Jeddah, 24 April 2025 (26 Shawwal 1446H)

In a strategic move aimed at boosting the efficiency of educational work and activating institutional governance, Jeddah's General Directorate of Education hosted a workshop on "Applied Practices for the Transformation Project in the Governance of Education Departments and Offices," with the participation of 9 education departments and the attendance of Deputy Minister of Education and chair of the project's supervisory committee, Eng. Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Ghamdi.

The workshop is part of the second phase of the transformation project led by the Ministry of Education, overseen by specialized teams aiming to empower schools with broader leadership authority, boosting performance quality and raising learning outcomes, fully in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Workshop Themes

  • Streamlining organizational structures in education departments.
  • Activating school leadership as a pivotal element of the educational process.
  • Strengthening efficiency and transparency through the new governance model.
  • Showcasing successful experiences, most notably the Madinah education model.
  • Highlighting the role of the Unified Support Platform in follow-up and evaluation.

Wide Participation and Leadership Messages

Eng. Al-Ghamdi affirmed that the project is not limited to administrative reorganization, but represents a qualitative shift in educational leadership thinking, aiming to achieve genuine empowerment for schools, calling for activating inspiring field experiences.

Hamad bin Nasser Al-Wuhaibi, secretary of education departments, also explained that the project redesigns roles in a way that strengthens the efficiency of the education system and supports school leadership.

A Renewed Vision for the Saudi School

Jeddah education director Dr. Manal Al-Luhaibi noted that the workshop reflects a national direction toward developing education governance, affirming the importance of integration between teams and educational leaders to achieve the intended transformation.

Specialized Sessions and Practical Outcomes

The workshop covered several specialized executive tracks, including educational supervision, human resources, shared services, institutional organization, digital transformation, and communication and change management.

The workshop concluded with a presentation of recommendations from the executive teams and future action plans supporting the continued implementation of the transformation project and achieving its goals in empowering schools and building a modern, effective educational environment.