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S P O N S O R E D C O N T E N T

Cultivating a Community of Learners DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION &
WORKFORCE

We are pleased with the progress we have made thus
far, and excited about the future – of our District, our
community and, most importantly, the 100,000+ students
who daily bring to us their limitless potential. As a
community of learners, we are committed to excellence in
everything we do – within the classroom and throughout
the District. This continuous improvement process
permeates each aspect of our Strategic Plan, and we are
honored to partner with you to make it a reality for all.

Focusing on teaching and
learning, we commit to:

• Ensuring that a highly qualified, effective teacher
instructs every class
• Providing a safe and orderly 21st Century
instructional and working environment infused
DeKalb County School District was The District serves nearly 102,000 students, 140 schools with emerging technologies
established in 1873 when residents and centers, and 15,500 employees, including 6,600 • Embracing our District’s cultural and linguistic
teachers. Students and parents speak over 140 languages
raised $4,200 to open public schools. and represent over 180 nations. DCSD is a leader in STEM diversity and using it to create an environment of
educational excellence
Today, DeKalb County School District is curriculum with 10 certified schools and programs in more • Improving organizational effectiveness,
Georgia’s third largest school system. than 90 schools. School choice options are available, to maintaining fiscal responsibility, and supplying
include theme, magnet, IB, charter, and Montessori options. exceptional school and District leadership
he District covers 257 square miles within DeKalb • Communicating openly and accurately with
County, excluding the areas served by Atlanta Public The vision of the DeKalb County School District is to all stakeholders
T Schools and City Schools of Decatur. Under the inspire our community of learners to achieve educational • Cultivating a community of learners in which all
leadership of Superintendent Dr. R. Stephen Green and excellence. Our mission is to ensure student success, individuals are valued, respected, encouraged to
the Board of Education, we prepare students for college leading to higher education, work, and life-long learning. contribute, recognized for their efforts, and held
and careers through a laser focus on rigorous, relevant We are making this vision and mission a reality – every day, accountable for their actions
classroom instruction related to each child’s needs. in every classroom throughout the District.

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