By S.Browne. Updated 11:56 a.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
The Ministry of Education, Vocational Training, Innovation, Digital Transformation and Information has announced that, through its Mathematics Enhancement Programme (MEP), over 200 teachers across St. Vincent and the Grenadines will participate in a professional development initiative aimed at strengthening mathematics instruction nationwide.
The comprehensive training workshop, scheduled for January 12–20, 2026, will target two hundred and thirty (230) mathematics teachers from twenty-nine (29) pilot schools funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).
The two-week training programme, titled “Strengthening Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Mathematics,” will focus on implementing the Professional Competency Framework for Teachers of Mathematics (PCFTM) to enhance instructional quality and improve student outcomes.
The initiative is expected to directly impact approximately three thousand, four hundred and fifty (3,450) students through improved mathematics instruction and sustainable teaching practices.
“This training represents a strategic investment in our education system,” said Kenneth Holder, Mathematics Coordinator for the Mathematics Enhancement Programme. “By strengthening teachers’ pedagogical skills, we are creating lasting change that will benefit students across both primary and secondary levels.”
The programme aims to address critical needs identified within the education system, including below-average student performance on internal and external assessments, the need for more conceptually rich instruction, and a shift from computation-focused teaching to exploration-based learning.
The Ministry stated that the training emphasises a move away from teacher-dominated instruction towards learner-centred engagement, while also fostering professional learning communities among educators.
According to the Ministry, participants include 160 primary school teachers from Grades K–6, 70 secondary school teachers from Grades 7–11, and principals from all 29 pilot schools across St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The workshop will be conducted at the University of the West Indies Conference Room, with sessions running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
The programme will include specialised tracks for different grade levels and will focus on PCFTM implementation, pedagogical content knowledge enhancement, conceptually rich lesson design and facilitation, assessment practices aligned with instructional goals, professional learning community development, and strategies for addressing common implementation challenges.
Training will be facilitated by a team of eleven (11) educators, including MEP consultants Dr. Joan Spencer-Ernandez and Dr. Lois George, as well as mathematics coaches and curriculum officers.
The Ministry stated that the MEP continues to lead efforts to transform mathematics education in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with the training serving as a cornerstone for strengthening mathematics instruction and improving student outcomes across participating schools.
For more information on the Mathematics Enhancement Programme and ongoing professional development opportunities, contact Mr. Kenneth Holder, Mathematics Coordinator (MEP), at [email protected] or Dr. Samantha Porter, Institutional Strengthening Support Coordinator, at [email protected].
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