Social distancing (which the CDC refers to as “physical distancing”), as much as possible
Contact tracing in combination with isolation and quarantine, in collaboration with the local health department
Cleaning and maintaining healthy facilities (including ventilation), and
Handwashing and respiratory etiquette.
The guidance includes considerable detail concerning the proper use of PPE, including the types of masks recommended and when alternatives such as face shields are appropriate. For social distancing, the ISBE and IDPH guidance goes further than the CDC guidance, explicitly recognizing that social distancing need only be observed “as much as possible.”
Social Distancing
In-Person Instruction
Fitting students in a school’s physical space while still complying with spacing guidelines is an essential threshold question for school districts seeking to return to in-person instruction. The Part 4 Guidance lowers the bar as to the