March 25, 2022

SY 2022-23 CDE Remote Learning Guidance
CDE released guidance on Remote Learning for SY 2022-23. In sum, CDE:
  • will continue to offer flexibility for districts to provide temporary remote learning options as a result of COVID-19 health concerns.
  • will discontinue flexibilities for districts to provide 100% remote learning options to students enrolled in brick-and-mortar schools due to COVID-19.

Please view CSI’s SY 2022-23 Remote Learning Requirements webpage for additional details and submission requirements associated with SY 2022-23 remote learning guidelines.

CDPHE updated this Guidance (February 2022) with the addition of “Transitioning to a routine disease control model for COVID-19”, which outlines strategies for K-12 schools to implement as they move away from individual case-investigation response towards a “routine disease control model”.  
  • A “routine disease control model” for COVID-19 more closely aligns COVID-19 efforts with public health response strategies used for other infectious diseases in schools. 
  • To avoid an increase in outbreaks and greater disruption to schools, transitioning to a routine disease control model should ideally occur once local transmission risk falls below a high or substantial level and stabilizes.
  • Schools that are implementing current CDPHE and CDC school guidance for mitigating transmission, including new implementation of Test to Stay, are encouraged to continue doing so. 
  • Schools should consult with their local public health agency on questions and strategies specific to their situation.

CDC Requirement for Face Masks on Public Transportation
Effective February 25, 2022, CDC does not require wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs.

School Cases and Quarantines Survey
Click here to take the SY21-22 CSI School Cases and Quarantines Survey.  We strongly encourage your school to complete this form on a weekly basis so CSI staff are able to provide assistance that is timely for your school community. This form is required to be completed if at least one of the following scenarios occur: 
  • The whole school/campus shifts to online learning
  • More than one class or cohort is quarantined
  • An outbreak is confirmed (Five or more cases of COVID-19 among students/teachers/staff from separate households with onset within 14 days in a single classroom/activity or other close contact in the school setting (including transportation to- from- school and affiliated events).

COVID-19 Updates and News

Continue to utilize the CSI COVID-19 Guidance and Resources webpage for information on testing, masking, vaccination, mitigation strategies, operational support, and mental health & wellness. Contact Michael McManus with any questions.