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Preparing for In-Person Learning: A COVID-19 Checklist for Parents

By Sarah D. Sparks — August 30, 2021 1 min read
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Practices to prevent the spread of the pandemic in schools often begin at home, from modeling hand-washing and mask-wearing to helping students cope with anxiety and reestablish academic routines.
The following downloadable checklist can provide guidance for parents in how to prepare their children to return to class in person.

Laura Baker, Creative Director contributed to this article.

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