Ministry of Education Commences Two-Year In-Service Program for TSC Teachers
The Ministry of Education has initiated the recruitment of current Teachers Service Commission (TSC) personnel for a two-year full-time Diploma course in Special Needs Education (SNE), which will be conducted at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) commencing in 2025.
This initiative specifically aims at serving teachers who are interested in specializing in the education of students with disabilities, including those with visual, physical, and hearing impairments; intellectual disabilities; autism; and individuals who are deafblind.
Application Process and Submission Guidelines
Eligible teachers are encouraged to apply for the in-service training by procuring the necessary application forms either through the Ministry’s official website or from county and sub-county education offices. Upon completion of the forms, applicants must personally submit them to their Sub-County Director of Education (SCDE) by May 9, 2025.
Subsequently, completed applications will be forwarded by SCDE offices to the Ministry’s headquarters located at Jogoo House B, Rooms 710, 618/19, no later than May 16, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria and Required Documents
To be eligible, applicants must be Kenyan citizens under the age of 50, possess a P1 teaching certificate, and have a minimum of five years of service under the TSC. Each applicant is also required to present themselves in person with original and certified copies of academic and professional documents, a national ID or passport, a recent passport-sized photograph, and any additional supporting testimonials.
Applicants who identify as visually impaired are not obligated to handwrite their application forms, acknowledging their specific needs.
Clarifications from the Ministry
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok assured that no fees will be imposed throughout the registration process. He further stated that the entire application procedure is designed to be inclusive and accessible, particularly for teachers with disabilities. “All teachers interested in enrolling in the SNE course should feel confident applying,” Bitok remarked, “We are dedicated to fostering inclusive education from the ground up. ”
Another official associated with the program elucidated that once selections are finalized, successful applicants will receive SMS notifications directing them on how to obtain their admission letters.
This diploma course is intended to empower teachers with the essential skills to effectively support learners with special needs, reflecting the ministry’s overarching commitment to inclusive education and equitable learning opportunities for all students in Kenya.
Ministry of Education Commences Two-Year In-Service Program for TSC Teachers