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Main Page Header: GEER
Yellow Alert Box: ! Apply Here- Hyperlinks to application. Due date July 17 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Section 1: 
Header text: Resources
Subtext bullet points: 
GEER Program Overview- Hyperlinks to PDF
GEER Application- Hyperlinks to word document. Additional text in red: Download and complete the Word version to submit via jotform- hyperlinks to jotform site. Prior to submitting your application, please review the equitable services guidance provided below to ensure your application is compliant with federal requirements. 
GEER Budget Template- Hyperlinks to Excel Document. Additional text in red: Revised
Final GEER Guidance on Equitable Services- Hyperlinks to PDF
GEERS Affirmation of Consultation Form- Hyperlinks to Word Document
GEER Fund FAQ- Hyperlinks to PDF

Section 2: Main Header: Suggested Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds Uses
Yellow bar underlining header
Dark blue text box containing subtext: The list of suggestions below is not exhaustive. All GEER Fund applications are subject to final selection and approval through the GEER application process and must adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal law. 
Subtext bullet point 1: The GEER Fund is targeted for PK-12 schools and Higher Education to ensure improved readiness for future remote learning needs. 
Subtext bullet point 2: Funding goals should focus on improving remote learning access and quality for Indiana students through:
Subtext sub bullet point 1: Ensuring device availability for at-risk student populations,
Subtext sub bullet point 2: Empowering creative, community-level internet connectivity solutions, and
Subtext sub bullet point3: Providing educator training and curriculum curation options to maximize quality of virtual education delivery.
Subtext bullet point 3: Funds may be awarded to applicants justifying the most significant need due to local impacts of COVID-19; priority will be given to applicants demonstrating quality, goal-oriented plans, providing data-driven evidence, and targeting critical inequities. 
Subtext bullet point 4: Fiscal rules of EDGAR and OMB apply as any other federal fund.

Section 3: Final Section is a series of 3 dark blue gear shapes as headers with bulleted sub text. 
First dark blue gear shape containing header text in yellow: Component 1 Device Availability 
Sub text bullet points: 
Provide take-home devices such as laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, etc., to students and staff for 1:1 access
Provide necessary accessories to devices such as chargers, cases, headphones, keyboards, microphones/headsets, external webcams, portable power banks, etc.
Provide accessibility hardware and software for students with disabilities and English Learners such as tracking tools, magnification devices, audio aids, color overlays, etc.
Consider sustainability options for device refresh, refurbish, and repair rather than one-time purchases

Second dark blue gear shape containing header text in yellow: Component 1 Connectivity 
Subtext bullet points: 
Provide off-campus access to reliable high-speed internet for students and staff through the purchase of internet-connected devices and equipment, mobile hot spots, wireless service plans, installation of community WiFi networks, etc.
Provide virtual meeting platforms such as Cisco Webex, Google Meet, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.
Provide VPN and filtering services for security and student safety
Consider forming partnerships with local broadband carriers and internet service providers for innovative county-level and regional solutions 
Target and prioritize access for under-resourced communities
Provide timely technical support and assistance to students and staff experiencing connectivity issues

Third dark blue gear shape containing header text in yellow: Component 2 Educator Capacity 
Subtext bullet points: 
Provide professional development, mentoring, and coaching for educators on best practices and effective strategies to deliver remote and digital instruction
and ensure improved student outcomes during virtual learning
Curate high-quality curriculum for digital P-20 instruction; course content may include general education subject areas, career and technical education, social and emotional supports, and remediation tools
Provide capacity-building training modules and materials for parents, families, and students on virtual learning; compile virtual learning resources for public use, targeting current gaps and streamlining information for inclusive compatibility
Provide tools for administrators regarding how to navigate pandemic and post-pandemic educational decisions
Provide virtual learning content for teacher preparation programs and ongoing teacher training such as eLearning credentials or online teaching endorsements as applicable
Provide targeted student support such as hiring college students, including teacher preparation program students, or recent graduates to tutor targeted PK-12 students to overcome projected learning gaps
or developing virtual field experiences such as project-based and work-based learning