On September 25 and 26, six administrators and 32 teachers from SCC-supported schools participated in needs assessments to identify their top training needs. The needs assessment discussions were held at the Siem Reap Teacher Training College (TTC) and facilitated by Mr. Leav Ora, the director of TTC.

Preliminary results indicated that school directors could benefit from training in general school administration, community engagement, and processes for securing government funding. For teachers, the compilation of lesson plans and teaching methodologies were among the top needs.

In October, SCC will work in partnership with TTC to establish an annual training plan for administrators and teachers who participated in the needs assessment. This in-service training is expected to contribute to improved teacher motivation as well as improved quality of education.

School administrators from Khnar, Svay Dungkum, Wat Mon Thyean, and Phoum Stung Primary Schools stand with Mr. Leav Ora and the SCC team outside the TTC Director's office: