MINISTRY OF EDUCATION RECOMMNENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN EDUCATION

Education Policy:

· National education policy and rules & regulations enforcement and revision.

· School management committees for regular supervision.

· Restructuring school system to categorize primary and secondary schools both national and zonal education sector.

· Financial allocation for education development.

Equal Learning Opportunities:

· Equal learning opportunities for all both at primary and higher education level.

· State of the art learning facilities with comfortable environment.

· Quality education by skilled and professionally qualified teachers.

· Use of digital innovation through smart classrooms and e-libraries.

· Accommodation facilities for teachers in remote areas.

· Established National Professional Council for Education.

· Implemented professional license system for academic professionals.

· Sri Lanka Teacher Educators Service (SLTES), Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service (SLEAS): Filled vacancies; provided professional development opportunities.

· Special incentives for subject special and technology teachers.

· SLPS: Teachers promotions and professional development.

National Norms Policies:

· National policies enforcement for admissions, class and school-size.

· Provide basic facilities for schools.

· Schools upgradation to the national-level norms and standards.

Planning, RBM&E:

· Established evidence-based policymaking and planning culture.

· Established RBME framework.

· Developed policy for Education Management Information System (EMIS).

· Established SIS and National Education Management & Information System (NEMIS).

Teacher Management:

· Increasing professionally qualified teachers as per student ratio.

· Promoting National Colleges of Education (NCoEs) to degree awarding level.

· Providing financial allowance scheme for teachers serving in remote areas.

Institutional Infrastructure:

· Developed NCoEs, Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) and Teacher Centers (TCs).

· Established a new NCoE for technology education.

· Established National Content Development Center.

· Upgraded facilities for Zonal Education Offices (ZEOs) and restructured zonal education structures.

· Reformed physical facilities of National Institute of Education (NIE).

Educational Budget:

· Priorities educational requirements to increase budget to GDP and TGE.

· School based financial support mechanism for most deserving student.

· Poverty reduction through sustainable educational development.

Students Performance by 2025:

· Student survival rate of grade 11 will be achieved 96%.

· General Certificates of Education (Ordinary Level) pass rate increased by 75% and GCE (Advance Level) pass rate will be increased 70%.

Stewardship:

· Strengthened School-Based Management (SBM), Enhanced Program for School Improvement (EPSI).

· Strengthened leadership capacities of school principals.