Training & Development Division

Vision

A well-qualified, competent and committed teaching force dedicated to continuous learning and excellent practice.

Mission

To build the capacity and capability of Education Officers (EO) and Executive and Administrative Service (EAS) officers to achieve excellence in the education service.

The Training & Development Division comprises the following branches:

• Staff Training Branch
• Teachers Network

Functions

• Promote professional development of teachers in schools through the provision of consultancy services
• Provide in-service training for teachers in the education service
• Administer schemes and programmes to raise the professional qualifications of teaching force
• Facilitate teachers' professional development through the sharing of best practices, learning circles, action research and publications
• Render counselling services and programmes for the general well-being of teachers
• Provide educational resources to teachers

Staff Training Branch

Drives and provides training for the professional and personal development of staff, cultivating in them a love for learning

Plans and organises in-service training for teachers, school leaders, HQ staff and non-teaching staff

Initiates new schemes to promote the spirit of continuous learning

Teachers Network

Plans and organises teacher-led workshops, seminars, conferences and learning circles

Develops and manages on-line programmes and induction of new teachers

Provides well-being programmes and iCARE services

Administers President&8217;s Award for Teachers and Outstanding Youth in Education Award

Promotes teacher publications

Organisation Chart

• Mr. Winston James Hodge

  Director

  Training & Development
  • Ms. Tay Siew Lian

    Deputy Director

    Staff Training Branch
    • Ms. Christine Tambyah

      Assistant Director

      Staff Training Branch - Headquarters
    • Mdm. Poh Lee Siew

      Assistant Director

      Staff Training Branch - North & East Zone
    • Mdm. Sun Huey Min

      Assistant Director

      Staff Training Branch - South & West Zone
  • Ms. Ong Pheng Yen

    Deputy Director

    Teachers Network
    • Mrs. Goh Thong Kheng

      Assistant Director

      Teachers Network