Connecting the Dots A Vision For Education In

“Connecting the Dots” A Vision For Education In Arizona LISTEN. COLLABORATE. SUCCEED Jacqui Clay-Cochise County School Superintendent

The Purpose of Education • To discover one’s natural attributes (DNA), then correlate to the needs of the world • Increase GDP/GNP – Exports/Imports - Creativity

A Vision for the Future of Education Economic Independence for students Economic Prosperity in the community

Start with the End in Mind! Students Enter the Workforce! Economic Independence for Students and Economic Success for our Country!

Connecting the Dots (Pre-K to Workforce) Technical Schools Community College Enters the Workforce! High School Middle School Elementary School Pre-K University Economic Independence for Students and Economic Success for our Country!

Connecting the Dots (School System) Home Schools Private Schools Charter Schools Unified Public School Districts Detention Center/Jail Economic Independence for Students and Economic Success for our County!

Connecting the Dots (Sharing Resources) Professional Development Best Practices Economic Independence for Students and Economic Success for our County! Curriculum

Connecting the Dots (All Stakeholders) Administration Industry Members Community Members Teachers Parents Students Economic Independence for Students and Economic Success for our County!

• Culture • Educational Revival • Educational Revolution • Common Vision • Common Goal • Collaboration • Significance • Direction Motivation Purpose

Education is not a Spectator Sport! Attract families (Education) Businesses (work force) Work together to keep our students in Our Communities!