GAE offices close in response to Coronavirus
In response to the concern over the spread of the Coronavirus, GAE offices will remain closed until further notice. After monitoring the escalating situation, and following the lead of Gov. Kemp, GAE felt it in the best interest of its staff to ask them to telework from their homes. Members who still need to contact staff for any issues will be able to reach them via GAE's staff page . GAE is continually reevaluating the situation to determine the next plan of action.
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FREE Professional Development Opportunity for GAE Members
GAE would like to provide you an opportunity to explore some free professional development opportunities while adhering to current "shelter-in-place" orders. Please click now to review NEA Micro-Credentials. Please take advantage of these free courses as your time permits.
ESP Professional Development Opportunities During Social Distancing
NEA state & affiliate presidents working for our public schools
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS
GAE realizes you continue to have questions on issues of employment, membership, legal and other matters. You are able to submit any question you have by clicking here and choosing the appropriate link.
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Related Links
- Your Rights with Regard to Entering Your School
- GAE Town Hall on the Reopening of Georgia's Schools - Video
- McGonigle Presentation - PDF - Member guidance on reopening of local public schools
- Considerations for Schools | CDC
- COVID-19_Paraeducators and Distance Learning
- PowerPoint_ESPs Covid Webinar 04-27-2020
- Leave Benefits--NEA OGC--3-24-20
- COVID-19: State Services in Georgia
- GSFC COVID High School HOPE GPA Cal FAQs 4 13 2020
- Welcoming Schools Wednesdays: Activities and Resources for Inclusive Learning at Home
- COVID-19, Paid Leave, and Unemployment
- Pandemic Financial Resources & Information
- Teaching with Technology during COVID-19: Best Practices to Take Care of Ourselves and Our Students
- Covid19 and School Meals
- LGBTQ+ Community and the Covid-19 Crisis
- GAE statement on COVID-19 and the work of our schools' ESPs
- NEA Member Benefits' Member Assistance Program Resources and Services
- AJC Coverage on Schools
- NEA policy guidance on distance education
Digital Learning & COVID-19
Resources for Online Learning During School Closures - Maintaining Good Mental Health
Click here for available resources to help you navigate through the disconcerting months ahead. -
If you are asked to use your personal device to contact students, you should block your telephone number prior to placing the call. Here is guidance from Verizon but you should also check with your carrier https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/caller-id-block-faqs/
