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Annual Review Meeting: Investments in Education - Implementation Progress

This annual review meeting will discuss the ongoing reforms in education and the progress made in investments in education, including lifelong learning, work-based learning, competency-based general education, ESL prevention, and NEET outreach.

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Annual Review Meeting: Investments in Education - Implementation Progress

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  1. Annual Review MeetingEuropean Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020INVESTMENTS IN EDUCATION - IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESSMINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE Riga, 29th November 2018

  2. AGENDA 1 ONGOING REFORMS IN EDUCATION 2 PROGRESS ON INVESTMENTS IN EDUCATION LLL, WBL, competency-based general education, ESL prevention, NEET outreach MAIN CHALLENGES Performance Framework, actions to accelerate

  3. 1. ONGOING REFORMS IN EDUCATION GENERAL EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING, HIGHER EDUCATION

  4. COMPREHENSIVE REFORMS TOWARDS SKILLS MATCHING Latvia is a top reformer • Competence-based curriculum in GE, • Strengthening STEM at all education levels • (curriculum, extracurricular activities, infrastructure), • VET modernization, capacity in adult • education (curriculum, infrastructure, modularization; competence development of VET teachers, trainers), • Expanding work-based learning, • Labour market relevant adult education, • Closer cooperation between stakeholders • (National Tripartite Council for Cooperation in VET and • Employment; Sectoral Expert Councils; VET Councils; Adult • Education Governing Board; Employment Council). The share of students in VET and GE Participation of adults in learning

  5. Education Development Guidelines Educational environment; Individual skills; Effective governance 5

  6. COMPETENCY-BASED APPROACH TO GENERAL EDUCATION PRE-SCHOOLS, SEPT 1, 2019 99 Institutions involved in approbation, starting 2017/2018 New curriculum fully implemented 2022 - 2023 2017 2019 Support for teachers and administration 2018 2020 PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS, SEPT 1, 2020 Amendments to the Law on General Education (June, 18) and Law on Education (Oct, 18) on gradual introduction of new curriculum

  7. VET REFORM Governance, Cooperation Work-based Learning School Network Capacity in Adult education Curricula Reform 2015 = WBL set in Law on VET 2016 = WBL regulations adopted 2016-2023 = WBL Project implementation (Unit Costs adopted, special training for enterprise trainers), ESF Oct 2018 = 1054 students involved in WBL. 329 entrepreneurs (out of 2000 whichhave signed contracts on partnership) participating in WBL. 82(2010)  40 (2018) VET schools, incl. 22 VET Competence centres National Qualifications Framework 1stPHASE (2010-2015) = 56 modular programs, 32 qualification exams. 2nd PHASE (2016-2021) = 185 modular programs (16 completed already), 206 qualification exams. 2017 = Modular programs set in Law on VET 2017/2018 = 24 schools implements modular VET in 80 programs in 28 professional qualifications 2015 = Sectoral Expert Councils, VET school Councils set in Law on VET,Employers' Organisations involved in approval of VET school development plans, programme content, governance etc. Methodological support and peer-learning for VET schools to ensure relevant and flexible AE. Modular programs.

  8. Higher education institutions as “knowledge hubs” in digital age Innovation Collaboration Knowledge base Human capital To create human resources in R&D that are both locally embedded and globally connected To increase the innovation capacity of enterprises To create a diversified knowledge base in all science areas by focusing R&D in areas that have the largest potential of growth To merge resources from different sources and to collaborate with different universities in the region

  9. REFORMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION A new HE financing model is introduced • Pillar II: Stimulating research as a basis for qualitative HE, replacement of academic and scientific personnel, fund raising from commercial sector, international projects and other sources (SO 1112 post-doc research grants; 1113 innovation grants for students, SOs 821, 822, 823); • Pillar III: Innovation-oriented funding, which promotes the development of specializations and profiles of institutions (SO 811, 814). • Evaluation of internal governance and financing system of HEIs in the context of a new HE financing model (Carried out by the World Bank; completed). Recommendations are introduced in ESIF programmes. 9

  10. Conceptual framework for a new teacher education, rooted in the new competency-based education curricula - acceptedby the CoMon Jan2018. • 10 MEUR are allocated for “restart” of teacher education within the SO 821 (Reduction of the fragmentation of HE study programs and strengthening resource sharing), SO 823 (Improvement of the governance in HEIs) and SO 822 (Strengthening the academic staff of HEIs in the areas of strategic specialization) The development of a new content for teacher education is underway 95% 50% 25% • Amendments to the Law on Higher education for accreditation (June, 2018) • Academic Information Centre has acquired a full membership status in ENQA in June 2018, decision on inclusion in EQAR register is expected in Dec, 2018. • Since 2017 accreditations are performed according to ESG. Next systemic accreditation will take place 2020–2023 allowing simultaneously evaluate all study programs belonging to study fields being accredited in respective year. National accreditation agency to qualify for EQAR register JANUARY 10

  11. REFORMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION New HE funding model Funding for development and strategic specialization Performance-based funding for HE&R integration Basic funding for labour market alignment • Main changes: • Integration of research and study process • Quality of research in HEI’s • Student integration in research projects • Performance incentives • To perform (II pillar) • To modernize (III pillar) OP “Growth and Development” funding Additionalbudget funding for performance 6,5 MEUR Budget funding for studies 90 MEUR Budget funding for research (basicfunding, SRP, FARP)27 MEUR

  12. Internal funding and governance in Latvian HEIs – input from the World Bank Workshop, June 14, 2017: Outcomes of the Phase 1, focus on the Phase 2 Closure events, April 23–24, 2018: Outcomes of the Phase 2, conclusion of the research • 1. Doctoral studies and promotion system • 1. International Trends and Good Practices 2. International Trends and Good Practices • 2. STATUS QUO report • 3. STATUS QUO • report Phase I: University-internal Governance and Performance-based Financing Outcomes: 4 reports Phase II: Doctorate, Selection, Promotion and Remuneration of Academic Staff May 2016 April 2018 • 3. Recommendations for: • the Latvian HEIs • the government • the use of ESF funding • 4. Recommendations for: • the Latvian HEIs • the government • the use of ESF funding SO 8.2.3 better governance in HEIs SO 8.2.2. to strengthen academic personnel of HEIs

  13. INTEGRATION OF THE WORLD BANK STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS INESIF PROGRAMMES

  14. SUMMARY OF ESIF PROGRESS (31 Oct, 2018)

  15. PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK

  16. 2. PROGRESS ON INVESTMENTS IN EDUCATION GENERAL EDUCATION: 10 programs (7 SOs), 241 MEUR (EU funding without reserve) 85% in implementation (205 MEUR)

  17. GENERAL EDUCATION – I8311 Competency-based approach to GE • 17.10.16 -16.10.21 • 4.9MEUR(SF) approved costs 4.9MEUR(SF) Competency-based curriculum 15.7MEUR (SF) XXX XXX Involved in approbation, starting 2017/2018 99 schools XXX Development and approbation of 13 teaching materials, diagnostic instruments 13 1650 teacherscompleted training, 9321 teachers participated In seminars & conferences; 4 thematic conferences organized 1650

  18. 8311 PROGRESS IN THE REFORM OF CURRICULUM OP performance framework MAINSTREAM EDUCATION 3 learning materials: Maths (grades 7-9), English, integrated Maths and Social Sciences * Project data on 31 Oct 2018, CPFMIS planned performance in Nov/ Dec 2018 MILESTONES 2018* + Project performance SPECIAL EDUCATION

  19. 8311 LEARNING & TEACHING MATERIALS* GRADES 1-6: 1st versions for learning material in Latvian and Literature, Russian and Literature, Sport, Social and Civic education, Art, Music, Drama 1 GRADES 7-9: Latvian and Literature, Russian and Literature, Social Sciences, History, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, Sports, Art and Drama 2 • GRADES 10-12: • Latvian and Literature, Russian and Literature, Social Sciences, History, Sports, Music, Art, Culture. 3 DIGITAL EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO: French and German (+English, Russian, Latvian in process) 4 5 LINGUISTICALLY HETEROGENEOUS ENVIRONMENT Teachers’ manuals (pre-school, primary school, secondary school); preparation for purchase of video materials, didactic materials, games, animation, picture dictionary. * Other project indicators in progress. Project data on 31 Oct 2018

  20. 8311Special education learning & teaching materials* • FOR STUDENTS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS: • Latvian and Reading (grades 7-9) • Natural Sciences, History, Technologies, Latvian and Reading (grades 1-6) • Geography, Native Language for minority students 1 2 3 • BRAILLE PATTERN: • English for Secondary School: Student’s Book, Language Development Book • Latvian for grade 8 • INTEGRATED MATERIALS • FOR STUDENTS WITH SEVERE MENTAL DISORDERS • Language, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Maths • Language and Social Sciences • Technologies and Basic Sciences • * Other project indicators in progress. • Project data on 31 Oct 2018

  21. 8311 Diagnostic instruments & teachers’ training* • DIBELS NEXT • 1st approbation phase, data base for measurement in 2017/2018 • DIAGNOSTIC TESTS • Approbation results in grades 7 and 10, improvements • Elaboration of 2nd diagnostic test for Maths in grade 7, • Elaboration of diagnostic test for transversal skills • TEACHERS’ TRAINING COURSES: • Approbation and elaboration of curriculum, • Administration of educational establishments (1090 teachers from pre-schools; 335 teachers from schools) • CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning), ELP (European Language Portfolio – 385 teachers) • Linguistically heterogeneous environment (30 teachers) • Inclusive education, DIBELS Next • INFORMATIVE MEASURES (9321 TEACHERS): • 30 seminars for approbation • 21 seminar for introduction • 4 conferences • * Other project indicators in progress. Project data on 31 Oct 2018

  22. GENERAL EDUCATION – II8312Development of digital teaching and methodological materials for new curriculum • Open project selection • Enterprises as applicants Digital teaching and learning materials 2.6MEUR(SF) XXX XXX • Regulations approved • by the CoM XXX 5 Nov, 2018 Digital teaching and methodological materials: Target 2023 135

  23. 8312Development of digital teaching and methodological materials for new curriculum: TIMELINE 2NDPROJECT CALL, IV 2019/ I 2020 1ST PROJECT CALL, I 2019 PRE-SCHOOL GUIDELINES Submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers on 11 Oct, 2018, planned approval in Nov, 2018 For pre-school and primary education programs 1,3 MEUR ESF For secondary education programs 1,3 MEUR ESF + 0,96 M EUR reserve Standard announced in the meeting of State Secretaries on 11 Oct, 2018, planned approval by Dec 2018 Currently under elaboration; Planned approval by Jul, 2019 2020 2019 2018 SECONDARY EDUCATION STANDARD BASIC EDUCATION STANDARD

  24. GENERAL EDUCATION – III8321 National and international events for development of talented students • 31.10.16- 31.08.21 • Approved costs 0.9MEUR(SF) 0.9MEUR Support for talented students 2.8M EUR (SF) XXX XXX 32 state Olympiads, 10 regional and 2 national scientific conferences, 11 practical orientation events, 11 online Olympiads 32 XXX 158 students participated in international Olympiads, 34 students - in various international Student science events. 158 Methodology on students’ talent identification and development; provided training of 53 teachers 53 * Project data on 31 Oct 2018

  25. GENERAL EDUCATION – IV8322 Development of individual competencies of students • 01.01.17- 31.08.21 • Approved costs 3.6 MEUR (SF) 3.6M EUR (SF) Individualized support for students 27.2M EUR (SF) XXX XXX Recommendations developed and trainings organized for local governments and teachers on individual approach in schools XXX Agreements with 117 local governments, 358 schools involved 117/ 358 182 teachers trained in STEM related subjects. 189 teachers and psychologists trained on use of specific tools (DIBELS Next, WISC) for early identification of learning disabilities at school. 182/ 189 * Project data on 31 Oct 2018

  26. GENERAL EDUCATION – V835Career support for students of general and VET institutions 29.11.16- 31.12.20 Approved costs 4MEUR(SF) Career support 18.4 MEUR (SF) 4M XXX XXX 421 schools involved (2018/2019), 94 cooperation agreements(project data) 421 XXX • 3 national professional mastery competitions, • 2 profession demonstrations organized; 32 students participated in international mastery competitions 32 * Project data on 31 Oct 2018

  27. GENERAL EDUCATION – V836Education quality monitoring system ✓ Participation in the next cycles of studies is planned: OECD PISA 2021, OECD INES 2019-2023, OECD SCDH 2019, IEA PIRLS 2021 ✓ ✓ WB study on HE governance and internal financing completed 7 international studies (OECD SCDH 2016, IEA PIRLS 2016, OECD PISA 2018, OECD PIAAC 2021, OECD TALIS 2018, OECD INES 2017+2018, IEA TIMSS 2019) supported. Development of education monitoring system (Public procurement, submission of offers till 2Nov, 2018): ✓ • 29.07.16- 31.12.23 • 5,3 MEUR • Approved costs 1.4MEUR (SF) SO 8.3.6.1 “Participation in International Educational Studies” SO .8.3.6.2 “Introduction of education quality monitoring system” Data audit of existing indicators, (B) proposals for possible monitoring models on different educational levels, incl. description of indicators 05.04.18-31.12.22 3,51 MEUR Approved costs 2238 EUR (SF)

  28. 8.3.3 NEETInformation on actions taken for successful project implementation • 20.03.2018 amendments to CM regulations adopted: • project implementationextension(2 years) • from 01.2019-31.12.2020, • 2) reducing OP indicators • (*result indicator – 2450 • involvedyoung persons • successfullycompleted ISPM, • *outcomeindicator – 3500 • involvedyoung persons, • *milestones 2018 – 1950 • involvedyoung persons and • 2,3 MEUR • *totalfunding – 6,8 MEUR ) .

  29. 8.3.3 NEETInformation on involved young persons 1721 YOUNG PERSONS WERE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT* • 850 persons (66%) completed the project successfully* 20%- new moms** 27% - registered with SEA** 38%- commenced employment relations** 23%- engaged in education** 12% - engaged in activities of NGOs or youth centres** Participation in the project was completed by 1295 young persons 13%– with disability** 12%– with incomplete basic education** * Project data on 30 Sept 2018; ** Project dataon 31 Oct 2018

  30. 8.3.3 NEETThe Outreach strategies used by municipalities Direct Indirect Face-to-face meeting(at home,on street, in party) Through intermediate bodies Through a young person`s parents, relatives, friends etc. Call to a young person`s phone A personal letter to a youngperson`s email address The young people`s authority motivates them to become involved A personal letter to a young person`s Facebook or draugiem.lv profile address Information in social media and various information materials Snowball method Creation of the support location

  31. 8.3.3 NEETEngagement of strategic partners in NEET outreach Information resource for project implementers. Dissemination of information. Active agents in NEET`s outreach activities as a bridge between young people in NEET and the project. State institutions • Municipal • authorities Other organizations • Youth Centres • Church • Societies, • Associations (Disabled Societies, Family Associations, Parental Associations etc.) • State Employment Agency • State Probation Service • Prisons • Social services • Educational Institutions

  32. 8.3.3 NEETRegional coverage – municipalities and persons supported Local governments NEETs

  33. GENERAL EDUCATION – VISupport for children and youth at social risk 1721 YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED (NEETs) 30Sept, 2018 (project data) (2018 target: 1950) SUPPORT FOR 6 849 CHILDREN (ESLpreventionplans) 53 municipalities, 274 schools, incl. 33 VET schools, involved (2018 target: 100 schools) 76 municipalities involved Methodological guidelines and 3 materials developed; “Youth initiative” projects announced Strategic partnerships for outreach; decrease of admin.burden 16.03.2017-31.12.2022 29.3MEUR (SF) Approved costs 1.26MEUR (SF) • 02.11.2015-31.12.2020 • 5,78 MEUR (SF) • Approved costs 1.95MEUR (SF) • To reduce early school leaving(SO 8.3.4) • (dataon 31 Oct 2018) To develop skills of NEETs(SO 8.3.3) *P018

  34. 8.3.4 TO REDUCE EARLY SCHOOL LEAVINGMain activities and targets For local governments and education institutions 1 methodological guidelines, 6methodological materials 730 workshops for schools and municipalities 619 seminars for local governments 10 professional competency improvement programs 300 supervision groups for pedagogues 64 504 individual plans Individual support (incl. accommodation, teaching materials, catering) ensured to 18 098students 560 projects

  35. 8.3.4 TO REDUCE EARLY SCHOOL LEAVINGMain results and plans (Project dataon31Oct2018) Methodological guidelines developed Operational ESL data accounting system in use and improvement PLANS FOR 2019: Implementation of individual plans: 2018/2019 I sem: 6000, II sem: 6500 PLAN FOR 2019: +35 partners Announced calls for “Youth initiative” projects in 36 municipalities; planned to approve 207 projects (0.8M EUR SF) * Each student can get diffetent types of support

  36. GENERAL EDUCATION – VIIISO 8.1.2To improve study environment of GE institutions 130.4M EUR/ 10.6M approved costs (SF) Till Oct 2018 we have modernized: 15 general education institutions; 6 sports grounds; 3 dormitories All municipalities (38) have started projects (34 contracts, 7 projects in evaluation, 1 project completed). End of 2018 – 3 projects will be completed. FACTORS INFLUENCING IMPLEMENTATION: Increasing prices and lack of workforce in construction industry; Low quality of building designs; Procurement procedure ends without result or selected tenderer declines to sign a contract.

  37. 2. PROGRESS ON INVESTMENTS IN EDUCATION VET AND LIFELONG LEARNING: 5 SOs, 137.6MEUR (EU funding without reserve) 100% in implementation

  38. VET AND LIFELONG LEARNING (Project dataon 31 Oct 2018) 1054 students involved in WBL, 4293 in practices (Oct, 2018). Additional Unit Cost approved (Oct, 2018) on individual work safety of WBL students. 329entrepreneurs participates in WBL. Elaboration of 142 occupational standards/ qualification requirements has been started (Oct, 2018). PINTSA has approved 125 standards from 162 in total. 16 modular programs finished, 55 in progress. Development of28 teaching materials in progress; 6 simulation sistems delivered, 12 in progress. ⌃ ⌃ ⌃ ⌃ ⌃ 5775 participations in trainings (till Oct, 2018). 23 projects in progress. Approved expenses 12.5 MEUR (Oct, 2018). Revised and accelerated planned activities and cost distribution, monthly progress control. 851 WBL 8996 employees started training at 1st and 2ndround in 11 profession fields. 12487applicationsrecievedat 3rdround.156 persons applied for compensation for the professional competence assessment services. Approved expenses 1.2M. 852 Curriculum 27.01.17–31.08.23 17,5MEUR (SF) 853 Governance 16.12.16–31.12.21 10.3MEUR (SF) 813 Infrastructure 24.11.16–31.12.22 5.2MEUR (SF) 841 Adult education 2016-2020 83.2MEUR (SF) 23.12.16 – 31.12.22 21.5MEUR (SF)

  39. VET AND LIFELONG LEARNING – I 851 Work-based learning and practice in enterprise • MAIN CHALLENGES: • Entrepreneurs: • low activity • pedagogical skills requirements • tax debts. • Educational Institutions: • slow process of application of programs to WBL; • methodological support needed (exchange of good practice and experience). • MAIN ACTIONS: • Additional methodological support for schools in cooperation with Vocational Education Association; • Learning courses for “supervisors” from enterprises (content revised & trainings within SO 853); • Oct 2018 – additional Unit cost approved (individual work safety).

  40. 851 Work-based learning and practice in enterprise WBL STUDENTS BY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS(Project data on 31 Oct 2018)

  41. DURATION OF WBL IN WEEKS(Project dataon31 Oct 2018) 851 Work-based learning and practice in enterprise

  42. WBL STUDENTS DIVIDED BY AGE(Project dataon 31 Oct2018) 851 Work-based learning and practice in enterprise

  43. WBL STUDENTS DIVIDED BY THEMATIC AREAS(Project dataon 31 Oct 2018) 851 Work-based learning and practice in enterprise

  44. VET AND LIFELONG LEARNING – II 852 VET curricula reform *The planned result has been amended: Occupational standards/qualification basic requirements 160 162, modular programs 184 185, exam content 210 206

  45. VET AND LIFELONG LEARNING – II841 To develop professional competencies of employeesResults of 1stand 2ndround(Project dataon31 Oct 2018) 8996 employees (60% men, 40% women) started training

  46. 841 To develop professional competencies of employeesDISTRIBUTION OF PERSONS BY LEVEL OF EDUCATION(Project dataon31 Oct 2018) 2217 persons with Low level of education (34% in 1st round, 17% in 2nd round) 6780 persons with High level of education

  47. 841 To develop professional competencies of employeesEVALUATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE ACQUIRED OUTSIDE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM (Project dataon31 Oct 2018) 156 persons (44% men, 56% women) applied for compensation for the cost of professional competence assessment services outside the formal education system.

  48. 841 To develop professional competencies of employees3rd ROUND RESULTS (Aug15 - Sep 17, 2018) 444programs offered by 70 education institutions (Project dataon31 Oct 2018)

  49. 2. PROGRESS ON INVESTMENTS IN EDUCATION HIGHER EDUCATION 6 SOs, 100MEUR (EU funding without reserve) 62% in implementation (61,8 MEUR)

  50. HIGHER EDUCATION - I 8.2.1 8.2.2 8.2.3 8.2.4 Study programs EQAR agency Academic staff Governance 2018-2023 16M EUR(SF) 2018-2022 8,6MEUR (SF) 2018-2022 27MEUR (SF) 2016-2019 1.3MEUR(SF) Academic Information Centre has acquired full membership in ENQA (Jun 2018). Decision on inclusion in EQAR register is expected in Dec 2018. Pilot accreditations in 12 HEIs according to ESG (sets higher standards than before) were performed since 2017. The concept for the HE monitoring system has been developed. Accreditation and licensing e-platform under development. • 1st call (restricted): 6 projects (on development of teacher education programs) approved on III 2018; 2.5 MEUR ESF. Planned results: 22 new teacher education programs and 1 joint doctoral program. • 2nd call (open): Project submission till 10Dec, 2018. Projects according to the study program development plans approved by the sectoral associations and Strategy Evaluation Committee chaired by the MoES. 1st call (open): Project evaluation finalized - 17 projects have been approved (10 of which have already signed contracts). 1st call (open): 18 projects submitted (8 in contracting process, 5 contracts signed, 5 in evaluation process). 2ndcall (restricted): all 6 projects, which contribute to the new teacher education, have been approved, 2 of which have already concluded contracts.// It is expected that ≈69 foreign lecturers will be funded under the approved projects .

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