Return to Learn Reopening Iowa’s Schools Safely and Responsibly Community Transmission: None to Minimal 0-5% positivity in county on average over the past 14 days * Healthcare resources remain stable Return-To-Learn Model(s) Suggested Strategies • Stay home if you are sick or exposed to someone confirmed to have COVID-19 • Practice frequent hand-washing • Stay 6 feet from others as much as possible • Use face coverings when able to do so safely and correctly • Maintain frequent cleaning schedule using EPA-approved cleaning products • Monitor absenteeism among teachers, staff, and students On-Site Learning following DOE, IDPH and CDC guidance. Hybrid Learning as necessary based on: • Parent or guardian preference • Student quarantine Community Transmission: Minimal to Moderate 6-14% positivity in a county on average over the past 14 days * Healthcare resources remain stable Return-To-Learn Model(s) Suggested Strategies • Continue above strategies • Reduce group events/gatherings • Limit inter-school interactions • Ensure student and staff groupings/cohorts are as static as possible and that interactions among groups of students and staff are limited On-Site Learning following DOE, IDPH and CDC guidance. Hybrid Learning as necessary based on: • Parent or guardian preference • Student quarantine Community Transmission: Substantial Controlled 15-20% positivity in a county on average over the past 14 days AND 10% absenteeism among students expected for in-person learning *Healthcare resources remain stable Suggested Strategies • Continue above strategies • Consider regular health checks for any on-site students/staff if feasible • Cancel school events/gatherings • Close communal spaces (e.g., cafeterias, media centers) Return-To-Learn Model(s) Hybrid Learning as necessary based on: • Parent or guardian preference • Student quarantine Temporary Continuous/Remote Learning for an entire school building or district for up to 14 days may be requested: • Please contact the Department of Education by submitting your information via the CASA system. • Only the Departments of Education and Public Health can make the determination and provide temporary authorization to move to 100% online or remote learning. Community Transmission: Substantial Uncontrolled >20% positivity in a county on average over the past 14 days with healthcare resource capacity concerns Suggested Strategies State and local education and public health officials should work closely together to make decisions on school operations. Return-To-Learn Model(s) Temporary Continuous/Remote Learning for an entire school building or district for up to 14 days may be requested: • Please contact the Department of Education by submitting your information via the CASA system. • Only the Departments of Education and Public Health can make the determination and provide temporary authorization to move to 100% online or remote learning.