Resources Related to COVID-19

Emergency Declarations

• Declaration of Emergency Directive 052 (02/10/2022)
  • Emergency Directive 052 Guidance
• Declaration of Emergency Directive 048 (08/04/2021)
  • Emergency Directive 048 Guidance (updated 01/13/2022)
• Declaration of Emergency Directive 038 (2/17/2021)
• Declaration of Emergency Directive 028 (7/28/2020)
• Declaration of Emergency Directive 022
• Declaration of Emergency Directive 015
• Declaration of Emergency Directive 014
• Declaration of Emergency Directive 005
• Declaration of Emergency Regarding Schools

Nevada Department of Education Memos and Resources

• Nevada K-12 School Setting Summary Guidance for 2021-2022 School Year (08/04/21)
• Nevada Public Comment for U.S. Department of Education Fiscal Waiver Request 8/31/2021
• Supporting Students Through Federal Relief Funding: ARP ESSER Planning Guide for LEAs (6/10/21)
• COVID-19 Education Response Overview (2/26/21)
• COVID-19 and Students with Disabilities -(11/10/2020)
• Assessment Guidance for the 2020-21 School Year (8/6/2020)
  • Assessment Calendar for 2020-21
• COVID-19 CARES Act Guidance for Federal Titles Programs (7/13/2020)
• Path Forward Programs of Distance Education Guidance (6/24/2020)
• Framework for a Safe, Efficient, and Equitable Return to School Buildings
  • El camino hacia adelante de Nevada (un marco)
• Summer Learning and Activities Guidance (6/9/2020)
• Licensure Services during COVID-19 Updated (5/15/2020)
• Letter on Re-Opening Committee Role and Public Involvement (5/6/2020)
• NDE Path Forward Plan Response to COVID-19 (4/28/2020)
• Ongoing Response to School Building Closures in Nevada (4/22/2020)
• Charter Schools COVID-19 Grant Extension Guidance Memo (4/16/2020)
• Civics Assessment Waiver for Class 2020 (4/15/2020)
• COVID-19 Guidance for Federal Titles Programs under ESSA and McKinney-Vento (4/3/2020)
• Class of 2020 Graduation Guidance (4/2/2020)
• Assessment and Accountability Guidance (3/27/2020)
• Nevada Educator Performance Framework Guidance

Nevada Department of Education Guidance Memos

• #21-02: Guidance for 2021-22 School Year Reopening
• #21-01: Participation in the ACT Assessment for the Class of 2021
• #20-08 Modified Requirements of Read by Grade 3 in Response to COVID-19
• #20-07 Infinite Campus Coding for Attendance and Enrollment for School Year 2020-21
• #20-06 Senate Bill 147-Full/Partial Credit for Foster Care and Homeless Youth
  • Guidance Memo 20-06 Addendum
• #20-05 Path Forward Programs of Distance Education Guidance
• #20-04 Assembly Bill 219 -Corrective Action Plans
• #20-03 ACT Assessment and Graduation for SY19-20
• #20-02 Calendar Revisions for SY19-20
  • Calendar Revision-Form
• #20-01 Civics Assessment Waiver

U.S. Department of Education Guidance

• Office of Special Education Programs Q&A 20-01 IDEA Part B Provision of Services in the Current COVID-19 Environment (9/28/2020)
• Fact Sheet-Providing Services to English Learners During the COVID-19 Outbreak (5/18/2020)
• COVID-19 Resources for Schools, Students, and Families
• U.S. Department of Education Fiscal Waiver Approval (10/21/21)
• U.S. Department of Education Fiscal Waiver Approval (4/21/20)
• U.S. Department of Education Waiver Approval (3/27/2020)
• Questions and Answers for Providing Services to Children with Disabilities (3/12/2020)
• Supplemental Fact Sheet on Serving Children with Disabilities (3/21/2020)
• Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 while Protecting the Civil Rights of Students (3/16/2020)
• Protecting Student Privacy: FERPA Frequently Asked Questions (3/2020)

Instructional Resources for Educators & Families

• Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative (NvDLC) Website
• NvDLC Instructional Resources
• Family Resources English
• Family Resources Spanish
• NDE Educator Support Hours
• English Language Learners (ELL) Resources
• Nevada Career and Technical Education (CTE) Resource Guide
• U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs Continuity of Learning During COVID-19

Nevada Department of Education Press Releases can be found on our newsroom page.

Additional Health and Safety Resources

• Nevada Health Response
• Food Access Resources
• Nevada Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
• Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Division Community Resources for Coronavirus
• Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Office: COVID-19: Resources to Assist with Early Intervention Services

SafeVoice:
This anonymous reporting system can used to report threats to the safety or well-being of students. You can make a report in both English and Spanish by using any of the following options:
Through the SafeVoice Nevada app, available from the Apple Store or Google Play
Online at safevoicenv.org
Or call 1-833-216-SAFE (7233)

• SafeVoice

Nevada 211:
Nevada 211 is a free and easy way to locate and get connected to thousands of resources near you, including assistance with food, utilities, housing, mental health providers, and health care, plus much, much more.
Online at: https://www.nevada211.org/
Dial: 2-1-1
Or call: 1-866-535-5654
Text your zip code to: 898211

• Nevada 211

Crisis Support Services of Nevada/Crisis Text Line:
Get help by calling or texting. Learn more and access resources by visiting the website.
Text “CARE” to 839863
Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Online at https://cssnv.org/

• Crisis Support Services of Nevada/Crisis

Mobile Crisis Response Team
The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) was created to provide crisis intervention and support to Nevada families dealing with a behavioral or mental health crisis. http://www.knowcrisis.com/
Southern Nevada 702-486-7865
Northern Nevada 775-688-1670
Rural Nevada 702-486-7865

• Mobile Crisis Response Team

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
Get help or learn more by visiting the website or calling the toll-free number below.
Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (live chat available)

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: