Specialized Programs

By law, the federal dollars our school district receives supplement our budget. We use these funds to assist our schools with providing a quality education for every child. Learn more.

We are committed to providing a high-quality education that meets the unique needs of every student.

We use a comprehensive framework called the Georgia Multi-Tiered System of Supports. It supports the whole child across academic, behavior, and social-emotional well-being in order to help them succeed. It's proactive approach allows our schools to identify student needs early and provide appropriate support at varying levels of intensity.

Imagine a pyramid of support, with most students benefiting from the foundational level, and fewer students needing more intensive support:

Tier 1: Universal Support (All Students)

• High-quality, research-based instruction for all students in the general education classroom
• Positive behavioral expectations taught and reinforced for everyone
• Universal screenings are conducted regularly to identify students who may need additional support

Tier 2: Targeted Support (Some Students)

• Supplemental, small-group interventions for students who need more support than Tier 1 alone provides
• Focused instruction and strategies to address specific academic or behavioral needs
• Progress monitoring is used to track student response to interventions

Tier 3: Intensive Support (Few Students)

• Individualized and intensive interventions for students who have not responded sufficiently to Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports
• These supports are highly personalized and delivered frequently, often in small groups or one-on-one settings.
• Frequent and comprehensive progress monitoring guides decision-making.

As a parent, you can support the Multi-Tiered System of Supports process for your child's success by doing the following:

• Communicate regularly with your child's teacher
• Attend meetings to discuss your child's progress and support plan
• Reinforce learning and behavioral strategies at home
• Ask questions if anything is unclear

The Multi-tiered System of Supports takes a proactive approach to identify students with academic or behavioral needs. Early assessment and intervention for children can help them catch up with their peers sooner. We use these key components:

• Universal screening of all students early in the school year (iReady)
• Tiers of interventions that can be amplified in response to levels of need (Response to Intervention)
• Ongoing data collection and continual assessment
• Schoolwide approach to expectations and supports (Positive Behavior Intervention Systems and/or Leader in Me)
• Parent Engagement

• Georgia Department of Education: View a Multi-Tiered System of Supports Overview
• Parent to Parent of Georgia: View Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Families (Includes helpful videos)

The Board of Education approves the school district's Code of Conduct. It's purpose is to communicate established student behavioral expectations. Parents, guardians, teachers, and school administrators are expected to work together to improve and enhance student behavior and be actively involved in the behavior support processes designed to promote positive choices and behavior. 

Code of Conduct

For grades six through 12, the school district has prepared guidance for disciplinary action for students who violate the Code of Conduct. 

Guidance for Disciplinary Action for Grades 6 to 12