The State Council Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Kerala is an autonomous body entrusted with planning, implementation and evaluation of all academic programmes from pre-school to higher secondary levels.
SCERT, Kerala, was established in 1994. The State Institute of Education (SIE), which functioned as part of the Department of General Education, was converted to form the SCERT, to give a new thrust and direction to school education in the State with the Hon. Minister for Education as the Chairman and Secretary,General Education Department as Vice Chairman of the governing Body of SCERT. Director, SCERT is the Convener of the governing body.
SCERT (Kerala) functions as an R&D institute at the state level by providing guidance, support and assistance to the State Education Department in its endeavor to improve the quality of elementary and secondary education and teacher education. To achieve this goal, the SCERT conducts research Studies, develops information systems, curricular policies, and instructional materials and co-ordinates in-service education for teachers at all levels.

SCERT is concerned with the academic aspects of school education including formulation of curriculum, preparation of textbooks, teachers' handbooks and teacher training. It advises the Government on policy matters relating to school education

The academic activities and programmes of SCERT are carried out by the various departments / units. SCERT plans and co-ordinates all academic projects and programmes in the state.

SCERT has six departments:

• Curriculum, Textbooks and Evaluation (DCTE)
• Teacher Education (Pre-Service & IN- Service) and Extension Services
• Educational Technology (DET)
• Art, Physical, Health and Vocational Education
• Non-formal and Continuing Education and Special Projects
• Educational Research, Documentation and Dissemination

Address:

State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT)
(Vidyabhavan)
Poojappura P.O.
Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala, PIN: 695 012

Telephone Numbers: 0471-2341883 / 2340323
Fax: 0471-2341869
Library:0471-2347698
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For more information, visit: www.scert.kerala.gov.in