Member Resources on COVID-19
Following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), state and local governments are exploring measures to prevent and mitigate transmission of the virus. Impacts on school districts throughout New Jersey are inevitable, and could be wide-reaching. No vaccines or medications presently exist to protect against or treat the virus. Therefore, the best way to prevent infection is to avoid exposure. In response to frequently asked questions, the NJEA has provided the following resources, particularly the ways in which containment measures may affect school district operations, the delivery of educational services, and collective bargaining.
Member Resources on COVID-19
Following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), state and local governments are exploring measures to prevent and mitigate transmission of the virus. Impacts on school districts throughout New Jersey are inevitable, and could be wide-reaching. No vaccines or medications presently exist to protect against or treat the virus. Therefore, the best way to prevent infection is to avoid exposure. In response to frequently asked questions, the NJEA has provided the following resources, particularly the ways in which containment measures may affect school district operations, the delivery of educational services, and collective bargaining.
NJEA RESOURCES
Educators’ Bill of Rights
2020 COVID-19 School Reopening
NJEA Vaccine FAQ
The information in this Q&A is based on the information made publicly available by the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH), the Centers for Continue reading
COVID-19 Executive Orders
See the chart below for New Jersey's Executive Orders on Continue reading
NJEA Professional Development Guidance
- NJDOE Issues Educator Evaluation Guidance for 2020-21
- NJEA Field Advisory: NJDOE clarifies evaluation procedures for 2019-20
- NJDOE communication on educator evaluation for 2019-20
- Grading Policies and Practices Under COVID-19
- Order Addresses Educator Evaluation
- NJEA Advisory on Exit Testing Requirement
- Comprehensive and Targeted Schools Under the Every Student Succeeds Act
- Gov. Murphy Suspends Statewide Standardized Assessment for K-12 amid COVID-19 Pandemic
- Observation and Evaluation Concerns in Remote Learning Environments
- Resources for NJEA Members in an emergency remote learning environment
- Statewide Standardized Assessment & COVID-19
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (NEA)
LINKS
- NEA Issue Guidance: COVID-19 and the Workday
- Parent-Teacher Conferences and Parent/Guardian Meetings
- Tracking Student Attendance
- Safe and Just Schools in 2020 and Beyond
- Ensuring Safe and Just Schools During COVID-19: A Roadmap
- Virtual Organizing Guide
- All Hands on Deck: Initial Guidance Regarding Reopening School Buildings
- FAQ: Educator Rights to Leave Under Federal Law
- FAQ: Educator Rights to Accommodations
Digital Learning & COVID-19
COVID-19 & School Meals
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Tips For Caregivers, Parents, And Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak
OTHER RESOURCES
Coalition for Healthier Schools
The Pandemic v. Schools: States Must Guide Schools on Reopening, Slowing Spread of Virus
Community Resource Connects
Find community services to support your family, such as help with food, utilities, transportation and more.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Talking to Children about the New Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)