Headteachers Vow to Ensure 100 Percent Junior Secondary School Transition.
Primary school administrators have decided to assist the government’s efforts to promote a seamless transition of all students from primary to secondary education.
In a resolution adopted after the 18th Annual General Meeting in Mombasa, the head teachers vowed to organize regional meetings, training, and capacity building in January 2023 to address challenges related to the implementation of Junior Secondary School (JSS).
The Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers Association (KEPSHA) has advocated for head teacher capacity building in preparation for JSS implementation.
Additionally, they committed to petitioning the Ministry of Education to supply materials for both the primary and junior high school levels.
The teachers decided on a positive step to enhance the number of special needs education teachers by training additional teachers for early identification and enrollment of learners with special needs.
They committed to advocating for a public-private collaboration for the inclusion of schools for students with special needs, while also raising awareness and conducting campaigns to combat stigmatization.
In the proposals read by national secretary Philip Mitei, the head teachers also advocated for the promotion of Grade D1 principals and the recognition and promotion of administrators with advanced degrees.
KEPSHA also stated that it will advocate for the prompt distribution of funding for Free Primary Education before the start of the school year and approach the National Treasury to request an increase in capitation.
They requested that the Ministry of Education allow recent Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) test-takers to stay enrolled in their primary schools.
They instructed the ministry to give resources to aid in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum and increase enrollment in schools.
Headteachers Vow to Ensure 100 Percent Junior Secondary School Transition.
