Education Reforms in KPK

Management •  Developed GIS/EMIS. •  Strengthening and Improvement of EMIS System in NWFP (Posts created at provincial and district level). •  Training Need Assessment Survey of District Managers. •  Separation of Management and Teaching Cadres •  Job Description for All District Managers and Directorate of E&SE •  Developed modules for training of District Managers for financial management, personnel, planning and community participation training. •  Waiver of tuition fee. •  Distribution of free textbooks from KG to 10th class. •  70% of ADP for Girls Education. •  Stipends to girls' students in the backward/low literacy districts of Shangla, Kohistan, Bunair, Battagram, Hangu, Dir Upper and Tank. •  Networking of 300 Local Circle Offices (50% for female) to be used for monitoring, supervision and teacher training . •  Developed guide for public's frequently asked questions/answers. •  Performance based budget introduced in selected schools in district Peshawar , Kohat, Abbottabad & Bannu. •  PTAs formed and being strengthened. Per Classroom funds enhanced. •  Education Sector Reforms Unit established to introduce reforms and improve monitoring. •  Establishment of Mobile Unit for repair and maintenance of furniture at schools on the spot. Quality Education •  Developed Teacher Guide Books for textbooks. •  Developed Teacher Guide Books (General). •  Instructional Material Developed. •  Teacher trained in using of teacher guides and instructional materials. •  Mentor system for teacher training introduced. •  Strengthening of RITEs and PITE for pre and in-service training of teachers. •  Service Rules for all cadres revised/updated. •  Recruitment of primary school teachers localized (75% UC based 25% district based) •  Recruitment Rules updated. •  Recruitment Rules relaxed in remote areas. •  NWFP Education Commission established in 2003. •  Diploma in Education introduced (18 months course) to replace PTC and CT. •  Provincial Education Assessment center established to assess and check quality education. •  Supplementary reading material developed for students. •  Child friendly schools established (94). •  7000 additional posts of PTC/PST created as a result of Rationalization by improving the Student Teacher's ratio at Primary level to1:40. •  Rationalization of Teachers at Secondary level on the basis of increase in enrolment is in pipeline in the coming academic year. •  Establishment of Examination Commission/Registrar Departmental Examination for 5th & 8th Class exams in pipeline. •  Uniform In-service Training Manual being developed for all cadres of teachers trainings. Access •  Provision of free textbooks to all students from KG-X. •  Free education from KG-X. •  Rs. 200/- P.M. stipend to all girls' students of middle/Secondary Schools (Backward Districts).