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. The divisions located within the Office of Whole Child Supports include:

Georgia Center for School Safety

The Georgia Center for School Safety (GACSS) is a collaborative effort between the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to provide a clearinghouse for the dissemination of school safety resources, training, and technical assistance to Georgia schools and community partners. Learn more.

Integrated Wellness

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Multi-Tiered Supports

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.