Instructional Resources and Support
The Office of Instructional Resources and Support provides schools with core, Board-adopted instructional resources that meet the needs of all learners.
Instructional Resources
The Instructional Resources and Support Office, in conjunction with each curriculum area office, facilitates the review, pilot, and Board-adoption processes for new core instructional materials, including print and/or digital formats. Each curriculum area’s core resources are reviewed and adopted as a whole following a staggered cycle. A resource review may also be necessary in the event of standards revisions or for the development of new courses. Part of the review process includes an annual public review where educators, parents, and community members are invited to peruse and comment on resources being considered for adoption. If you are interested in learning more about the review process, please email instructional.materials@gcpsk12.org or call 678-301-6828.
- View Board-adopted Instructional Resources by subject, level (ES, MS, HS), and/or course.
- Access the GCPS Instructional Resource Selection Policy
- Learn more about the processes related to the Instructional Resources selection.
Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS)
The Office of Instructional Resources and Support also facilitates the process of the annual review of curriculum through the Gwinnett Educational Management System (GEMS). The GEMS Oversight Committee includes community and school system representatives charged with the review of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum. After the review, the committee recommends revisions and additions to the Superintendent for adoption by the Gwinnett County Board of Education. The annual review meeting is typically held in October or November. Several months before the meeting, GCPS will invite parents, community members, and school district employees to apply for the GEMS Oversight Committee. This office also assists in updating databases that list the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) for all subject areas. Documents listing the AKS by subject, level, and grade are available as downloadable documents from the GCPS website.
Instructional Resources Reviews
Health - Sex Education
June 28, 2024 to July 28, 2024 - Sex Ed Vendor Solicitation
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invited vendors to submit resource materials for the Health (Sex Ed) courses.
August 30, 2024 - Sex Ed Confirmed Vendor Solicitation
The following vendors have confirmed participation:
- Choosing the Best
- ETR - HealthSmart
- Goodheart-Willcox
- Human Kinetics
- McGraw Hill
- Savvas
September 30, 2024 to November 15, 2024 - Sex Ed Vendor Resource Public Review
During this time, parents, community members, teachers, and administrators were invited to review the resources submitted for alignment with the school system's Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) standards and provide feedback regarding the resources.
September 30, 2024 to October 9, 2024 - Sex Ed Internal Vendor Resource Expo
During this time, internal staff had the opportunity to review vendor resources. Digital versions (if provided) were also accessible remotely by staff to review.
November 7, 2024 - Sex Ed Instructional Resources Review Committee Meeting (IRRC)
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) hosted parents and community members for the district's Instructional Resources Review Committee (IRRC). This group was charged with evaluating the print and digital instructional resources submitted by the vendors. Feedback from the IRRC and teacher reviews will be considered in the selection of resources to pilot in the district. Instructional resources will be reviewed for courses in the areas of Sex Education (grades 5-9).
Community Health Education Advisory Committee (CHEAC) - Upcoming
Instructional Materials containing sex education / AIDS information must be reviewed and recommended by the Community Health Education Advisory Committee (CHEAC) prior to implementation with students.
Sex Ed Teacher Review Committee Meeting - Upcoming
Teacher experts representing all five districts will meet to review the resources provided and all data collected throughout the review process. This committee will be tasked with identifying the resource(s) that should move forward in the process to be piloted in schools with students. The decisions will be based on the selection criteria, survey data, and all collected feedback.
April 2025 - Sex Ed Pilots
Teachers and students in various health classes will use the selected resources in their class. Teachers and students will complete surveys to provide feedback on the resources.
Career, Technical & Agricultural Education
December 5, 2023 to January 5, 2024 - CTAE Vendor Solicitation
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invited vendors to submit resource materials for the CTAE courses.
February 1, 2024 to February 8, 2024 - CTAE Vendor Resource Expo
During this time, internal staff had the opportunity to review vendor resources. Digital versions (if provided) were also accessible remotely by staff to review.
February 13, 2024 - CTAE Teacher Review Committee Meetings
Teacher experts representing all five districts met to review the resources provided and all data collected throughout the review process. This committee was tasked with identifying the resource(s) that should move forward in the process to be piloted in schools with students. The decisions were based on the selection criteria, survey data, and all collected feedback.
February 29, 2024 - CTAE Instructional Resources Review Committee Meeting (IRRC)
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) hosted parents and community members for the district's Instructional Resources Review Committee (IRRC). This group was charged with evaluating the print and digital instructional resources submitted by the vendors. Feedback from the IRRC and teacher reviews was considered in the selection of resources to pilot in the district. Instructional resources were reviewed for courses in the areas of Careers, Agricultural, and Technical Education (Grades 9-12).
September 30, 2024 to October 31, 2024 - CTAE Vendor Resource Public Review
During this time, parents, community members, teachers, and administrators were invited to review the resources submitted for alignment with the school system's Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) standards and provide feedback regarding the resources.
August 19, 2024 to November 17, 2024 - CTAE Pilots
Teachers and students in various health classes used the selected resources in their class. Teachers and students completed surveys to provide feedback on the resources.
Important Dates to Note
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September 3, 2024 to September 26, 2024 - GEMS Public Review
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September 30, 2024 to October 31, 2024 - Sex Ed Instructional Resources Public Review
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September 30, 2024 to October 31, 2024 - CTAE Instructional Resources Public Review
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October 29, 2024 - GEMS Annual Meeting
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November 7, 2024 - Sex Ed Instructional Resources Review Committee Meeting