Calvine Rollins, a 23-year veteran of Georgia’s public schools and currently a counselor at Bainbridge High School in Decatur County, was recently sworn in as the 26th president of the 43,000-member Georgia Association of Educators (GAE). Read release
GAE Employment Resource Center
WHAT TO DO IF YOU'VE BEEN RIF'D
As a service to our members and the educator community who are experiencing the devastating circumstances of lay-offs and RIFs, GAE has developed a one-stop area of resources to help you in what can oftentimes be a frustrating search for a new job. Get Help Now!
GA Dept. of Human Services is seeking teachers who have either been furloughed or experienced loss of salary to serve as tutors
DHS has been awarded stimulus funding to provide intensive tutoring and educational support to children and youth in the DFCS program.
NEA Member Benefits is dedicated to making GAE members' lives better through “best in class” programs and services. Visit, register, and see what great benefits await you.
GAE in the News...Locals' primary endorsements, Tribunals, GAE investigating Gwinnett Schools, Gov.'s overseas junket, Whitfield RIF policy unfair, Schools face struggles, Layoffs break trust, Barnes answers ad questions, Labor Dept. workshops, and much more!Read now
We exist to support, protect, and strengthen those who nurture Georgia's children...read more
GAE PTL Workshops - A synopsis of the various workshops available to members and local associations that help advance personal professional development...Go
Scholarships and Grants - A list of the various scholarships and grants available through the GAE Foundation...Go
GACE Workshops - A calendar of GAE sponsored workshops to help prepare for GACE testing...Go
We offer unparalleled advocacy for public education, our children, and the teaching profession ...read more
Legislative Summary - A synposis of the final outcomes of the 2009 Georgia General Assembly...Go
Legislative Victories - A historical perspective of the general and landmark GAE legslative wins for public education...Go
2010 Legislative Priorities - A synopsis of the organization's priorities as voted and approved by the delegates at the Spring Representative Assembly...Go
24 hours a day. 7 days a week. 365 days a year. We'll be watching out for your rights...read more
Legal Wins - Since its inception, GAE's Legal Services Division and Field Services Division have continually earned a strong reputation for fighting for members' due process rights....Go
Most Frequently Asked Questions (Members-Only) - A compilation of answers to questions GAE Legal Services is contacted about most often...Go
Top Issues (Members-Only) - Information and guidance on key legal matters that affect you in the everyday public education workplace...Go
Announcing GAE's
"You Save, We Earn" Contest
Just register at NEAMB.com and be entered to win gift cards, hotel weekends or a BOSE Radio! Click here for details.
The keepsake, commemorative GAE 40th Anniversary Video is now available for only $10, S&H included. Highlights include comments from past presidents and photos on GAE’s beginnings and the battles, challenges, and victories the association has faced and won for Georgia’s children and members throughout the years. Order yours now. Please make your check payable to GAE and mail it to:GAE 40th Anniversary Video, 100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Ste. 500, Tucker, GA 30084.
NEA Member Benefits is dedicated to making your personal and professional life better through “best in class” programs and services. They invite you to visit, register, and see what great benefits await you.
It's What You've Been Asking and Waiting For...the NEA Dental and Vision Insurance Program is Here!!
Bigger smiles and better vision are just a click away! Taking care of your (and your family members’) oral health is not just about a winning smile. Recent studies have linked oral health with a variety of overall health conditions ranging from diabetes to heart disease. Good oral care is critical to maintaining your overall health. The NEA Dental and Vision Insurance Program now provides you with substantial coverage for a majority of your dental care expenses.Learn more
Commonsense tips when social networking
As technology rapidly advances, your use of technology at work and at home will have a significant effect on your profession. Whether inside or outside of the school building, your use of e-mail, text messaging, instant messaging, blogging, and social networking can affect you and your job. Reprint permission from the Pennsylvania State Education Association) Legal and Communications Department. A GAE Member exclusive | Be certain it doesn't cause problems for you or your job
Special Member Survey on Social Security
GAE is participating in a survey to help gather information about the effects of GPO/WEP. Please sign-in and take a few minutes to let us know your thoughts on this very important matter. Sign-in to take survey
Check out YOUR benefits section for great savings!.
In these difficult times, being a member pays even more. Don't forget to visit our members-only section for great savings through GAE, NEA Member Benefits and ACCESS. Don't wait another minute!!
The NEW Access Savings Site Less Time Searching. More Time Saving.
If you’re an Access member, saving money just got a whole lot easier. The new Access savings site offers a host of powerful new features designed to help you easily find the discounts you love.
The new site has been completely reorganized to make everything accessible direct from the home page. In addition, search results are easier to read, and offers and redemption instructions are more prominent.
We've also added several new features to help you personalize your savings experience. Our new personal merchant directory allows you to highlight your preferred merchants so that you can easily access them later. In addition, you’ll be able to save your favorite searches—like "lunch near the office"—so that searching for discounts will be faster than ever.
Log On and Start Saving Today!
Simply log into the members-only side abbd click the membership card. Once you log into the NEW Access site, visit the My Savings Page to get started with all the new features. Now, more than ever, have fun saving!
Don't forget to check your Access Card for discounts on everything from dining to your favorite shops.
Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans for GAE-Retiired!
After careful research and analysis of the best options available, including the use of NEA’s Member Benefits Corporation consultants and staff, we are pleased to announce three new member benefit programs for GAE retired members. Find out more.