Adopted on the Recommendation of the International Rescue Committee

New York Consultation on Minimum Standards, Indicators and Guidance Notes
International Rescue Committee, New York City, April 5, 2004

Analysis

Analysis standard 1: Initial assessment
In consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders, there is a rapid initial assessment of education Capacity, vulnerability and risks that conveys an accurate representation of the situation to inform an education response.

Access

Access standard 1
Learning opportunities are identified, created and provided in a safe and secure environment where all stakeholders collaborate and cooperate to ensure inclusivity in activities and services.

Access standard 2
The learning environment, and routes to and from, provides a physically secure and protected space that is conducive to learning, inclusivity and supports well-being.

Learning Content

Standard 1: Curriculum
A responsive curriculum is developed and implemented to addresses the needs of the learners.

Standard 2
Teacher and Education Pedagogy

To build upon: Principles to be reflected in standards/indicators and guidance notes:

    * A needs assessment should include education content and strategy
    * Skills for creation of good learning environment
    * Skills that are immediately useful, such as communication skills
    * Build on local resources
    * Teacher support


Education policy and coordination.

Education Policy and Coordination standard 1: Inter-agency coordination
Donor agencies and other agencies create incentives for collaboration among education stakeholders.