ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Training ministers from the Organisation of Jap Caribbean States (OECS) are set to start a two-day assembly right here on Thursday geared toward advancing the objectives outlined within the OECS Training Sector Technique (OESS) 2012–2026.
Developed in response to the distinctive wants of Small Island Creating States (SIDS), the OESS gives a roadmap for harmonised and impactful training reform throughout member states of the sub-regional grouping.
In accordance with a press release issued forward of the two-day occasion, the assembly will “facilitate sturdy dialogue and information change on shared priorities, together with inclusive training, high quality studying outcomes, and system-wide reform”.
It was said that ministers from the nine-member grouping can even interact with growth companions and regional companies to deepen collaboration on training initiatives, and that the Council of Ministers: Training (COM: Edu) assembly will function a pivotal platform for advancing the regional training agenda.
The assembly can even search to advance the transformation of training programs throughout the OECS by aligning member state efforts with the strategic priorities of the OESS, emphasising the modernisation of the first curriculum, strengthening early grade evaluation programs, increasing equitable entry to high quality early childhood training (ECE), deepening inclusive training practices, and cultivating innovation and future-ready expertise for all learners.
It can additionally search to speed up and maintain the OECS Digital Studying Ecosystem via coordinated motion to increase digital infrastructure, enhance entry to units and connectivity, combine high-quality digital content material and platforms, and strengthen educator and learner digital competencies to reinforce fairness and resilience in educating and studying.
Dominica’s Minister for Training, Human Useful resource Planning, Vocational Coaching and Nationwide Excellence, Octavia Alfred, will assume the function of Chair of the OECS Council of Ministers.
