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The Results of the Trainings of the Directors and Teachers of the Newly Established Preschools are Summarized

03.09.2025

In the framework of the sub-component, "Promoting School Readiness and Equal Opportunities at the Start of General Education", the distance trainings of the teachers and directors of selected institutions involved in the newly established preschools have been completed. During the months of July- August, 2025 "Step by Step" Benevolent Foundation supported school directors and teachers of the newly established preschools to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to work with 4-6 year old children at preschools. "Step by Step" Benevolent Foundation also provided relevant materials, programs and consultations. Training modules, manuals, a thematic training plan, schedule of trainings and a distance training evaluation questionnaires have been developed to carry out trainings for preschool teachers and directors. The assessment of knowledge and skills acquired by the teachers as a result of the conducted training, as well as testing of trainees was carried out. Each of the participants was provided with a training package, including modules and manuals.Thus, within the framework of the "Education Improvement Project Additional Financing" loan project and with the co-financing of the World Bank, 20 directors and 40 teachers were trained in July -August of 2025. 

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