COVID-19 Information

SPCSA-sponsored charter schools are working diligently to provide information related to the re-opening of schools and the accommodations to best fit the needs of students, families and staff as a result of COVID-19. All current learning models are designed to comply with current Directives from the Governor, guidance from health officials, the Nevada Department of Education and the SPCSA. Please see SPCSA-sponsored charter schools’ Re-Opening Plans and COVID-19 Resources for more information.

School Resources

The State Public Charter School Authority is coordinating with the Governor’s Office and Nevada Department of Education to support schools. Please refer to the resources below:

ED COVID-19 HANDBOOK Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools

pdf documenthttps://www2.ed.gov/documents/coronavirus/reopening.pdf

ED COVID-19 HANDBOOK Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students’ Needs

pdf documenthttps://www2.ed.gov/documents/coronavirus/reopening-2.pdf

Long COVID under Section 504 and the IDEA

pdf documenthttps://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/ocr-factsheet-504-20210726.pdf

Supplemental Guidance Regarding Serving Special Education Students From U.S. Dept. of Ed.

pdf document/uploadedFiles/CharterSchoolsnvgov/content/News/2020/US Dept. of Education.Supple Fact Sheet 3.21.20 FINAL.pdf

COVID-19 Updated FAQ for Districts and Schools

pdf document/uploadedFiles/CharterSchoolsnvgov/content/News/2020/COVID-19_Updated_FAQ_for_Districts_and_Schools_31320.pdf

FERPA and Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions

pdf document/uploadedFiles/CharterSchoolsnvgov/content/News/2020/FERPA_and_Coronavirus_Frequently_Asked_Questions.pdf

Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak March 2020

pdf document/uploadedFiles/CharterSchoolsnvgov/content/News/2020/Questions_and_Answers_on_Providing_Services_to_Children_with_Disabilities_During_the_Coronavirus_Disease_2019_Outbreak_March_2020.pdf

FBI Warns of Teleconferencing and Online Classroom Hijacking

pdf document/uploadedFiles/CharterSchoolsnvgov/content/News/2020/FBI Warns of Teleconferencing and Online Classroom Hijacking During COVID-19 Pandemic FBI.pdf

Mental Health and Community Resources

pdf document/uploadedFiles/CharterSchoolsnvgov/content/News/2020/SPCSA Mental Health and Community Resources.pdf

Vaccine Information

All Nevadans ages 12 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

Churchill County Vaccination Sites

html documenthttps://www.churchillcountynv.gov/1015/COVID-19-Vaccines

Clark County Vaccination Sites

html documenthttps://covid.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/vaccine/distribution/

Elko County Vaccination Sites

html documenthttps://www.nnrhospital.com/coronavirus-covid-19-preparedness-information/covid-vaccine-information

Washoe County Vaccination Sites

html documenthttps://www.covid19washoevaccine.com/

White Pine County Vaccination Sites

html documenthttps://www.whitepinecounty.net/629/Coronavirus-COVID-19

Family Resources

The following information is intended to assist our families during this time. If you are still unable to find the information you are looking for, please contact us at (775) 687-9174.

SPCSA School Reopening Plans

link documenthttp://CharterSchools.nv.gov/News/2020/SPCSA_School_Reopening_Plans/

School and Community Food Access Resources

link documenthttp://agri.nv.gov/food/covid19/

Nevada Health Response

The links here will provide guidance to schools, students, and their families on how to prepare, prevent, and respond to COVID-19.
link documenthttps://NVHealthResponse.nv.gov/information-for/schools-families/

Resources for Learning at Home

html documenthttps://www.ed.gov/coronavirus/resources-for-learning-at-home

COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit

html documenthttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/parental-resource-kit/

Cox Communications

Limited-time, first month free of Connect2Compete service, $9.95/month thereafter
link documenthttps://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete/covid-19-response.html

Charter Communications

Charter to Offer Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60 Days For New K-12 and College Student Households and More
link documenthttps://corporate.charter.com/newsroom/charter-to-offer-free-access-to-spectrum-broadband-and-wifi-for-60-days-for-new-K12-and-college-student-households-and-more

Instructional Resources for Educators and Families

link documenthttps://www.vegaspbs.org/learn/

Letters to Students from SafeVoice – English

pdf document/uploadedFiles/CharterSchoolsnvgov/content/News/2020/Letter to Students from SafeVoice.pdf

Letters to Students from SafeVoice – Spanish

pdf document/uploadedFiles/CharterSchoolsnvgov/content/News/2020/Carta A Los Estudiantes De SafeVoice.pdf

Mental Health and Community Resources

pdf document/uploadedFiles/CharterSchoolsnvgov/content/News/2020/SPCSA Mental Health and Community Resources.pdf

Emergency Directives

Emergency Directive 048

pdf documenthttps://NVHealthResponse.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Declaration-of-Emergency-Directive-048.pdf

Emergency Directive 048 Guidance

pdf documenthttps://NVHealthResponse.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-22-School-COVID-Guidance_Final_8.4.pdf

Nevada K-12 School Setting Summary Guidance

pdf documenthttps://NVHealthResponse.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Directive-048-Summary-School-Settings.pdf