THE United States Agency for International Development invited partner organizations who espoused education innovation and transformation to join in the celebration of their drive and efforts as part of World Teachers’ Day.

Among those invited to the event on October 19,2023 were INNOTECH Deputy Director Kochakorn Khattapan Acidre who was welcomed by the new USAID Office Director for Education Michelle Chen.

Officials of the Department of Education and the United States Embassy were also present.

USAID led discussions on the continued collaboration with SEAMEO INNOTECH on improving learning outcomes for Asia.

INNOTECH, in collaboration with the Research Triangle Institute under USAID, is actively involved in the program Improving Learning Outcomes for the Philippines, designed to support DepED by providing expertise in conducting and analyzing large-scale educational assessments.

Deputy Director Kochakorn Khattapan Acidre discussed the possibility of the Center engaging with US Peace Corps volunteers in potential projects that tap on education technology, innovation, data analytics, and language learnings.

She also shared the services and programs of SEAMEO INNOTECH, as well as its contribution in helping Southeast Asia member states develop policies that directly address learning outcomes and support through training for teachers.