Back to School
July 28, 2020 Update: Governor Kate Brown announced metrics and requirements for schools to reopen in person this fall. More details in OHA's document. OHA lists county-by-county metrics here.
The information below is intended for school administrators. Parents, families and school staff should contact their school district directly with any questions about their own schools. We do have a parent/guardian tool to help you decide if your child should attend school or day care every day, but otherwise please contact your school district with school-related questions.
Public/private schools and daycares
Ready School, Safe Learners Guidance for School Year 2020-21 (ODE/OHA)
Visit ODE’s COVID FAQs
If your question is not covered, email ODE at ReadySchools@ode.state.or.us and also cc Washington County at ReadySchoolsSafeLearners@co.washington.or.us.
Ready to submit your operational blueprint?
- Email the blueprint to ReadySchoolsSafeLearners@co.washington.or.us by August 17.
- Send the link of where it is posted on your district or school website to Readyschools@ode.state.or.us.
Colleges and universities
Guidance for the Conduct of In-Person Instructional, Residential, and Research Activities at Oregon Colleges and Universities (HECC/OHA)
To connect with Washington County Public Health, email eoc-liaison@co.washington.or.us.
Resources created or recommended by Washington County Public Health:
School Communication Protocol - A school’s guide for communication with their local public health authority
Environmental Health Checklist for Sanitation and Disinfection
CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance for Congregate Setting
COVID School Respiratory Illness Log (Line List)
COVID School Reporting Form (for reference)
Testing Site Reference Document
Contacts and Links to More Resources
Resources for Public/Private Schools
Operational Blueprint Template (assessment) Click 'Operational Blueprint Template' in the School Leaders Box.
Sample Plans (Ready Schools, Safe Learners)
Oregon Department of Education Comprehensive Distance Learning
Support Tools (including sample CD Plan & Room Occupancy Signs)
Summer School Guidance ‘Supporting All Learners Spring and Summer 2020’
Resources for Child Care and Early Learning
General Resources
Governor’s Social Distancing Requirements
Oregon Department of Education COVID-19 Page
Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 page
CDC Guidance for Disinfecting Facilities
