On November 9, 2026, a working meeting-consultation was held at the Republican Pedagogical-Psychological Center, with the participation of the directors of the Territorial Pedagogical-Psychological Support Centres (TPPSCs) and representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia responsible for the field of Vocational Education and Training (VET).
The main focus of the Meeting was the development and introduction of relevant legal regulations and procedures aimed at ensuring inclusion in the VET sector.
The purpose of the discussion was to identify existing issues, examine the features of organizing the relevant processes, and outline further areas for cooperation.
RPPC Director Lilit Mnatsakanyan emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with VET sector representatives, fostering open and constructive discussions, and developing joint solutions.
Head of the MoESCS Department for Vocational Education and Training Gayane Arzumanyan highlighted the need for effective cooperation among various institutions and coordinated efforts to ensure a systematic approach to promoting inclusion in the VET sector, as well as to assess potential risks and challenges.
Head of the Department of Operations Organisation of Vocational Education and Training Arpine Aghajanyan, and Head of the Department Policy Development and Strategy Siranush Meloyan presented issues related to the legal framework governing the VET sector and the procedures for admitting students with special educational needs and organizing their education. The discussion also addressed the involvement of relevant specialists in educational institutions, the professional development of the academic staff, vocational guidance tailored to students’ individual needs and interests, as well as ensuring physical accessibility and providing necessary adaptations.
Particular attention was attached to applying a person-centred approach to vocational guidance, with a focus on identifying students’ interests, preferences, and motivation.
In the second part of the meeting, RPPC Deputy Director Haykuhi Adamyan presented the revised versions of the monitoring forms used by TPPSCs in general education institutions, highlighting the key amendments, the clarification of qualitative criteria, and the importance of providing schools with feedback and professional support based on monitoring findings.
Concluding the Meeting, RPPC Director emphasized the need to raise parents’ awareness and encourage their active involvement in the educational process, as well as to expand initiatives aimed at increasing awareness within the parent community.
10.11.2026
