Creation of Teachers’ Standards in Montenegro

1. Creation of Teachers’ Standards in Montenegro Saša Milić, PhD University of Montenegro Pedagogical Center of Montenegro

2. Body in charge of adopting the NTQFs in Montenegro National Committee for Teachers’ Standards: - appointed by Ministry of Education and Sport - created by the professionals from MoES, National Bureau of Education and representative from school;

3. Mandate of Commission for NTQF Drafting of NTQF – it is in a process; NTQF will be adopted and promoted by MoES; It is planned to found National Agency for Teachers’ Standards;

4. The purpose of teacher standards be in Montenegro Professional standards are statements of a teacher’s professional attributes, professional knowledge and understanding, and professional skills; The framework of professional standards for teachers will form part of a wider framework of standards for the whole school workforce;

5. The purpose of teacher standards be in Montenegro The standards clarify the professional characteristics that a teacher should be expected to maintain and to build on at their current career stage; The standards will support teachers in identifying their professional development needs.

6. NTQF - legally binding or professional guidance? Both purposes; The standards provide the framework for a teacher’s career and clarify what progression looks like. It is planned they to become legally binding;

7. Relation of NTQF to other relevant frameworks Rulebook of Teachers’ Licensing – adopted 2011; Rulebook of teachers’ career stages – adopted 2008;