Seminar on professional training in school management system has started in Atyrau

Today, as part of the Atyrau Zhana Mektebi project, a program for professional retraining of management teams of 50 schools in the region has started. The project is aimed at teaching effective tools and methods for managing the modern education system, it will last until April.

The event was attended by Deputy Akim of the region Daryn Shamuratov, who noted that projects to improve the qualifications of teachers will be continued, the Press Service of the Akim of the region reports.

“The head of state Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev noted that the teacher is the most important link in the process of forming the quality of the nation. Therefore, it is very important to fully provide the education system with highly qualified specialists. Improving the education system of the region and training new leaders are extremely important. Teachers not only teach children, but also help them develop social skills and emotional intelligence. Therefore, it is necessary to grow professionally and be ready for change,” D. Shamuratov addressed the audience.

The program is implemented with the aim of training school principals and management teams to implement new management models and use data-driven strategies.

Program features:

* Practical internships: familiarization with the education system of countries with high PISA results, in particular, Estonia and Finland. Participants study and exchange experiences on curricula, the education system, training of teaching staff and students with special educational needs at the best schools.

* Study the models of Kazakhstan's innovative schools: High Tech Academy, Shokan Ualikhanov School and Tamos Space School.

* Simulation game "Managing a School in Kazakhstan": participants solve practical cases and, together with assigned mentors, draw up a school development program.