The goal of the Gainesville City School System Academic team is to support evidence-based instructional practices. While implementing the Georgia Standards of Excellence, teachers are encouraged to use a variety of differentiated and innovative strategies. Through areas of focus such as MTSS and PBIS, the department helps supports the priorities of the Gainesville School System Strategic Plan.
For information regarding our elementary programs, please contact Dr. Leigh Sears; for information regarding our federal programs, please contact Shea Ray, for information regarding assessment, please contact Dr. Paula Rufus, for information regarding special education, please contact Beth Skarda, and for information regarding Pre-K and Migrant Services, please contact Donna Allen.