Punjab School Education Department Initiates STI Program to Address Teacher Shortages–Official Notification

Need Assessment for School Teacher Interns (STIs) Program Launched Across Sahiwal:

The District Education Authority, Sahiwal, has issued a notification (No. 1379/RDE) dated 17^th January 2025, regarding the upcoming launch of the School Teacher Interns (STIs) program by the School Education Department across Punjab. The notification outlines the need for assessing and reporting the required demand for STIs across Primary, Elementary, High, and Higher Secondary Schools in the district.

This initiative aims to address teacher shortages and ensure that schools maintain the necessary Student-Teacher Ratio (STR) for an optimal learning environment. The notification serves as a directive for the District Education Officers (DEOs) in the Secondary Education (SE) and Elementary Education (EE-M/W) wings to collaborate with school heads, School Management Committee (SMC) members, and Deputy DEOs to assess and compile the need for STIs in their respective institutions.

The purpose of this notification is to ensure a systematic and efficient rollout of the STI program by gathering accurate and detailed data from each school. The officers are instructed to submit the demand data post-wise, subject-wise, and school-wise on the provided proforma in both hard and soft copies. The deadline for submission is set for 18^th January 2025, by 1:00 PM. Notification Describes;

No.1379/RDE
Chief Executive Officer
District Education Authority
Sahiwal
Dated: 17/01/2025

To

The District Education Officer (SE/EE-M/W)
Sahiwal

Subject :-       NEED ASSESSMENT FOR SCHOOL TEACHER INTERNS (STIs)

Apropos to the subject

2.                     School Education Department is going to launch School Teacher Inters (STIs) program throughout Punjab. These STIs will be engaged in Primary, Elementary. High and Higher Secondary Schools in Punjab.

3.         You are hereby directed to submit, post wise, demand of STls required in your wing after consultation with Head, two members of SMC and the concerned Deputy DEO, keeping in view STR criteria. Submit the same in hard & soft form on 18-01-2025 upto 1:00PM on the proforma given below.

Chief Executive Officer
District Education Authority

Conclusion:

This notification marks an essential step in the implementation of the School Teacher Interns (STIs) program, a strategic initiative by the Punjab School Education Department to strengthen the teaching workforce and maintain quality education across the province. By involving DEOs, school heads, and SMC members in the need assessment process, the District Education Authority ensures a participatory approach that reflects the ground realities of each school.

The detailed collection of post-wise, subject-wise, and school-wise requirements will enable the authorities to allocate STIs effectively, addressing gaps in teaching staff while maintaining compliance with the Student-Teacher Ratio criteria. Timely and accurate submission of this data will be critical in ensuring the smooth execution of the STI program.

This initiative is a testament to the government’s commitment to improving the education system in Punjab by addressing teacher shortages and promoting a collaborative approach between various stakeholders in the education sector. By laying the groundwork for an efficient and data-driven process, the District Education Authority reinforces its dedication to enhancing the quality of education for all students in the region.

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