Special Education Teachers Providing 1-on-1 Instruction

The purpose of sending students home for remote instruction was to reduce the risks inherent in large crowds. Without students in attendance, the risk of spread in schools among faculty and staff is much lower. We still have a responsibility to educate New Hampshire children. School districts should practice healthy safeguards, such as cleaning all surfaces regularly, hand-washing, and social distancing among staff. Special education students are often those most in need of face-to-face instruction. Wherever possible, schools should provide special education services remotely, but in cases where this is not possible, small group or 1-on-1 instruction represent very low risk for the spread of COVID-19.