Abu Dhabi Education Council Holds Back to School Orientation for Principals
Sep 13, 2009 - 11:13 -
WAM Abu Dhabi, 13th Sept. 2009 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) welcomed public school Principals to the start of the new school year at an orientation and planning session. The meeting was designed to educate Principals about the goals of ADEC's 10-Year Strategic Plan and to inform them about immediate changes taking effect in the 2009/2010 school year.
The 10-Year Strategic Plan sets out ADEC's approach towards creating the highest-quality, comprehensive system of education based on world-class standards and expertise. The strategy includes both a long-term plan that will transform the Abu Dhabi education system to one of very high quality, and a short-term plan that addresses immediate imperatives.
Speaking at the meeting, H.E. Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Director General of the ADEC, greeted the Principals and stressed the importance of partnership between ADEC and all Principals in order to achieve Abu Dhabi's goals of establishing a world-class education system in the Emirate.
"This transformation in education is essential for building the knowledge based economy Abu Dhabi is striving for, and by working together we can achieve those goals set out in our 10-year plan," he said. "ADEC will support school Principals throughout this period and is calling on Principals to be champions of this important initiative." Principals were given suggestions on how to best manage the new initiatives, such as extended school hours and the induction of new native English-speaking teachers, within their school communities. They were also provided with an overview of other elements of the Plan.
Al-Khaili stressed that the Strategic Plan was about putting education first and supporting the economic and social growth of the Emirate. He highlighted that actions stemming from the Plan, such as a greater focus on English was essential for bringing educational standards in Abu Dhabi in line with international benchmarks. He also assured Principals that this transformation was not moving the school sector away from the culture and heritage of the UAE and advised them of ADEC's plans to introduce an improved curriculum for Arabic and Islamic studies.
"By working together to provide all children in Abu Dhabi the opportunity to be the best they can be, we will provide the foundation for a skilled workforce of the future in our Emirate. This will help position Abu Dhabi as a global economic leader," he added.
The Principals in attendance expressed their appreciation for ADEC's initiative and guidance.
Sep 13, 2009 - 11:13 -
WAM Abu Dhabi, 13th Sept. 2009 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) welcomed public school Principals to the start of the new school year at an orientation and planning session. The meeting was designed to educate Principals about the goals of ADEC's 10-Year Strategic Plan and to inform them about immediate changes taking effect in the 2009/2010 school year.
The 10-Year Strategic Plan sets out ADEC's approach towards creating the highest-quality, comprehensive system of education based on world-class standards and expertise. The strategy includes both a long-term plan that will transform the Abu Dhabi education system to one of very high quality, and a short-term plan that addresses immediate imperatives.
Speaking at the meeting, H.E. Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Director General of the ADEC, greeted the Principals and stressed the importance of partnership between ADEC and all Principals in order to achieve Abu Dhabi's goals of establishing a world-class education system in the Emirate.
"This transformation in education is essential for building the knowledge based economy Abu Dhabi is striving for, and by working together we can achieve those goals set out in our 10-year plan," he said. "ADEC will support school Principals throughout this period and is calling on Principals to be champions of this important initiative." Principals were given suggestions on how to best manage the new initiatives, such as extended school hours and the induction of new native English-speaking teachers, within their school communities. They were also provided with an overview of other elements of the Plan.
Al-Khaili stressed that the Strategic Plan was about putting education first and supporting the economic and social growth of the Emirate. He highlighted that actions stemming from the Plan, such as a greater focus on English was essential for bringing educational standards in Abu Dhabi in line with international benchmarks. He also assured Principals that this transformation was not moving the school sector away from the culture and heritage of the UAE and advised them of ADEC's plans to introduce an improved curriculum for Arabic and Islamic studies.
"By working together to provide all children in Abu Dhabi the opportunity to be the best they can be, we will provide the foundation for a skilled workforce of the future in our Emirate. This will help position Abu Dhabi as a global economic leader," he added.
The Principals in attendance expressed their appreciation for ADEC's initiative and guidance.
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