District Priorities
RCPS 2025-2026 District Priorities:
A B C D E
Under the leadership of Superintendent Shirley Chesser, RCPS has a renewed commitment to student achievement and growth through the implementation of our 2025-2026 District Priorities. Grounded in data and driven by our mission to ensure student success, the five core priorities are:
- Attendance – Ensuring students are present, engaged, and ready to learn every day.
- Behavior – Creating safe, supportive learning environments through proactive behavior systems.
- Content Mastery (Student Achievement) – Elevating academic outcomes by focusing on rigorous instruction and mastery of grade-level standards.
- Development of Teachers and Staff – Investing in professional growth to build capacity and sustain high-quality teaching and leadership.
- Engagement – Strengthening partnerships with families and communities to support holistic student development.
To ensure these priorities translate into measurable impact, RCPS is launching systemic processes and accountability checkpoints across all schools. RCPS remains heavily focused on content mastery — ensuring every student achieves academic success through high-quality instruction, meaningful support, and consistent expectations.
These include:
- High leverage instructional practices, resources, and collaboration
- Regular progress monitoring, data reviews, and classroom observations
- Targeted professional learning aligned to district goals
- School-level improvement plans and measurable goals
Throughout the summer months, teams engaged in data analysis, professional development, and strategic planning to better understand and address disparities in student performance. These efforts have resulted in actionable, district and school-specific plans that focus on instruction, student engagement, and support systems tailored to meet the needs of our students.
Superintendent Chesser said, “This summer’s work reflected the deep commitment and continuous improvement focus of our teams. We didn’t just plan — we laid a strong foundation for meaningful progress. Our FY26 priorities represent a focused effort to improve student outcomes, and we’re committed to staying accountable throughout the journey.”
LINKS
Rockdale County Board of Education policies
Directory (with links to RCPS Central Office and School Staff Directories)
Did You Know flyer for RCPS (PDF)