Assessment of the Teachers’ Professional Development System in Montenegro
The Assessment of the Teachers’ Professional Development (TPD) system in Montenegro provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of this sector.
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Highlights
As the country progresses in implementing the measures outlined in the Education Reform Agenda, the need to strengthen the quality, relevance, and accessibility of professional development programmes for teachers is becoming increasingly urgent. Teachers play a central role in shaping learning outcomes and students’ educational achievements, and a robust TPD system is crucial to ensuring equitable, inclusive, and high-quality education for all.
The purpose of this report is to offer an evidence-based insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the current teacher professional development system and to propose concrete recommendations for its improvement. The findings of the report are intended to support the implementation of the Education Reform Strategy (2025–2035) and the efforts of the Government of Montenegro to build a more coherent, inclusive, and competency-based approach to teacher professional development. The TPD assessment, developed based on document analysis, consultations with stakeholders, and international good practices, provides a foundation for sustainable, systemic enhancement of teacher learning—and, consequently, improved student success.
This report aims to link existing strategies with innovative practices, thereby contributing to the development of a responsive and adaptable teacher professional development system—one that takes into account the evolving needs of both teachers and students, monitors those needs over time, and responds effectively. Furthermore, through targeted recommendations, the report seeks to illuminate pathways toward achieving greater excellence and sustainability within Montenegro’s education system.
This assessment was carried out as part of the “Quality education for all children in Montenegro” – a joint initiative of the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation, UNICEF, and the European Union.
