Office of Whole Child Supports

The Office of Whole Child Supports assists districts/schools and communities in identifying and addressing student barriers to success while expanding learning opportunities.

Justin D. Hill, Ed.S.
Associate Superintendent Whole Child Supports & Strategic Partnerships
juhill@doe.k12.ga.us
(404) 567-0728
Contact us at :
wholechild@doe.k12.ga.us

Updates/Recent News

Ready Georgia School Recognition

In order to foster a culture of safety preparedness in Georgia schools, the Georgia Department of Education has partnered with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to recognize an individual school's efforts to safeguard their children, faculty, and staff. Individual schools wishing to receive a Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness must meet certain criteria and can apply here. The application is now open and will remain open through November 15, 2023. Learn more here.

School Security Grants

Governor Kemp, with the support of the General Assembly, has provided $115,700,000 for school security grants in the Amended FY2023 budget (HB 18). The funds will provide $50,000 for each active public school to address safety and security needs. Learn more here.

Additional Information

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, data-driven framework proven to reduce disciplinary incidents, increase a school’s sense of safety and support improved academic outcomes.More information about PBIS can be found here: PBIS.

School Climate

We recognize that students learn best in schools with positive climates, where people are engaged and respected. Simply put, if a child is not physically and mentally in attendance, learning cannot take place. To learn more about the importance of school climate and evidence-based solutions (e.g. PBIS) to improve climate please visit: School Climate.

Mental Health and Wellbeing