Coronavirus Information for WCASS Members

Links to Resources

We have a variety of resources available, some of which you may already have access.  One unique resource is the link to a ZOOM call involving Laurie Vanderploeg, Director of OSEP, along with leaders from CASE, CEC, NASDSE, and CCSSO.  This is the first discussion of questions and issues that have been raised regarding the population of students with disabilities:

CDC Guidance for COVID Testing in Schools | Oct 14, 2020

USDoE: Department releases COVID-19, IDEA-related Q-and-A (3/12/20)
OSEP:  Recorded ZOOM call with Laurie Vanderploeg, Director of OSEP (3/13/20)
CASE:  Considerations for Special Education Administrators (3/13/20)
SAMHSA:  Talking With Children: TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS DURING INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAKS 

4/9/20 | DPI & WCASS Joint Webinar: Navigating COVID-19 Response - WATCH RECORDING
3/31/20 | Collection of Articles and Bulletins related to COVID 19

Webinar Opportunity: July 30, 2020 @ 1PM | Helping Students and Staff Cope with Crisis and Loss During the COVID-19 Pandemic
                    - WATCH RECORDING | SLIDES

Education Forward | School Reopening Guidance

Resources Directly from School Districts