OFFICE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY
POST INDUCTION TRAINING OF ASSISTANT BS-16
INSTITUTE: MPDD, LAHORE
MEMBERS OF THE GROUP
SR. NO. NAME TOPIC
36. Mr. Muhammad Abdullah, “NOTE FOR CHIEF
S&GAD SECRETARY SUGGESTING
37.
AMENDEMNT IN RULE
Mr. Saqlain Faraz, S&GAD
38. OF BUSINESS OF
39. Mr. Naeem Abbas, S&GAD PECTAA”
40. Mr. Mohsin Munir, S&GAD
Mr. Jawad Tariq, S&GAD
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
NOTE FOR CHIEF SECRETARY, PUNJAB
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT IN THE RULES BUSINESS OF PUNJAB EDUCATION,
CURRICULUM, TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
(PECTAA)
The Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority
(PECTAA) was established to strengthen teacher assessment, certification, and
training mechanisms across the province in alignment with modern educational
standards. With the evolving educational landscape, introduction of the Single
National Curriculum (SNC), and Government’s renewed focus on teacher
excellence, it has become necessary to revisit and amend the existing Rules of
Business of PECTAA to bring them in conformity with international standards and
contemporary governance requirements.
2. At present,
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Rules of Business primarily focus on assessment and evaluation functions.
However, the scope of PECTAAAA has substantially expanded to include teacher
professional development, digital assessment systems, surance frameworks, and
research-based performance monitoring. The proposed amendments, therefore, aim
to institutionalize these functions, define coordination mechanisms with PMIU and
other wings of the School Education Department, and ensure accountability and
transparenAcy.
3. Some of the important aspects are missed or not properly described in
PECTAA rules. The justification is as
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To align teacher training and assessment with international best practices
(UNESCO, JICA, Koica, World Bank, Cambridge frameworks).
To formalize coordination between PECTAA, PMIU, SED and other attached
departments for coherence and policy consistency.
To, and digital integration in teacher evaluation and training.
To empower PECTAA as a research-informed, performance-driven authority
rather than a purely administrative body.
4. Accordingly, the following amendments are proposed for consideration
and approval:
Rule / Clause Existing Entry Proposed Amendment / Addition
“To assess and enhance teachers’
“To assess teachers’
professional competencies through
competencies and
1. Objectives of research-informed evaluation, training,
conduct examinations
PECTAA and certification processes, ensuring
as prescribed by the
alignment with national curriculum
Government.”
standards and international benchmarks.”
“To design, conduct, and validate teacher
assessments; to develop and implement
“To design and professional development programs; to
conduct assessment maintain a comprehensive teacher
2. Functions of
of teachers for performance database; to promote
PECTAA
determining their continuous professional growth through
performance.” credit-based training; and to collaborate
with other academic institutions for
capacity-building.”
3. Coordination No explicit provision “PECTAA shall coordinate with PMIU,
Mechanism exists for inter-agency Curriculum Wing and other wings of SED
coordination. for joint planning, monitoring, and
evaluation of teacher training and
assessment programs. A Coordination
Rule / Clause Existing Entry Proposed Amendment / Addition
Cell shall be established under the
Secretary, SED, to oversee this process.”
“PECTAA shall establish a Quality
Assurance and Research Unit (QARU)
4. Quality responsible for data-driven evaluation,
Not defined.
Assurance impact analysis of training programs, and
alignment with international teacher
education standards.”
“PECTAA shall function under the
“PECTAA shall administrative control of the School
function under the Education Department with operational
5. Governance
administrative control autonomy to design, implement, and
and
of the School evaluate teacher assessment frameworks.
Accountability
Education Annual performance reports shall be
Department.” submitted to the Secretary, SED, and the
Chief Secretary, Punjab.”
“PECTAA shall adopt technology-enabled
systems, including Learning Management
6. Technology No mention in existing
Systems (LMS), digital certification, and
and Innovation rules.
AI-based performance analytics, to ensure
transparency and efficiency.”
“PECTAA shall serve as a certifying
7. Training and Limited to teacher authority for teacher training programs,
Certification assessment. accrediting institutions, and maintaining a
registry of trained teachers in Punjab.”
“PECTAA may undertake educational
research, policy analysis, and pilot
8. Advisory and
Not included. projects to inform evidence-based
Research Role
decision-making in teacher education and
assessment.”
5. It is, therefore, proposed that the Rules of Business of PECTAA may
be amended accordingly, and the Law & Parliamentary Affairs Department may be
consulted for vetting of the draft amendments prior to submission to the Cabinet
Standing Committee on Legislative Business (SCCLB) for formal approval.
6. Proposal at para 4-5/ante are submitted for kind perusal and approval,
please.
(KHALID NAZIR WATTOO)
SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION
CHIEF SECRETARY, PUNJAB OFFICE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY
POST INDUCTION TRAINING OF ASSISTANT BS-16
INSTITUTE: MPDD, LAHORE
MEMBERS OF THE GROUP
SR. NO. NAME TOPIC
36. Mr. Muhammad Abdullah, “NOTE FOR CHIEF
S&GAD SECRETARY SUGGESTING
AMENDEMNT IN RULE
37. Mr. Saqlain Faraz, S&GAD
OF BUSINESS OF
38. Mr. Naeem Abbas, S&GAD PECTAA”
39. Mr. Mohsin Munir, S&GAD
40. Mr. Jawad Tariq, S&GAD
OFFICE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY
POST INDUCTION TRAINING OF ASSISTANT BS-16
INSTITUTE: MPDD, LAHORE
MEMBERS OF THE GROUP
SR. NO. NAME TOPIC
36. Mr. Muhammad Abdullah, “NOTE FOR CHIEF
S&GAD SECRETARY SUGGESTING
AMENDEMNT IN RULE
37. Mr. Saqlain Faraz, S&GAD
OF BUSINESS OF
38. Mr. Naeem Abbas, S&GAD PECTAA”
39. Mr. Mohsin Munir, S&GAD
40. Mr. Jawad Tariq, S&GAD
