COVID-19 Resources for the New School Year!
September 2, 2022
As a conduit for communications,
CAN is committed to providing Expanded Learning (EXL),
Out-of-School-Time (OST), and other educator practitioners with
information and resources to support children, families, and
communities with a safe return to the new school year. COVID is
still alive and infecting our communities. To help
mitigate the spread of COVID and promote Health & Wellness,
we are sharing a mini-newsletter with recent information and
resources from a variety of CA departments and agencies.
Items included in this newsletter
Updated COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools from CDPH
On June 30, 2022, the California
Department of Public Health (CDPH) posted COVID-19
Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California (2022-23
School Year).
The guidance is intended to support safe, in-person learning in K-12 schools and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Disease management strategies in K-12 schools are guided by the principle that safe, in-person learning is critical to student well-being and development.
CA Safe Schools for All – Resources
The Safe Schools For All Hub consolidates key resources and information to support safe, in-person learning in K-12 schools and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. New resources will be added to the Hub on a routine basis. Helpful Tip: Bookmark this page and visit for updates!
Post VA58 Briefing – Information & Resources
The California AfterSchool Network
was excited to partner with Vaccinate ALL 58 and
the CA Department of Public Health, for all
the latest information and resources for our youngest
Californians on Thursday, August 18, 2022, in a virtual brief.
Please note, this brief focuses specifically
on COVID vaccinations, only. For information and resources
on other COVID-related items, such as testing or masking
requirements, please visit the
CDC website.
Get Vaccinated for Back-to-School
The California Department of Public
Health (CDPH) is reminding families to protect their children
against COVID-19 this back-to-school season by getting
vaccinated. Add COVID-19 vaccines to your child’s back-to-school
checklist for a safe return to school. Vaccines have proven to be
safe and effective and can protect your child from the serious
outcomes of the virus.
To learn more, talk to your child’s doctor or visit the My Turn website.
COVID-19 Testing Guidance for K–12 Education
The CDPH has shared a School
Testing Framework and related
FAQs for the 2022–23 school year, including a shift to
focus on rapid antigen testing.
Under current CDPH guidance, schools will continue to have access to both over-the-counter (OTC) antigen tests and professional antigen tests for on-site testing through the CDPH Rapid Antigen program. The CDPH encourages schools previously enrolled in PCR or Pooled PCR testing programs to transition to an on-site Rapid Antigen program.
K-12 COVID-19 Testing for the 2022/23 School Year
California encourages all students to access at-home COVID-19 testing as they get ready for a safe return to school. Schools can continue to partner with the CDPH Testing Task Force for testing resources and support and help their students and communities.
Calculate When to Test, Isolate, or Quarantine
Wondering what to do if you have been exposed to COVID or are experiencing symptoms? Now you can calculate if and when you should isolate, quarantine, or test according to California guidelines.
Try out the Isolation & Quarantine Calculator.
Guidance for the Use of Face Masks
Masks are no longer required indoors in California, but they are still strongly recommended. Check your area’s COVID-19 website, as some local areas may require masks where the state doesn’t.