Resources for Superintendents

8/7/09 Press Release re: updated federal guidelines (USDE)

8/7/09 Guidance from US Department of Education

8/7/09 Communications Toolkit for Schools (from the US Department of Education)

7/17/09 Register for the Maine H1N1 Influenza Preparedness Summit

6/19/09 Podcast: Dr. Dora Mills, head of the Maine CDC, addresses Superintendents re: H1N1 and schools

PLEASE NOTE: Guidance from the US CDC and other sources is evolving rapidly. Check here and on US CDC and Maine CDC web sites frequently for updates.

Communicating with Parents

5/6/09 Sample Letter to Parents 3
For schools with identified probably case; from Portland Public Health
5/1/09 Sample Letter to Parents 2
Adapted from MA letter
4/30/09 Sample Letter to Parents 1
Courtesy of Five Towns CSD
5/1/09 Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families
Resources for teachers/schools to provide to families
5/3/09 Public Health Fact Sheet
Adapted from US CDC; could be sent home with students
5/3/09 Industrial Hygiene and School Cleaning Guidance
Compiled by Maine Department of Education and Maine Department of Agriculture from multiple sources

4/30/09 Six Principles of Crisis Communications
From the US CDC
4/30/09 Maine DOE Schools Crisis Communications Primer
Media, press releases, contact info, etc. (watch for updated versions)

Why Don't We Do it in Our Sleeves?
Humorous and educational video that encourages sneezing and coughing into your sleeve; appropriate for all ages

David Connerty-Marin, communications, 624-6880
Nancy Dube, school nurse consultant, 624-6688
Sue Gendron, commissioner, 624-6620