Development of National Learner Support Service Level Standards & Monitoring and Evaluation tools for Learner Support Programs

The Government of Botswana continuously seeks measures and interventions to improve access, equity, and the quality of education for all learners; hence well-structured learner support services are pivotal to this endeavor.

The delivery of learner support services requires rigorous monitoring and evaluation for improved academic learner performance, retention, completion, and holistic development of future citizenry. It is therefore imperative that programs are aligned to Vision 2036, SDG 4 and the Education and Training Sector Strategic plan (2015) of the Ministry of Education and Skills Development. The program should also be aligned to the RESET agenda geared towards transforming Botswana from a resource to a knowledge-based economy.

The overall goal of the consultancy is to support the development of National Learner Support Service Standards for the provision of learner support services which comprised of Special Education and Guidance and Counselling in regular inclusive schools, special education units and residential education settings.

This will extend to those funded Non-Governmental Organizations that offer special education. In addition, the consultancy will develop monitoring and evaluation framework and tools for leaner support policies and programs. The consultant will further capacitate officers at regional and headquarters level responsible for overseeing learner support services for efficient and effective implementation and monitoring of the National Learner Support Service Standards.