In order to ensure the implementation of the tasks set forth in the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "Uzbekistan – 2030" No. PF-158 of September 11, 2023, the Decree "On the State Program for the Implementation of the Year of Youth and Support of Business" No. PF-37 of February 21, 2024, and the Resolution "On Additional Measures to Improve the Continuous Professional Development System of Employees of Preschool and School Education Institutions" No. PQ-231 of June 21, 2024, the A. Avloni National Institute of Pedagogical Mastery (hereinafter – the Institute) carried out the following activities in 2024:

1. Professional Development of School Leadership

• In 2024, 9,729 school leaders were planned for training. From January to December, 10,291 people (105.8%) completed professional development courses at the Institute.
• According to the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 681 of December 25, 2023, 1,613 candidates for the “Management Training Course” and 1,093 current school directors were enrolled.
• Management certificates were issued to 71.9% of director candidates (1,160 people) and 65.3% of current directors (714 people).
• The Institute planned to train 6,000 school leaders, including 5,456 general education school directors, 219 directors of "Barkamol Avlod" children's schools, 115 directors of specialized institutions for children with special needs, and 210 heads and deputy heads of district/city preschool and school education departments.
• By the current date, 6,553 people were trained (109.2% of the plan).

1. Professional Development of Teaching Staff

• In 2024, 488,830 pedagogical staff were planned to be involved in professional development courses: 291,145 in regional pedagogical centers, 75,099 via the "Continuous Professional Education" electronic platform, and 122,586 in higher and non-governmental educational institutions.
• In total, 499,285 teachers (100.1% of the plan) participated in professional development courses, including 6,553 at the Institute, 298,921 at regional centers, 184,908 via the electronic platform, and 8,903 at specialized institutions.
• Nine non-governmental educational organizations were accredited to provide professional development: “Orzu Qanoti”, “Turon International School Group”, “Tafakkur Charhpalaqi”, Md-soft, “Ziyo Muallim Pedagogical Development Center”, Marcos Soft, Repetitor-test, Smart assessment, and Timurbek-Ziyosi.

III. Short-term and Additional Courses

• In cooperation with the Korea Education Center, 30 Korean language teachers participated in a 36-hour course (January 8-13, 2024).
• In collaboration with the Russian State Pedagogical University named after A.I. Gersen, 72-hour courses were conducted (October 22 – November 2, 2024) for 143 teachers working in inclusive schools.
• In collaboration with the French Embassy, French language teachers were prepared for DELF B2 exams (November 18-24, 2024).
• Online content for teachers, including courses on Finnish experience in primary education and road safety for general education teachers, was created.
• 161 leaders and teachers participated in the international conference “Successful Reforms – High Results” organized with Singapore’s MARSHALL CAVENDISH Educational.

1. Professional Retraining Courses

• 34 groups of retraining courses were organized, with a total of 896 participants in 2024.
• Of 940 graduates, 753 successfully defended their final works, 179 did not meet the required scores, and 8 were expelled.

1. Master’s and Doctoral Studies

• 31 students were admitted to master’s programs in 2024 (19 in Educational Management, 12 in Adult Education).
• 137 researchers are engaged in doctoral studies, including 32 core doctoral students, 7 targeted core doctoral students, 2 trainee researchers, and 105 independent researchers.
• In 2025, 28 doctoral students are planned to be admitted.
• Scientific works were published: 77 in OAK-recommended journals, 80 in national conferences, 44 in international conferences, 12 educational manuals, and 3 methodological manuals.

1. International Research

• TALIS 2024 survey conducted in 14 regions (April 4–17, 2024) involving 4,507 teachers, 4,436 participated (98.6%).
• Training and online meetings for PISA 2025 preparation were conducted (May 2–13, 2024) with 4,518 students (97.3% participation).

VII. Sustainable Cooperation

• Memorandums signed with international organizations, including institutions in Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Russia, Korea, and Singapore.
• 16 international visits and internships were conducted.
• Ongoing international projects include:
• British Council – “Future English” (2023–2024)
• UNICEF – Monitoring Tools for Teacher Professional Standards (2024–2025)
• KEI Advanced Inc., Japan – “Students and Teachers” (2024–2025)
• Asian Development Bank – “STEAM” (2025–2030)
• World Bank – Early Childhood Development Improvement (2024–2025)
• JICA, Japan – Teacher Professional Development in Mathematics (2025–2028)
• Russian State Pedagogical University – “ZO‘R (Class)” Project
• UNICEF – Strengthening Education in Uzbekistan.

VIII. Information Resource Center and Website

• Library collection: 24,046 printed items, 58,005 electronic resources, 10,102 articles.
• Subscriptions: 27 periodicals (21 journals, 6 newspapers).
• Library integrated with UZNEL system: 129,543 bibliographic records added.
• Official website and social media: 518 posts (199 videos, 319 texts/images).
• Telegram channel subscribers: 145,820 (average post views: 33,939, usefulness: 53.5%).

1. Execution Discipline and Citizens’ Appeals

• 800 official documents processed, including orders, action plans, control plans, meeting statements, assignments, letters, and communications.
• “Rector’s Hour” meetings conducted (3 meetings, 35 resolutions).
• 188 citizen appeals considered with justified responses.

1. Staffing

• Total positions: 209; filled: 158, vacant: 51.
• 120 employment contracts signed in 2024.
• Vacant positions filled: advisors, department heads, leading specialists, methodologists, secretaries, and technical staff.
• 63 teachers signed contracts to conduct retraining courses.

1. Anti-Corruption Activities

• Anti-corruption internal mechanisms implemented, including communication channels.
• Vacant positions advertised on the open portal (https://vacancy.argos.uz/) and official website.
• 127 candidates verified; 105 staff declarations checked for compliance with legislation.