Georgia

The mission of the PBIS Team at the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is to improve educational climate in Georgia schools and community settings through the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework.

A resource designed for adults about laws that protect students from bullying in Georgia.

A resource designed for LGBT youth experiencing bullying.

Many school districts are seeking tools to use in the development of bullying prevention strategies and activities. 

When disaster strikes and local governments need assistance, they call GEMA/HS. The agency works with local, state, federal, volunteer and private agencies to respond to disasters or emergencies that require a coordinated response.

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency / Homeland Security's (GEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Division is responsible for administering the millions of federal dollars that communities are eligible for in the wake of disasters.

In a continuous effort to effectively mitigate emergencies, as well as to be better prepared to respond to them, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency conducts emergency management training. 

Resources concerning emergency preparedness in schools: prevention, response and recovery

The Georgia Department of Education provides up-to-date information to educators, administrators, parents and students regarding the potential impact of severe weather on Georgia's education community.

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency coordinates the state’s preparedness, response and recovery efforts to disasters. As part of the Office of the Governor, GEMA/HS operates under the authority of the Emergency Management Act of 1981.