INTRODUCTION OF INDUCTION YEAR IN TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMMES

10.11.2023

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Title of the project	Introduction of induction year in teacher training programmes
Agreement No. of the project:	4.2.2.7/1/23/I/001
Financed by:	ESF+
Project leading partner:	University of Latvia
Project partners:	Daugavpils University, Liepaja University, Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, Latvian Academy of Sport Education
Status:	Implementation in process
Project start date:	01.08.2023.
Project end date:	projextension of the project duration until 31.05.2029.
Name of the funding provider:	Central Finance and Contracting Agency
Project administrative leader:	Alise Griķe

Total funding of the project:

EUR 3 425 840,00. (European Social Fund Plus funding EUR 2 911 964,00, public funding EUR 513 876,00)

Aim of the project:

provide induction support for graduates of teacher training programmes during their first year after graduation to ensure their further integration into the educational institution environment and encourage them to remain in the teacher’s profession.

Main results of the project:

development and implementation of a support mechanism for graduates of teacher training programmes in their first year after graduation, thereby providing support for attracting and retaining new teachers in educational institutions.

Project activities:

1) recruitment and selection of participants of the induction year;
2) individual support in professional development groups and observation of lessons;
3) development and implementation of professional competence development programmes;
4) targeted scholarships for induction year participants;
5) project management and implementation;
6) communication and visual identity activities.