Introduction

Information for parents and families during the COVID-19 crisis, ranging from family activity ideas to information about school nutrition programs.

Primary

• Why Masks Work – Sept. 21, 2021

• COVID-19 FAQs - Face-Shields

• A Faith-Based Letter from Governor Mike DeWine 

• COVID-19 Checklist for Parents of Teens and Young Adults

• School Meals COVID-19 Checklist
   
• Top 10 Tips for Parents During the Coronavirus Outbreak
   
• Pregnancy and Post-Partum
  • Pregnancy and Post-Partum - Spanish
     
• Protecting Children COVID-19 Checklist
   
• What to Expect: Pregnancy, Babies and the Coronavirus: A CDC Expert Answers Your Questions
   
• Information for Parents of Infants
   
• Information for Visiting State Parks COVID-19 Checklist
   
• Virtual Exhibits for Online Learning and Fun
   
• Talking to Kids about COVID-19
   
• Family Activities to Try During Closures - COVID-19 Checklist

At-Home Learning

• Educational Opportunities for Kids Birth to Age 5
   
• Remote Learning Resource Guide, Ohio Department of Education
   
• Learning at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
   
• At-Home Learning for Grades 4-6
   
• At-Home Learning for High School
   
• At-Home Learning for Grades K-3
   
• At-Home Learning for Middle School

Ohio Schools COVID-19 Evaluation (OSCE) Summary

Ohio Schools COVID-19 Evaluation (OSCE) Summary - This evaluation explored whether a child in a school classroom in close contact (defined as within 6 feet for 15 minutes) with another child with COVID-19, while both children were properly wearing masks, should be required to stay at home to quarantine. The findings of this evaluation are available to view here. This evaluation was conducted by the Ohio Schools COVID-19 Evaluation Team (OSCE), including the Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center, The Ohio State University, Wright State University, Ohio University, and the Post Acute Rapid Response Team (PARRT, Central Ohio Geriatrics).