SCERT Sikkim

The 1st phase of Three Day's Capacity Building of Members of Assessment Cell was successfully conducted in SCERT Gangtok from 17th to 19th June 2026.

Assessment Cell of SCERT Sikkim is in the process of development of State Specific Assessment Framework for different stages of school education.

In this regard, a series of capacity building programmes of the members of Assessment Cell with an academic support of Azim Premji University, Bengaluru is being planned and executed.

The first phase workshop focused on "Perspective on Assessment" where the topics like Education and Society, Assessment from the lens of National Education Policy 2020 and National Curriculum Framework 2023, Forms of Assessment, Competency Based Assessment, Key Principles of Effective Assessment were thoroughly discussed and deliberated upon.

Mrs. Tshering Lhamu Bhutia, Additional Director, SCERT Gangtok in her inaugural address highlighted about the significance of the Assessment Framework and the urgency in it's development for bringing the uniformity in conducting Assessments in schools across the state.

Mr. Kuldip Sharma, Senior Lecturer, SCERT Sikkim welcomed Additional Director SCERT, esteemed Resource Persons from Azim Premji University and all other participants in the programme. Mr. Sharma also provided the overview and context about the programme.

Mrs. Roshni Sharma and Mr. Kuldip Sharma, Coordinators, Assessment Cell jointly conducted the programme successfully.

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

SCERT Sikkim Conducts State-wide 3rd Cluster Level Workshops
Under the Special Numeracy Programme for Primary Mathematics Teachers

Gangtok, Sikkim – In a significant step towards strengthening foundational numeracy across the state, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Education Department, Govt. of Sikkim, successfully organised two phases of the 3rd Cluster Level Workshop under the Special Numeracy Programme (SNP) during May 2026. The workshops brought together mathematics teachers from Classes 1, 2, and 3 from government schools across all six districts of Sikkim – Gangtok, Pakyong, Mangan, Namchi, Soreng, and Gyalshing.

Programme 1: Workshop for Class 3 Mathematics Teachers
The first workshop, was conducted for all teachers teaching Mathematics in Class 3 from 4th to 15th May 2026. The two-day sessions were held across multiple cluster venues spread over six districts to ensure accessibility and continuity of teacher training. The workshops were facilitated by State Resource Groups (SRGs) identified for each cluster.

District-wise Venues and Dates – Class 3 Workshop
Gangtok District: Workshops were held on 11–12 May and 14–15 May at Sirwani SS (Khamdong Block), Raley SS (Rakdong Tintek Block), Modern SSS (Nandok Block), Ranka SSS (Ranka Block), and Ranipool SSS (Martam Block).
Mangan District: Sessions were conducted on 4–5 May and 7–8 May at TasaTengay SSS (Chungthang Block), Passingdang SSS and Heegyathang SSS (Passingdang Block), Phodong SSS (Kabi Block), and Mangan SSS (Mangan Block).
Gyalshing District: Workshops were held on 11–12 May and 14–15 May at Bermiok Martam SSS (Bermiok Martam Block), Dentam SSS (Dentam Block), Pewthang PS (Chongrang Block), Tsong PS (Yuksum Block), and Gyalshing GSSS (Gyalshing Block).
Soreng District: Sessions took place on 11–12 May and 14–15 May at Chakung SSS (Baiguney/Chumbong Blocks), Soreng SSS (Soreng Block), Rinchenpong SSS (Kaluk Block), Mangalbaria SSS (Mangalbaria Block), and Daramdin SSS (Daramdin Block).
Pakyong District: Workshops were held from 11–15 May at Linkey SS (Parakha Block), Zitlang JHS (Duga Block), Pakyong JHS (Pakyong Block), Ahopul Kisan SSS (Namchebong Block), and Rongli SS and Tarpin SS (Regu and Rhenock Blocks).
Namchi District: Sessions were conducted from 11–15 May at Nandugoan SSS (Jorethang Block), Namchi BSSS and Namchi New SS (Namchi Block), Bikmat SSS and Namthang SSS (Namthang Block), Namphing SS and Temi SSS (Temi Block), Lingmoo SSS and Karongthang SS (Yangyang Block), Chittray PS and Kewzing Tea Garden PS (Ravangla Block), and Melli Bazaar SS (Sumbuk Block).

Programme 2: Workshop for Classes 1 & 2 Mathematics Teachers
The second workshop, targeted teachers of Mathematics in Classes 1 and 2 and was held from 14th to 22nd May 2026. Like the first programme, the two-day cluster sessions were conducted at designated venue schools across all six districts, with a fresh set of SRGs facilitating the training to ensure subject-specific and grade-appropriate professional development.

District-wise Venues and Dates – Classes 1 & 2 Workshop
Gangtok District: Sessions were held on 18–19 May and 21–22 May at Sirwani SS (Khamdong Block), Raley SS (Rakdong Tintek Block), Modern SSS and Deorali GSSS (Nandok Block), Ranka SSS (Ranka Block), and Ranipool SSS (Martam Block).
Mangan District: Workshops took place on 14–15 May and 18–19 May at Tasa Tengay SSS (Chungthang Block), Hee-Gyathang SSS and Passingdong SSS (Passingdong Block), Phensong PS (Kabi Block), and Mangan SSS (Mangan Block).
Gyalshing District: Sessions were conducted on 18–19 May and 21–22 May at Bermiok Martam SSS (Bermiok Martam Block), Dentam SSS (Dentam Block), Pewthang PS (Chongrang Block), Tsong PS (Yuksum Block), and Gyalshing GSSS (Gyalshing Block).
Soreng District: Workshops were held on 18–19 May and 21–22 May at Chakung SSS (Baiguney/Chumbong Blocks), Soreng SSS (Soreng Block), Rinchenpong SSS (Kaluk Block), Mangalbaria SSS (Mangalbaria Block), and Daramdin SSS (Daramdin Block).
Pakyong District: Sessions were held on 18–19 May and 21–22 May at Linkey SS (Parakha Block), Zitlang JHS (Duga Block), Pakyong JHS (Pakyong Block), Ahopul Kisan SSS (Namchebong Block), Rongli SS (Regu Block), and Tarpin SS (Rhenock Block).
Namchi District: Sessions ran from 18–22 May at Nandugoan SSS (Jorethang Block), Namchi BSSS (Namchi Block), Bikmat SSS and Namthang SSS (Namthang Block), Namphing SS and Temi SSS (Temi Block), Lingmoo SSS and Karongthang SS (Yangyang Block), Chittray PS and Kewzing Tea Garden PS (Ravangla Block), and Melli Bazaar SS (Sumbuk Block).

Significance of the Initiative
The Special Numeracy Programme (SNP) is a focused intervention by SCERT Sikkim aimed at building strong mathematical foundations among early grade learners. Attendance at the cluster-level workshops was made mandatory for all concerned mathematics teachers, underscoring the seriousness with which SCERT is pursuing learning outcomes at the foundational stage. The cluster-level format ensures that training reaches teachers in their own localities, reducing logistical barriers and enabling more effective, sustained professional development.

SCERT Sikkim remains committed to empowering every teacher and, through them, every child across the state with quality numeracy skills – true to its motto: “Empowering Society through Education.”

The programme was coordinated by Mr. Rajiv Philip, Deputy Director, SCERT in collaboration with Jodo Gyan, New Delhi.