As part of the education reform, teachers and schools are actively preparing for the introduction of the "New School Model"

Within the framework of the education reform, teachers and schools are actively preparing for the introduction of the "New School Model". The preparation of support groups for 50 schools is underway intensively.  

"New School Model" is part of the planned reform in the education system. Its goal is to establish a critical thinking and person-oriented educational environment that will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for 21st-century challenges. The training consists of several modules and is also planned to be conducted in the regions.

The main task of the support groups is to help schools improve the school climate and the quality of teaching and learning.  The support groups will work with I-IV grade teachers on a school-based coaching principle in the following main directions:

• Development and implementation of the school curriculum;
• Development of effective school management approaches;
• Integration of digital technologies into the teaching and learning process.

The trainings for the members of the support groups are led by experts from the Department of Preschool and General Education Development of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and trainers from the LEPL National Center for Teacher Professional Development. Upon completion of the trainings, the support groups will gradually continue their work in the schools selected for them.  

The "New School Model" will become operational in 50 pilot schools starting from March 2019, and from the autumn, this model will encompass another 100 schools and will be gradually introduced across public schools throughout Georgia.

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Tools for assessing school culture and the academic achievements of 4th-grade students have been prepared, which will be used to assess the initial baseline situation in the 50 target schools, and accordingly, development-oriented changes will begin. The assessment of the school research culture in the target schools has already started. The preparation of tests has been completed, and subject-based academic achievements will be assessed in the same schools in the near future. This assessment will be conducted annually in the target schools; its goal is to measure progress and identify needs in order to provide appropriate assistance. The assessment component is led by representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and the LEPL National Assessment and Examinations Center.