Superintendent, Dr. Devon Horton
Dr. Devon Horton serves as superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, managing the day-to-day operations of a diverse educational system with more than 92,000 students, 14,500 employees and a budget of $2.6 billion. Continue »
With tremendous pride, we share the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) Strategic Plan for 2024-2029, which sets an extraordinary course for improved student success and achievement. It will guide our work over the next five years to ensure that every district administrator, teacher, and staff member is clear about and aligned with our core teaching and learning mission.
The plan’s development was a collaborative effort shaped by extensive community engagement. During the 2023-24 school year, we gathered insights from thousands of stakeholders, including families, students, educators, community partners, and elected officials. This Strategic Plan is a testament to their collective voice and dedication. Nothing was off-limits. We identified long-standing challenges and inequities and sought root-cause solutions. We also celebrated real successes and found ways to expand those across the district. Continue »
On March 20-25, 2022 the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) engaged in a Cognia Accreditation Engagement Review. Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED, is the global leader in preschool through 12th grade accreditation services and is responsible for conducting five-year accreditation renewal visits for member school districts. A preliminary presentation released by Cognia during an Exit Report on Friday March 25, 2022 shows that the team will recommend DeKalb County School District receive a five-year renewal of its accreditation following this intense review. Continue »
DeKalb County School District’s Master Planning process includes an evaluation of all school and administrative facilities, as well as the infrastructure to support the educational mission of the District. This process includes gathering data about school facilities that will be used to develop priorities for the next Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) project list. The Master Plan Process includes several major types of activities. Continue »
Rolling Past Obstacles | Adapted Sports Phenom Achieves & Inspires
At just 17 years old, Najee Smothers is redefining what it means to overcome obstacles. Born with spina bifida, Najee has always been determined to live his dreams, no matter the challenges in his path. Neither his condition nor a lower [...]
DeKalb Schools Invite Media for Exclusive Tour
On Wednesday, over 2,000 Attendees to Tour Several DCSD STEM Leading Schools (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)– Tomorrow, November 20, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly invites media representatives to join National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) attendees at the 54th Annual International Conference on [...]
Two Schools Claim Top Spots in Georgia’s U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly announces that two of its schools have achieved the highest honors in the state. According to the latest U.S. News & World Report annual rankings, Kittredge Magnet School and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers have been [...]
Commissioner Spears Donates $50,000
Commissioner Spears Donates $50,000 to Support Science Field Trips for DeKalb Students (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)— DeKalb County Commissioner Michelle Long Spears has made a significant investment in the future of local students by donating $50,000 to the DeKalb Schools Educational Foundation, Inc. [...]
Family Engagement Month Activities
Focused on academic success for our Title 1 schools. (TESTING FOCUSED)
Family Empowerment Conference
Thanksgiving Break
Top Schools in the State
November 18, 2024 Top Schools in the State DCSD proudly announces that two of its schools have achieved the highest honors in the state. According to the latest U.S. News & World Report annual rankings, [...]
Math and Literacy Leader Schools
November 11, 2024 Math and Literacy Leader Schools DCSD proudly announces that 40 of its schools have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as Math Leaders and Literacy Leaders for the 2023-2024 academic [...]
DCSD Employees of the Year
November 4, 2024 DCSD Employees of the Year Congratulations to the 2024-2025 DCSD Employees of the year, who were recognized District's Annual Academy of Educational Excellence Awards on November 2!...--> Read More [...]
School Choice Open Enrollment
October 28, 2024 School Choice Open Enrollment School Choice Open Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is open until October 31. DCSD offers multiple school options to meet the unique needs...--> Read More [...]
