need to know about COVID-19
- CDC Guidance to Schools
- CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019.
- CDC Symptoms
- CDC Situation Summary
- WHO COVID-19 Outbreak
- Stop the Spread of Germs (PDF)
- Please see this helpful flier from the CDC related to handwashing and the use of alcohol based sanitizer.