📊 Planning Division
VISSION
“To become an exemplary department that provides an efficient service equipped with a comprehensive data system.”
MISSION
“Our mission is to present accurate and timely plans and reports based on data through modern technological methods; to continuously improve the office environment using contemporary productivity techniques; to maintain continuous teamwork and knowledge sharing through collective activities; to develop the capabilities of every member through continuous learning; and to provide a quality service aiming for maximum client satisfaction.”
Introduction:
The Planning Division is responsible for maintaining, utilizing, distributing, and analyzing statistical data and information regarding the human and physical resources of schools and other educational institutions within the educational zone. The primary responsibility of this branch is to prepare action plans and estimates connected to educational development, school administration, as well as the overall administration of the Zonal Education Office. Additionally, the Planning Division contributes to coordinating funding projects and educational research activities within the zone.
Core Responsibilities and Duties (Complete List):
Formulating, reviewing progress, and monitoring the overall annual, medium-term, and five-year plans of the zone in line with the Education Sector Development Framework and Program (ESDFP).
Planning, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing the progress of annual, medium-term, and five-year plans across all educational institutions within the zone.
Approving annual estimates for schools.
Submitting proposals and recommendations regarding the structural matters of the zone.
Identifying, calculating, and taking action to fulfill the physical and human resource requirements of all educational institutions belonging to the zone.
Collecting, updating, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating data and information related to the Education Management Information System (EMIS).
Coordinating the annual school census, monitoring its process, and reporting on its progress.
Coordinating activities related to the School Improvement Program (SIP).
Providing guidance on the utilization of quality inputs and other grants allocated to schools.
Coordinating educational research and formulating project plans based on research findings.
Fulfing school physical requirements, including water, electricity, and sanitation facilities.
Engaging government and non-governmental organizations in the educational development process, as well as planning, coordinating, monitoring, reviewing progress, and following up on foreign-funded projects.
Preparing and providing necessary reports for District and Divisional Development Committees.
Coordinating with relevant parties regarding constructions and renovations.
Directing and supervising relevant foreign aid programs.
Working towards the capacity development of school principals.
Conducting internal evaluations of the activities of the Planning Branch.
Performing any other official duties assigned by the Zonal Director of Education as and when required.
Deputy Director of Education (Planning)
Mr. A.A.L.M. Dias
Sectional Head
Mr. E.K.N.P. Gunawardena
Mrs. M.P. Pemasinghe
Development Officer
Mrs. W.M.T. Udayangani
Development Officer
Mrs. A.G.A. Kanthi
Office Assistant