المملكة: National Professional Development: School principal approval is a condition for teachers to attend conferences
He said that the guide for accreditation Educational professional development activities, precisely specify the requirements and procedures for attending the conference activity as it is one of the professional paths that contribute to raising the efficiency of practitioners in the educational field.
The guide explained that the conference activity represents a scientific gathering that includes those interested in the educational process, and in which experts and specialists from various parties participate to present working papers that address specialized or educational issues, and discuss the latest developments in education, teaching methods, supervision, and educational research. This type of activity allows for enhancing the exchange of professional experiences among attendees, transferring pioneering experiences, and expanding participants’ knowledge in an open scientific environment.
Approval of the direct manager
The Institute stated that approving attendance at the conference requires obtaining the approval of the immediate superior in advance, especially if the conference is held during the official working hours, in order to ensure that participation does not conflict with the daily tasks of the teacher or employee, and that the topic of the conference is within the educational educational field or related to the field of work tasks, ensuring that the content is consistent with the professional needs of the beneficiary.
It is also necessary to submit the conference attendance document after participation and approve it from the direct superior, allowing the professional hours and events to be officially documented within the professional development record.
The guide explained that the final approval to attend the conference is made through the competent committee in the Education Department, which is responsible for reviewing applications, verifying the suitability of the conference for beneficiaries, and ensuring its conformity with the approved professional development standards.
Steps for requesting conference attendance
The guide also reviewed the procedures for attending the conference, as the process begins by submitting an application for participation through the competent authority, then the application is subject to review by the direct superior, followed by another review from the Excellence Committee or the competent committee in the education administration to ensure that the conditions are met, then participation is officially approved by the entity after the approval of the direct superior and the educational administration. After attending the conference, the beneficiary documents his participation by uploading proof of his attendance, so that the document is approved by the direct manager and the professional development points are included in his account.
The guide confirms that conference attendance points are calculated according to a clear system that ensures that the beneficiary benefits from actual participation, and reflects his keenness on self-development and continuous learning, within a professional development system that aims to raise the quality of performance in schools and education departments.
The National Institute for Educational Professional Development indicated that attending specialized conferences represents an important contributor to the development of Skills of teachers, supervisors, and school leaders, as it provides opportunities to meet experts, learn about global and local experiences, be inspired by successful practices, and transfer their impact to the educational field in a way that contributes to improving the quality of education and raising the level of competency of human resources in various educational environments.
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