Outcomes of August Education Conference of East Kazakhstan region
On August 21, 2025, East Kazakhstan hosted the Regional August Education Conference titled “The Future of Education: Honest Citizens, Skilled Professionals”. The August Education Conference took place in Ust-Kamenogorsk city. This significant event outlined the key directions for the development of the education system in the upcoming academic year.
The conference was attended by Akim of East Kazakhstan region Nurymbet A. Saktaganov, representatives of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, social partners, university rectors, college directors, heads of district and city education departments, members of the teaching community and labor veterans.
As part of the event, there was an exhibition of innovative digital technologies. At the plenary session, the participants thoroughly discussed various aspects of the education system development. Additionally, there were 25 subject-specific breakout sessions.
Throughout the presentations, particular emphasis was placed on expanding access to preschool organizations, raising the quality of education, enhancing educators’ professional competencies, developing learners’ functional literacy and ensuring a safe educational environment.
Moreover, plans were presented to upgrade the educational infrastructure, build new schools, equip classrooms, develop inclusive education, provide social support for children, and strengthen cooperation with parents.
A number of educators were honoured during the conference with state and regional awards, as well as received badges from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. “Best Secondary Education Organization Award – 2025” and grants were also awarded to high-performing organizations.
The outcomes of the Year of Skilled Trades were summed up in the system of technical and vocational education, with particular emphasis on the deepening cooperation between colleges and industry partners.
Following the results of the conference, the teaching community was instructed with the following key priorities for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year:
- Improving the quality of education;
- Elevating the status of the teaching profession and providing professional support;
- Developing rural schools;
- Ensuring learners’ safety;
- Boosting the effectiveness of educational work;
- Integrating innovations and digital technologies into the education system.
Thus, the August Conference gave an impetus to the development of the education sector and outlined shared goals and objectives for educators in the upcoming academic year.