Ministry of Education Launches Two-Year In-Service Programme for TSC Teachers.
The Ministry of Education has commenced the recruitment of current Teachers Service Commission (TSC) staff for a two-year full-time Diploma course in Special Needs Education (SNE), to be offered at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) starting in 2025.
The initiative specifically targets serving teachers interested in specialising in the education of learners with disabilities, including visual, physical, and hearing impairments; intellectual disabilities; autism; and deafblind education.
Application Process and Submission Guidelines
Eligible teachers have been encouraged to apply for the in-service training by obtaining the necessary application forms either through the Ministry’s official website or from county and sub-county education offices. After completing the forms, applicants must submit them personally to their Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE) by May 9, 2025.
Completed applications will then be forwarded by SCDE offices to the Ministry’s headquarters at Jogoo House B, Rooms 710, 618/19, no later than May 16, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria and Required Documents
To qualify, applicants must be Kenyan citizens under the age of 50, hold a P1 teaching certificate, and have served for a minimum of five years under the TSC. Every applicant must also present themselves in person with original and certified copies of academic and professional documents, a national ID or passport, a recent passport-sized photo, and any other supporting testimonials.
Applicants who are visually impaired are not required to handwrite their application forms, in recognition of their unique needs.
Clarifications from the Ministry
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok assured that no fees would be charged during the registration process. He added that the entire application process is designed to be inclusive and accessible, especially for teachers with disabilities.
“All teachers interested in joining the SNE course should feel confident applying,” Bitok stated, “We’re committed to supporting inclusive education from the ground up.”
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Another official involved in the programme explained that once selections are finalised, successful applicants will receive SMS notifications guiding them on how to access their admission letters.
This diploma course aims to empower teachers with the skills necessary to support learners with special needs effectively, reflecting the ministry’s broader commitment to inclusive education and equitable learning opportunities for all students in Kenya.
Ministry of Education Launches Two-Year In-Service Programme for TSC Teachers
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