FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Lithuania
Address
K. Kalinausko g. 7, 03107 Vilnius Lithuania LithuaniaCountry
LithuaniaCity
VilniusStreet address 2
K. Kalinausko g. 7,Mobile Phone
+370 65818500Telephone
+370658 18504E-Mail (2)
ruta.krasauskiene@nsa.smm.ltWebsite
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2009Contact Person1
Ruta KrasauskieneJob Title 1
DirectorContact Person 2
Asta RanonyteJob Title 2
vice managerOrganisation Type
Public InstitutionFields of Activity
International/Cultural relationsGeneral Information
Education Development Centre is a state educational institution which provides educational support for students, teachers and for school. Education Development centre (EDC) was established on the 1st of September in 2009 after the reorganisation of Pedagogues Professional Development Centre (PPDC), Education Development Centre (EDC), Teachers’ Competence Centre (TCC), Lithuanian Adult Education and Information Centre (LAEIC) and is the largest institution under the direct authority of the Ministry of Education and Science. Education Development Centre proceeds on implementing and develops the activities of reorganised educational institutions and is responsible for the most important areas of educational support for Lithuanian educational community. EDC develops general education curriculum, teacher training programmes, and implements continuing adult education, evaluates textbooks and educational tools, carries out EU Structural Support projects, and successfully collaborates with teachers of all Subject Associations and the other social partners.Mission and Objectives
The mission of Agency is to take part in implementation of the State pre-school, pre-primary and general education policies, induce education institutions (except for higher education institutions) and other education providers to ensure quality of education by providing informational, counselling, qualification improvement and (self-)education environment building assistance, conducting education monitoring and education research, developing the education content, and coordinating its implementation.Main Projects / Activities
ACTIVITY SCOPE Education programmes and methodological support to teachers ■ Pre-primary/ Pre-school ■ Primary ■ Lower Secondary/Basic ■ Upper Secondary ■ Non-formal Education Teacher training Coordination ■ Events ■ Certification ■ In-service training programme accreditation ■ In-service training Institution accreditation Adult Education ■ State language ■ Non-formal Adult Education ■ Andragogue Training ■ Distance Education ■ Publications Expert and other Activities ■ Textbook and education tools evaluation ■ Researches ■ Monitoring Projects ■ National ■ International ■ EU projectsHow can you contribute to the Network in your country?
We would be glad to share our expertise and experience in the fields of formal and non-formal education.Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
Being a member of ALF would mean greater co-operation and information opportunities in the field of children, young people and adult education.