The Alameda County Health Care Services Agency continues to work in close partnership with the Alameda County Office of Education to develop plans to prepare for and facilitate the eventual reopening of K-12 schools for in-person instruction.
As of November 18, schools that have already opened for in-person instruction may stay open. Schools that had students on campus for in-person instruction before Purple Tier restrictions took effect on November 18 under a reopening plan submitted to the Alameda County Office of Education may continue to serve students in-person.
Schools that have not yet opened for in-person instruction cannot open in the Purple Tier, and may not open until Alameda County has returned to the Red Tier for 14 days, and Alameda County is not offering a waiver process for elementary schools.
Local guidance is available to schools and districts as they plan to reopen for in-person instruction when it is permitted. Schools must post their reopening plans to their school or school district website and submit their plan to the Alameda County Office of Education.
Schools may continue to serve students, including high-need students, in person in small cohorts or groups under the State’s Small Cohort Guidance.
Reopening Guidance and Considerations for All Schools
On Monday, November 16, the State placed Alameda County in the Purple Tier per the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Restrictions on school reopening in Purple Tier counties are set by State health order.As of November 18, schools that have already opened for in-person instruction may stay open. Schools that had students on campus for in-person instruction before Purple Tier restrictions took effect on November 18 under a reopening plan submitted to the Alameda County Office of Education may continue to serve students in-person.
Schools that have not yet opened for in-person instruction cannot open in the Purple Tier, and may not open until Alameda County has returned to the Red Tier for 14 days, and Alameda County is not offering a waiver process for elementary schools.
Local guidance is available to schools and districts as they plan to reopen for in-person instruction when it is permitted. Schools must post their reopening plans to their school or school district website and submit their plan to the Alameda County Office of Education.
- COVID-19 School Guidance: Alameda County School Reopening Plans
- Alameda County List of Schools Reopening
This list is maintained by the Alameda County Office of Education. It will be updated periodically to include schools or school districts that have submitted a reopening plan and the date of their planned reopening. For questions about an individual plan or reopening date, please contact the school or school district directly.
Small Cohorts Are Permitted by the State and Alameda County
On July 17, 2020, the State of California Department of Public Health issued new mandatory requirements, followed by guidance and FAQ for small cohorts to serve high needs students.Schools may continue to serve students, including high-need students, in person in small cohorts or groups under the State’s Small Cohort Guidance.
- Guidance for Small Cohorts/Groups of Children and Youth (CDPH, 8/25/20)
Child Care, Schools, Colleges, & Camp & Educational/Recreational Programs
General Resources
For specific guidance or resources that apply only to Child Care, Schools, Colleges, or Camps & Educational/Recreational Programs, scroll down.- Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Process for Schools, Childcare Programs and Extracurricular Programs (ACPHD, 10/02/2020)
- COVID-19 School Guidance: Alameda County School Reopening Plans
- Disinfection recommendation (CDPR)
- Guidance on Ventilation in School Buildings During the COVID-19 Pandemic (ACPHD, 9/18/2020)
- Graduation & Diploma Pick-Up Guidance (ACPHD)
- Health Screening in TK-12 Schools and Extracurricular Programs (ACPHD, 11/10/2020)
- Tip Sheet on Screening Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Alameda County Schools
- Youth Activities (Camps, Youth Sports, Outdoor Non-contact Fitness, Outdoor Lap Swimming) Guidance (ACPHD, 9/11/20)
To request technical assistance, please email safelearning@acgov.org
- Child Care for Essential Workers FAQ (Alameda County)
- Child Care Provider FAQ (ACPHD, 9/24/2020: English | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Trad.) | Spanish
- Guidance for Screening at Programs for Children and Youth (ACPHD, 6/24/20)
- Health Screenings for Parents and Guardians (ACPHD, 10/1/2020)
- Health Screenings in Child Care Programs (ACPHD, 11/18/2020): English | Spanish | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional)
- Health and Mental Health Support for Early Care and Education Provider: Webinar (ACPHD, 5/21/20)
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alameda County Public Health Department Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Childcare Programs (ACPHD, 9/25/2020)
- Poor Air Quality and COVID-19: Guidance for Childcare Programs (ACPHD, 9/21/2020)
- COVID-19 School Guidance: Alameda County School Reopening Plans
- K-12 Student Resource List (ACPHD)
- Health Screening in TK-12 Schools and Extracurricular Programs: English | Spanish | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Arabic | Khmer | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese
- Tip Sheet on Screening Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Alameda County Schools
- Trauma Resilience Tips for Distance Learning (ACPHD)
- Cal State East Bay Information (CSEB)
- California State University Responds to Coronavirus (CSU)
- Guidance for Colleges (CDPH, 10/2/20)
- Guidance for Camps and Education/Recreational Programs (ACPHD)
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Guidance and FAQ for Out-of -School-Time Camps and Youth Extracurricular Programs: English | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Khmer | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese (ACPHD, 9/30/2020)