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 »
Statement Concerning the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act School List
Statement Concerning the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act School List November 27, 2024 The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) was notified this afternoon that the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) will be publishing a list of schools that meet the criteria of the Georgia [...]
National Alliance of Black School Educators Recognizes Supt. Dr. Devon Horton
The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently recognized DeKalb County School District (DCSD) Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton at their Higher Education Commission Luncheon Ceremony. The event was held on the campus of Clark Atlanta University. NABSE stated they chose to [...]
Lead-Free Water Report Reaffirms Commitment to Safety
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) celebrates the DeKalb County Government's recent report confirming no known lead pipes in the county's public drinking water system. This milestone reinforces the District's confidence in the safety of the water provided to its schools and community.On November [...]
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 [...]
Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Day
The Finance Division will hold public hearing meetings about the district’s intent to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption. The hearings will take place at the AIC on:
- Wednesday, January 22, at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, February 5, at 10 a.m.
- Thursday, February 6, at 6 p.m.
The Finance Division will hold public hearing meetings about the district’s intent to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption. The hearings will take place at the AIC on:
- Wednesday, February 5, at 10 a.m.
- Thursday, February 6, at 6 p.m.
Parent Education Session
December 2, 2024Parent Education SessionThe Department of Exceptional Education will host a Virtual Parent Education Session on NOW/COMP and Katie Beckett Waivers. The session speaker will be Parent to Parent of Georgia...--> Read More [...]
A Message from Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton
November 25, 2024 Idlewood Attendance Boundary Review DCSD invites all Idlewood Elementary School parents/guardians and community members to attend the Idlewood Attendance Boundary Review meetings. This is an opportunity to engage and provide feedback......--> Read [...]
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 [...]
