Albanian Ministry of Education and Sports, through ASCAP (Quality Assurance Agency for Pre-university Education), launches the National Program for the Professional Development of Teachers in Tirana, offering specialized training for Albanian Language and Literature teachers from the Language and Literature Faculty of Tirana State University.

In addition to Tirana, other cities such as Durrës, Elbasan, Kukës and Gjirokastër are also working with the program, offering quality training for teachers.

By the end of 2024, it is expected that more than 4,000 teachers from all over the country will benefit from these training courses in the subjects of the Albanian language, mathematics, science subjects, primary education and IT.

In respect to the training of teachers, pedagogues from the 7 public universities of the country are contributing with their assistance. These public universities are known for their contribution to the formation and improvement of the education quality in Albania, such as the Tirana State University, the University of Elbasan, the University of Durrës, University of Korça, University of Vlora, University of Gjirokastër and University of Shkodër.

Educators and trainers, selected for their expertise, are providing continuous and personalized support for teachers, guaranteeing quality and practice-oriented professional development

The aim is that by 2016, the National Teacher Development Program will train over 16,000 teachers in the country, providing for the knowledge and skills that will positively affect the education quality.

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