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Helping ALL Youth Thrive in Decatur

The mission of the Decatur Education Foundation is to enable the full potential of our young people. We believe that every child deserves equal access to quality education and the opportunity to thrive.

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Special Education Summer Grant Application
Special Education Summer Grant Application

The Special Education Summer Grant Program provides funding for students of City Schools of Decatur who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and are seeking summer enrichment that meets their unique learning needs. The application form. deadline is April 10, 2026

Speaker Series: AI and Critical Thinking
Speaker Series: AI and Critical Thinking

Our next Speaker Series is Monday March 16, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Decatur High School-The Learning Commons (Library/Media Center)

2026 Tour deCatur
2026 Tour deCatur

Tour deCatur is back for its 24th year! This year, in addition to the Peachtree-qualifying 5k, the 1-Mile Fun Run, the adorable Tot Trot for the 4 and under crowd, and the “None Run” for supporters who want the t-shirt but not the sore muscles, we're partnering with the Decatur Bulldog Boosters and are offering a Bulldog Jog that allows runners to include their dogs in the 1-Mile Fun Run!

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Our next Speaker Series is Monday March 16, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Decatur High School-The Learning Commons (Library/Media Center) Join us for an evening with Artificial Intelligence expert, Dr. Tyler Cook from Emory University. Register at QR
Come to the @avontheaterga this Sunday! We are so very grateful that the proceeds benefit Decatur Education Foundation.
Community participation ensures the success of Tour deCatur. We need volunteer help in a variety of fun tasks. Whether you sign up to be a course monitor or to hand out medals or to help with setup, we need you! See the complete list of volunteer opp
Which CSD school has the highest percentage of their students signed up for Tour deCatur? Scroll to find out! Wanna help your school win a DEF grant (and a really obnoxious trophy)? Select your school as your team when you sign up for the Tour! #t
At DEF’s annual Celebration of Excellence each May, we don’t just recognize students — we also honor the educators who keep learning, growing, and leading by example. Each year, the Carriere Family Scholarship for Teachers (establis
Our friends @butterandcreamatl are making participating in Tour deCatur even sweeter! Register today ay tourdecatur.com
Join us for “Community Care & Coffee” this Sunday, Mar 1st from 12-2pm at @wallerscoffeeshop (240 DeKalb Industrial Way, Decatur). The topic is Transition Planning for Parents/Guardians with Students in the Special Education Program.
Please support this special drive for Kroger/Publix gift cards as we support our Decatur families.

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