Member Resources on COVID-19 and School Reopening
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 and School Reopening
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
Accommodations & Leaves
Returning to Work
Government Guidance Summaries
Educators’ Bill of Rights
2020 COVID-19 School Reopening
COVID-19 Executive Orders
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AID-NJEA
Your NJEA helpline – Confidential, Accessible, and Resourceful
NJEA, NJREA and NJEA Preservice members and their families can contact AID-NJEA at 866-AID-NJEA (866-243-6532).
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
State of New Jersey
NJDOE The Road Back “Anticipated Minimum Standards”
NJ Dept. of Health COVID-19 Information for Schools and Businesses
NJ Dept. of Children and Families COVID-19 Resources
State of NJ COVID-19 Resources
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (NEA)
Member Webinar: Returning Safely to In-Person Instruction
Digital Learning & COVID-19
COVID-19 & School Meals
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION (CDC)
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019
Manage Anxiety & Stress
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)