Dubai, UAE, August 28, 2008 – The Dubai Schools Agency, an agency of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai (KHDA) has announced the establishment of the Schools Support Unit. The unit was announced at a meeting held this morning with the principals of the government schools.
The Schools Support Unit has the combined support of several departments within the KHDA and will work closely with the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) to identify areas of improvement at the schools and work to elevate and enhance the performance at every level.
The principals were invited to the meeting where several KHDA officials welcomed them to new academic year and spoke about the new ideas that will be implemented in the coming academic year. The principals were also introduced to the roles of the different departments in KHDA and how they will be working with schools. The agency also sought the support of the schools and the principals to implement the new ideas and in the new academic year.
Presenting plans for the coming year were Jameela Al Muhairi, Chief of DSIB, Taha Al Hamri, Head of the Administrative Services Unit (ASU), Hind Al Mualla, Chief of Innovation and Michael Ghoulam who heads the new Schools Support Unit.
Seeking the support of the schools to implement the new ideas, Fatma Al Marri, CEO of the Schools Agency said, “Improving schools in the new academic is the primary goal of the Agency. We are seeking to improve the schools at every level – administrative, teaching methods, environmental and curricula related. This role will be played out by the Schools Support Unit which will work closely with the Agency to implement the improvement in the schools. We encourage and urge you to participate in the school improvement programs for the benefit of you school and the students.”
While teachers and administrators returned to schools, at the beginning of this week, students begin school on Sunday (August 31, 2008). DSA’s meeting with the principals ensured every school was prepared for the new academic year.