GCPS invites parents and members of the community to review proposed curriculum resources in Language Arts and Social Studies for select grades and courses.
Schools honor local Teachers of the Year for 2019-20
The first step of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ search for the district’s 2019-20 Teacher of the Year (TOTY) is complete and 139 local school Teachers of the Year have been designated as tops in their schools!
Parent Mentors invite families to learn about options after high school for students with special needs
Parents of students receiving special education services in Gwinnett are invited to attend an upcoming session in the “Gwinnett County Parent Mentors Present” series. This special session will be held on Wednesday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at OneStop Centerville, located at 3025 Bethany Church Road in Snellville.
Stacy Poteat, a coordinator in GCPS' Special Education Department, will present “Life Beyond the High School Diploma.” The session is designed for parents of students in middle and high school, and Spanish interpretation services will be available. Topics will include barriers to college success for students with special needs, differences between K-12 education and a college setting, types of accommodations available to college students, employment and disabilities, barriers to employment success, and college programs for students with intellectual disabilities.
This learning series— presented throughout the school year— is designed for families of children with disabilities, and presented by the Gwinnett County Parent Mentors Dawn Albanese and Jackie McNair in collaboration with Special Education Department staff and community leaders and organizations.
Parent Mentors are parents who work within GCPS' special education department, providing information and support to other families who have children served in special education. Ms. Albanese and Ms. McNair have first-hand knowledge of raising a child with special needs as they both have a child who has been served or is being served in GCPS’ Special Education programs.
To RSVP for the meeting, contact Ms. McNair by phone at (678) 301-7149 or by emailat Jackie_McNair@gwinnett.k12.ga.usby Sept. 17. For more information regarding the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership, go to www.parentmentors.org.
GCPS News for Week of Sept. 9, 2019
Take a few minutes to catch up on your district news in In5ive for the week of Sept. 9. In this episode… find news on back-to-school enrollment, a golden anniversary, a conversation with GCPS’ new chief equity and compliance officer, and a school-sanctioned “food fight.” Watch these stories and more in this episode of In5ive.
Who’s your favorite teacher or school leader?
Is there a Gwinnett teacher or administrator who you think deserves some extra recognition?
Transportation personnel help save driver’s life
Cindy Johnston, Sandy Purcell, and Dee Walls— These three members of the school district’s Transportation Safety and Training team may not have wings but Felina Cannon, a GCPS bus driver, calls them her angels.
Grayson HS artists honor service of law enforcement
The Grayson HS chapter of National Art Honor Society has paid tribute to the Gwinnett County Police Department with a colorful mural.
Remember, Monday is a school holiday
All GCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. We’ll see you on Tuesday!
If you have questions about the student calendar, you can find a copy on the GCPS website.
Deadline approaches to share feedback on state standards for math, language arts
A reminder… the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is asking for feedback on the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Mathematics and English Language Arts. The GaDOE hopes to receive feedback from all stakeholders, including educators, parents, students, and representatives from business and industry and higher education. The survey is available through Friday, Sept. 6, until 5 p.m. Online, find a brief survey on Mathematics standards and on English Language Arts standards.
GCPS TV features SRO who earned Award of Valor
In this GCPS TV Focus Moment, learn more about SRO McLeod’s heroic response during an incident last school year.
Troy and the Beetles: GCPS teacher featured in Volkswagen video
Photo courtesy of Volkswagen
Mr. Rivers’ passion for teaching and his love of Volkswagen Beetles also caught the attention of VW of America.
GCPS News for Week of Aug. 26, 2019
Take a few minutes to catch up on your district news in In5ive for the week of Aug. 26. In this episode… find some Transportation lifesavers, an exciting cybersecurity partnership, feedback opportunities, a change in AP testing processes, and a chance to honor GCPS educators and administrators. Watch these stories and more in this episode of In5ive.
Find Insta-worthy meals at GCPS School Cafés!
The list of new menu items in Gwinnett cafeterias reads like the offerings for your favorite quick-serve and fast-casual restaurants…
Calling all golfers!
Circle Oct. 14 on your calendar and plan to hit the course for GCPS’ Community-Based Mentoring Program's 10th Annual Golf Tournament!
District, departments, staff earn recognition
The summer months brought a host of kudos for the district, departments, schools, and staff members.
State school superintendent seeks 2019-20 Student Advisory Council
Middle and high school students have the opportunity to learn about education policy at the state level while serving on 2019-20 Student Advisory Council.
Support GCPS Career Connections
Connecting kids to their futures (and businesses to their future employees)
GCPS News for Week of Aug. 19, 2019
Take a few minutes to catch up on your district news in In5ive for the week of Aug. 19. In this episode… find news on new leaders, a Board policy change, digital citizenship videos, supportive business partners, staff and students honors, and more. Watch these stories and more in this episode of In5ive.
Students get ‘Fit for Reading’
Meadowcreek HS students are keeping both mind and body fit, thanks to exercise bikes/desks funded by a grant secured by Media Specialist Cicely Lewis. Learn more about this academic workout in the newest Focus Moment from GCPS TV.
Parent Mentors offer sessions for families of students with special needs
Parents of students receiving special education services in Gwinnett are invited to attend an upcoming informational session, part of the “Gwinnett County Parent Mentors Present” series. On Wednesday, Aug. 28, Gwinnett County Parent Mentors Dawn Albanese and Jackie McNair will present “Starting the New School Year on a Positive Note.” The session will cover a number of topics, including communicating with teachers, supporting your child at home to improve education outcomes, helping your child with homework strategies, establishing daily routines, and organizing documents.
OneStop Centerville Community Center, located at 3025 Bethany Church Road in Snellville, will host the meeting. Hours are 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. To RSVP, contact Ms. Albanese by phone at (678) 301-7212 or by email at dawn_albanese@gwinnett.k12.ga.us by Aug. 27.
The monthly “Gwinnett County Parent Mentors Present” learning series is designed for families of children with disabilities, and presented by the parent mentors in collaboration with GCPS' Special Education Department staff and community leaders and organizations. Parent Mentors are parents who work within GCPS' special education department, providing information and support to other families who have children served in special education. The mentors have first-hand knowledge of raising a child with special needs as they both have a child who has been served or is being served in GCPS.
For more information regarding the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership, go to www.parentmentors.org.