2026

National Program for the Professional Development of Preschool Teachers 2026-2028

Within the framework of the National Program for the Professional Development of Preschool Teachers 2026-2028, regarding the holistic development of children aged 3-6 according to development areas, during 2026 it is planned to train around 3000 preschool teachers. By April 2026, 470 teachers have been trained. The training will continue until November 2026.
As a continuation of the 2024–2025 programme, the new PKZHPM 2026–2028 has been approved by order of Ministry of Education nr. 1037prot. date 04.02.2026.  This three-year strategic programme serves as the main framework for teachers’ professional development in alignment with the updated pre-university curriculum.
The programme is built on an analysis of teachers’ real needs and findings from the curriculum revision process, which identified the need for professional support in key areas:
Planning based on new learning outcomes and strengthening the link between curriculum, teaching, and assessment 
Effective use of technology and artificial intelligence in teaching 
Development of formative assessment and use of achievement rubrics 
Design of individual learning plans and creation of inclusive learning environments 
Strengthening soft skills, ethics, and professional well-being 
Development of pedagogical leadership and a culture of professional collaboration 
The goal of PKZHPM 2026–2028 is to ensure that every teacher, school leader, and quality or career coordinator possesses the professional competencies necessary for effective implementation of the new curriculum and continuous improvement of classroom practice.
The programme covers all professional profiles within the pre-university education system, including:
Preschool teachers 
Primary and secondary education teachers 
Assistant teachers and special education teachers 
Quality assurance and career coordinators 
Leaders of professional networks 
School principals 
A dedicated component is designed for teachers of Albanian language and culture in the diaspora, as well as for teachers in SmartLab schools, focusing on the use of technology and artificial intelligence in teaching.
The PKZHPM 2026–2028 programme includes:
7 thematic components 
25 training modules 

2025

Starting of the first training programme for leaders of pre-school education

From January 2025 the first training programme for pre-school institutions’ leaders started including 60 participants nationwide. The first group is composed by 45 kindergartens directors and 15 candidates for kindergarten directors. This programme offered by the School of Directors is based on best international practices and professional standards for directors of institutions of pre-school education. 

2024

Increased controls in kindergartens to increase quality

In order to increase quality and to prevent cases of improper treatment of children in kindergartens several controls were undertaken in regard to how such institutions operate. From 90 private kindergartens inspected only 67 fulfilled all legislative criteria required for their operation. In order to guarantee more quality in these institutions such controls will be undertaken in more regularly bases and training of educators will be increased. 

Approval of the assessment framework for Kindergartens.

The inspection directorate of the National Agency for Quality Assurance in pre-University education approved the new "Assessment framework" for kindergarten level. This assessment document predicts for the criteria for respective internal and external assessment of these institutions.