Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Georgia Department of Education provides a variety of resources and data on substances that students may abuse. View the whole list of resources here.
Read MoreBullying Prevention
Many school districts are seeking tools to use in the development of bullying prevention strategies and activities. The purpose of this Bullying Prevention Toolkit is to provide information to aid efforts to prevent bullying.
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide’s Impact on Indoor Air Quality
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. The effects of CO exposure can vary greatly from person to person depending on age, overall health and the concentration and…
Read MoreChild Abuse and Child Protection
Every professional working with children is an important part of Georgia’s plan to eliminate the abuse and neglect of children. This course was written specifically for individuals who are employed or who volunteer in Georgia schools.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Resources for Schools
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 (commonly called coronavirus).
Read MoreCyber Safety Considerations for K-12 Schools and School Districts
The Internet allows for access to information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For schools (public and nonpublic), online capabilities not only create entrée to a vast amount of resources but also facilitate distance learning and collaboration between classes and students in different locations. Along with the benefits the Internet brings, however, come…
Read MoreEmergencies and Indoor Air Quality
Preparation and response to weather-related and man-made emergencies is particularly important when it comes to indoor environments, since humans spend most of their time indoors, and rely on indoor spaces for shelter. Educating yourself about how to prepare for and respond to weather-related and man-made emergencies that affect indoor environments can help protect you and…
Read MoreFood Safety and Emergencies: Preparedness Activities for Schools
This checklist allows users to create customized biosecurity tasks when developing a food biosecurity management plan. Tasks can be modified, prioritized, and assigned to specific team members.
Read MoreGeorgia Student Health Survey
Revised in FY22, the Georgia Student Health Survey is an anonymous and statewide survey instrument that covers various topics such as school climate and safety, peer and adult social support, bullying, mental health, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation. There’s also a brief survey for elementary students that includes school safety and school climate questions only.
Read MoreGeorgia’s Whole Child Toolkit
Educating the whole child means to acknowledge AND address non-academic factors that impact academic outcomes while expanding learning opportunities. This toolkit was developed to provide a “one stop” location of basic information to support efforts of educating the whole child.
Read MoreHuman Trafficking
Sex trafficking occurs when people are forced or coerced into the commercial sex trade against their will. Sex trafficking often involves children and teenagers of all ages. Sex traffickers frequently target vulnerable people, like children and teenagers, and those people with histories of neglect, abuse and then use violence, threats, lies, false promises, debt bondage,…
Read MoreIndoor Air Quality in Schools
Promote a healthy learning environment at your school to reduce absenteeism, improve test scores and enhance student and staff productivity.
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