This page contains press releases, news, and other important communication from HCOE and its trusted partners related to COVID-19.
The onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic triggered unprecedented government mandated shelter at home orders. These orders led to school closures across the state of California and the country. As schools have developed plans for providing education and educationally...
read moreState Superintendent Tony Thurmond announced today that the California Department of Education (CDE) has released a new tool—Guidance on Best Practices for Distance Learning Instructional Planning. Continue Reading CDE Launches New Tool to Support Educators in Distance Learning
read moreThe CDE School Fiscal Services Division has posted additional instructional time, attendance accounting, and attendance reporting guidance for distance learning for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Continue Reading CDE School Fiscal Services Updates
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Local high school students had an opportunity to get an inside glimpse into the science of the coronavirus and learn more about our healthcare system through a distance learning segment with two local physicians. Continue Reading Local Students & Local Physicians Connecting and Learning
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Starting June 18, Californians must wear face coverings in common and public indoor spaces and outdoors when distancing is not possibl Continue Reading Face Coverings Now Required in California Public Spaces
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