The aim of the project was to increase the capacity of educational methodological work directed at the professional training of teachers. The development of craftsmanship, collective work based on the best experience and practice of teachers, and an integrated system that: based on the latest developments in pedagogies and psychology, the development of teacher professional training programmes, the implementation of courses, the development of methodological materials, the diagnosis of educational achievements and the necessary support evaluation, motivation of teachers, provision of methodological support and development of lifelong learning opportunities.
During the preparation and submission phase of the project, the priorities of the Development Plan 2018-2020 of Viduskurzeme primary school-Development Centre were the quality implementation of special education programmes and support for training of teachers for improving their professional capacity. Moving from teaching to lifelong learning to successfully addressing today's educational challenges require highly qualified educators. The main area of the development plan “Teaching and Learning” provides support for the continuing training and professionalism of teachers. In the educational establishment, more and more children are with a variety of mixed functional disabilities, pupils with autism. An individual training plan is set up for each pupil, in cooperation with special education teachers, support staff, social workers and parents, seeking new, innovative approaches to the diversification and differentiation of the learning process, in order to provide the maximum possible support for each pupil in his development and the correction of his disorder. A major job is being invested in applying the teaching environment to any student, educators and the administration complement their knowledge in further education courses and study programmes. Teachers should be competent in assessing the capacity, skills and level of development of pupils in order to implement a health-relevant programme, including the application of support measures, the development of an individual educational programme and an assessment of the dynamics of learning achievements.