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USAID/EPQ (USAID/Education Priority Quality)

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Launched in May 2010, the four-year USAID/Education Priority Quality (EPQ) project focuses on improving the level of quality in education through four components. These include: 1) Regional training centers that will provide teachers with pre-service and in-service training; 2) school management committees and communities to improve governance and create a “whole school environment;” 3) Strengthening middle school students’ basic skills in reading and math; and 4) mobilizing and creating opportunities for youth through business and entrepreneurship skills training, community-based service projects, and internships.

 

USAID/Education Priority Quality (USAID/EPQ) Project at a Glance

Dates of Project:
2010-2014
Project Budget:
US$ 19,831,922
Objective:
The program’s objective is to improve the quality of middle school education through revitalized faculty/administrative training and community involvement to support local school management plans. In addition, the program will strengthen basic skills while providing youth with employability skills and greater opportunities for community service.
Regions in Senegal:
Fatick, Kolda, Tamboucounda, Kedougou, Kolda, Sedhiou and Ziguinchor in first two years.  In year three, expands to Diourbel and Koalack.
Partners:
Ministry of Education, Direction de l’Enseignement Moyen General,
Planned Results :
 1) Revitalize and regionalize teacher preparation and professional development;
2) Create a Whole School Environment;
3) Strengthen students’ basic skills in reading and math ; and
4) Mobilize and create employment opportunities for youth.