2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that typically cause cold symptoms. However, the 2019 coronavirus is a “novel” (new) virus that originated in China in late 2019—hence the name 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. This strain of coronavirus is spreading between humans and can potentially cause severe illness.

Status of School Districts in Sacramento County

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is working with Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) to provide students, families, and the public with information regarding the COVID-19 situation in Sacramento County. All school districts are following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and SCPH to keep students and staff safe and healthy.

For the latest information, families are encouraged to visit their local school district’s website, the SCPH webpage dedicated to COVID-19, or the CDC website.

Resources

COVID-19 Virus

Information on this virus and how to control its spread may change in the following days and weeks. Follow the SCOE and local school district websites, along with these resources, for up-to-date, accurate information:

• Sacramento County Public Health COVID-19 Page
• California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Page
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Page
• California Department of Education (CDE) COVID-19 Resources and Guidance
• CDE and CA Health and Human Services Guidance for K–12 Schools

Education Resources/Remote Learning

• Enriching the Remote Learning Experience—includes a SCOE-produced video catalog and remote learning resources by subject
  • Managing Anxiety and Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19
  • Reduced Cost/Free Internet Access

SCOE Plans and Documents

• SCOE COVID-19 Prevention Program
• SCOE COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist

Related SCOE News Articles

• 4/20/21: Youth-Focused Vaccination Clinic Hosted by SCOE and Safeway
• 2/12/21: Vaccinating to Begin for K–12 Educators, Childcare Sector
• 12/14/20: SCOE Re-Opens Special Education Program in Galt
• 7/15/20: School Should Resume in Fall with Distance Learning Model
• 6/2/20: Guidance Released for Reopening Schools in 2020–21
• 4/3/20: County Districts to Close for Remainder of School Year
• 3/27/20: County Districts Extend Closures Due to Coronavirus
• 3/24/20: COVID-19: Managing Anxiety and Emotional Wellbeing
• 3/13/20: County Districts Announce Closures Due to Coronavirus
• 3/7/20: Joint Announcement on Local School Closures
• 3/2/20: Districts Coordinating with Public Health on Coronavirus

 

Last Modified: 5/28/2021