Sindh Government Launches SELECT Project for Early Learning Enhancement–Official Notification

Improved Attendance Monitoring System Introduced in SELECT-Supported Schools:

The Government of Sindh’s School Education & Literacy Department (SELD) has issued a crucial notification, dated 21^st January 2025, outlining the responsibilities assigned to the Directorate General of Monitoring and Evaluation (DG M&E) under the Sindh Early Learning Enhancement through Classroom Transformation (SELECT) project. This project, supported by the World Bank, the Global Partnership for Education, and the Government of Sindh, is aimed at enhancing early education in SELECT-supported schools across 12 districts of Sindh.

This initiative primarily revolves around improving attendance monitoring and data management systems through the use of the SAMRS app, with trained Monitoring Officers and Assistants playing a central role. Their responsibilities include conducting technical sessions, offering system support, verifying uploaded data, and generating comprehensive reports to aid in decision-making. These tasks are designed to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability within the educational system, ultimately benefiting students, teachers, and administrators alike.

The notification also lists the Monitoring Officers and Assistants designated to carry out these responsibilities across various districts, ensuring that each area has the necessary human resources to support the project’s successful implementation. This directive reflects SELD’s commitment to fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, improving attendance tracking, and addressing challenges within Sindh’s educational sector. Notification Describes;

GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY DEPARTMENT

Karachi dated 21^st January 2025

NOTIFICATION

NO.SO(G-III)SELD/4-1304/25: With the approval of the Competent Authority, the Directorate General of Monitoring and Evaluation (DG M&E) Office is entrusted with the following tasks under the Sindh Early Learning Enhancement through Classroom Transformation (SELECT) project, initiated by the School Education and Literacy Department and supported by the World Bank, Global Partnership for Education, and the Government of Sindh, for project-supported schools.

1. The trained (Master Trainers) Monitoring Officers/Assistants will facilitate the technical sessions of User Training on the SAMRS app in SELECT project districts. PMIU-SELECT will host the training and bear all associated expenses.
2. The trained (Master Trainers) Monitoring Officers/Assistants will provide technical support and address any system-related issues for Head Teachers of the SELECT Project schools across 12 districts in Sindh.
3. The trained (Master Trainers) Monitoring Officers/Assistants will conduct random verification of data uploaded on the SAMRS app from project-supported schools.
4. The DG M&E Office will generate district-wise and overall monthly summary reports on:
5. Uploaded student attendance and redress data.
6. Results of random verifications conducted by Monitoring Officers/Assistants.
7. The DG M&E Office will produce bi-annual reports documenting lessons learned and recommendations regarding the implementation fidelity of the attendance system. These reports will be submitted to the Secretary SELD, Government of Sindh, for informed decision-making.

The list of Trained Monitoring Officers/Assistants is given below:

SECRETARY TO GOVT. OF SINDH

NO.SO(G-III)SELD/4-1304/25                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Karachi dated 21^st January 2025

Conclusion:

The notification issued by the School Education & Literacy Department underscores the importance of the SELECT project in transforming classroom practices and enhancing early learning across Sindh. By leveraging the expertise of trained Monitoring Officers and Assistants and utilizing advanced tools like the SAMRS app, the initiative aims to strengthen accountability and improve overall educational outcomes in SELECT-supported schools.

The outlined responsibilities, ranging from facilitating technical training sessions to conducting random data verifications and generating comprehensive reports, highlight a multi-faceted approach to addressing key challenges in Sindh’s education system. The district-wise deployment of Monitoring Officers ensures that the program’s impact is felt uniformly across all 12 districts, fostering a consistent and systematic approach to educational reforms.

The provision for bi-annual reporting and data analysis further demonstrates the project’s focus on long-term sustainability and informed policy-making. By documenting lessons learned and making actionable recommendations, the SELECT project aims to create a robust framework for educational improvement, benefiting future generations of students. This notification not only serves as a guideline for the immediate implementation of the project but also sets the stage for continued innovation and progress within Sindh’s educational landscape.

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