NCIQPS (BG) is a leading national public institution in the area of ITE (Initial Teacher Education) and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) of teachers and school directors. It is the only organisation in Bulgaria secured by state funding, which develops policies for initial and continuous training of pedagogical specialists. It implements state policies in multiple areas such as: initial training, upgrading and continuous training on new curricula in different subjects; affirmation of teachers’ professional competences as a key for sustainable and creative environment in the pre-school and school education; provision of equal opportunities for professional development of pedagogical specialists through inclusion in introductory and supportive training; promotion of successful models and practices of quality training of pedagogical specialists.
