Learn more about the PDSD partnership between the UGA College of Education and Clarke County School District
Office of School Engagement
The Office of School Engagement serves as a bridge between the worlds of theory and practice in public education to improve the educational experiences of students and the professional lives of educators.
What We Do
- We partner with the Clarke County School District through the Professional Development School District
- We support Experience UGA, a field trip initiative to bring all Clarke County students (P-12) to UGA's campus each year
- We engage with the UGA Archway Partnership in education initiatives
- We facilitate Camp DIVE (Discover, Inquire, Voice, Explore) together with the Clarke County School District and the Athens-Clarke County Community. This engaging and enriching summer program serves to diminish 'summer slide' for K-8 children.
Contact Details
- Address:
629 Aderhold Hall
110 Carlton Street
Athens, Georgia 30602
- Phone: 706-542-8491
- Director: Janna Dresden
Professional Development School District
We have a Professional Development School District partnership with Clarke County School District that includes 20 on-site courses, 10 Professors-in-Residence, and over 500 UGA students in the schools.
Experience UGA
We support Experience UGA, a field trip initiative to bring all Clarke County students (P-12) to UGA's campus each year. Kindergarten students take a walking tour of campus led by Early Childhood Education majors and discuss shapes they see in buildings and surroundings.
Camp DIVE
Camp DIVE (Discover, Inquire, Voice, and Explore) is a partnership between the Clarke County School District (CCSD), the UGA College of Education, and the Athens-Clarke County community. The purpose of Camp DIVE is to provide an engaging and enriching summer experience for CCSD students in grades K-8 in order to prevent or diminish the well-known 'summer slide' phenomenon.
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The Office of School Engagement serves as a bridge between the worlds of theory and practice in public education to improve the educational experiences of students and the professional lives of educators.
Latest News
Study identifies 'key practices' that advance PDS work
May 1, 2017
One important insight that emerged from the study, according to Hall, is that the UGA and CCSD partnership is composed of sub-partnerships.
Office of School Engagement student spotlight: Melissa Baker
May 1, 2017
Melissa Baker, the 2016-17 Office of School Engagement graduate assistant, will graduate from the UGA College of Education this May with a Ph.D. in middle grades education.
'PDS work is always changing' says school administrator
May 1, 2017
Meet Mark Tavernier, associate superintendent for instructional services and school performance.
Office of School Engagement Newsletter
This bi-annual newsletter explores the unique partnerships between the College and surrounding school districts.
Upcoming Events
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Camp DIVE Information Session
Learn about the College of Education and Clarke County School District summer learning initiative called Camp DIVE
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Camp DIVE
The purpose of Camp DIVE is to provide an engaging and enriching summer experience for students in kindergarten through eighth grade while giving UGA students the opportunity to interact with children and youth from the Athens community.