Episode 41: The Georgia Vision Project with Dr. Stan DeJarnett

Dr. Stanley DeJarnett is the Executive Director of the Georgia Vision Project

The project came into existence in 2009, but implementation didn't begin until 2010.

 It is…

“… A collaborative effort between the Georgia School Boards’ Association, The Georgia School Superintendent’s Association and about 35 partner organizations…”

“The Georgia Vision Project exists for the purpose of transforming public education in Georgia.”

Dr. Stanley DeJarnett

Dr. DeJarnett and I talk about what the Vision Project is and how it works.

For example, Stan notes, “It is about sharing a clear and compelling vision of where public schools are going.”

He comments that there really are two target audiences:

1)    Teachers and School Administrators

2)    Parents

Stan reflects, “The story that our teachers have to tell about the lives that they change through their interaction with students is the story we want our community to hear.”

He continues, “We make a huge difference in the lives of over 1.7 million children in this state every day and this work is being done by teachers and those who support teachers.”

“We hope that the reality of what we do in our schools every day…a positive reality…can be reflected in our message.”

The Georgia Vision Project has 7 Components:

1.    Early Learning and Student Success

2.    Teaching and Learning

3.    Teaching and Learning Resources

4.    Human and Organizational Capital

5.    Governance, Leadership, and Accountability

6.    Culture, Climate, and Organizational Efficacy

7.    Financial Resources

Check out several short videos to learn more at the Vision Project website.

Here is the link to the homepage...Georgia Vision Project

Enjoy!

Length 44:35