GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Lr. Rc. No. 26/B/SCERT/2017 Dated: 06.04.2018
Ref:-
1. Sunrise Andhra Pradesh - Vision 2029 [Vision framework, goals and strategies in School Education]
2. Memo No 420155/Prog.II/A1/2016, dt.3-2-2017.of Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh
3. National Assessment Survey 2017, AP Performance Report, MHRD, Govt. of India
4. Annual Status of Education Report, 2017
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Sir,
I invite your kind attention to the reference 1st cited , the Hon’ble Chief
Minister’s vision for School Education and his direction that Andhra Pradesh should be one of the top three performing States in the Country by 2022. In order to achieve this vision, specific strategies are designed and initiatives being taken up by the School Education Department to equip its students with grade appropriate literacy and numeracy competencies, as well as with knowledge and skills relevant for the 21st Century.
Recent Assessments/surveys such as National Achievement Survey [NAS] 2017, Annual Survey of Education Report [ASER], 2017 and Student Learning Achievement Survey [SLAS], 2017-18 indicate the grade specific learning levels of School students in Andhra Pradesh and the academic gaps that need to be addressed. . Additionally, the recent Summative Assessment -1 result highlighted the immediate need for sustainable interventions to improve learning skills of children.
In this regard, as per reference 2nd cited the Government of Andhra Pradesh, a forward-looking, reform oriented Assessment Cell has been instituted in SCERT to strengthen the Evaluation Department. Additionally, DCEBs (District Common Examination Boards) in districts have also been strengthened so as to play active role in Academic monitoring, dissemination of assessment results and Implementation of quality improvement interventions. Several initiatives have been taken up by the Assessment Cell of SCERT which brought greater focus on understanding and improving the grade specific learning outcomes of school students in the State.
In this context, Department of School Education has designed a comprehensive Learning Enhancement Program called the - Vidya Vikaasam- with an objective to implement systemic and systematic programs that will drive overall improvement in learning outcomes. Specifically Vidya Vikaasam will use Assessments and student performance data as a lever to identify gaps and holistically improve the pedagogy in classrooms, identify and delivery focused training to teachers, design and implement targeted remediation to students and create awareness in communities. In preparation for the Academic Year, 2018-19 and to utilise the summer vacation to implement certain related initiatives, Vidya Vikaasam is being launched now.
It is the endeavour of the Department of School Education to reach out to all students and teachers in the state through successful implementation of Vidya Vikaasam. To generate momentum and shift the needle of focus to learning of children across the state, the Hon’ble Minister for HRD, Govt of AP will launch Vidya Vikaasam on April 12th from 04.00 p.m to 06.00 p.m
This launch will be preceded by a review of performance of districts in NAS 2017, SA1 and SLAS 2017-18 followed by Action plan discussion. Various partners working across the state towards quality education are also being invited to share their work and create greater synergy towards the common goal.
I wish to personally extend an invitation for your gracious presence and active participation at the Vidya Vikaasam Launch Program being organised by SCERT on 12th April, 2018 at Hotel Gateway, M.G.Road, Vijayawada from 4 pm to 6 pm . The details regarding the program and Agenda are enclosed herewith.
Thanking You Sir,
Yours Sincerely
for Commissioner of School Education
Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati
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