• Click here to see the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Social Studies.​
  

Integrated Instructional Supports for All Students​

gadoecialstudies Instagram Teacher Takeover — Applications for the 2021-2022 gadoesocialstudies Instagram teacher takeover are now open! 

Grade Level/Course Specific Pro​fessional Learning with Virtual Specialists— FREE online professional learning communities exclusively for Georgia educators. The Georgia DOE has created course and grade level specific Professional Learning Communities, led by Virtual Specialists, where educators from across the State can connect with each other to share experiences, resources, lesson plans, and instructional activities.

• Join the Online Community
• Link for Grade Level/Playlists​
  

Georgia Social Studies Standards and Courses 

• Georgia Standards of Excellence for Social Studies K-12
  (Note: Reading and Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies are embedded at the end of each course standards list.)
• Quality Core Curriculum Standards (QCC) for Courses not using Georgia Performance Standards
  
• Social Studies Skills Matrices
  
• List of State Funded Courses​ K-12​​​ Updated 2/2021
  (Social Studies Courses begin with Course Number 45)
• Graduation Rule​
• List of Course Numbers and Descriptions​​ 10/29/2019
  
• Course Nomination Form​​ (Due September 1st)
  

Studies Standards Curriculum Sample Activities and Resources

• Social Studies Resources to Support GSE Content and Instruction​
• Learning Resources/Textbooks and Instructional Materials