DeKalb County School District

This document outlines the Dekalb County Schools' back-to-school plan for the 2023-2024 academic year, focusing on health and wellness measures, instructional models, student attendance expectations, and student support services. Key areas addressed include school-wide sanitation protocols, availability of hand sanitizers, guidance for traditional and virtual instruction, attendance policies for various learning environments, cafeteria services including free meals, and comprehensive social and emotional well-being support provided by social workers and school counselors.

This plan outlines a framework for fostering collaboration between parents, communities, and the school to enhance student academic achievement. It details strategies for involving parents in plan development, providing support and training, coordinating engagement activities with various programs, and conducting annual evaluations to continuously improve parental involvement. The plan emphasizes clear communication, accessible resources, and flexible approaches to ensure all families can actively participate in their children's education.

This Annual Strategic Plan Parent Guide outlines key objectives and critical initiatives for the Geraldine School's continuous improvement plan. The plan focuses on four main pillars: improving student well-being and attendance, empowering stakeholders through enhanced communication and collaboration, ensuring staff preparedness via continuous professional development, and increasing academic achievement in Reading, Math, and STEM across all student groups, including specialized support for K-2, Special Education, and English Language Learner students.

This document outlines the DeKalb County Schools' Parent and Family Engagement Plan, aiming to foster collaboration among parents, communities, and schools, recognizing education as a shared responsibility. The plan details strategies for involving parents in plan development, providing coordination and support for engagement, and integrating these efforts with other programs. Key objectives include conducting annual evaluations to identify barriers and needs, offering materials and training for parents, educating staff on effective engagement, ensuring accessible communication, and establishing advisory councils to improve academic achievement and student success through strong home, school, and community partnerships.

The DeKalb County Schools' LEA Title I Consolidated Plan for 2022-2023 outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance student academic achievement and well-being, particularly for at-risk students. Key priorities include data-driven instructional support in reading and math, a variety of intervention services, and enrichment programs such as summer school and credit recovery. The plan emphasizes continuous improvement, professional development for staff, and extensive parent and family engagement through various communication channels and training sessions. It also focuses on college and career readiness initiatives, equitable access to resources for all students including homeless and special needs populations, and monitoring discipline practices.