- Dougherty County School System
- Overview
Academic Services
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MISSION
The Division of Academic Services serves a vital role in the Dougherty County School System, working to ensure quality teaching and improved student learning leading to graduation and productive citizenship. The Academic Services staff directs the implementation of Georgia's adopted curriculum. The curriculum standards not only set a standard for instruction, but also require that students can apply their knowledge in real world situations. Each coordinator works to support teachers as they use research-based instructional strategies and monitor student progress through both formative and summative assessments. This division works with Georgia Department of Education officials to craft standards-based curriculum models for teachers; to create innovative, new approaches to education; to monitor student progress and development; to administer all of the district and state testing; and guide teachers and administrators towards system-wide improvement.
To that end, the Academic Services Division has developed a System Strategic Plan in collaboration with the Division of District Effectiveness, the Superintendent's Office, and other stakeholders to provide clear, obtainable, measurable goals for schools and the system to reach on a yearly basis. This Plan compiles data from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement, the Georgia Department of Education Assessment & Accountability Department, the annual CCRPI reports, and internal system data to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability. The Plan's ultimate goal is to provide a vision for our educators that will ensure a quality education for each student.
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITYAssessment & Accountability
Dr. Lakeisha Carter, Interim Director
(229) 431-3457
Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education
Dr. Heather Corbett, Coordinator
(229) 431-1324
heather.corbett@docoschools.org
Curriculum & Instruction
Meet the Staff
Early Literacy
Meet the Staff
ESOL
Janice Hood, Lead ESOL Teacher
(229) 483-6300 ext. 3977
janice.hood@docoschools.org
Exceptional Students Program
Gordina B. Porter, Director
(229) 431-1313
gordina.porter@docoschools.org
Fine Arts Department- Visual Arts
Samantha Fields, Lead Art Teacher
samantha.fields@docoschools.org - Music/Band
Vacant, Lead Music Teacher
Gifted Education
Trina Robinson, Coordinator
(229) 431-1291
trina.robinson@docoschools.org
Media Services
Candice Price, Lead Media Specialist
candice.price@docoschools.org
Oak Tree/GNETS
Dr. Kerrie Miller, Director
(229) 431-1323
kerrie.miller@docoschools.org
Physical Education
Latressa Whatley, Lead PE Teacher
latressa.whatley@docsochools.orgResponse to Intervention (RTI)
Shauwan Carter, Coordinator
shauwan.carter@docoschools.org - Visual Arts
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The district's Anti-Discrimination Coordinator for students is:
Mr. Rodney Bullard, Deputy Superintendent /Anti-Discrimination Coordinator (Students)
Dougherty County School System
200 Pine Avenue
Albany, Ga. 31701
rodney.bullard@docoschools.org
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Academic Services
P.O. Box 3170Albany, GA 31706
(229) 431-1315 (Main)
(229) 431-1810 (Fax)
Resources:
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Cheryl J. Smith
Associate Superintendent for Academic Services & Chief Academic Officer
cjsmith@docoschools.orgAlishia Williams
Administrative Assistant
alishia.williams@docoschools.org