Nearly 1535 telephone and 319 e-mail enquiries were handled by the Service. A vast majority of enquiries was regarding the pre-school, general, vocational, secondary professional schools and universities. Other queries were connected with school uniform, division of lesson; study abroad, private universities and, other issues. Moreover, 207 enquiries on general secondary schools were accepted from Baku, 11 from Yardimli, and 10 from Sumgayit, as well as five – eight from Jalilabad, Guba, Goranboy, Goygol, and MIngachevir, three from Lerik, Dashkesen, Agsu, Shamakhi, and Samukh.     Assistants of the Hotline service have responded to queries regarding the children’s enrolment to the pre-school institutions, payments, work schedule, etc. Officials of the Service as well as relevant bodies of the Ministry have answered to the enquires related to the hiring teachers for work, students’ transition and restoration, tuition fee, specialization at bachelor and master degrees, recognition of educational documents, etc.   Most of the enquiries received during the last two months were connected with the Azerbaijan International University. All queries, connected with the execution of order Nr. 1200 of the Ministry of September 1 of 2010 on the abolishment of the licence issued for activity of Azerbaijan International University, were responded in accordance with the relevant documents. Calls from applicants were carefully investigated. Moreover, measures were implemented to define and eliminate the causes. Over 10% percent of all enquires were investigated by the central and local structural departments of the Ministry of Education. In many cases, callers were anonymous. Furthermore, some of them gave a written explanation due to recall of their complaint, also there were taken appropriate actions on other queries. . A vast majority of enquiries (about 30) received within two months were from schools of Absheron district. After conducting the relevant investigation a meeting was held at the Ministry and Head of Education Department of Absheron was instructed to solve problems in a short term. Individuals with the shortcomings at their work had been punished and a defect at their work was pointed out, as well as official reprimands were implemented. For example, Mathematic teacher of school No, 257 of Khatai district have got a severe reprimand for violation of pedagogical principals, running to extremes in the teacher-student relationship and its rudeness with pupils. Teacher of school No.1 of Khirdalan city was fired for selling the school’s uniform.

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The protocol of intent aims to train the professional staff on Dry construction speciality at the initial vocational institutions of the country. Accordingly, a specialist training is planning to be begun from new academic year at professional lyceums #4 and #18 of Baku, as well as #3 of Ganja. KNAUF International GmbH will supply classrooms and studios of lyceums for the new specialties with the necessary equipments. At the same time, training masters and teachers of lyceums will attend the special training courses on the new specialty. 

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Education Minister, Misir Mardanov, rectors of universities, teachers and pupils took part in the event. Speaking at the opening, Education Minister, Misir Mardanov, greeted the participants and noted year after year the number of students participated in the conference, which has been held for 15 years, is increasing. Moreover, the rise in the number of students shows the interest of youth in the science and their positive attitude about the conference. The Minister marked the successful implementation of education reform in the country. According to him, the two-day conference was organized in 21 sections, which include different fields of education. Moreover, the condition for PhD students and young researches of universities, including private universities was created and 20 universities have already presented 401 theses. The Minister informed that, in order to implement the execution of order of November 8 of 2010 of the President on Conducting the 100th anniversary of Academician Sh. Mehdiyev, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Ecology and National Resources and Azerbaijan National Academy of Science are made a decision on granting three awards named after Academician Shafaet Mehdiyev “The best lecture” at the conference. Moreover, according to him, active researchers will be handed over a certificate of the Ministry of Education. The Minister expressed his belief in the important contribution of such conferences to the development of science and wished all success to participants. Later, Deputy Education Minister, Irada Huseynova, rector of Baku State University Abel Maharramov, a doctoral candidate of BSU, Ziya Amrahov and others made a speech at the conference and share their thoughts of the importance of the scientific conference. Conference continues its work on sections.

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The fourth project report of the Committee was made at the meeting, and afterwards followed discussions around the theme. Welcoming participants to the meeting, Deputy Education Minister, Isgandar Isgandarov gave information about the purposes of the project and works done till today. Mr. Isgandarov noted measures implemented in Ismayilli region in order to create the Tourism Vocational Education Complex, and marked effective continuation of Committee’s work in this area. Moreover, he stated its intention to resolve the forthcoming challenges as well. Having noted the organization of training trips by British Council within the project, the Deputy Minister highlighted works done on curriculums preparation, their application and assessment. Furthermore, he talked about measures implemented by the Ministry for successful activity of mentioned educational complex.  According to Namig Mammadov, Head of Vocational Education Department of the Ministry, labor market of Daglig Shirvan Economic Region has been investigated, and staff will be trained for demanding areas. Moreover, the project of Vocational Education and Training Reform Strategy and Pilot Implementation in a selected region in Azerbaijan is successfully implementing in collaboration with representatives of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population, Executive Power of Ismayilli region, British Council, National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers') Organizations of Azerbaijan Republic, Institute for Educational Problems, Scientific Research Institute for Economic Reforms and Tourism Institute.   The project director, Ann Custis gave a presentation on purposes and duties of the project, as well as on achieved successes. Mikolaj Bekasiak, EU Representative for Azerbaijan, Abdulla Mehrabov, Director of Institute for Educational Problems, Kamil Agamaliyev, Lead Advisor of the Vocational Education Department of Ministry, Sevgim Rahmanov, Chairman of the Merchants and Manufacturers Union, Rena Abdullayeva, representative of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population, in their speech noted the importance of the project in the proper organization of  school’s activity.     

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The project “Democracy begins with you” has been implemented at schools # 5, 177, 138, 183, 279, 238, 308 of Baku, # 6, 21, 43 of Ganja, # 9, 10 Of Shirvan, # 1, 3 and 6 of Gusar, # 1 and 3 of Goychay, # 1 and 2 of Astara and Mashkhan village school since the current academic year. It is encompassing pupils of IX and X grades, and teachers of History, Human and Society subjects of these classes. 60 teachers selected from pilot schools will attend training courses held by international experts from 14 to 18 December. The project's goal is to increase the knowledge and ability of pupils and teachers on democracy management. Moreover, improve their social knowledge and implement educational exchange with youth from European countries. Representatives of European Union, Council of Europe, directors and teachers of pilot schools took part in the ceremony. Katja Plate, Head of South Caucasus Office of Konrad Adenauer Foundation of Germany, and Sevil Mammadova, Lead advisor of the Ministry of Education delivered address at the event. International experts have responded to all questions by participants.

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The contest is a joint project of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Ministry of Youth and Sports, State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs and Azerbaijan Future Studies Society. Concepción Olavarrieta, President of the Global Millennium Prize, Chair of the Mexico Node of the Millennium Project, Ali Abbasov, Minister of Communication and Information Technology,  Azad Rahimov, Minister of Youth and Sports, Hijran Huseynova, Head of  State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, Rabiyyat Aslanova, Head of Human Rights Committee of the Parliament, Shamsaddin Hajiyev, rector of Azerbaijan State Economic University, Samad Seyidov, rector of Azerbaijan University of Languages, as well as representatives of state bodies, university rectors, school directors and teachers participated in the ceremony. Speaking at the opening, Education Minister, Misir Mardanov, welcomed participants and marked the special role of the relevant state bodies and organizations in conducting the event. According to the Minister, since this year university students are allowed to take part in the contest, which before was held only among pupils of secondary schools. The Minister noted that, essays presented to the contest are written about one of the 15 Global Challenges of the Millennium Project (www.millennium-project.org). Participation of pupils and students, as well as topic selection was free. Touching upon the result of the contest, the Minister informed that, this year essays of 657 pupils and 423 students assessed by the Jury have fought for the first, second and third places. 58 winners, including 37 pupils and 21 students, were chosen among participants. He noted among finalists of the contest 10 students are from Baku, five from Sumgait, 4 from Ismayilli, 2 from Zardab, Agdam, Hajigabul, and 1 from Guba, Tartar, Gakh, Zagatala, Neftchala, Lankaran, Agjabedi, Imishli, Kurdemir and Samukh accordingly have taken the relevant places. It was also noted that, five students of Azerbaijan State Economic University, three students of Baku State University, two students of Azerbaijan University of Languages, and 1 student from Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, as well as from Azerbaijan Medical University, Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Fine Arts, National Aviation Academy, Azerbaijan Institute of Teachers, and its Gazakh and Agjabedi branch, Ganja State University, Nakhchivan Institute of Teachers, Azerbaijan Technological University are among winners of the contest. Mr. Mardanov noted a special contribution of Reyhan Huseynova, Chair of Azerbaijan Future Studies Society, in conducting the contest. At the end the Minister congratulated winners and wished them every success. R. Huseynova gave information on the goals of the “Face to Face with Future Generation” contest, participants and topics. She expressed gratitude to the relevant state bodies for all their support, urged the Azerbaijani youth actively participate in such contests, and noted the special importance of these achievements for our country.  Further, a video clip of the previous awarding ceremony was shown to participants.  Ali Abbasov, Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Rabiyyat Aslanova, Head of Human Rights Committee of the Parliament, Concepción Olavarrieta, President and founder of the Global Millennium Prize, Chair of the Mexico Node of the Millennium Project have made a speech, and noted its importance and role in the education of youth. Winners have received diplomas and presents at the event. They expressed their gratitude for the care and attention given them. 

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Misir Mardanov, Minister of Education, Elmar Gasimov, Deputy Education Minister, Ambassador Roland Kobia, Head of Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan, Franz Steidele, representative of Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), Tempus program Desk Officer, as well as representatives of universities participated in the event. Speaking at the opening, Samad Seyidov, rector of Azerbaijan University of Languages, highlighted the important role of Tempus program in the education. According to him, University of Languages has fruitfully collaborated with leading universities of Europe within the Tempus program. Moreover, he estimated conducting the first management by the University in the EU project within the Tempus program, as well as the first coordination of European universities by Azerbaijan as a great success of the country’s education. Mr. Seyidov expressed belief that the 1 million 100 thousand euros program will stimulate improvement of international experience in the education management of Azerbaijan and development of reforms in the education field. Education Minister, Misir Mardanov talked about participation of Azerbaijan to TEMPUS program. He noted Azerbaijan has taken part in the program since 1995, and during this period has participated in 22 projects. The Minister praised the election of AUL as a project’s coordinator of Tempus, and highlighted the University being one of the leading universities of the country. He noted the importance of the project in terms of integration into the world education system and establishment of direct ties with Education Committee of the EU. Ambassador Roland Kobia, Head of Delegation of the EU to Azerbaijan, has also noted relationship between Azerbaijan and EU. Marking the importance of the Program Mr. R. Kobia highly appreciated the participation of Azerbaijan in it. According to him, the program will contribute to development of ties existing between Azerbaijan and EN. Parviz Bagirov, Head of National TEMPUS Office gave a presentation on the themes of “TEMPUS in Azerbaijan and role of National TEMPUS Office” and “Opportunities for universities of Azerbaijan in other programs of European Union.” Mr. P. Bagirov gave broad information on curriculum, university’s management, quality provision, establishment of international relationship, and participation of universities in the program. Franz Steidele, Tempus program Desk Officer and representative of Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) of European Commission in his speech gave information about Action programs of EU and existing cooperation, European Education System, as well as electronic notification procedures.   Jala Garibova, vice-rector of AUL for International Affairs, gave the presentation entitled “TEMPUS projects at Azerbaijan University of Languages”. She noted the University is the project’s coordinator and Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan, Nakhchivan State University, Ganja State University, Lenkeran State University and Azerbaijan Institute of Teachers Improvement are participating closely in three-year project. Discussion of reports was held by participants at the end.

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Gurban Amirov, deputy director of the Science, Culture, Education and Social Affairs Department of the Cabinet of Ministers, MP’s Hadi Rajabli and Ganira Pashayeva, Mark Hereward, head of UNICEF office in Azerbaijan, officials of Social Services and Child Protection Agency of Turkey, Social Services Department of the Ministry of Labor and Social Services of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and the Labor, Health and Social Affairs Ministry of Georgia, as well as international experts of UNISEF took part in the conference. Speaking at the opening, Education Minister, Misir Mardanov, noted the government has always paid more attention to the children's welfare improvement. He underlined that, traditions started by the national leader Heydar Aliyev at the children protection area, today successfully continued by the President Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva. According to the Minister, the rapid economic growth of the country has created favorable conditions for poverty reduction, improvement of social welfare of every family, and implementation of programs on child rights’ protection. Further, the Minister gave information on work done in the frame of “State Program on Deinstitutionalization and Alternative care.” He noted in the frame of the State Program projects of “Development of the Foster Care Co-operative model and family type’s services between local authorities and nongovernmental organizations” and “Deinstitutionalization and Alternative care” is being implemented. He also added that, the President approved Memorandum of Understanding on “Alternative care” singed between Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population, State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs and UNISEF. It was noted that, three officials of the Ministry of Education have coordinated measures within the execution of projects at Khazar and Sabunchu districts with the local institutions. Despite preventing the ingress of children to orphanages, within the project, the alternative family care system and community social services were organized as well. Moreover, the databank is planning to be established in order to gather information on children, and foster families. Further, was given information on the goal of the project of Development of the Foster Care Co-operative model and family type’s services between local authorities and nongovernmental organizations. The Minister, noted Coordinating Committees were established in Khazar and Surakhani districts to provide the execution of projects. According to him, one of the main future challenges is to train staff of orphanages as social workers, as well as conduct the relevant training courses. He informed that from this viewpoint the 9-month course on “Social work” specialty was organized at Baku Skill improvement and Retraining Institute of Pedagogical Cadres. Furthermore, 16 workers of orphanages have attracted to this course. Noting the database has been created at the state children institutions, the Minister, informed that, currently, 9874 teachers are working, as well as 3860 children studying and living at these orphanages. Moreover, 2592 teachers are working at 12 Boarding schools for disabled children.  In conclusion, the Minister highlighted that despite works done in order to implement the execution of State Program, there are still challenges that must be resolved.  Gurban Amirov, deputy director of the Science, Culture, Education and Social Affairs Department of the Cabinet of Ministers, Mark Hereward, Head of UNICEF office in Azerbaijan, MP’s Hadi Rajabli and Ganira Pashayeva highly valued works done within the program. Presentations on the Deinstitutionalization’s process and organization of social services were given at the end of the conference.

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Speaking at the opening, Deputy Education Minister, Elmar Gasimov, wished every  success to the participants. Further, the Minister, Misir Mardanov noted in his speech that the competition was conducted by the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and with the joint organization of Education Ministry, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Youth and Sport, State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affaires. He noted that the goal of the competition is to give full information on history, education, culture, and art of Azerbaijan to children of officials of the diplomatic corps accredited to Azerbaijan, as well as attract them to take an active part in the social life of the country. He also added that children of officials of the embassies of Belarus, Czech Republic, Korea, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Russia, and Azerbaijan Office of the European Union participated in the competition conducted among 6-18-year olds on categories of essay, poem, drawing, dance and different handicraft. It was added that 14 works were presented to the competition on the drawing categories, five in the essay, and 1 in the poem. The works were estimated and winners were chosen by the jury.  H. Huseynova, head of State Committee for Family, Women, and Children Affairs, S. Mammadaliyeva, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, I. Babayev, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sport, A. Asgarov, Head of Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted the importance of such competitions at their addresses. They also expressed belief that children will remember the success achieved in the competition for years. At the end, winners of the competitions received diplomas and presents from organizers.  

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Education Minister, Misir Mardanov welcomed participants and gave information on activity of Azerbaijan National Parent-Teacher Association (ANPTA). He noted that the goal of the ANPTA is to arrange rational education of pupils through close cooperation of parents and teachers. The Minister noted that NRPA has a special position among the associations that contributed to the development of education in Azerbaijan over the past 20 years. According to him, the number of RPA operated at schools is increasing and their work improving with each passing day. The Minister noted the success achieved by the RPA in the secondary school Nr. 46 in Baku. He underlined the contribution made by the executive director of the Association, Tarana Sharifov to this success. The Minister congratulated T. Sharifova with the 50th anniversary and informed that she has been awarded Honorary Diploma of the Ministry. Further, the Minister presented the badge of “Advanced educator of the Republic of Azerbaijan” and “Honorary Diploma” of the Ministry to group of educators for their fruitful contribution to the organization of PTA’s activity and creation of the parent-teacher partnership. Moreover, he wished every success to the association. Noting the role of PTA in the execution of educational reforms, Tarana Sharifova, executive director of Azerbaijan National Parent- Teacher Association, made some suggestions on behalf of headed by her organization. Speaking about enlightenment of parents, T. Sharifova, noted one of the key factors adversely affected the educational process is the weak cooperation between parents and schools. She expressed her thoughts on the protection of healthy environment at school, assessed as a positive factor wearing by the pupils the single school uniform and stressed the importance of this issue.  Nisa Jalilzadeh, head of Organization and Management of Education Department of Baku Skill Improvement and Retraining Institute of Pedagogical Cadres, Naila Sardarova, assistant professor of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, Vugar Rahimzadeh, chief editor of “Iki sahil”, Nazim Guliyev, parent, and others have talked about activity of PTA.

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