Contact them from 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week by calling (207) 221-8196 or text the word "frontline" to 898-211 for support.
- Identifying COVD-19 Symptoms:
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- Pre-screening Tool (Translated Versions)
- Child Feels Unwell Flow Chart (PDF Legal Sized) (JPG Legal Sized)
- COVID-19 Symptom Checker (U.S. CDC)
- MeAAP Algorithm (MeAAP Algorithm | updated 12/11/20)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Resources:
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Find current information from Maine DOE regarding COVID-19 Vaccines.
- Should I go to Work or School After Vaccine?
- Maine CDC Info about Vaccinations
- Facts about Covid-19 Vaccine: Helping to Educate Maine
- Maine high school students talk about why they got vaccinated against COVID-19 (WMTW)
- The Science Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine: Parent FAQs (American Academy of Pediatrics) As the COVID-19 vaccines become available for younger age groups, many parents will have questions. This article helps parents understand how the vaccines safely and effectively teach the immune system to recognize and fight COVID-19. Also available here in Spanish.
- CDC Vaccine toolkit “National Study of Youth Opinions on Vaccination for COVID-19 in the U.S.,” (Journal of Adolescent Health)
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Helping to Educate Maine, Part 3 Youth 12 and up
- Vaccine Resources for Kids and Teens (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
Recent DOE Updates
- 6.09.21 Summer and Fall Planning for pre-K-12 Schools
- 6.07.21 Subgrants available to SAUs for LMS
- 5.17.21 Updates to School Health Guidance and SOP. Pooled Testing webinars
- 5.5.21 Planning for Vaccination of Youth 12-15
- 4.29.21 Large Venue (incl. Graduation) Sunsets after May 24.
- 4.27.21 Free Testing and Support for Pool Testing in Schools
- 4/23/21 Updates on PPE/fraudulent PPE disposal/hotline hours/testing options
- 4/8/21 (updated 4.14.21) Travel Quick Reference Guide
- 3/05/21 New Maximum Capacity Limits/School Impacts and Requirements
- 2/10/21 Travel Requirements and Template Letter
- 01/27/21 EO 8-A School Budget Processes
- 01/22/21 Updated PPE and Vaccination Info
- Older Updates...
- Subscribe to the Maine DOE Newsroom here.
Positive Cases
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Positive COVID-19 Cases in Schools
- Sara Alert Info
- DOE Close Contact Tracing Template (Maine DOE 1-5-21)
- School Nurse Duties for Positive Case Additional Information (Maine DOE | PDF)
- MeAAP Algorithm (Updated MeAAP Algorithm | 12/11/20)
- Child Feels Unwell Flow Chart (PDF Legal Sized) (JPG Legal Sized)
Safety Guidance
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Maine CDC FAQ for out of state travel &
Maine DOE Travel Cheat Sheet -
Disinfecting wipes | Updated 11/4/20
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Utilization of alternative sites | Updated 11/4/20
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Use of Tents | Updated 12/29/20
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Use of Hand Sanitizer in Educational Buildings | Updated 11/4/20
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Emergency Egress Drills | Updated 11/4/20
- Guidance on PPE, Toileting, Restraint & Seclusion
School Health Resources
- School Nurse Fit Testing Cadre
- Respiratory Protection Program Information
- Sample Tracking Form for School Absences during COVID (Maine DOE)
- Mask Exempt Letter Template (American Academy of Pediatrics
- Tips for School Nurses
Pooled Testing
- 5.21.21 - Recording of Pooled Testing Webinar for Families
- 5.07.21 Guidance for Pool Testing K-12 Schools
- Pool Testing for K-12 Schools FAQs | Updated 6/10/21
- 4.27.21 Free Testing and Support for Pool Testing in Schools
- Expanded Testing Options for Schools (4/2021)
- Recording of Pooled Testing Informational Webinar 4.29.21 | Slides from this Webinar
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5/11/21 Pooled Testing Implementation Webinar | Slides from this Webinar
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Needs Assessment for SAUs and Schools considering Pool Testing (4.29.21)
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Concentric by Ginkgo website - (Maine's Vendor)
BinaxNOW Testing
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BinaxNOW product expiration extension (5.27.21)
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Serial Testing Guidance (DOCX) (Feb. 22, 2021)
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Information for Providers Receiving Abbott BinaxNOW Antigen Tests
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CLIA Waiver Instructions (Updated 4/8/21)
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Sample Permission Form (Updated 4.8.21)
- COVID-19 Community Resources
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- I've had Close Contact with a Person with COVID-19: What do I do? (Translated Versions)
- I Have COVID-19: What Do I Do? (Translated Versions)
- COVID-19 Symptom Checker (U.S. CDC)
- What is Isolation? (Updated 9.29.20) What is Quarantine? (Updated 12.8.2020)
- CDC Stop the Spread of Germs Flyer English | Translated
- COVID-19 Fact Sheets (translations) (COVID-19 Health Literacy Project)
- Community Care Support Information (Maine DHHS) - services for families that need support in isolation or quarantine: English | Arabic | Azerbaijani | Croatian | Dari | Farsi | French | Hindi | Khmer | Kinyarwanda | Kirundi | Lingala | Pashto | Portuguese | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Telugu | Vietnamese
- Airborne vs. Droplet (Video | Medmastery)
- COV-Ed: Mythbusters! COVID-19 Edition (The University of British Columbia (UBC) Medicine - Educational Media).
- Coronavirus Explained To Children (Video | Eurac Research)
- COVID-19 Resources for Children with Special Health Care Needs (The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health)
- COVID-19 Printables (The Health Design Studio | Training & Professional Development Resources available in multiple languages)
- Individuals with Asthma
- More Maine DOE COVID-19 Resources
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- Federal Relief Programs (CRF/ESSER/EANS)Information
- COVID-19 School Nutrition Information
- Special Services COVID-19 Resources
- Maine Safety Center Maine Portal Site for COVID-19
- MAINE 211 - Free, confidential information and referral services related to COVID-19 - Visit Maine 211
- Maine CDC Coronavirus Updates
To provide feedback or suggestions about the toolkit, email Rachel at Rachel.paling@maine.gov.