Last updated June 21, 2021

 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Schools

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Georgia's K-12 Restart and Recovery

Super. Woods on USED's decision not to grant testing waivers for 2020-2021 school year: "It is disappointing, shows a complete disconnect with the realities of the classroom, and will be a detriment to public education."

Effective June 2, 2021
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), in close alignment with CDC and other federal guidance, has developed updated guidance to help you keep track of the significant, ongoing changes and new available supports for K-12 schools and school-based programs across Georgia.

DOWNLOAD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S GUIDANCE FOR K-12 SCHOOLS

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Per DPH, updated guidance replaces the “Georgia’s Path to K-12 Recovery” document and should be used by district school leaders and health directors moving forward. School leaders can still use the Recovery document and other GaDOE resources to support the implementation of various instructional models and provide educational supports, but public health directives will be coming from DPH moving forward. ​

Download the Georgia Department of Public Health's Guidance for Georgia K-12 Schools

Additional Guidance

• Deploying Devices, Ensuring Connectivity, and Expanding Access
• Preparing and Serving School Meals 
• ​Facilities, Equipment, and Transportation 
• Student Attendance and Virtual/Distance/Remote Learning (FTE) FAQ 
• ​Guidance for Student Attendance and Virtual Learning 
• Distance Learning and Professional Learning 
• Mental Health and Wellness
• Staff Wellness Appendix
  
• Emergency Teacher Retention and Recruitment

Additional Resources

• Pandemic Recovery Considerations for the Re-entry and Re-opening of Schools (GSBA)

K-12 Restart Working Groups

Governor Kemp, Superintendent Woods launch K-12 Restart working groups
Governor Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods are announcing the creation of six K-12 Restart Working Groups to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Georgia's K-12 schools and plan for a safe 2020-21 school year. | Learn more

School Meals

• Issued recommendations

​Distance Learning/Professional Learning

• Issued recommendations

Connectivity and Devices

• Issued recommendations

Mental Health and Wellness

• Issued recommendations 

Supplemental Learning

• Issued recommendations 

Facilities, Transportation, and Equipment

• ​Issued recommendations

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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