The NJPTA has taken steps to insure our members receive the most up to date information
regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Your local district websites should be posting updates on how to prepare for COVID-19, your
school closings, as well as community event cancellations. Visit your local school websites and
local Departments of Education websites for specific information and updates on your schools.
The New Jersey Department of Education has multiple links for information on preparation for
home instruction and protection from COVID-19.
Go to: www.nj.gov – you will immediately see information and phone numbers for NJ
Coronavirus. There is also a link to the NJ Health Department and the NJ Department of
Education.
The New Jersey Department of Education has many links for information on COVID-19.
Once you enter the Link, scroll down to reach various links including school closings, guidance
for child care and resources for schools and businesses.
You can also get important information from the following websites:
Be A Learning Hero for homework help:
www.Bealearninghero.org
Government Center for Disease Control and Prevention at
www.cdc.gov/corona
We at New Jersey PTA together with the National PTA are working to provide you information
in an urgent manner. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact us via email at
njpta@njpta.org.
We will also provide information on our website NJPTA.org
And the National PTA will post up to date information as well at PTA.org.
You may also contact your local Presidents regarding questions and concerns. In addition, if you
need their contact information please make a request by emailing NJPTA@njpta.org
On behalf of the NJPTA, I would like to wish you all good health and good luck as you navigate
through this challenging event.
Warmest regards,
Candy Fredericks,
President
NJPTA
Click here for NJPTA COVID-19 Meeting Guidance.
Updated 2019 Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care and K-12 Schools
National PTA Coronavirus information
Hunger Free New Jersey: Hunger and Coronavirus Crisis
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak
The New Jersey Department of Education has issued guidance on COVID 19 for schools here.
PBS has offered guidance on how to speak with children about the virus here.
The Association of School Psychologists has offered advice on how to speak with children here.
National PTA has come up with Frequently Asked Questions about COVID 19 here.
National Concussion Awareness Day Friday, September 17th, 2021 here.
