A new generation of leaders for educational organizations is
being trained in Kazakhstan. For the second consecutive year, the country has
been implementing the «1,000 Leaders of Change in Education» program to select
and train talent. This year, over 370 candidates were included in the national
staff reserve out of more than 13,000 applicants. Unlike last year, this year’s
competition was open to teachers in addition to deputy heads of schools. The
selection process consists of several stages. Initially, applicants take a
test, and those who perform well undergo basic training followed by internships
at the country’s leading schools. A commission then conducts a final
assessment. Those included in the reserve are appointed as school leaders
without going through competitive procedures. Of the 200 individuals selected
for the staff reserve last year, 170 are now heading educational organizations.
«We are confident that these leaders possess innovative and
effective educational methods, are proficient in creative and critical thinking
techniques, and adhere to the principles of fairness and honesty. They also
uphold the communication competencies of teachers in educational organizations.
In their work with children, within their teams, and in interactions with
parents and non-governmental organizations, they will consistently demonstrate
the highest level of professionalism,» said Kanybek Zhumashev, Chairman of the Committee
for Secondary Education at the Kazakh Ministry of Education.
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