Distance education in 7 districts of Antalya

New regulations were made for education and public personnel before the Leaders Summit to be held on 11-12 November within the scope of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) to be held in Antalya. In order to reduce the traffic congestion that may occur due to the summit, Distance Education and Personnel Practices Circular No. 2026/11 was published by Antalya Governorship.

According to the circular, distance education will be implemented in all public and private pre-school, primary school, secondary and secondary education institutions in Aksu, Döşemealtı, Konyaaltı, Kepez, Manavgat, Muratpaşa and Serik districts on Wednesday and Thursday, November 11-12. Education and training will continue normally in other districts of Antalya.

SCHOOL SERVICES AND TRANSPORTED EDUCATION WILL BE SUSPENDED

In the 7 districts where distance education will be implemented, school buses and transported education services will not be provided on 11-12 November. Necessary measures will be taken for special education students and students with limited access to distance education.

School administrators will be on duty to monitor the education process, answer questions from students and parents, and ensure the security of school buildings.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR FEMALE PUBLIC PERSONNEL

Within the scope of the circular, female public personnel working in the 7 determined districts and having children of pre-school or primary school age will be considered on administrative leave on 11-12 November.

However, corporate chiefs, unit managers and personnel working in critical positions will be excluded from this application. In addition to the personnel working in the COP31 organization, those working in security, traffic, health, emergency, fire department, transportation, infrastructure, energy, water, cleaning and municipal services will continue their duties.

PUBLIC SERVICES WILL CONTINUE UNINTERRUPTED

In the circular, it was stated that there would be a sufficient number of personnel in the population, land registry, tax, social security and health units, where citizens receive intensive service. This will ensure that public services continue uninterrupted during the summit.

Private sector employers were also advised to take into account the traffic congestion that may occur on conference days. Flexible working and remote working opportunities were requested to be evaluated, especially for employees who have children of preschool and primary school age.