New Two-Year Program Designed by Ministry of Education to Benefit TSC Teachers
The Ministry of Education announced the introduction of a two-year in-service diploma program for working teachers who are subject to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
The course, which will concentrate on Special Needs Education (SNE), will be delivered beginning in 2025 at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE).
The new program trains instructors in the abilities they need to teach pupils with various disabilities, such as those with visual and auditory impairments, those with autism and other intellectual impairments, those with physical difficulties, and those who are deafblind.
It is a component of the inclusive education program that the larger ministry is carrying out throughout the nation.
The scholarship is open to in-service teachers who enroll and fulfill certain criteria.
For this reason, applicants must be under 50 years old, hold Kenyan citizenship, hold a P1 teaching credential, and have at least five years of experience teaching under the TSC.
Furthermore, applicants must submit a current passport-sized picture, a national ID card or passport, certified copies of their original academic and professional credentials, and any other required supporting documentation.
The application forms for the program are available to teachers who want to apply on the ministry’s website or at the education offices in the county and sub-county. By May 9, 2025, completed forms must be turned over in person to the Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE).
The applications will be sent by the SCDE offices to the Ministry’s headquarters at Jogoo House by May 16, 2025.
The application procedure for teacher registration has taken into account the needs of people with impairments.
For instance, individuals with visual impairments will not be obliged to submit their applications via writing.
On the other hand, Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok stated that there would be no registration charge necessary, as this is part of the government’s dedication to ensuring that this procedure is inclusive and accessible.
SMS will then be used to contact the winning candidates with instructions on how to get their admission letters.
This training program will significantly enhance teachers’ ability to deal with students with special needs in a way that aligns with the ideal of providing equal educational opportunities for all students in Kenya.
