Providing for the Diverse Needs of All Learners

Welcome to Jefferson County Schools! We are the second-largest school district in Alabama serving over 36,000 students in 57 different schools located throughout Jefferson County. Our vision is to be characterized by the use of best practices resulting in effectively providing for the diverse needs of all learners. It is our mission to ensure rigorous learning for all through engaging, innovative instruction, responsible resource management, and meaningful community and family collaboration focused on student success. We strive to enlighten, engage, and empower!

District News

JEFCOED Important Update - April 1, 2023

The Jefferson County School System was the victim of a ransomware attack during Spring Break. Preliminary investigations have not revealed any evidence of a breach of sensitive personally identifiable information. However, we will continue to investigate any possibility of compromised data and notify stakeholders accordingly if discovered.

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Notice of JEFCOED Board and Committee Meetings

The Jefferson County Board of Education will have a Special Called Board meeting on March 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the board’s office, 2100 18th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama. The purpose of the meeting shall be to consider and vote on personnel actions and other board business. The Jefferson County Board of Education will meet for our regular Committee Meeting immediately following the Special Called Board Meeting.

The regular March Board Meeting will be on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room .

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2023-2024 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate Applications

The application window is now open. All applications must be postmarked by February 14, 2023.

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2023-2024 Pre-K Registration for JEFCOED schools

Pre-K applications will be available from Sunday, January 15, 2023 to Sunday, February 26, 2023. Click the link above to learn more.

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