Ministry of Education Initiates Two-Year In-Service Programme for TSC Educators

Ministry of Education Initiates Two-Year In-Service Programme for TSC Educators

The Ministry of Education has begun the process of recruiting existing Teachers Service Commission (TSC) personnel for a comprehensive two-year Diploma programme in Special Needs Education (SNE), which will be conducted at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) commencing in 2025.

This initiative is specifically aimed at current teachers who wish to focus on the education of students with disabilities, such as visual, physical, and hearing challenges; intellectual disabilities; autism; and deafblind education.

Application Process and Submission Guidelines

Eligible educators are encouraged to apply for the in-service training by acquiring the necessary application forms through either the Ministry’s official website or from county and sub-county education offices. After filling out the forms, applicants are required to submit them in person to their Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE) by May 9, 2025.

The SCDE offices will then be responsible for forwarding completed applications to the Ministry’s headquarters located at Jogoo House B, Rooms 710, 618/19, no later than May 16, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria and Required Documents

To be eligible, applicants must be Kenyan citizens under the age of 50, possess a P1 teaching certificate, and have at least five years of service under the TSC. Each applicant must also appear in person with original and certified copies of their academic and professional documents, a national ID or passport, a current passport-sized photograph, and any additional supporting testimonials.

Applicants who are visually impaired do not need to complete their application forms by hand, acknowledging their specific requirements.

Clarifications from the Ministry

Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok confirmed that there would be no fees involved during the registration process. He further stated that the entire application procedure is intended to be inclusive and accessible, particularly for teachers with disabilities. “All teachers interested in joining the SNE course should feel secure in submitting their applications,” Bitok remarked, “We are dedicated to fostering inclusive education from the foundation level. ”

Another official associated with the programme mentioned that once the selection process is completed, successful candidates will receive SMS notifications providing instructions on how to obtain their admission letters.

The goal of this diploma course is to equip teachers with the necessary skills to effectively support learners with special needs, demonstrating the ministry’s overall commitment to inclusive education and equitable learning opportunities for all students in Kenya.

Ministry of Education Initiates Two-Year In-Service Programme for TSC Educators