Teaching & Learning

In Dawson County Schools

The Dawson County School District believes students deserve a well-rounded education that includes academic and non-academic skills. The district strives to graduate college and career ready students who excel in both. The district takes great care to provide a secure, supportive learning environment, highquality, engaging learning experiences that are rigorous and relevant, and current and emerging technologies to support 21st-century learning. All curriculum and instruction in Dawson County are based on the foundation of the Georgia Standards of Excellence. For more information, visit the Georgia Department of Education website.

Dawson County Schools offers a wide range of learning opportunities including special assistance in remediation and enrichment of basic skills, classes for gifted and talented, advanced placement courses for college credit, dual enrollment opportunities, and professional technical courses for career pathways. Assessments and data help teachers determine how to fulfill the individual needs of every child. Tutorials, interventions, and other district-wide programs allow staff to provide better quality, personalized instruction that meets the unique needs of every child. In addition to classroom instruction, extracurricular programs at all levels offer enrichment in academics, the arts, athletics, and areas of special interest to students. Media services and technology are provided at each school to support student learning.

The school district is dedicated to helping all children learn and believes that every child can be successful in school and beyond.

Dawson County School District’s Teaching and Learning Department is committed to providing highly engaging learning experiences that are rigorous and relevant. School leaders believe that purposeful planning, quality teaching, balanced assessment, and collaboration with colleagues and students is the key to improving student achievement. The district aims to provide exemplary support to the teachers and staff members, equipping them with the tools, skills, and resources to pursue excellence for every student!

Want to see the great things happening in the classrooms? Follow the teaching and learning department on:

DR. JANICE DARNELL Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning jdarnell@dawson.k12.ga.us

DR. NATHAN HAND Director of Instructional Services, Secondary nathan.hand@dawson.k12.ga.us

MRS. PAGE ARNETTE Director of Instructional Services, Elementary

MRS. DENISE REYNOLDS Director of Federal Programs, Assessment & Accountability