- Cama-i, quyana tailuci!
- (Central Yup’ik)
- "Greetings, thank you for coming!"
Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
DEED continues to update its webpage specific to COVID-19 to provide schools with the most up-to-date information and resources. New this week you’ll find the following resources available on DEED’s COVID-19 site:
- 14.20 CARES Act Check-In
- US ED Fact Sheet for Providing Services to English Learners during the COVID-19 Outbreak
- CARES Act FAQs – updated 5/20/20
Please check the website often for updates and information. Information is also shared via DEED’s social media channels. You can follow @alaskaDEED on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
If you have any questions or concerns relating to COVID-19 prevention and preparedness in schools, please visit DEED’s website or contact todd.brocious@alaska.gov.
Other COVID-19 Related Updates:
NEW! DEED Releases ‘Alaska’s Smart Start 2020’ Framework for Reopening Schools
In mid-March, Alaska’s schools closed their doors to students to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Now, as this school year comes to a close, DEED, in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Services, has developed a framework for the reentry and reopening of K-12 schools for the 2020-2021 school year. The framework, branded ‘Alaska’s Smart Start 2020’, is centered on student learning and how the delivery of education will continue under guidelines developed by DHSS for how schools can safely operate in low, medium, and high-risk environments.
Impact of COVID-19 on Alaska Families
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services conducted a survey to collect data on the impact of COVID-19 on Alaska families. Their preliminary survey results were released with 2,952 responses.
USDA Announces Online Tool to Help Families Find Meals for Kids During COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the launch of an online tool – the “Meals for Kids” Site Finder – to help families find meals for children while schools are closed during the coronavirus pandemic. This is the latest in a series of swift actions USDA has taken to keep children and low-income individuals fed during the ongoing health crisis.
ACPE Offers Resource to Prevent Default During Outbreak of COVID-19
In this unprecedented environment, one of the primary concerns for the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is ensuring meaningful relief is available for the state student loan borrowers impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To mitigate adverse economic impacts, the Commission has implemented a number of strategies to support borrowers.
Alaska Performance Scholarship Test Score Requirement Update
In accordance with the Governor’s emergency public health mandates and continued social distancing efforts across Alaska, and in consultation with DEED, ACPE will now also waive the WorkKeys test requirements for the Alaska Performance Scholarship in addition to the previously waived ACT and SAT requirements.
Coursera Offering Free Courses to Help Workers Displaced by COVID-19 Re-Enter the Workforce
To assist during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Coursera community is launching an effort to help reskill unemployed workers to re-enter the workforce. Cousera will provide every government agency directly serving an unemployed population impacted by COVID-19 with free access to its course catalogue for these unemployed workers. Government organizations can sign up to provide unemployed workers with access to more than 3,800+ courses and 400 Specializations from Coursera’s university and industry partners.
COVID-19 Resources Guide from the Alaska State Library
The Alaska State Library has published an Alaska-specific guide for Libraries and COVID-19. The COVID-19 website includes:
- Statement about the latest health mandates applicable to libraries, archives, museums and schools.
- Resources for remote working and professional development.
- Self-care resources to help you destress in this time of crisis.
- A working list of services currently offered by libraries in Alaska.
GCI Offers Free Internet Upgrades Through May 31 in Response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, many Alaskans are working from home, adopting new social-distancing behaviors and managing students who are home from school due to closures. To support this new way of living and doing business, GCI announced special packages to support Alaskans’ expanding need for connectivity at home.
COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Funding
Calling all Principals, School Nutrition Managers, School Nutrition Directors and District Superintendents! GENYOUth is providing grants of up to $3,000 per school to supply much-needed resources for meal distribution and delivery efforts to get food to students during COVID-19. From soft-sided coolers, bags and containers for individual servings, to protective gear for food service sanitation and safety, this equipment will help ensure our children continue to receive the nutritious meals they need.
Free Children’s ebook About Coronavirus
Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it. The book answers many key questions in simple language appropriate for 5-9 year olds.