Career development
Professional development is a cornerstone of quality practice and a culture of continuous improvement in school and recreational activities. It involves purposeful growth that supports staff in deepening their knowledge, skills, and professional independence to meet the needs of children, the work environment, and the broader community. Through diverse opportunities for learning, collaboration, and reflection, these initiatives aim to strengthen professionalism, advance practice, and improve the quality of school and recreational activities in the spirit of the Reykjavík City Education Policy.
Professional development information
A range of professional development opportunities for preschools.
A rich lineup of learning sessions, professional learning communities, cultural gatherings, and more.
For recreation
Courses, conferences, education camps, and more.
Yfirlitsdagatal starfsþróunar
Hér getur þú skoðað starfsþróunartilboð skóla- og frístundasviðs.
Torgið
Torgið, Reykjavík City's learning management system, tracks employee education and training, including mandatory courses, onboarding, leadership development, and other learning opportunities available to staff.
In Torgið (The Square ), employees can access digital learning resources, such as videos or texts, or register for real-time education, both distanced and on-site.
Torgið logs all participation in each employee's training history.
Partnership with the School of Education at the University of Iceland
A cooperation agreement with the School of Education at the University of Iceland (MVS) covers professional development for NýMennt staff. An innovation and education community based at MVS works closely with Mixtúra, the innovation and technology hub of the Reykjavík City Department of Education and Youth. Joint events include learning sessions and education camps. NýMennt manages a wide range of projects across all school levels, including professional development. The division also supports innovation and entrepreneurship education in schools. NýMennt organizes competitions and education initiatives, such as the Primary School Innovation Competition, Lego League, and Stækkaðu framtíðina.
Workplaces can request education and counseling from NýMennt by contacting starfsthrounmvs@hi.is
