The Division of Education, Research and Technology (DERTech) proudly presents I.M.P.A.C.T. (Inspiring Matriculation through Performance Assessment and Curriculum Transformation), a long-term performance enhancement project that is geared toward improving students’ competencies thereby unveiling their full potential.

This year there will be nine (9) centers (schools) of which eight (8) will focus on remedial education and 1 will focus on accelerated students.

Teachers are invited to complete the application forms. Principals are invited to recommend the following to attend the program:

1. Students from Standards 1 to 5 who have scored 50% or less in Math and English.
2. Students from Standards 1 to 5 who have an average score of 90% at Math and English.

The lists may be submitted to the Division of Education, Research and Technology through the line supervisor, and copied to the Technical Advisor, DERTech at ann.second@thadert.gov.tt. The names and contact information for parents should also be included on the list.

Sessions will run between Monday 15th July, 2024 to Friday 16th August, 2024 between the hours of 8:00am to 2:30pm on  Mondays – Thursdays. Face to face instruction will be conducted at 9 centres island wide with lunches to be provided at each session. Registration begins  on 12th June, 2024 and closes at June 30th, 2024.

I.M.P.A.C.T strategically focuses on improving the holistic (academic and co-curricular) development of all learners in the education sector through quality and equitable teaching and learning strategies that will unveil learning potential and provide varied learning experiences.

Parents are advised that their child/children can be enrolled by submitting an online application, downloading the form and submitting online or by collecting and dropping off at the Curriculum, Planning and Development Unit (Second floor DERTech). For further information contact the Curriculum, Planning and Development Unit at 299-0781 ext 3012/3060 or the Schools’ Supervision Unit at 299-0781 ext 3073.