Steda-GOS

25/09/2026

A significant step towards the professionalization of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) teachers and the introduction of a Teaching License mechanism for the ECCE cadre has been taken in Sindh, advancing professional recognition, defined standards, and quality assurance for ECCE educators.

The ECCE Sub-Committee of the Academic Council/Teaching License Council (AC/TL), STEDA, convened on 22 September 2026 under the leadership of Dr. Fouzia Khan, Chief Curriculum Advisor, School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, to deliberate on the proposed Teaching License mechanism for the ECCE cadre.

Through focused deliberations, the Sub-Committee developed key recommendations on academic pathways, minimum qualifications, professional competencies, and assessment requirements for ECCE teachers.

This initiative represents an important move towards recognizing ECCE teaching as a skilled and professional field—ensuring that Sindh’s youngest learners are guided by qualified, competent, and professionally recognized educators from the very beginning of their educational journey.

Because quality education begins with quality teachers—and strong futures begin in the early years.

STEDA — Develop Teachers, Develop Sindh

14/09/2026

13/09/2026

13/09/2026

Ms. Yusra Afzal, teaching License qualified teacher, working as EST.

11/09/2026

Sayed Rasool Bux Shah, Executive Director, Sindh Teacher Education Development Authority (STEDA), chaired the 1st Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Sindh Teacher Education Development Policy (STEDP), held on 10 September 2026 at the STEDA Office, Karachi.

The meeting brought together esteemed members of the Advisory Committee, including Dr. Farid Panjwani, Dean AKU-IED as Co-Chair; Ms. Shahnaz Wazir Ali, Former President, SZABIST; Ms. Nadya Karim-Shaw, Executive Director, NAVTTC Pakistan; Mr. Akbar Ali Birhmani, Special Secretary (Schools) SELD,; Dr. Fouzia Khan, Chief Executive Adviser (Curriculum), SELD; Dr. Ameer Ali Abro, Member, BoG STEDA; Dr. Fatima Rehan Dar, CEO, Oak Consultants; Ms. Baela Raza Jamil, CEO, Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA); and Mr. Noor Ahmed Soomro, Director, STEDA as Secretary of the committee , along with the STEDA team.

The meeting focused on deliberating the significance, scope, and strategic direction of the STEDP, and on developing a structured mechanism and roadmap for advancing the policy development process. The esteemed members shared their valuable expertise, perspectives, and recommendations to strengthen the policy document and ensure that it is relevant, practical, evidence-informed, and responsive to the evolving needs of teacher education in Sindh.

The meeting concluded with appreciation for the valuable contributions of all members and a shared commitment to continued collaboration and collective efforts towards the successful development of a comprehensive and forward-looking Sindh Teacher Education Development Policy.

09/09/2026

A productive Consultative Session on the Review of the CPD Model 2022 was convened by the Sindh Teacher Education Development Authority (STEDA) and chaired by Mr. Sayed Rasool Bux Shah, Executive Director, STEDA. The session brought together key representatives from the School Education & Literacy Department (SELD), PITE, RSU, SEPC, M&E, Directorate of ECCE, Teacher Training Institutions, DCAR, and development partners/projects, including ASPIRE, STA-DEEP, SLP, SSEIP, SELECT and the World Bank.

The discussion focused on the need to review and strengthen the CPD Model 2022 in alignment with current education policies, practices, and implementation realities. Participants shared valuable field experiences, highlighting implementation challenges, gaps, variations, and the level of fidelity in implementing the existing CPD Model across different programmes and projects.

The consultative dialogue provided an important platform for connecting policy, implementation experience, and evidence to identify areas for refinement and develop practical recommendations for a more effective, relevant, and sustainable CPD system for teachers in Sindh.

09/09/2026

INVESTING IN TEACHERS FOR A BRIGHTER SINDH