School districts and independent school authorities are preparing to provide continuity of educational opportunities for students and other community supports during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This work includes developing plans and using alternative delivery methods to provide curriculum, instruction and assistance to students and families. The K-12 sector is working under the guidance of public health officials to ensure delivery of educational services and supports in a manner that keeps students, families and staff safe. Consistent application of preventative measures must remain top of mind. Schools and classrooms are developing flexible and innovative ways to accommodate the needs of each school community. It will be important to ensure that all partners have the common understanding that learning environments and related services will look very different from regular operations. It is also important to acknowledge that local circumstances require different approaches between schools and communities. It is essential for the Ministry, K-12 education partners, schools/school districts, public health, local governments and community agencies to align their efforts in these challenging circumstances. Coordinating activities, sharing information and resources,and early engagement with all local partners will support the implementation of effective approaches locally and across the province. The purpose of this Integrated Planning Framework is to support school districts and independent school authorities in developing plans to deliver educational opportunities and supports during this pandemic event. The framework clarifies provincial direction and provides general guidance across a number of key topics, and includes links to additional information and resources that can support local decision-making and communications with partners. This document is also intended to serve as a companion piece to the Ministry’s Pandemic Response Framework and Pandemic Planning Guidelines. Given the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the provincial response, the Ministry will continue to update this document with new information, resources and promising practices as they become available.

Introduction -- Purpose -- Context -- Guiding Principles -- Planning and Governance -- Planning and Stakeholder Teams -- Governance.-- Communications -- Prioritization of Services and Supports -- Essential Services Workers -- Supporting Vulnerable Students and Families in Need -- Educational Services vs. Child Care -- Continuity of Educational Opportunities -- Definition: What is meant by “Continuity of Educational Opportunities”? --- Parameters for Schools and School Districts -- Alternative Approaches to In-person Classes -- Assessment and Reporting -- Resources, Tools and Technology Options.-- Training and Support -- Processes and Policies -- Privacy & Protection of Information -- Graduation Program -- Student Transfers to Online/Distributed Learning -- Continuity of Supports -- Students with Diverse Needs -- Mental Health and Well-Being -- Supports for Families -- School Meal Programs -- International and Boarded Students -- Program Continuity/Repatriation of Students -- Homestay Arrangements -- Staffing -- Reporting -- Facilities and Operations -- Building Access -- Community Use -- Supplies and Custodial Services -- Capital Projects -- Boarding Schools -- Financial Planning and Business Continuity -- Human Resources -- Staff Well-Being -- Return to Work -- Staffing Considerations -- Key Contacts and Additional Resources.