School Education
Name of the Department: Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Head Office: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Profile
Overview:
The Department of School Education is responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to school education in Andhra Pradesh. It oversees the functioning of government, aided, and private schools from pre-primary to higher secondary levels.
Core Functions
- Policy Formulation and Regulation for school education.
- Curriculum Development and implementation through SCERT.
- Teacher Recruitment, Training, and Welfare.
- School Infrastructure Development including digital classrooms.
- Implementation of Central and State Education Schemes.
- Monitoring and Evaluation of school performance.
- Inclusive Education for children with special needs (CwSN).
Key Initiatives
- Mana Badi – Mana Bavishyathu (Infrastructure Transformation)
- Dokka Seetamma Madhyana Badi Bhojanam (Mid-Day Meal)
- Thalliki Vandanam (Financial Support to Mothers)
- Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidya Mitra (School Kits Distribution)
- Foundational Learning Mission (FLN)
Vision
“To ensure equitable access to quality education for all children and empower them with knowledge and skills for lifelong learning and nation-building.”
Organization Structure
Leadership
Minister for Education: Sri N. Nara Lokesh
Principal Secretary, School Education: Sri Kona Sasidhar, IAS
Commissioner of School Education: Sri Vijay Rama Raju V, IAS
State Project Director Samagra Shiksha & Commissioner of School Infrastructure (FAC), Director (FAC) MDM & School Sanitation: Sri B.Srinivasa Rao, IAS
Field Offices
- District Educational Officer (DEO)
- Additional Project Co Ordinator (Samagra Shiksha)
- Deputy Educational Officers (DyEOs)
- Mandal Educational Officers (MEOs)
- Sectoral Officers (Samagra Shiksha)
- Headmasters and School Staff
Schemes / Activities / Action Plan
1. Key Schemes
- Mana Badi – Mana Bavishyathu: Improve school infrastructure in 9 key components.
- Thalliki Vandanam: Direct financial benefit to mothers for educating children.
- Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidya Mitra: Distribution of uniforms, bags, shoes, books, and notebooks.
- Dokka Seetamma Madhyana Badi Bhojanam (Mid-Day Meal – MDM): Nutritious meals to children in Government Schools and Govt. Junior Colleges.
- Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN): Early-grade reading and math improvement.
2. Core Activities
- Syllabus and Textbook Preparation (via SCERT)
- Student Assessments and Annual Exams
- Continuous Professional Development for Teachers
- School Safety, Health & Hygiene Initiatives
- Digital Learning & Smart Classrooms Implementation
3. Strategic Action Plan (2024–2026)
- 100% GER (Gross Enrollment Ratio) in elementary education.
- Integrate AI and digital tools in curriculum delivery.
- Improve learning outcomes via data-driven school monitoring.
- Capacity building through AP Samagra Shiksha trainings.
- Enhance special education programs and inclusive schools.
4. Recent & Flagship Programs
- Bilingual Textbooks (English-Telugu)
- Interactive Digital Content via Diksha & IFPs
- State Assessment Cell (for diagnostics & benchmarking)
- School Safety Protocol Implementation
Contact
|
Sl.No |
Name |
Designation |
Division / Mandal Attached |
Phone Number & Email-Id |
|
1
|
Sri. K.V.N Kumar |
District Educational Officer |
Tirupati District |
9154473676 |
|
2 |
Sri. G. Gowri Sankar Rao |
Additional Project Co Ordinator, Samagra Shiksha |
Tirupati District |
9398920229 |
Email and Postal address
- Postal address : O/o District Educational Office., Tirupati
District Collectorate, Padmavathi Nilayam, A-Block, 3rd floor,
Room No.301 to 305 and 317 to 320,
Tiruchanoor–517 503
E-mail : deotirupathi@gmail.com ,
Cell : 9154473676.
2. Postal address : O/o Additional Project Co Ordinator,
Samagra Shiksha., Tirupati
District Collectorate, Padmavathi Nilayam, A-Block, 5th floor,
Room No.501 to 503 and 520,
Tiruchanoor–517 503
E-mail : apcsstpt@gmail.com,
Cell : 9398920229.