The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) provides a recognition system based on the Georgia Multi-Tiered System of Supports (GaMTSS) framework. This recognition integrates academics, behavior, and attendance into a single framework, reinforcing our commitment to the Whole Child and data-driven student support.   

The GaMTSS framework is the same framework Gwinnett County Public Schools leverages to build strong Tier 1 schoolwide systems, with targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports for students needing additional academic, behavioral, attendance, and wrap-around interventions. 

Schools will be recognized based on behavior, attendance, and course performance, rather than PBIS implementation alone. Schools must complete the following to be considered for State Recognition:  

• School Fidelity Tool 

• Two times a year completed by school with a district facilitator.  

• Team Fidelity Tool 

• One time a year completed by a district facilitator 

• Walkthrough Form 

• One time a year 

If schools complete the required components, they will then be awarded levels of implementation using the following rubric.   

This recognition is a part of the GaDOE’s local school’s climate rating. GaMTSS Recognition System Rubric