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Last updated August 1, 2020

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Schools

COVID-19 K-12 Resource Homepage > Digital Learning

Prior to the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in Georgia, GaDOE advised school districts to develop a plan to continue student learning during school closures, if possible. Multiple resources are available to support these efforts, including courses for teachers on distance learning, direct resources for students, and more.

Georgia's K-12 Restart Working Group: Distance Learning

download recommendations from ga's k-12 restart working group

MAKing THE SHIFT TO ONLINE LEARNING (for teachers)

Just in Time for Teachers: Digital Learning Days Course introduces digital learning basics and will assist in planning for digital learning days. This course provides critical best practices, tools and knowledge to assist educators who are planning for and transitioning to a remote learning online format to support digital learning days.

SERVING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Teaching Students with Disabilities (free online course for all Georgia Educators)

> Visit the 'Special Education' section of GaDOE's COVID-19 Resource website.

PARTNERING WITH GEORGIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING (GPB)

Working with GBP, the Georgia Department of Education recently launched Georgia’s Home Classroom -- Getting Ready Guides for Parents now available. Students in Pre-K through 12th grade can now access free, educational PBS daytime programming designated for each grade level weekdays on GPB-TV.

accessing OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Teacher Resource Link and Essential Toolkit
Georgia Virtual Learning
Georgia Public Broadcasting (here and here)
Get Georgia Reading resources
GALILEO library
Georgia Aquarium education resources

By Content Area:

continuing professional learning

Helping teachers understand how they can leverage learning technologies to deliver effective instruction is the most important aspect of any digital or distance learning plan. Resources available include Georgia Virtual Learning's "Just-in-Time for Teachers: Digital Learning Days" micro-course and the "Effective Online Teaching" course for all teachers.

promoting equity

Educational leaders must consider whether online distance learning solutions affect students equitably; they must adhere to IDEA/IEP requirements and should consider how students will connect to digital tools and access learning.

Click here to view Special Education/IDEA FAQs and click here for the Special Education section.

STUDENT PRIVACY

FERPA and Virtual Learning (USED)

Getting Started -- Digital Learning Planning: Information for Georgia Public School Districts

Access & Connectivity

Public WiFi locations (interactive map)
Low Bandwidth/Access Teaching Strategies

FREE! Teaching Online Professional Learning for Georgia Educators

Resources

Wide Open School (open educational resources, games, videos, and activities for families and educators)
Georgia's Home Classroom (instructional resources/videos and TV programming schedule)
Georgia Aquarium's At-home Learning Resources
GeorgiaStandards.org
Learn from Everywhere (USG) -- lessons for all learners
NW Georgia RESA Digital Resources

Connect

Use the hashtag #KeepGALearning on social media to share your efforts to keep Georgia's students learning during the COVID-19 crisis. (learn more)

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Georgia Department of Education's COVID-19 Resources, Supports, and Guidance
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is working closely with the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Department of Public Health (GaDPH), and other agencies to ensure local school districts, parents, and students have the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). > Learn More