Arizona Department of Education: Pandemic Preparedness

To support district and charter leadership during this COVID-19 pandemic, the Arizona Department of Education has issued updated guidance regarding pandemic preparedness.

Please visit the Center for Disease Control & Prevention and Arizona Department of Health Services website for more guidance around keeping students and educators healthy in school settings. This document provides guidance around:

• Emergency Operations Plans
• Authority and Decision for School Closure
• Prevention and Mitigation Strategies
• Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning
• Continuity of Education Instruction
• Funding Considerations & Make-Up Days
• Continuity of Social Services
• Continuity of Nutrition Services
• School Reopening
• Use of Facilities and Staff by Public Health Authorities