The health, safety, and well-being of our students, families, and staff is NYS-MEP's first priority. As we navigate these changed times, invested relationships and using our skills to help people are principles that will be important for us individually and collectively. This page contains information and resources from various organizations about what you can do to protect yourself and others.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the best resource for the most current information as scientists and health providers continue to learn about COVID-19. Use the CDC link to find recommendations about how to protect yourself, what to do if you are sick, symptoms and more. Access in Spanish.
Print Resources in English and Spanish.
Workplaces and Businesses: Plan, Prepare, and Respond
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters – Read the most up-to-date information from the CDC (updated April 1, 2022). Access in Spanish.
New York State Department of Health
COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts - What you need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccine.
County by County Breakdown of Positive Cases
Protecting the Public Health of all New Yorkers: Pre-K to Grade 12 Schools - Current health resources and guidance for NYS schools. Scroll down to find the current guidance documents. New September 8, 2022: The 2022-2023 Frequently Asked Questions related to COVID-19.
Booster Doses - The New York State Health Department information about who is eligible for booster doses.
New York State Education Department: Coronavirus Guidance for P-12 Schools
The Board of Regents and the New York State Education Department (NYSED) are providing information and guidance for P-12 schools, colleges and universities, licensed professionals, adult education programs, and NYSED employees in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for P-12 Schools for the most up-to-date guidance effecting students in Grades Pre-K through 12, as the situation continues to evolve in response to the impact of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the school system. Guidance is provided for a range of topics, such as:
- Reopening Schools
- April 2021 memo about Extending the Implementation of ELA, Math, and Science Next Generation Learning Standards
Topics regarding graduation include:
- December 2021 memo outlining the Modifications to Diploma Requirements
- January 2022 Frequently Asked Questions due to cancelling the January 2022 Regents
- August 2022 memo about Providing Over-Age Students the Opportunity to Return in 2022-23 School Year Due to the Impact of COVID-19, ensures that 21-year-old students have the chance to earn their high school diploma.
Find COVID-19 guidance for your community from COVID.gov
(An official website of the United States government)
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Find updated information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) relating to farm owners and workers. Information includes general guidance and resources. Read more
Cornell Farmworker Program
The Cornell Farmworker Program continues to add COVID-19 information for farmworkers to their website.
Worker Justice Center of New York (WJCNY)
The Worker Justice Center of New York produced COVID-19 Health and Safety Training Materials for Farm & Food Processing Workers. The curriculum is intended to be used widely by community health educators, advocates, organizers and grassroots leaders to empower farm and food processing workers to better protect themselves, their coworkers, and their communities against COVID-19.
Prevent Child Abuse New York
During this difficult time, we are all facing challenges that seem daunting and that we may feel unprepared for. The NYS Resource Guide For CAREGIVERS - Caring For Your Family During the COVID-19 Crisis is intended to help navigate life with children through the pandemic and the days that follow. The Five Protective Factors serve to mitigate the negative impacts of trauma. The Guide is organized by each Factor:
- Parental Resilience
- Social Connections
- Concrete Support in Time of Need
- Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
- Social and Emotional Competence of Children.
Resources for NYS-MEP Parents and Families
Throughout the pandemic, teams of Recruiters and Migrant Educators developed resources to support parents and families. These resources are in the Parent and Family Library.
Resources for Farmers and Farmworkers
The New York State Migrant Education Program is here to support the farm owner and farmworker community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Information about how to stay healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Referrals to community services, such as migrant health, and support in accessing school district services such as food pick-ups.
- Virtual instructional services, including English as a Second Language instruction for older workers, and instructional support for school-aged children studying from home.
The National Center for Farmworker Health (NCHF) compiled COVID-19 Educational Resources for Agricultural Workers. You can find videos, audio & radio files, social media resources, and documents for printing in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and indigenous languages such as Triqui, Mam, and Mixteco.
Recruiter Support
NYS-MEP Identification and Recruitment (ID&R) has several resources available to recruiters for working with farmers.
NYS-MEP COVID-19 Support for Farmers and Farmworkers Flyer (updated March 16, 2022)
Letter to Farmers (template for Recruiters) (updated April 4, 2022)