2009 Flu Summit: School Preparedness

July 9, 2009 Bethesda, MD Objectives: 1. Discuss the effects of temporary school closures on the education sector and the community at large and the importance of careful planning. 2. Discuss lessons learned from the spring H1N1 outbreak, including challenges and opportunities for enhancing state and local preparedness for temporary school closures. 3. Identify important components of education sector preparedness, including understanding legal authorities, options for continuing education in the context of school closures, the role of day care centers and universities, and protecting the health and safety of students and staff. 4. Identify mechanisms for communicating at various levels including between schools, families, and staff; between local educational agencies and states; and between states and the federal government about H1N1. More H1N1 (Swine) flu and seasonal flu info at http://www.flu.gov Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.newmedia.hhs.gov/comment_policy.html