Curriculum and Instruction

The Division of Curriculum and Instruction supports research-based instructional practices and strategies for differentiated, innovative, and effective teaching and learning based on the State-adopted standards.

Georgia K-12 teachers in collaboration with post-secondary educators, business and industry representatives, parents, and educational agencies and organizations work to develop challenging and relevant standards.

Georgia standards are reviewed for revision on a regular cycle to stay current with an ever-changing, fast-paced, and technological global society. Georgia standards for all content areas, along with sample instructional resources, are available on GeorgiaStandards.Org.

Updates

Social Studies

On June 9, 2016, the State Board of Education approved the first Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for Social Studies, which will be implemented during the 2017-18 school year following a full year of teacher training.

Science

On March 31, 2016, the State Board of Education approved the first Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for Science, which will be implemented during the 2017-18 school year following a full year of teacher training.

Instructional Resources

The purchase and use of instructional resources and materials are decisions made at the local school district and/or school levels. The Department of Education provides sample instructional resources that are aligned to the required standards. Local school districts/schools are responsible for determining the resources and strategies that will be used for instruction in support of their student needs and interests.

English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics

See below for links to the ELA and Mathematics Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) summary of changes for use beginning in the 2015-2016 school year.

Content Areas

Other Programs and Resources

Archive from CCGPS 2012-13

Frequently Requested Information

GAtracs (Georgia Transfer Articulation Cooperative Services)

A partnership of Georgia’s educational organizations whose mission is to make course transfer information available to all Georgia citizens through an Online web portal.

Teacher Certification

Contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) regarding teacher certification. The PSC is a separate agency from the Department of Education.

The PSC Call Center (800) 869-7775 is open from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday except for state holidays.
Email PSC at mail@gapsc.com

Curriculum and Instruction Newsletters

Contact Information

Pamela Smith, Ed.S.
Associate Superintendent
Phone: 404-463-4141

Email: PamSmith@doe.k12.ga.us

Teaching and Learning Staff List

Go to: Georgia's Systems of Continuous Improvement

The Georgia Department of Education’s strategic plan emphasizes transforming the agency into one that provides meaningful support to schools and districts. The agency has developed a common, continuous improvement framework to ensure that these efforts are aligned across all agency divisions, departments, and programs. The Georgia’s Systems of Continuous Improvement framework focuses on the systems and structures (the “what”) that must be in place for sustained improvement in student outcomes. It also utilizes a problem-solving model (the “how”) to provide a clear process for identifying improvement needs, planning for improvement, and implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the improvement efforts.