European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 16, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday september 16, 1994 the stabs and stripes Page 1  Secretary of Octant new director selected for the Dod education activity on september 7, or Lillian Gonzalez became the new director of the Dod education activity Dode which includes two major Dod school systems serving 134,000 children of military and civilian personnel and an office responsible for policies regarding voluntary education programs for military personnel in announcing the selection or. Edwin Dorn under Secretary of defense for personnel and readiness said a Cdr. Gonzalez has a distinguished record of service in three major Public school systems in the United states. She has demonstrated a commitment to educational excellence by instituting creative programs that meet the needs of a diverse student population. She has also involved parents and other members of the communities in the education programs she has managed. These qualities Are crucial in the Dod school systems and the voluntary education  or. Dom also noted a this is one of the most exciting and rewarding leadership positions in All of american education a huge school system spread around the  As director of the department of defense dependents schools Doddson. Gonzalez will serve As chief operating officer for 193 schools serving 95,000 students in 15 foreign countries and for schools. Serving 39,000 students on military installations in 7 states and puerto Rico. She will also have the title of director of continuing adult and pos secondary education. Upon selection or. Gonzalez commented a i accept the appointment to this important position with great appreciation for the proud tradition of the department of defense education activity. As director of education Hook Forward to meeting the challenges presented by our National education goals and providing the leadership that will carry our children and Young adults into the 21 St  or. Gonzalez comes to Dod from the Baltimore City Public school system where she served As a Deputy superintendent for the past 3 years. She was assistant superintendent for special populations in the District of Columbia Public school system from 1989 to 1991. She held several positions in the new York Public school system from 1971 to 1988, beginning As a special education teacher and ending As a chairperson of the committee on special education for one of the Community school districts in new York. Or. Gonzalez received her Bachelor s degree at inter american University in san German puerto Rico her masters from City College of new York and her doctorate in education from George Washington University. National education goals school readiness by the year 2000, All children in America will Start school ready to learn. School completion by the year 2000, the High school graduation rate will increase to at least 90 percent. A a a a a a a a Shidet achievement and citizenship by the year 2000, All students will leave grades 4, 8, and 12 having demonstrated competency Over challenging subject matter including English mathematics science foreign languages civics and government economics arts history and geography and every school in America will ensure that All students learn to use their minds Well so they May be prepared for responsible citizenship further learning and productive employment in our nations Modem Economy. Mathematics and science by the year 2000, United states students will be first in the world in mathematics and science achievement. Adult literacy and lifelong learning by the year 2000, every adult american will be literate and will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global Economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. J Safe disciplined and alcohol and drug Frea schools by the year 2000, every school in the United states will be free of drugs violence and the unauthorized.  of firearms and alcohol and will offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning. Teacher education and professional development by the year 2000, the nations teaching Force will have Access to programs for the continued improvement of their professional skills and the Opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to instruct and prepare All american students for the next Century. Parental participation by the year 2000, every school will promote partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation in promoting the social emotional and academic growth of children. School year Edwin Dom in Der Secretary of defense for Para Natl end readiness Gunnyn to voc Fri. A Deputy assistant Secretary of defense for female Send support deduced unit donate. Director Dod education activity Ion 66 in the Middle of every difficulty lies  Albert Einstein goals 2000 president Clinton signed the goals 2000 educate America act on March 31, 994 this innovative and comprehensive program is based on High standards that All students can meet a system that will provide both equity and excellence for All students. The act formally recognized and expands six previous goals and adds two new ones which address staff development for educators and the promotion of partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation in schools. One area of expansion includes student achievement in English mathematics science foreign languages civics and government economics arts history and geography. Since that i National education goals were written in 1990, Dodds has focused it efforts on providing a High Quality education program with clearly defined objectives which Are closely monitored and reported annually. The publication of the department of defense dependents schools Dodds 1993 report on the National education goals Marks the third year of Dodds participation in the National goals Effort. Associated with each of the goals Are 20 thousands 180 a 160 152.009 140 120 100v a 60 40139.177 f 20 projected enrolment. Comprehensive milestones or targets by which Dodds Progress May be measured and against which Dodds May be held accountable. Developed using data collected in 1990, each target is based on quantifiable factors related to student outcomes. Dodds is a Leader in implementing programs directly aimed at achievement of the National education goals. Some of the initiatives include advanced via individual determination Reading recovery cooperative integrated Reading and composition families and schools together the study of teaching and language immersion. Articles providing a detailed description of these programs can be found throughout this school special. The titles Are marked with an asterisk. A worldwide school system Dodds is a worldwide school system operated by the department of defense in 15 f6reign countries. Its Mission is to provide a Quality education Tom kindergarten through Grade 12 for the eligible minor dependents of department of defense military and civilian personnel on official overseas assignments. Approximately 95,000 students in 193 schools and one Community College Are served by approximately 7,500 educators. Dodds is an organizational element of the department of defense education activity a Dod Field activity operating under the direction authority and control of the under Secretary of defense personnel and readiness. From the office of dependents education ode in Arlington Virginia the director manages a unified system with 3 regional and 10 District. Offices. A a a. A a a a Quot a a a regional offices include Europe Wiesbaden German Pacific Okinawa Japan and Panama islands Arlington a. Regional directors manage the regional office staff and supervise superintendents. Who oversee districts of approximately 6 to 24 schools administered by a local school principal. A school facilities in the Dodds system vary. Although the buildings differ each school is held to the same High standards uniform throughout the entire system As established by Dodds policy. Dodds schools Are accredited by the North Central association inca of colleges and schools one of six accrediting associations in the United states. Junior High Middle schools and elementary schools with a minimum enrolment of 150 students and All High schools Are accredited. Schools with smaller enrolments Are certified by the inca. The curriculum in the overseas schools is patterned after the finest educational programs in the United states. Educational programs Range from College preparatory courses to vocational career programs with on the Job training at military installations. The Range of special programs available in Dodds include special. Education English As a second language and talented and gifted. Dodds strives to assure Alt students equal Access to educational programs and services while trying to accommodate All Levels of Scholastic achievement. Programs Are continually evaluated and upgraded through Quality leadership at All Levels self evaluation and Community involvement. Management improvement and staff development Are emphasized. Maintaining educational Quality during the draw Down the military draw Down has led to decreased student enrolment fewer schools and smaller budgets. The enrolment has decreased from 152, students in 1991 to a projected 95,000 students in by 1994-95. Dodds Wilt open 193. Schools this year Down from 269 in 1991. The average school size will drop from 565 students in school year by 1990-91 to 495 students in this school year. The defense management report decision 973 to consolidate regions and districts is on schedule. The Atlantic and Mediterranean regional offices closed on july 1, 1994 and a single european regional office was established. The Frankfurt Nuernberg Rhein Eifel and United kingdom West District offices closed at the end of by 1993-94. The Dodds consolidation plan implemented a final reduction of regional offices front 5 to 3 and District offices from 19 to 10. To Dale Dodds has been funded to staff the schools to serve projected opening enrolments and to sustain that level of staffing throughout the school year while draw Down is occurring. This practice has enabled Dodds to maintain a stable learning environment throughout the school year without requiring a mid year reduction of staff and the associated dislocation of students from classroom to classroom. This stable learning environment has enabled Dodds to. Maintain the Quality of the educational program during draw Down. Dodds will ensure that schools affected by base closings continue to demand academic rigor and that faculties and staff in All schools Are Given necessary support. The Dodds Standard is to continue to offer an education comparable to the very Best that is available in the United states. At the same time Dodds will keep the High standards embodied in the National education goals and the need to support the efforts to reach those goals. The end result should be the continued operations of excellent schools which Are critical to the Quality of life of service members and their families overseas. Dodds total enrolments school year 90-9 through 94-95 110.165 101.688 a i 95.06 90 91 rvs my i Yiu so 99 9jj h9�lsymm tabs by. 94 9s1