The resources below are a timeline of ALSDE communications to help understand the school's role during a closure and our commitments to Alabama's students.

The best place to find accurate, up-to-date information is the State Department of Health's website. The Department of Health has also established a call center to address questions from the public about COVID-19. If you have questions about symptoms or exposure, please call 1-800-338-8374.

In an effort to maintain ongoing communication efforts during this time when "social distancing" is critical, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has developed COVID-19 email addresses for parents and school employees.  As new developments occur, we hope this method can be used to submit your COVID-19 related questions.  ALSDE staff will be continuously monitoring submissions and will provide responses in a timely manner.  We will continue to work through this together to support "Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day". 

If you are a parent and have a COVID-19 related question, click COVID19PARENTS@ALSDE.EDU

If you are a school employee and have a COVID-19 related question, click COVID19SCHOOLS@ALSDE.EDU

State Superintendent Updates To Local Superintendents

• Dr. Mackey's Update (March 6, 2020) - Governors Task Force established, ALSDE coordination
• Dr. Mackey's Update (March 10, 2020) – 24-hour rule
• Dr. Mackey's Second Update (March 10, 2020) – USDA flexibility press release
• Dr. Mackey's Update (March 11, 2020) – Personnel who test positive
• Dr. Mackey's Update (March 13, 2020) – Cancel or limit gatherings of 500 or more/field trips
• Dr. Mackey's Second Update (March 13, 2020) – School closure period March 19 through April 6
• Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Meal Service Guidance During COVID-19 (FY20-1006) – Memo on (March 16, 2020)
• Dr. Mackey's Update (March 16, 2020) – Support early closures
• Dr. Mackey's Update (March 26, 2020) – Academic Continuity Plans template
• Dr. Mackey’s Update (March 30, 2020) – Letter from Dr. Harris to Superintendents
• Dr. Mackey's Update (April 2, 2020) – FAQs to LEA’s, Sample “skeleton crew” and employee leave form
• Dr. Mackey's Update (April 3, 2020) - Including Public Health Order – APDH order
• Dr. Mackey's Second Update (April 3, 2020) School Staffing and instructional packets and laptops
• Dr. Mackey's Update (April 8, 2020)
• Dr. Mackey's Update (April 16, 2020)
• Dr. Mackey's Update (April 24, 2020)
• Dr. Mackey's Update (April 28, 2020)
• Dr. Mackey's Update (May 06, 2020)
• Dr. Mackey's Update (May 08, 2020)
• Dr. Mackey's Update (May 15, 2020)
• Dr. Mackey's Update (May 21, 2020)

Executive Orders and Public Health Orders

• Memo from Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer (FY20-2054)
• Corona Virus State Government Operations
• Alabama State Health Officer Statewide Social Distancing Order (March 19, 2020)
• Governor's Executive Order on the Remainder of the School Year
• Amended Statewide Social Distancing Order (March 27, 2020)
• Public Health Stay at Home Order (April 3, 2020)
• Public Health Safer at Home Order (April 28, 2020)
• Public Health Safer at Home Order (May 08, 2020)
• Public Health Safer at Home Order (May 21, 2020)

Technical Guidance and Manuals

• News conference link
• Coronavirus Parent Guide
• Coronavirus Parent Guide - Español
• Coronavirus LEA Guide (revised March 13, 2020)
• Coronavirus LEA Guide (revised March 13, 2020 - Español)
• School Closure Updates and Technical Guidance (March 20, 2020)
• ALSDE 2019-2020 LEA Academic Continuity Plan
• Academic & Technical Guidance for Emergency End-of-Year School Closures Manual FINAL (Updated March 30, 2020)
• Academic & Technical Guidance for Emergency End-of-Year Closures Manual APPENDIX A
• Academic & Technical Guidance for Emergency End-of-Year Closures Manual APPENDIX A & B
• Academic & Technical Guidance for Emergency End-of-Year Closures Manual APPENDIX A, B, and C
• Academic & Technical Guidance for Emergency End-of-Year Closures Manual APPENDIX D

Other Guidance: Special Education Services, Child Nutrition, Teacher Prep, Etc.

• Free Meals During Short-Term School Closure
• Guidance for AMSTI Kits During School Closures
• Memo - Parent/Guardian Pick Up Meals Waiver
• Memo - CNP Meal Pattern Flexibility Waiver
• Memo - Teacher Prep Program Temporary Flexibilities
• Special Education Services (SES) COVID-19 Q&A
• Memo - CNP Non-Area Eligible Sites
• Special Education Services (SES) COVID-19 Q&A (April 1, 2020)
• Memo - Educator Certification Flexibilities
• COVID-19 Q and A for Students with Disabilities

Federal Program Waivers and Funding Applications

• Flexibility Waiver For Alabama Under The Cares Act
• Al Fiscal Waiver Approval
• Alabama ESEA Assessment and Accountability Waiver (March 20, 2020)
• AL Covid19 Assessment and Accountability Waiver Approval
• LEA Application for ESSER Funds

FAQs

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs - Español)
• COVID-19 Q&As (March 15, 2020)
• FAQs from Local Superintendents Part A
• FAQs from Local Superintendents Part B (Updated March 30, 2020)
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) FAQs
• CARES Act FAQs

State Board Meeting Summary

• State Board of Education Meeting Minutes (4/09/2020)
• State Board of Education Meeting Minutes (5/14/2020)