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This page contains educational and training materials, but does not include guidance documents for schools, childcares and institutes of higher education. Click the buttons below for COVID-19 school guidance and to access the general CDS school health page:

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Daycares, Schools, and Higher Education (DSH) Team

The Daycares, Schools, and Higher Education (DSH) Team prioritizes collaboration, education, and training to strengthen public health and minimize infectious disease transmission in daycares, schools, and higher education institutions. The materials on this page were created to serve these educational settings. If you have requests for additional resources and trainings, please contact CDS.REP.Communications@doh.nj.gov.

Resources for Educational Settings

Pre-recorded Webinars

General Infectious Disease Outbreak Training for Childcare Centers and Schools 8/3/22 [15:47 min]
- Webinar Resources: [LHD Directory] [Reporting Magnet] [Exclusion List] [General Guidelines for the Control of Outbreaks]

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Childcares and Schools 5/6/22 [9:07 min]
- Webinar Resources: [NJDOH HFMD Webpage] [CDC HFMD] [CDC HFMD Travel Page]

How to Utilize a Line List Template for Schools and Childcares 6/7/23 [4:45 min]
- Webinar Resources: [Line List Template Excel] [Line List Template Google Sheets]

Infectious Disease Training for Camps 9/5/23 [4:14 min]
- Webinar Resources: [General Guidelines for the Prevention & Control of Outbreaks in Camps]

Recordings of Live Webinars

Back to Basics Infectious Disease 101 for School Nurses 5/11/23 [44:20 min]
- Webinar Resources: [Slide Deck]

Prevention and Mitigation of Common Infectious Diseases in Childcare Centers and Schools (Part 1) 8/16/22 [38:38 min]
- Webinar Excerpt: [Respiratory Illness] [6:27 min]
- Webinar Resources: [Slide Deck]

Prevention and Mitigation of Common Infectious Diseases in Childcare Centers and Schools (Part 2) 2/21/23 [47:34 min]
- Webinar Resources: [Slide Deck]

Informational Flyers

COVID-19 Tips for Hosting School Events [Word Template]
COVID-19 Best Practices for College Students
COVID-19 Holiday Season Safety [English] [Spanish]
It's Not Just COVID! [childcare center version] [camp version]
Norovirus Prevention Tips and Facts for Childcares and Schools
Prevention Tips for Student Athletes [English] [Spanish]
Stop the Spread of Germs in your Classroom (teacher flyer) NEW! 8/15/23

Last Reviewed: 9/29/2023