Teacher Professional Development Organization

The strategy for SNP is the creation of multiple school networks across Jordan that focus on the development of teachers while simultaneously preparing instructional leaders (School Principals and Education Supervisors). Each network targets 15-25 schools in one geographic area, around 50 subject specific teachers, subject specific supervisors, and principals of selected schools. The SNP started with English Language, Science and Mathematics. In 2012, it was expanded to include Arabic and in 2019 we introduced social studies network as well. The following presents core criteria that guided the formation of the school networks; each year these criteria are revised in consultation with the MoE: - School participation is voluntarily. - School principal commits to support program activities and Teacher participation. - Teachers commit to actively engage in the program. - Gender balance. The School Network program comprises of a set of PD activities that scaffold learning over two years period. PD activities include: teacher and school leader workshops, onsite support, reflective meetings and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). In-school activities, portfolio of performance, classroom observation and end exam are part of teacher assessment to grant teachers successful completion certificates. In addition to the program continuous improvement informed by the implementation, QRTA carried out a thorough revision of the program and launched the 2nd phase of implementation in 2015. ; Work focused on expanding: math program to cover core mathematical concepts of grade 7-10; English network to include reading, and science network to include science practices as well as introducing Arabic and social studies in 2019