Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association

COVID-19 Information

This page is meant to direct you to where you can find important guidance and policies from the MN Department of Education, MN Department of Health, and the CDC. For member-specific resources, check out the MESPA resources below:

MESPA Resources:

Access our Members-only Safe Learning page filled with resources, including those created by other MESPA members so you don't need to start from square one all by yourself! You must be logged in to access this page. We encourage you to send us resources by emailing mespa@mespa.net!
Attend a MESPA Division Meeting: Many divisions are hosting regular video chats to address the ever-changing environment around the impact of COVID-19. Head to mespa.net/Divisions to view the schedule.

MN COVID-19 Public Hotline
Schools and child care questions: 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Office of Governor Tim Walz

Visit mn.gov/governor/ for news about executive orders and information about the COVID-19 response in Minnesota.

Minnesota Department of Education

MDE's COVID-19 Updates (All) - Check this page often to track school-related updates on the COVID-19 response. Sign-up for MDE's COVID-19 updates
MDE for Educational Questions Email: Covid-19.questions.mde@state.mn.us

From the Minnesota Department of Health:

MDH's Information For Schools and Child Care on COVID-19 - Check this page often to track school-related updates on the COVID-19 response.
Data for K-12 Schools: 14-day COVID-19 Case Rate by County - updated every Thursday
This document provides data that can be used by schools in making decisions about their safe learning model.
MDH for Public Health Questions Email: Health.schools.covid19@state.mn.us

General information about the Coronavirus from the CDC:

CDC Guidance for Schools, Child Care, and Youth Programs Home Page - check this page often for updates.

From NAESP:

Coronavirus Resources - includes webinars, recordings, and national news

From the National School Boards Association:

COVID-19: Preparing For Widespread Illness in Your School Community

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